Like every summer, Athens makes an ideal historical starting point for tourists before they set off to explore the white-washed houses and sunsets of the Cyclades islands.
A group of people dressed in the uniform of the Chinese Red Army are marching down the street. One of the "officers", Dong Yafei, proudly walks in step with a red flag draped on his shoulder.
Chifeng has launched six driving routes for visitors to soak up the charms of the city's prairie setting. By integrating scenic spots such as geological parks, forests, traditional villages, homestays and camping sites, the city in the southeast of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region offers surrounding landscapes that include mountains, deserts, grasslands, lakes and hot springs - as well as seven national natural reserves and over 7,300 historical sites.
An ongoing exhibition at the Shanghai History Museum offers a glimpse into one of China's first museums, dating back to the 19th century.
Lee Kun-yong, hailed as one of the foremost figures of performance art in South Korea, is known for fusing the act of painting with his own body movements, creating works that examine the interactions between the human body and its external space.
About two decades ago, when Ban Zan was a student at the Central Academy of Drama, one of his favorite playwrights was Ding Xilin (1893-1974). The renowned playwright's major works were written between 1923 and 1940 and concentrate on comedy.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts' International Opera Film Exhibition will take place at 17 cinemas in 10 Chinese cities - including Beijing, Dalian, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Chengdu - from Aug 4 to Oct 13, and will see 265 screenings of 13 opera film productions by four of the world's leading theater companies.
As Cristiano Ronaldo begins a promising new era with Juventus, a period of uncertainty starts for the team he left behind.
LIVERPOOL - Liverpool on Thursday signed Brazil goalkeeper Alisson from Roma in a world record deal valued at (72.5 million euros) $84.5 million by the Italian club.
MOSCOW - The "next" World Cup got plenty of hype in Russia.
HAIYANG, Shandong province - Chinese amateur Carl Yuan Yechun fired nine birdies en route to a 6-under 66 and a share of the lead after Thursday's opening round of the Qingdao Championship.
ROUBAIX, France - Mouth gaping, his huge body bent over the bike, Tim Declercq is doing the dirtiest job at the world's most prestigious cycling race.
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