After Friday prayers, thousands of Jordanians converged on the small Jordanian town of Karameh, site of the bloody battle on March 21, 1968 between Israeli invasion forces, and the combined forces of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation and the Jordanian army. Julie Webb-Pullman captured this photo essay for HT. (11 pictures)
Read MoreWith their most varied themes, forms and styles, groups of amateurs and professionals of the visual arts in Guantanamo are harmoniously capturing the origin and customs of that area’s residents through color and fusion. This visual arts movement is growing as it reflects and promotes contemporary Cuban art, but with a marked traditional influence. (13 photos)
Read MoreThe imposing Capitolio building of Havana — where currently the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment is housed — can be sighted from virtually any point of the Cuban capital. Likewise, around it converge numerous streets from which the stateliness of the building can be observed. (26 photos)
Read MoreYanira and Tahimi met two years ago in this same garden space that Sara Gonzalez now shares with friends and trova musicians. Since then they’ve only seen each other in the street because Yanira’s family won’t understand that “their little girl” is romantically involved with another woman. On the other hand, Tahimi broke “all the rules of morality,” according to her mother. (11 photos)
Read MoreWhen I left with friends from Havana en route to Pinar del Rio Province, I didn’t know I’d be taking part in an activity involving so many people. On the contrary, usually when we hit the guerrilla trail it almost always means very little contact with others. (18 photos)
Read MoreThose in Cuba making a push for the acceptance of sexual diversity on the island, as well as promoting AIDS prevention, had their cause celebrated on stage this past weekend with gala artistic performances at Cuba’s largest theater, the 5,000-seat Karl Marx. (13 photos)
Read MoreSince photography was invented, waiting for the precise moment to snap a photo, or rather waiting for the exact lighting to squeeze off a shot, has been what has motivated many people the most and maddened others. The limestone hillocks of Viñales, either from outside or inside them, seem to toy with one’s patience. (21 photos)
Read MoreThe Seventh National Craft Fair with Art for Mom took place from April 22 to May 7 in Havana at the Pabexpo exhibition center with the participation of numerous visual artists and artisans. Like every year, the activity was dedicated to Mother’s Day (celebrated on the second Sunday in May in Cuba) where it constitutes an opportunity for exchanges between creators as well as sales to the public of diverse utilitarian articles. (27 photos)
Read MoreInternational Workers Day is synonymous in Cuba to parades in support of the country’s top leaders as well as government policies. This Sunday such May Day marches took place throughout the country. (55 photos)
Read MoreSan Rafael Boulevard is a highly trafficked pedestrian link in Centro Habana running five blocks between Prado and Galiano Streets. Filled with shops, eateries and street vendors it’s a don’t miss for visitors wanting to just observe a slice of life in the capital. (32 photos)
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