Afghans fleeing Pakistan lack water, food and shelter
People enter Afghanistan with just the clothes on their back, with many not allowed to take any household belongings.
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Amid Hezbollah-Israel clashes, Christian village in Lebanon plans for war
Located close to the border with Israel, the village has already suffered fallout from three weeks of clashes.
At wrestling school in Indian village, women chase better life and glory
Whether they become champions or not, the girls from humble families receive rare lessons in female empowerment.
The Gaza Strip and Israel: Under siege, at war
Palestinians in the besieged enclave have had to endure decades of violence and oppression — and now it’s even worse.
Amazon drought exposes ancient rock carvings
The Amazon region's worst drought in more than a century exposed human faces sculpted into stone up to 2,000 years ago.
History Illustrated: The war on Al-Aqsa redux
Hamas blames Israeli settlers for the 'desecration' of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, part of a series of provocations.
History Illustrated: The story of Hamas and its fight for Palestine
From its inception, Hamas has chosen armed resistance in its efforts to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation.
The Ramadan War: A surprise assault that transformed the Middle East
Egypt and Syria were determined to recapture land previously taken by Israel. Things did not go according to plan.
Muslims in Egypt observe Mawlid al-Nabawi, the birth of the Prophet
Muslims celebrated the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad on Wednesday, a day of spiritual significance.
History Illustrated: Barbarossa and the Battle of Preveza
The red-bearded admiral proved invaluable to the Ottomans in the Mediterranean battle between Muslims and Christians.
Traditional autumn fair brings colour and joy for Romania’s poor
The fair near the central city of Titu, northwest of the capital of Bucharest, has existed for nearly 200 years.
Gold and mercury, not books, for Venezuela’s child miners
Around 1,000 children work in illegal gold mining in Venezuela, a booming industry in the resource-rich country.
The battle for Taiwan is anything but a game
China, US deploy warships over Taiwan and South China Sea in what risks a military confrontation.
‘A sacred place’: Humpback whales draw visitors to Colombia’s coast
Thousands of tourists descend on a small port on Colombia's Pacific coast annually to sight massive marine mammals.
Syria’s ancient adobe houses threatened by war, displacement
Also knowns as 'beehive houses, the conical structures are designed to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Acai berry craze boosts incomes in the Brazilian Amazon, but at a cost
Acai cultivation has boosted local economy but critics say expansion of acai palms causing a loss of biodiversity.
How Martin Luther King’s ‘Dream’ speech almost didn’t happen
Prompted by an audience member, the civil rights leader improvised the most famous part of his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Kenya’s young Maasai reconnect with their culture at Eunoto ceremony
The five-day coming-of-age ritual features traditional chants, dances and the famous Maasai jump.
Who stole the Mona Lisa?
In what would come to be known as the 'art heist of the century', the plan was as audacious as it was simple.
Photos: Meet the research team working to save Gaza’s history, heritage
The Eyes on Heritage institute aims to digitally archive thousands of rare books and manuscripts that date back hundreds