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A cafe of one’s own

In a bright café and library in Baalbek, a city perched on the Syrian border, far from the pulsing heart of Lebanon’s capital Beirut, women gathered to share stories free...

The city that forgot it was built on water  

Dhaka was once defined by its waterways – restoring them, experts argue, could finally free the city from its gridlock Those who live in Dhaka describe the rush hour commute...

The gardens of Babur: Kabul’s lament

From winter in Afghanistan, Abdul Bacet’s photo essay reflects on the history of the Gardens of Babur in Kabul....

Kingston: Who owns Carnival in Jamaica?

Women may be taking centre stage, but who does Carnival really belong to? Carnival in Jamaica doesn’t arrive all at once. It builds slowly. Early mornings at the gym. Waiting...

Habemus Papam

And just like that, it was all over, with a puff of white smoke. The film Conclave is no longer being as mercilessly advertised online. Fantapapa, the Italian website which...

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