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AP PHOTOS: New Orleans, Rio, Cologne — Carnival joy peaks around the world as Lent approaches

Feb. 12, 2024 19:18 PM EST

Parades, music, dancing in the streets — joyous Carnival celebrations marking the final days of revelry before Lent are peaking in New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro and other locales in the Americas and Europe. Each city has its unique Carnival customs but the similarities are...

Protests against Germany's far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety

Jan. 21, 2024 21:01 PM EST

BERLIN (AP) — A protest against the far right in the German city of Munich Sunday afternoon ended early due to safety concerns after approximately 100,000 people showed up, police said. The demonstration was one of dozens around the country this weekend that drew hundreds of thousands of people...