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Nara, the capital of eighth-century Japan, is a World Heritage Site packed full of extraordinary historic architectural monuments, including the grand Heij? Imperial Palace and the immense T?dai-ji Temple, the world's largest wooden building. Decidedly less crowded than Kyoto, Nara is a favorite destination among experienced Japan travelers, and in 2010 the city celebrates its 1300th anniversary.(more...)

Niamey, the capital of Niger, is a lively Sahelian city on the banks of the scenic Niger river. Niamey boasts several lively markets attracting people from across the country as well as wrestling, one of the finest museums in Africa, the massive Grande Mosquée, and is close to the last remaining giraffe herds in West Africa.(more...)

• The Fire and Water hot spring in Guanzihling has been aflame for three decades, thanks to the release of methane gas in the spring.
• The largest open air market on the African continent is the Roque Santeiro in Luanda, Angola.
• Prior to being a mosque, the Ummayad Mosque in Damascus has been a Greek temple, a Roman temple, and a Christian church.

• Massive Earthquake Strikes Haiti (12 January 2010)

• Security Heightened on Airline Travel after Thwarted Terrorist Attack (28 December 2009)

• Winter Snows Cause Traffic Chaos in Europe (20 December 2009)

• Africa Cup of Nations Kicks Off With Excitement and Tragedy (10 January 2010)

• 'Festival in the Desert' Moved Over Security Concerns (8 January 2010)

• World's Tallest Skyscraper Open in Dubai (4 January 2010)

• Nara Celebrates the 1300th Anniversary of Heijo Palace (1 January - 31 December 2010)

• Chavez Proposes to Rename Angel Falls (20 December 2009)

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