Women buried in a lavish grave 5,000 years ago wore beaded garments, suggesting they held positions of power. The beads could ...

In the evening, a vibrant cultural programme took centre stage. Soldiers, islanders and artists visiting from the mainland ...

In the evening, a vibrant cultural programme took centre stage. Soldiers, islanders and artists visiting from the mainland ...

Dozens of participants held hands together in a round dance while a drummer played and sang. The colourful and silky skirts followed in every step, creating a sea of colour. "It's beautiful and it ...

Jan 4 (Reuters) - Russia declared a regional state of emergency on Saturday in Crimea, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, as workers cleared tons of contaminated sand and earth on either side ...

NATO member Estonia has deployed a naval warship to defend its underwater power cables after a Russian vessel allegedly cut one of the wires in yet another act of sabotage against the allied nations.

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