Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments in places like Jerusalem, Brazil, Nigeria, India, Mexico and Philippines.
The week between Palm Sunday and Easter, known as Holy Week,…
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Who Invented Gingerbread – Europe or Russia? Who Cares?!
Everyone loves gingerbread. Unlike okroshka, Lenten buckwheat with mushrooms or steamed turnips, this mainstay of old Russian cuisine does not have nay-sayers.
Gingerbread is a universal favorite —…
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Russia seeks lifting of US aviation sanctions, but EU thwarts those efforts – Politico
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Russia has been promoting the idea of opening US airspace to Russian airlines as part of a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, while these efforts have faced resistance from the EU.
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Kiev opens LGBT film festival on Good Friday
Critics have called the Easter week timing of ‘Sunny Bunny’ offensive while organizers have defended it as a scheduling coincidence
Ukraine’s LGBTQ community has sparked outrage by scheduling its…
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Australia to advocate for Melbourne man reportedly charged by Russia after fighting for Ukraine | Australia news
Australia will use “whatever avenues” it can to help Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who reportedly faces a 15-year jail term in Russia for fighting with Ukrainian troops.
The prime minister said on Saturday that the government would “continue…
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How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
During his campaign, Donald Trump said repeatedly that he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “in 24 hours” upon taking office. He has changed his tone since becoming president again.
As various U.S. emissaries have held…
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Where are they highest and lowest?
Have you ever wondered how much the cost of employing someone varies across different parts of Europe? The answer is very wide. The maximum-to-minimum ratio is more than five times, showing the level of disparities.
So, where do employers…
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Labour costs across Europe: Where are they highest and lowest?
Have you ever wondered how much the cost of employing someone varies across different parts of Europe? The answer is very wide. The maximum-to-minimum ratio is more than five times, showing the level of disparities.
So, where do…
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China races robots against humans in Beijing half-marathon
Robots ran alongside humans at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday.
Twenty-one humanoid robots, designed by Chinese manufacturers, raced alongside thousands of runners over a 21km (13-mile) course that included slopes, turns and…
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