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Bloody accident and rain mar joyful Rio carnival

A huge float carried by an out-of-control truck at the Rio de Janeiro samba parade struck at least six people, seriously injuring two.

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Thanksgiving parade celebrated in New York with heightened security

The 90th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City kicked off on Thursday among unprecedented law enforcement presence as millions of spectators gathered along the route to marvel at the annual spectacle.

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Iraq holds military parade in Baghdad as troops advance to recapture IS-held Mosul

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday presided over a parade in central Baghdad as Iraqi security forces made significant progress in battles against Islamic State (IS) militants to free the last major IS stronghold in Mosul.

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First New York Pride March since Orlando shooting puts focus on gun control

​Two weeks after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history at a gay nightclub in Orlando, New York City held its 46th annual and largest Gay Pride Parade on Sunday with gun control as one of the core themes.

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Man with gun, explosives tends to "harm" gay pride parade in Los Angeles

​Santa Monica police said on Monday that a man with a gun and explosives in his car had plans to harm the gay pride parade in West Hollywood.

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Jerusalem braces for "reunification" celebrations amid tensions as Ramadan nears

Jerusalem is bracing for an annual Jewish nationalist flag-bearing parade to mark Israel's 1967 capture of Arab East Jerusalem late Sunday, an event that could further instigate already months-long tensions between Israel and Palestinians.

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Victory Day parade shows Russia's "cohesive strength": Putin

An annual parade was held here Monday at the downtown Red Square to celebrate the 71th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II (WWII).

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Thousands honor Shakespeare on 400th anniversary of his death

Thousands of people from across the world gathered at the birthplace of William Shakespeare on Saturday to pay homage to the British playwright on the 400th anniversary of his death.

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"Year of Monkey" festivities lightened up Macao

The Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) prepared a colourful range of festive celebrations for visitors and residents to enjoy in different local districts including events like the “Parade of Gigantic Golden Dragon”

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India displays military might at Republic Day parade

India on Tuesday displayed its military might at its 67th Republic Day parade in the national capital, with French President Francois Hollande as the chief guest.

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Macao to hold parade marking Year of Monkey

​Macao will present a grand outdoor celebration event for the upcoming Chinese New Year, known as the "Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Monkey, the region's Tourism Office said in a press release on Thursday.

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DPRK stages huge military parade marking 70th founding anniversary of ruling party

​The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a huge military parade Saturday afternoon on Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, the national capital, marking the 70th founding anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).

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China's V-Day parade to demonstrate mankind's common aspiration for peace

​China's upcoming military parade to celebrate the World War II (WWII) victory is an event that highlights the common aspiration of mankind, among them many Japanese: peace.

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Foreign honor guards expect participation in China's V-Day parade

Foreign national guards are looking forward to China's V-Day parade to be held on Sep. 3 in Beijing, which is the country's first to invite foreign armies to participate in a military parade.

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China set to celebrate WWII victory with presence of 30 world leaders

China on Tuesday released details about the upcoming military parade, lifting the lid on the previously-hushed list of invited world leaders and guests.

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V-Day parade to highlight China's military progress

New Chinese weaponry to be displayed in the Sept. 3 military parade in Beijing will show the country's military modernization and innovation, according to a Chinese weapons expert.

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China's V-Day military parade not targeting Japan

A military parade held in Beijing on Sept. 3 to mark the end of World War II is not targeting Japan, said a Chinese official on Tuesday.