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After spending two years living in a tent, Palestinian potter Jaafar Atallah decided to turn the very earth beneath his feet into a home for his parents. With cement and steel difficult to obtain in Gaza, he gathered around 15 people,…
Rotary International President Olayinka Hakeem Babalola will convene the All Nigeria Rotary Peace Summit 2026 in Lagos on Saturday, 7 November. The Summit will bring together Rotarians, leaders, peace advocates and key stakeholders for what is expected to be an important national…
The Cross River State Carnival Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the global reach of Carnival Calabar through technological innovation, cultural preservation and youth empowerment as preparations for the 2026 festival gather pace. The commitment was highlighted at a multi-faceted…
A dynasty of women in Mashhad continues to practice a nearly extinct craft and hopes that visitors will become acquainted with traditional life in this Arab-Israeli village Stone, Earth and Fire: in a Village Near Nazareth, Women Keep the Ancient…
Galilee’s Nahal Tzalmon is flowing again after years of near-drought, and its new pools are drawing hikers; spring blogger Chen Yosef explains how to get there, who it suits and what to know before taking a dip
Fox Business Extreme adventurer shares his experience kayaking through the Congo Basin Extreme adventurer Ash Dykes discusses his kayaking journey through the Congo Basin live from Africa on 'Varney & Company.' Extreme adventurer Ash Dykes discusses his kayaking journey through the…
TRIPOLI, Libya | Xinhua | As the first rays of morning light spread across Tripoli’s old city, the sound of a wooden loom echoes through a narrow alley, mingling with the scents of thyme, amber and coffee drifting through the ancient streets.
Halloween is the perfect excuse to do something different in Nairobi. For a few days, you can trade your usual weekend routine for costume parties, spooky entertainment, creative activities and nights out that give you something to talk about long…
Ash Dykes is tackling one of his toughest adventures yet, paddling hundreds of kilometres through the Congo Basin as he battles isolation, extreme conditions and the dangers lurking along the Sangha River. For most people, the dense forests of Central…
Vibrant fabrics are created in the narrow alleys of Iseyin. This small town in southwestern Nigeria is the center of aso oke fabric production. Aso oke is a handwoven fabric originating in the Yoruba culture. Here, tradition is not merely…