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[[Image:RhineBasel.jpg|none|195px]] Basel is a large Swiss city located on the Rhine River at the border of Switzerland, France, & Germany. Basel is a gateway to the Jura Mountains, France's Alsace, Germany's Black Forest, and nearby Zürich and Lucerne. Moreover, Basel boasts a medieval old town center; a large, annual carnival; a wealth of old and new architecture; and several world-class art museums.(more...)

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Putrajaya is Malaysia's future capital, and a mega project currently under construction, some 30 kilometers south of the current capital Kuala Lumpur. The main attraction here is it's colossal showcase buildings - and as of yet - extremely sparse population, which can make it seem like a surreal "movie set" at times. (more...)

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One of the main sights in Coloane is the pretty Chapel of St Francis (pictured), set back from the main street by a square flanked by restaurants.
One of the most prominent artifacts at the Goris Local Lore Museum is a five-faced idol that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE.
The 11th century warlord El Cid, fighting for both Moorish or Castilian forces, was born near Burgos and is buried in the city's cathedral.

Travel alerts

Referendum Being Held in Mayotte (29 Mar 2009)

Alaskan Volcano Erupts (24 March 2009)

Undersea Volcano Erupts, Powerful Quake Strike off Tonga (19 March 2009)

France Sees Nationwide Strikes, Again (19 March 2009)

Current and upcoming events

AeroMexico announces new flight between Mexico City and Medellín, Colombia (2 Apr 2009)

Formula One World Championship Begins (29 Mar 2009)

First Iraq Tourists Since 2003 (22 March 2009)