China's 6th Peasant Games are under way this week in the south eastern city of Quanzhou. The Games are dubbed by organisers as "the only regular sports meeting for peasants in the world".
Police were called in to control more than 50,000 people who queued for the last batch of Olympic tickets that went on sale here on Friday amid chaotic scenes.
Deep in the jungles of Gujarat state in western India, a forgotten tribe of Africans has quietly lived for the past 1,000 years. Little is known about their origins and many now fear their unique heritage may already be lost.
Thousands of tourists and other travellers in Thailand were stranded overnight on Tuesday at Bangkok international airport as anti-government protests escalated.
Pakistan's worsening economy is forcing many children onto the streets and into the hands of begging mafias. The gangs are prepared to pay especially high prices for youngsters with a genetic disability, who are considered by locals to be sacred.
Hong Kong has spared no expense providing state-of-the-art facilities for the Olympic equestrian events: horses are staying in air-conditioned six-star stables.
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, turns 60 on Friday. A few months ago, the Queen's eldest son became the oldest of all Princes of Wales since the title was attributed.
Former AC Milan and Real Madrid star Ronaldo is back in full training seven months on from a knee injury which led him to leave Italy. Ronaldo is currently without a club but has in recent days been working on his fitness with Brazilian side Flamengo.
Anti-government protests left at least one dead and hundreds injured as months of political turmoil boiled over, with troops deployed across Bangkok to quell the demonstrations.
Deep in the jungles of Gujarat state in western India, a forgotten tribe of Africans has quietly lived for the past 1,000 years. Little is known about their origins and many now fear their unique heritage may already be lost.
Thousands of Thai protesters surround parliament and besiege other state buildings in what they say is their "final battle" in their campaign against the government.
A stove that recommends recipies, wallpaper that changes colour at the touch of a finger and a table that may just be the world's largest iPod --- it's not science fiction, just the first wave of futuristic homes in South Korea.
Chinese blind and deaf artists are seizing a chance in a lifetime to shine at the Paralympics with a fascinating show called "My Dream". One of the highlights features deaf dancers synchronizing movements to look like the thousand-armed Buddha of Compassion.
The situation in Thailand is becoming increasingly tense, as anti-government protesters refuse a call by the army chief to end their occupation of Bangkok's international airport. Thousands of frightened tourists have been caught up in the chaos.
Belief in the power of evil spirits is strong in some areas of northern Angola. After a family misfortune such as death or an illness, it is often the children who are blamed - accused of witchcraft.
Opposition protestors have besieged Thailand's main government compound to demand the resignation of Prime Mininster Samak Sundaravej. The protests against the government, which they believe acts on behalf of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, have been ongoing since May. Authorities are scrambling to find a peaceful end to the stand-off.
After laying dormant for more than 30 years a radical Christian militia known locally as 'God's Army' has risen again to defend its communities against Muslim separatists who are once more spreading fear and terror in the southern Philippines.
Faltan ocho meses para los Oscar y la película aún no se estrenó, pero la actuación de Heath Ledger en su última película ya genera rumores de que la Academia le dará un premio póstumo.
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