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Mazatlán draws a lot of tourists — mainly from Mexico —  who come for the beaches, great food and a party scene. But thanks to the April 8 total eclipse, thousands came from all over the world, including many scientists and astronomy enthusiasts. 

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A total solar eclipse in Mazatlán draws thousands of international tourists 

Tens of thousands attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem

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Tens of thousands attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

Persecution of Central Asian migrants after Russians arrest Tajiks for mass shooting

Riot police check spectators' bags as they guard an area at the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall prior to the concert of the rock group Picnic and the symphony orchestra Tavrichesky, in St. Petersburg, Russia, March 27, 2024.

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Central Asians in Russia face increased scrutiny, discrimination after mass shooting 

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Parents of hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak up about latest deal to get son home

Parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak up about latest deal to get him home

Palestinians in the West Bank fight for access to water

‘We have to cut back on everything’: Palestinians farmers in West Bank say water is in short supply

Cultural center 'Feelbeit' provides safe space for Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem

‘Sacred refuge:’ This cultural center provides a safe space for Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem

Former chief of staff in Israeli air force says there is no endgame in Gaza

‘There’s always a day after’: Former chief of staff in Israeli air force talks about an endgame in Gaza

In Israel, many voters see a postwar future without 'Bibi' Netanyahu

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‘We need to fix the country’: Israelis ponder a post-war future 

Move over Chinese and Spanish. Korean is the fastest-growing language being taught in US universities

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Korean pop culture inspires a Korean-language learning boom at US universities

Ukrainian firefighter speaks about stress of being a first responder

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Ukrainian firefighter speaks about ‘constant stress’ of being a first responder

Protesting farmers pose challenge to Modi

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‘We are helpless’: Protesting farmers in India pose challenges — and demands — to Modi

Palestinian Israeli politician on the future for both sides and America's role

‘I am representing the Palestinian minority’: Palestinian Israeli politician on the future for both sides of the war and US role

Children working on construction sites in Syrian city of Raqqa face dangerous conditions

‘I have to work to help my family’: Child laborers in Raqqa face dangerous conditions

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