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Christmas in New York St. Patrick's Cathedral

The Doors of St. Patrick's

Inside the Cathedral

\ MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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Christmastime in New York!!

Viewing the Christmas Tree from Fifth Avenue. The Arcade of Angels!

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Mideast War Clouds Over United Nations

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Oktoberfest is Over...till next Year!

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United Nations Session Opens in New York

The 78th Annual General Assembly, with 145 Heads of State, naturally poses a huge security challenge.

Inside the General Assembly Hall

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STEUBEN Day Parade in New York The 66th annual German-American Steuben Parade kicks off on Fifth Avenue.

Beer Floats, Of course!

A Karnival King !

German Consulate/UN Mission Float honoring the 50th Anniversary of Germany's membership in the United Nations

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Notre Dame de Paris Rebuilding

At first it does not seem that the damage from the April 2019 fire was so extensive.....

But the sides of the great Gothic Cathedral are covered in scaffolding

France is rebuilding its eternal Cathedral and symbol.

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Paris 2024 Olympics; But Wait

The famed Paris booksellors, Les Bouquinistes, shall be moved from their places along the River Seine so as to make way for the Olympic Opening Flotilla. The City of Paris "promises" to restore the kiosks but the booksellors are furious over this unilateral move.

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Paris Summer Olympics 2024 --One Year Countdown Begins from 26 July

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Slovenia elected to UN Security Council. The small Alpine country of Slovenia, has been elected to serve a two year term on the powerful Security Council. Slovenia, a democracy and European Union member, beat authoritarian Belarus in the hotly contested election.

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King Charles III Crowned in London

Royal Cipher for King Charles

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The Eve of the Coronation!

The Coronation of King Charles III, London 6 May

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63rd Annual International Antiquarian Book Fair in New York

Nearly 200 dealers from 17 countries are at the Fair--28, 29, 30 April!

Thankfully a brisk business as usual!

Rare George Orwell volumes from BAS Books, London, UK

Ian Fleming's Casino Royale from Lucius Books, York, UK

A stunningly illuminated Medieval manuscript from Dr. Jorn Gunther Rare Books of Basel, Switzerland.

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It's Almost Easter!!!

Harrods of London Easter Sweets Display at Knightsbridge Store!

Then there's Fortnum & Mason!

HAPPY EASTER!!

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London's Royal Albert Hall

In 1984 the legendary American singer Frank Sinatra performed to a sold out audience!

The Royal Albert, a longtime venue for the performing arts, was innagurated in March 1871 during the reign of Queen Victoria. It was named to honor her late husband Prince Albert. The distinctive circular landmark building has been part of the British scene for over 150 years.

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UN Assembly Votes Resoundingly to Condemn Russia for Ukraine Invasion--141 to 7.

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UN Assembly Prepares for Debate on First Anniversary of Ukraine War

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Happy New Year, twice over for 2023 and Lunar New Year!!!

The Kings Cake; from 6 January till late January

The lucky Bean or Feve which is usually a religious figure or charm.