Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj Pilgrimage

10/03/14 2:50 PM PST

Authorities take extra security measures to check for Ebola and terrorist attack threats in preparation for Hajj pilgrimage

Religion

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UNESCO Names New World Heritage Sites

06/25/14 4:44 PM PST

Additions include famed Inca trail, ancient West Bank village and a silk mill in Japan

World

Tags: unesco, world heritage site, incan qhapaq nan, jeddah, makkah, mecca, battir

World's Tallest Buildings

11/21/13 3:40 PM PST

Take a look at how One World Trade Center stacks up with the world's other tallest structures

Offbeat World

Tags: one, world, trade, willis, sears, tower, empire state, building, tallest, dubai, shanghai tower, makkah royal clock, tapei 101, spire, feet