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From a record-setting season to a powerful personal tribute, the story behind the Sierra Leone flag on Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s ...

The annual Alpine event pays homage to a local legend about a sorceress and her hapless husband.

Founded in 1506, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is the world’s longest continually operating army, and, with a maximum of 135 ...

Flying the American flag upside down, or in any other direction, is protected under the First Amendment, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. Historically, sailors inverted ...

Swiss watch brands have a secret. Although they all carry a “Swiss Made” label on their dials, that doesn’t mean you’re getting an entirely Swiss product. The label requires only 60 percent of a watch ...

ZURICH, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The lowering of U.S. tariffs on Switzerland to 15% from 39% will be effective retroactively from November 14, the Swiss government said on Wednesday, delivering relief to ...

Why were Mexican “Generation Z” protesters flying an anime flag featuring a straw-hatted skull and cross-bones on Saturday? Protests erupted in multiple cities in Mexico this weekend. Reuters notes ...

A red flag warning was issued for several Florida counties due to critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service warns that strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels can lead to ...

EWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Hawaii State flag, often a symbol of identity and pride, is seen across the islands and on front yards. But that’s not the case in a community in Ewa. A policy in the Ewa by ...

A red flag warning was issued for several South Florida counties due to high winds and low humidity. The warning signifies critical fire weather conditions that can contribute to extreme fire behavior ...