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Nepal was plagued,last May 6, 2012 by a sudden flash flood where dozens of villagers were killed and rendered homeless.

Earth-hour was celebrated on the 31st of March. Millions of people turned off their lights across the globe.

Native spiders went busy spinning their webs to create their new homes on top of tall grasses, bushes and fences.

The Mobile World Congress 2012 held in Barcelona, Spain, had a good start as more than 60,000 companies in the telecommunications industry gathered to showcase new technology to the market. One of the most talked about gadgets during the event was the new smartphones launched by different companies.

Central Philippines has been trembled by an earthquake Monday with a magnitude of 6.8. The calamity has damaged buildings and caused landslides that covered 30 houses with soil resulting to the death of 13 people.

Filipino veteran broadcast journalist Daniel Razon, together with a local television channel, UNTV, as its media partner, once again made history with the recently concluded (Even for Just One Day) Kahit Isang Araw Lang: Unity Run, held Sunday, January 22, 2012, at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City, Philippines.

The 63rd Republic Day was celebrated in India. India is a country known for its diversity, colour and vibrant and here are billions of people with so many languages, religions, customs and traditions.

Last January 23 is the first day of the Lunar Year. According to Chinese Astrology this is the Year of the Dragon, or also known as the Spring Festival.

It’s that day of the year again – Australia Day – when people come together and celebrate what makes Australia and being Australian great. Reflecting on what each and every Aussie has achieved and can be proud of, ultimately, it’s time to celebrate. And what better way of spending the day than to celebrate and have fun with loved ones safely?

The coming Chinese New Year is the Year of the Dragon, also known to others as the 'Black Dragon' or 'Water Dragon.'

Wow kids of any age with toys like robotic pets, plush viruses, and an inflatable Titanic slide.

Games now, more than ever, are becoming more and more realistic. With plots ranging from what dress should Mulan wear, to trying to find a way to infiltrate the White House, games are pushing the imagination to its limits. But can games push too much? Where does the industry draw its line in creating concepts, settings, and story lines?

It's raining fireworks! New Year may be regarded as the world's firework festival. Most countries worldwide welcome the new chapter with a big bang of pyrotechnics.

Welcoming 2012 may be varied in different areas around the world, but such a celebration holds one common practice - to party and make noise! It's the time to be happy and cheerful.

What is Christmas without Christmas Tree? Putting up a Christmas Tree is something that people look forward to every Christmas.

Robots make for fantastic gifts this holiday season. Even if your giftee is no mad scientist, robots still make for cool and unique gifts. Robots are readily available in many retail stores and websites. Owning robots isn't the just for scientists and the ultra-rich. Here are some affordable robots for Christmas.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the 2011 Miss Earth pageant was held at the U.P. Theatre located in Diliman Quezon City. It was Miss Ecuador, Olga Alva, who shone the most and bagged the major prize

Take a look at some of Middleton's best and worst spectator hats and judge if she looks like a princess or an ornament.

In a report, the Royal Couple has been named by Canada's 'Maclean's' as the top newsmakers of the year with their highly-publicized appearances.

The Duchess is set to make the Holidays a fashionable one by commissioning dresses from the high end fashion house.

The New York Film Critics Circle named the starkly beautiful silent film "The Artist" the year's best film Tuesday. "The Artist," also earned the best director award for French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius.

2011 was a year full of various surprises which include weddings everywhere. With royals, actors, models, and singers taking the plunge and diving into a life of long term commitment.

If Hollywood has Botox, the UK High Street has Bee Venom in a pot - a more holistic approach to keep crow's feet and wrinkles at bay.

In the recently concluded British Fashion Awards, the women dominated as they took home the major prizes of the night. Fashion icon Victoria Beckham was especially thrilled with her award as she won the Designer Brand prize.

Defying predictions, Kate Middleton wasn't the star of the 2011 British Fashion Awards, but Victoria Beckham proved her reign as London's original fashion queen.

The Duchess might have not reigned over the British Fashion awards, but she sure did wow Buckingham palace guests in an emerald green dress from Mulberry.

2011 was a great, overly-fashionable year for Kate Middleton, and here are some of her most memorable looks.

The Duchess had undergone some treatment for her pearly whites, and this explains her slightly crooked, 'un-American' smile.

The Duchess of Cambridge has become one of the most followed fashion icons of this year, and here's a style guide so everyone can dress like a royal as well.