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UNESCO-inscribed Alheda'a: The art of camel-guiding

Camels hold a unique place in Arab society and even more so in the Saudi society

UNESCO-inscribed Alheda'a: Enduring bond between Arabs and camels

Look: Rare pygmy hippo charms crowd in Czech zoo

Mikolas is a valuable addition to the conservation efforts of the endangered species

A rare male pygmy hippo born in a Czech zoo debuts his first photoshoot

In Pictures: US winter storm leaves many without power

In Iowa, Republican presidential candidates canceled events ahead of the state's caucuses

In Pictures: US winter storm leaves many without power

Look: Volcano erupts in Iceland after weeks of quakes

Volcanologists say this could be the start of a new era of activity in the region

Volcano erupts in southwest Iceland after weeks of earthquakes

Oysters return to Belfast after a century's absence

Native oyster reefs are now one of the most threatened habitats in Europe

In Pictures: Native oysters return to Belfast after a century's absence

Look: Snowstorm causes travel chaos in central Europe

All flights were grounded at Munich's airport, trains to and from Munich were also halted

Photos: Snowstorm causes travel chaos in central Europe

Photos: Tsunami warnings lifted after Philippine quake

The US Tsunami Warning System had initially warned of waves of up to 3 metres

In Pictures: Philippines earthquake prompts tsunami warnings and evacuations

In pictures: Survivors await relief after Nepal's quake

Thousands sleep outside in Nepal after earthquake kills at least 157 people

In Pictures: Survivors await relief after Nepal's devastating earthquake

Photos: All aboard Thailand's 'floating train'

Passengers boarded the train at Bangkok's century-old Hua Lamphong Station

Unique railway adventure: All aboard Thailand's 'floating train'

See: Thousands flock to Mexico's Day of the Dead parade

Day of the Dead has become an internationally recognized symbol of Mexican culture

Photos: Thousands flock to Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City

Photos: Snowless streak has New Yorkers puzzled

Scientists say climate change is causing winters to be warmer and shorter

Photos: New York City poised to break 50-year record for lack of snow

In Pictures: NASA's Orion capsule lands back on Earth

The gumdrop-shaped spacecraft has been on a three-week journey around the moon

In Pictures: NASA's Orion capsule lands back on Earth

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