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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a mountain spa and ski resort that’s intended for people to enjoy “high civilization under socialism By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press December 9, 2019, 6:46 AM 3 min read North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that’s intended for people to […]

Nearly 1,000 tourists in New Zealand are stranded in the small town of Franz Josef after stormy weather triggered landslides and flooding on the town’s main highway By NICK PERRY Associated Press December 9, 2019, 3:49 AM 2 min read Nearly 1,000 tourists are stranded in the small New Zealand town of Franz Josef after

New Zealand authorities say a volcano on White Island has erupted By NICK PERRY Associated Press December 9, 2019, 2:45 AM 1 min read New Zealand authorities say a volcano on White Island has erupted. The agency GeoNet on Monday afternoon said a moderate volcanic eruption had occurred and raised its alert level to four,

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Tasmanians have heard all the tired jokes from mainland Australians. The country’s isolated southern island state has been so overlooked in the past, it’s even been left off maps of Australia. In recent years, however, Australians have changed their tune. Tasmania is experiencing a surge of weekenders and property buyers, driven by a newfound interest

“Is that part of the counter supposed to be on fire?” I asked the bartender, and pointed at the open kitchen of Firedoor, in Sydney, Australia. There is so much open flame on display at this restaurant, it was a little hard to tell if the small, bright flicker on one of the stainless steel

A chronological sampling of seasonal celebrations throughout New York City, including concerts, plays and events. Dickens onstage Turn on a TV during December, and you’re bound to find countless adaptations of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” It’s beginning to feel the same way in New York’s theaters. On Broadway, a version by Jack Thorne (“Harry

A fire has broken out at a hotel in the Greek capital, with fire crews rescuing at least one hotel staff member December 5, 2019, 11:31 AM 1 min read A fire has broken out at a hotel in the Greek capital, with fire crews evacuating the building and rescuing at least one hotel employee.

My yogi job was a different story. Alone and armed with a pair of disposable blue gloves, I tried to bring a mindful approach to my task. Following laminated instructions, I focused on the sounds as I scrubbed the toilets, sinks and showers. I mopped the floors, noticing the motion of my arms and being

New Zealand has relied on hobbits, bungy jumping and rugby to entice tourists in the past, but now its tourism industry is being boosted by Stephen Colbert By NICK PERRY Associated Press December 5, 2019, 8:14 AM 2 min read New Zealand has relied on hobbits, bungy jumping and rugby to entice tourists in the