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For Filipino Seafarers, a Lonely Life Celebrated in Song
ABOARD THE UBC CYPRUS IN THE NORTH PACIFIC — On his first ocean voyage seven years ago, Jun Russel Reunir…
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World Children’s Day 2019: What is it and why is it celebrated?
The aim of World Children’s Day, which is celebrated annually on 20 November, is to raise awareness of and support…
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Dia de Muertos: When is the Day of the Dead and how is it celebrated?
The Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a two day holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico. It…
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Diwali 2019: When is the festival of lights and how is it celebrated around the world?
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world. Every…
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Ashley Cole was nobody’s hero but he deserves to be celebrated
Ashley Cole never quite earned full-on folk-devil status but he came close. He was everything the ‘let’s-pay-soldiers-footballers’-wages’ brigade despised yet…
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Philip Gips, Creator of Celebrated Film Posters, Dies at 88
Philip Gips, a graphic artist who created many celebrated movie posters, including those for “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Alien,” which hinted…
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Sarah Ruhl, the Celebrated Playwright, Will Publish a Memoir
In 2010, the playwright Sarah Ruhl had just given birth to twins and was still in the maternity ward when…
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Rosh Hashanah 2019: When is the Jewish New Year and how is it celebrated?
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is an annual observance celebrated by members of the faith across the world. Translated…
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Fall season 2019: How is Autumn celebrated and when do clocks change?
Today the entire world will experience roughly an equal amount of day and night, as the autumnal equinox marks the…
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Sir Elton John’s music celebrated in Royal Mail stamps
Sir Elton John has been featured on a new set of Royal Mail stamps that celebrate his contribution to music.…
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