New push for Guantanamo Bay closureU.S. in largest transfer under Obama August 16, 2016  The United States announced it sent 15 Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United Arab Emirates, marking the largest single transfer during the tenure of Barack Obama, who believes that Guantanamo Bay fuels the recruitment of jihadists and creates stronger anti-U.S. feelings. "This is about closing a chapter in our history," Obama said. "It reflects the lessons we've learned since 9/11 - lessons that must guide our nation going forward." Strangest places on Earth. Part IILegends of creation August 8, 2016  Nature and humans can create bizarre things, and there are some absolutely strange places around the world. They can make you fascinated or scared and will never vanish from your memory once you see them. Okinawa, healthiest island in the worldDiet and lifestyle August 4, 2016  Japan’s Okinawa Island is home to more than 400 people who are over the age of 100. It is considered to be the healthiest place in the world, where the average life expectancy of an Okinawan woman is 86, and man’s is 78. Bolivia’s self-governing jailBizarre tourist attraction August 3, 2016  Once called “the world’s most bizarre tourist attraction,” Bolivia’s San Pedro prison is notorious for its lack of guards or police interference inside its walls. The prison has around 2,000 inmates, the majority of whom were sentenced on drug charges. Cleopatra, famous female ruler in historyFacts or maybe myths July 29, 2016  Cleopatra VII ruled ancient Egypt as co-regent (first with her two younger brothers and then with her son) for almost three decades. She became the last in a dynasty of Macedonian rulers founded by Ptolemy, who served as general under Alexander the Great during his conquest of Egypt in 332 B.C.  What you should know about tornadoesSigns and safety tips July 25, 2016  Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300 miles (483km) per hour. Country with 17,752 citizens and no inhabitantsMicronation Ladonia July 22, 2016  Ladonia is a micronation, proclaimed in 1996 as the result of a years-long court battle between artist Lars Vilks and local authorities over two sculptures. The territory is part of the natural reserve of Kullaberg in southern Sweden. Surprising omens and superstitionsSigns people believe in July 16, 2016  Anything that moves, flies or crawls has at one time served as a sign of a good or bad omen. People in different countries interpret these signs in various ways, which sometimes coincide and sometimes are unlike. Think twice before going thereMost dangerous beaches July 11, 2016  Trips to the beach usually imply fun in the sun. However, there are also dangers awaiting tourists both in the water and on the shore: from strong currents and dangerous marine life, to lightning and contaminated water. Besides, there are places not recommended to visit. Strangest places on Earth. Part IHaunted forest and Voodoo market July 7, 2016  Nature and humans can create bizarre things, and there are some absolutely strange places around the world. They can make you fascinated or scared and will never vanish from your memory once you see them. |  Most popular Other articlesEconomy: 4 rules for business success Arts & Showbiz: The Armenian girl and her Resignation Syndrome IT & Technology: Revolut launches in Armenia  Interviews News from the section Azerbaijani President travels to Moscow  Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. |
