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101 Cremations: The Rise of Bangkok's Buddhist Pet Funerals

Buddhist monks chant next to a pink coffin where Dollar's small body is nestled amongst flowers -- a $600 final farewell for the Shih Tzu at a Bangkok temple that administers elaborate pet funerals.

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Tourists Roll Up for Morocco's Cannabis Trail

It may not feature in Morocco's official tourism brochures but cannabis attracts thousands of visitors a year to the North African country.

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Desperately Seeking This Frida Kahlo Painting. Last Seen in Poland

After taking an overnight bus to Poznan in Poland for an exhibition on Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, two Portuguese sisters are now standing in front of a curious blue suggestion box.

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Metropolitan Opera to Probe Alleged Conductor Teen Abuse

The Metropolitan Opera has announced it would investigate claims that its music director sexually abused a teenage boy decades ago, as the U.S. avalanche of misconduct allegations spread to classical music.

"We are deeply disturbed by the news articles that are being published online today about James Levine," said the New York house, one of the world's most prestigious opera companies.

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Blood and Fury: Menstrual Activism Sweeps the World

The time for being coy about the time of the month may be over.

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Gay Fans Warned over Holding Hands at Russia World Cup

Gay football fans at the 2018 World Cup will be warned about holding hands in public as part of advice on keeping safe in Russia.

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Thai Coach Dons Headscarf to Sneak into Iran Women's Kabaddi Games

The Iranian Federation of Kabaddi -- a popular Asian sport -- slammed a Thai coach on Wednesday after he reportedly dressed as a women to sneak in to watch female matches.

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Possible Evidence of Caesar's UK Invasion Site Unearthed

Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the first evidence of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain, the University of Leicester announced Tuesday.

Its team have unearthed new evidence suggesting that Caesar's fleet landed at a bay on the Isle of Thanet in the English county of Kent, around 70 miles southeast of London.

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Indonesia's 'Niqab Squad' Takes Aim at Face Veil Prejudice

Riding a horse or nailing an archery target is tough at the best of times -- it's even harder when you're wearing a niqab.

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Saudi 'Matchstick' TV Host Takes over State Broadcaster

With a furrowed brow and wagging finger, Dawood Shirian for years skewered top officials on Saudi television, but now the firebrand host is taking over the country's state broadcaster.

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