Demonstrations and celebrations around the world have been held and are being held to celebrate International Women's Day. Women's Day, which takes place every year on March 8, has been celebrated since (approximately) 1910 and its modern-day version has been recognized by governments and societies alike. International Women's Day commemorates the contributions women have made throughout history and it draws attention to the challenges women continue to face such as sexism, misogyny and inequality. This year's Women's Day themes are "Break The Bias" and "gender equality today for a sustainable ...

The traditional Laza Carnival - Carnaval de Laza, is an annual festival that takes place in the town of Laza (Orense), days before Ash Wednesday. The celebrations usually starts Friday night before Ash Wednesday with the tour through the streets. On Sunday morning, people dress as "peliqueiros" which is the main character of the Laza Carnival. The farrapada event takes place on Monday morning, a picturesque battle, in which mud-stained rags are used as if they were weapons.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) has estimated that 1 million refugees have fled Ukraine just one week after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country. Families, foreign nationals and civilians alike in Ukraine have sought salvation in neighboring Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova. And while these countries have eased entry restrictions on refugees coming from Ukraine, the sheer number of people making the journey has overwhelmed border crossings. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv reported on Feb. 27 that the wait times at all of Poland's ...

The red carpet saw some of the greatest fashion flaunted by personalities such as Lady Gaga, Helen Mirren, Will Smith and Jessica Chastain.

Syrian songstress Shahd Barmada, a second place winner of the early seasons of Arab Idol called Super Star at the time, shared with her fans on Instagram her official wedding photos to Syria's national football team's star Ahamd Al Saleh. In her post she thanked singers Nassif Zaytoon and her brother Abood Barmada and all the Syrian artists who worked on her look and wedding night details. Shad comes from Aleppo, she started singing in school at the age of 7 and studies music at Aleppo's music conservatory after graduating ...

The Museum of the Future is the newest cultural building in the UAE which was inaugurated on February 25. It is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies, services, and products. The facade is a canvas for the quotes of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum rendered in the calligraphy of Mattar Bin Lahej. The Museum of the Future was designed by Killa Design architects and engineered by Buro Happold engineering consultancy.

Russian attacks in Ukraine have killed civilians and destroyed homes following its invasion of Ukraine from several directions. Deaths and Russian strikes are being reported in cities and regions throughout Ukraine, but the following photos show the aftermath of attacks that took place in the eastern Ukrainian town Chuhuiv.

The first major snowstorm of the year in India's Kashmir region has brought a blanket of beautiful snow but it has also caused many problems for the people living there. Approximately 30 cm (12 inches) of snow fell throughout the region forcing major highways to close and flights to cancel. It typically snows in areas of Kashmir every year but the sudden and heavy snowfall always brings challenges, especially in areas where residents aren't well equipped for the freezing weather.

Anti-war protesters have taken to the streets in different places of the globe to oppose the possible war between Russia and Ukraine amid fears of a new world war. Ukrainians, German, and Americans have demonstrated carrying banners reading: "No war with Russia," "What we need is love," "Diplomacy is the only Way." According to sources, a group of antiwar, environmental, free speech, human rights and veterans groups had joined the protests with the aim to stop US/NATO war with Russia in Ukraine. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine rose following Kiyv's ...

Lantern Festival, also known as Yuan Xiao Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar. It marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and the end of the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) celebrations. During the Lantern Festival lanterns are released to honor deceased ancestors and other celebrations take place throughout the day.

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