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Top European leaders gathered today in Brussels to discuss the continent’s increasingly dire relationship with the U.S. Some ...

A look inside a Queens studio where Buddhas, sneakers and swans are carved with reverence and the knowledge that beauty, like ice, is fleeting.

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In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of ...

Ima-kumanosan Taizōji temple stands in the foothills of Mount Tawarayama in the Kunisaki Peninsula, Ōita Prefecture. A 10-minute climb up a steep mountain path from the temple leads to a stone torii ...

Chen Huili explains her conservation work to international guests at the restoration studio of the Academy of Dazu Rock Carvings, in Chongqing.JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Over the years, Chen Huili has ...

Turkey is traditional for many holiday gatherings, but do you know the best way to carve one? USA TODAY created a visual step-by-step guide on how to carve your turkey with tips from Michael Handal, ...

Cut from a sheer cliff face nearly a thousand years ago, India's Ajanta Caves are home to sacred Buddhist spaces adorned with vibrant works of ancient art. Carved in timeThe Buddhist cave temples near ...

The pigeon is flying the coop — and in its place will come a 27-foot-tall Buddha sculpture. A towering sandstone statue by artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen will be installed on Manhattan’s High Line next ...

Spot the difference puzzles are a fun and relaxing leisure activity that is designed to help you spend your free time while giving a small workout to your brain. At first look, the two presented ...