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The old part of Sana'a, which had one of the most complete medieval souks in the world. — The old part of Sana’a, which had one of the most complete medieval souks in the world.

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Oh, we’ll be alright !
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NOT Trainspotting, but a bit like it
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Swat valley, Pakistan
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Story behind the Picture #14 Portals to Enlightenment
Few things have simultaneously puzzled, intrigued, tortured, enraptured, dominated, bedevilled and promised enlightenment and salvation to the hapless human race than religion.