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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.