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Snow Covers World's Driest Desert 'Atacama' After A Decade
Residents of the world's driest desert, the Atacama in northern Chile, woke up Thursday to a jaw-dropping spectacle: its famous lunar landscape blanketed in snow.
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In Chile's Atacama, World's Driest Desert, Growing Lettuces With Fog
In Chile's arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, growers and researchers are looking to harness water from the very air itself to grow lettuces and lemons, using a net to catch drops of moisture from fog.
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Ghost Of GBU-28: When US Bunker-Buster Bomb Shattered Saddam's Last Hope
American air power has been deployed several times to "establish democracy" and fight terrorism in the Middle East. In 1990, when Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the US launched Operation Desert Storm to fight the Iraqi forces.
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On Camera, Destruction In Tel Aviv After Iran Fires Missiles
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on Sunday, hours after the US joined the Israeli military's campaign and bombed three nuclear sites at the Islamic country.
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How Gas Inferno At Iran Refinery Mirrors Operation Desert Storm Devastation
In the early hours of Saturday, a fireball lit up the Iranian skyline as an Israeli drone strike hit Phase 14 of the South Pars gas field, one of the world's most vital energy hubs.
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6 Of The Quietest Places In The World That Feel Like Hitting Mute On Life
When the endless traffic, phone pings, and city chaos start messing with your head, these offbeat silent destinations can help you breathe - and think - again.
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In Startling Discovery, Experts Claim Peruvian 'Alien Mummies' Were Murdered
These findings add a new layer to the mystery surrounding the mummies, which were first discovered in 2017.
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How This Country Is Transforming Sahara Desert To Attract Tourists
After decades of a self-reliant policy, the Algerian government is now moving forward with a comprehensive strategy to revive its tourism industry.Â
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Crypto Industry Descends on Dubai as Trump Euphoria Recedes
Crypto enthusiasts descended on Dubai on Wednesday for the TOKEN2049 conference, which is expected to attract around 15,000 people. Speakers at the two-day event in the desert city include chief executives at some of the world's major crypto firms, the head of digital assets at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, as well as the US president's son, Eric Tr...
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A Jungle Resort In Madhya Pradesh To Atacama Desert In Chile, The World's Best Hotels For Stargazing
From the jungles of Madhya Pradesh in India, to the desert of AlUla in Saudi Arabia, these 11 luxury resorts around the world are the perfect for stargazing
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How Holi And Ramadan Unites This Pakistani Desert Town Every Year
In a desert town in Pakistan, Hindus prepare meals for fasting Muslims, who in turn gather to welcome a Holi procession, a rare moment of religious solidarity in the Islamic nation.
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Saudi Arabia's Mega-City Faces Mega Problem: The Price Of A Desert Paradise
Private yachts were moored nearby, and some of the biggest celebrities were in attendance as Saudi Arabia partially opened Neom, its ambitious $500 billion mega-city in the desert.
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Presumed Extinct, This Desert Rat-Kangaroo May Still Be Alive In Hiding
When it comes to how hard an animal can bite, size always matters. There may be no truer a case of this than the desert rat-kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris), known as the ngudlukanta.
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8 Events You Must Attend In February 2025 In India: Music, Art, Culture, And More
Discover top events the best of festivals, concerts, art, and cultural events across India, and plan the trip of your dreams this February.
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'Dream Of The Desert': Saudi Arabia's First Luxury Train Unveiled
The 1,300-kilometer route, utilising existing railway lines, will depart from Riyadh and travel north to Al Qurayyat, near the Jordanian border.
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Snow Covers World's Driest Desert 'Atacama' After A Decade
Residents of the world's driest desert, the Atacama in northern Chile, woke up Thursday to a jaw-dropping spectacle: its famous lunar landscape blanketed in snow.
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In Chile's Atacama, World's Driest Desert, Growing Lettuces With Fog
In Chile's arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, growers and researchers are looking to harness water from the very air itself to grow lettuces and lemons, using a net to catch drops of moisture from fog.
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Ghost Of GBU-28: When US Bunker-Buster Bomb Shattered Saddam's Last Hope
American air power has been deployed several times to "establish democracy" and fight terrorism in the Middle East. In 1990, when Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the US launched Operation Desert Storm to fight the Iraqi forces.
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On Camera, Destruction In Tel Aviv After Iran Fires Missiles
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on Sunday, hours after the US joined the Israeli military's campaign and bombed three nuclear sites at the Islamic country.
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How Gas Inferno At Iran Refinery Mirrors Operation Desert Storm Devastation
In the early hours of Saturday, a fireball lit up the Iranian skyline as an Israeli drone strike hit Phase 14 of the South Pars gas field, one of the world's most vital energy hubs.
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6 Of The Quietest Places In The World That Feel Like Hitting Mute On Life
When the endless traffic, phone pings, and city chaos start messing with your head, these offbeat silent destinations can help you breathe - and think - again.
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In Startling Discovery, Experts Claim Peruvian 'Alien Mummies' Were Murdered
These findings add a new layer to the mystery surrounding the mummies, which were first discovered in 2017.
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How This Country Is Transforming Sahara Desert To Attract Tourists
After decades of a self-reliant policy, the Algerian government is now moving forward with a comprehensive strategy to revive its tourism industry.Â
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Crypto Industry Descends on Dubai as Trump Euphoria Recedes
Crypto enthusiasts descended on Dubai on Wednesday for the TOKEN2049 conference, which is expected to attract around 15,000 people. Speakers at the two-day event in the desert city include chief executives at some of the world's major crypto firms, the head of digital assets at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, as well as the US president's son, Eric Tr...
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A Jungle Resort In Madhya Pradesh To Atacama Desert In Chile, The World's Best Hotels For Stargazing
From the jungles of Madhya Pradesh in India, to the desert of AlUla in Saudi Arabia, these 11 luxury resorts around the world are the perfect for stargazing
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How Holi And Ramadan Unites This Pakistani Desert Town Every Year
In a desert town in Pakistan, Hindus prepare meals for fasting Muslims, who in turn gather to welcome a Holi procession, a rare moment of religious solidarity in the Islamic nation.
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Saudi Arabia's Mega-City Faces Mega Problem: The Price Of A Desert Paradise
Private yachts were moored nearby, and some of the biggest celebrities were in attendance as Saudi Arabia partially opened Neom, its ambitious $500 billion mega-city in the desert.
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Presumed Extinct, This Desert Rat-Kangaroo May Still Be Alive In Hiding
When it comes to how hard an animal can bite, size always matters. There may be no truer a case of this than the desert rat-kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris), known as the ngudlukanta.
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8 Events You Must Attend In February 2025 In India: Music, Art, Culture, And More
Discover top events the best of festivals, concerts, art, and cultural events across India, and plan the trip of your dreams this February.
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'Dream Of The Desert': Saudi Arabia's First Luxury Train Unveiled
The 1,300-kilometer route, utilising existing railway lines, will depart from Riyadh and travel north to Al Qurayyat, near the Jordanian border.
