The day-long event began before dawn, with devotees seeking to touch the centuries-old statue believed to confer blessings.
The employee filmed the act herself for social media, claiming it was ‘Indian-style milk tea’ for entertainment.
South Korea’s Lee snapped the selfie on a Xiaomi smartphone he received as a gift from Xi last year.
World’s largest-ever ice show features castles, slides and spectacular light shows.
Sushi tycoon Kiyoshi Kimura smashed his own 2019 record for the 536-pound fish at the Japanese capital’s first auction of the new year.
The country’s oldest brewery, Murree, is shipping beer overseas, including to Japan and Britain, following the end of a long-standing export ban.
Hundreds attended a vigil a day after a blaze at a packed bar in the town of Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s deadliest fires.
Thieves use quiet Christmas period to drill their way into vault, smash open more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes and make off with the loot.
The 80-year-old was a dominant figure in Dhaka’s turbulent power struggles and had vowed to run in next year’s election.
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The practice combines breathing exercises and group laughter in sessions held worldwide.
Protesters set fire to multiple buildings in the capital, Dhaka, including the offices of newspapers accused of pro-India bias.
UN study finds ‘very high’ lead and dioxin levels in Vietnamese communities handling domestic and imported plastic waste, with residents reporting widespread illness.
Festive installations in Tokyo, Taipei, Shanghai and Manila draw visitors for the holidays.
Fans were left with barely a glimpse of Messi after paying over US$100 to see the touring Argentine superstar.
Tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes as Thai-Cambodia border clashes expand.
Couples were showered with dowries, staple food packages and other wedding gifts.
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Couples were showered with dowries, staple food packages and other wedding gifts.
Kim Jong-un sent his condolences to Russian leader Putin over the ambassador’s death.
The UN says up to 1,400 people were killed in the uprising and subsequent crackdowns, forming the basis for the former prime minister’s conviction for crimes against humanity.