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Out of Eden Walk: Cyprus

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Out of Eden Walk

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. 

Science

A total solar eclipse in Mazatlán draws thousands of international tourists 

Walking to holy land

Structures built by the Nabateans more than two millennia ago, like this remnant at Mada’in Salih, Saudi Arabia, rival those of ancient Rome and Greece.

Out of Eden Walk: Walking to the Holy Land

Macaws at home in Caracas

a group of tourists take photos of the birds perched on the balcony rails

Macaws lighten things up in Venezuela’s capital, and form a special bond with residents

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

Israel-Hamas war

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

Conflict & Justice

‘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

Large group of Indian farmers sitting on a green ground outside

Business, Economics and Jobs

‘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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