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World Christians around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in commemoration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Posted: Apr 17, 2025 9:35 AM EDT | Last Updated: 29 minutes agoContinue Reading

World Media members got a tour of the pavilions at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on Wednesday, which opens to the public on April 13. Global event opens to public in Osaka starting Sunday until Oct. 13Posted: Apr 09, 2025 2:38 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 9 CBC’s JournalisticContinue Reading

World A look at cherry blossom trees in Japan and other parts of the world, as blooming season is underway. Cherry trees are blooming in Japan, Europe and some parts of the U.S.CBC News · Posted: Apr 01, 2025 5:05 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 1 Visitors take picturesContinue Reading

ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility Help newsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaWorld Worshippers are marking the end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world. 3-day holiday, which began Saturday evening, marks end of fasting month of Ramadan Posted: Mar 31, 2025 8:55 AM EDTContinue Reading

World Helicopters dumped water over burning forests in South Korea on Thursday as fire crews struggled to contain the country’s worst-ever wildfires, which have killed at least 28 people, forced at least 37,000 to flee their homes and destroyed more than 300 structures. More than 33,000 hectares charred or stillContinue Reading

World St. Patrick’s Day is marked annually on March 17, the traditional death date of Ireland’s patron saint, and has become a celebration of Irish culture and heritage worldwide. See green-clad, shamrock-festooned revellers fill the streets here and abroadPosted: Mar 17, 2025 9:10 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hoursContinue Reading

World Devotees around the world are celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, which ushers in spring as well as honours the Hindu deities Krishna and Radha. During ancient Hindu tradition coloured powder is thrown on anybody and everybodyPosted: Mar 12, 2025 10:23 AMContinue Reading

ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility Help newsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaWorld Check out highlights of carnival celebrations — a period of public revelry usually during the week before Lent in Roman Catholic countries featuring processions, music, dancing and the use of masquerade. Posted: Mar 03,Continue Reading

World Ramadan begins Friday, with observants fasting from sunrise until sunset during the holy month. Here’s a look at how Muslims mark this period, which includes special prayers, blessings and fasting. Ramadan begins Feb. 27 with Eid al-Fitr holiday marking end of holy month March 30CBC News · Posted: FebContinue Reading