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Irishman Colm Dalton has made it his life’s work to visit every Irish pub in the world. So far he’s made it to 97 pubs in 47 ...

Chief Biodun Ajiboye, the institute's Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, made a commendation statement on Friday in ...

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Brazil, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) Reveler Fernando Coelho, dressed as a pope, takes part in the Carmelitas street party on the first official day of Carnival in Rio de ...

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In May 2022, the General Assembly adopted A/RES/76/265 proclaiming 1 March as World Seagrass Day. The resolution highlights the urgent need to raise awareness at all levels and to promote and ...

Journalist Alex Cuadros’s latest book, “When We Sold God’s Eye: Diamonds, Murder, and a Clash of Worlds in the Amazon” tells ...

The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

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During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known ...