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May

Syrian Rose Farmers

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The damask rose, one of the oldest flowers in history, is a staple of perfumers and known for its therapeutic properties.

May

Apartheid-Era Mandela’s Arrest

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A tip from a CIA spy to authorities in apartheid-era South Africa led to Nelson Mandela's arrest, beginning the leader's 27 years behind bars.

May

Gaza Film Festival

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Film festival organizers in Gaza rolled out the red carpet for a rare screening in the coastal enclave.

May

Seoul Anti-Terrorism

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Firefighters, police, military personnel and citizens take part in an anti-terrorism drill at Jamsil subway station in Seoul.

May

Colombia’s Most Obese Man

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With the help of firemen, Oscar Vasquez, 44, who at approximately 380 kilograms (838 lbs) is considered the most obese man in Colombia.

May

Donald Trump said he is willing to talk to North...

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he is willing to talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try to stop Pyongyang's nuclear program, proposing a major shift in U.S. policy...

May

Dozens protest against top Chinese leader during...

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Dozens of Hong Kong protesters scuffled with the police on Tuesday evening after police stopped them from approaching a top Chinese leader.

May

Heavy rain in Sri Lanka kills at least 11

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Emergency workers in Sri Lanka on Tuesday found the bodies of a woman and two children killed in a landslide, taking the toll from two days of heavy rain to 11, with thousands more forced to flee...

May

Attacks including suicide bombings killed at...

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Attacks including suicide bombings killed at least 48 people in Baghdad on Tuesday , the second time in a week the Iraqi capital has been hit by a deadly spate of bombings.

May

World powers carry out air drops over besieged...

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World powers call on the United Nations to carry out air drops over besieged areas in Syria as regime blockades in rebel-held areas stopped all food and medical aid in defiance of UN Security...