<p>The answer to today&#8217;s Geo Quiz is Kandy in Sri Lanka. Buddhists in this city are celebrating Perahara. It&#8217;s a 10-day affair with elephant parades and fire-dancing all rolled into one.</p>


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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 

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Sudan Tapes Archive preserves music across decades and continents

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Migrants say crossing Mexico has become increasingly challenging

Israelis mark 6 months since Hamas' attacks in the south of the country

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Israelis mark 6 months since attacks in the south of the country

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Ukraine artillery and air defense shortages

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Ukraine faces artillery and air defense shortages

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

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

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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 

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