Owner or father? Human-like doll lovers seek to break social taboos
An increasing number of Chinese men are turning to human-like dolls rather than real women to play the roles of their ''daughters'' or ''girlfriends". Many say the dolls make them ...
A close-up on Peru: an incredible mixture of history and natural wonders
The Republic of Peru is a country overflowing with glorious history, rich culture and amazing natural beauty. Join us as we take a close-up look at this incredible corner of ...
British Red Arrows debut in Zhuhai
Britain's Royal Air Force aerobatic team Red Arrows perform in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 27, 2016. The Red Arrows arrived in China for their first ever visit on ...
The enchanted wonders off Ecuador's Pacific coast
The Galápagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean some 960 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador. Also referred to as the "Enchanted Islands", the Galápagos Islands are famous for ...
Burning the midnight market oil
At 2:00 am most of us are fast asleep, yet for vendors at the wholesale market in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, it is just the start of another busy ...
Biodiverse Ecuador: Mother Nature's playground
Biodiverse Ecuador: Mother Nature's playground
Senior couple keeps dying art of newspaper sales alive
Yan Jingdong, 78, and his wife Li Guiqin, 70, continue to sell newspapers on the streets of Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, though their daily sales have dropped from at ...
Machu Picchu: Icon of Peru and the Inca civilization
Built in the 15th century, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru, has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site since 1983 for being “an absolute ...
Syrian filmmaker uses his lens to shed light on untold stories of war
Humam Husari, a 30-year-old Syrian-born filmmaker, is hoping to harness the medium of film to attract the world's attention to the real-life stories of the victims of the 2013 sarin ...
Kung fu kids show off their pre-performance routines
The 11th Zhengzhou International Shaolin Kung Fu Festival kicked off in Dengfeng, Central
China’s Henan Province, on October 16.
The everyday Indian
For most ordinary Indians, religion, work and food are indispensible elements of their lives.
Ancient civilization shines through in modern India
India, an ancient yet modern country, can at times seem to the outside world to be wrapped in a veil of mystery.
Heavy smog blankets Beijing
Local residents wear masks as Beijing issues blue alert due to heavy smog on Friday.
The daily life of Bangladeshis
The daily life of Bangladeshis
Life by the sea in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is not yet as popular with tourists as some of its larger neighbors, yet its beautiful sea views delight all those who make the journey to this South Asian ...
Must-visit attractions in Goa – the Rome of East
Goa, a state located in western India, will host the eighth annual BRICS summit from October 15-16, 2016. Having been a Portuguese colony for around 450 years, this eastern land ...
Dussehra celebrations in Mumbai, India
Local Hindus in Mumbai, India celebrate the traditional Dussehra festival on the night of October 11 by watching a stage production depicting the final battle between Lord Rama and the ...
Dali or Deadvlei?: Incredible photos taken inside the Namib-Naukluft Park
The bare branches of the few charcoal trees clinging on to life puncture the pastel sky, creating a striking contrast against the background of the orange dunes and bleached lakebed. ...