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There are 195 sovereign states in the world. These are the countries with clearly defined borders and independence from other states. However, among the remaining 56 states, there are disputed territories with relatively conventional borders.

Read about the world's most disputed territories in our article

Christmas is one of the main religious holidays which is celebrated on December 25 by Catholics and on January 7 by the Christian Orthodox Church. Christmas is preceded by Christmas Eve. The Nativity of Jesus Christ was marked by the rising of the star of Bethlehem. Over time Christmas traditions have changed. They have acquired some specific features depending on different branches of the Christian religion. Read about the similarities and differences between Catholic and Orthodox Christmas in our article

Choosing the right hotel is one of the most important components that makes up a good holiday. Many tourists prefer high-standard hotels despite the high prices. The website of Conde Nast Traveler magazine has recently published the results of its 32nd annual survey revealing the top 10 best hotels in the world. Find them in our photo gallery

F1's 70th anniversary season is going to be a legendary event. 20 drivers and 10 teams will compete for the title of the grand champion. Find out more about the highlights of the main world's 2019 racing championship in our article

According to experts, some breakthrough technological developments will appear this year. 2019 is expected to be rich in innovations. Scientists outline 9 major trends that will define future technological progress.

The partial shutdown of the US government has been going on for 24 days. Last Saturday, it broke the record becoming the longest in US history. The reason for the current shutdown was the uncontrolled spending of the temporary budget on the construction of a wall on the Southern border with Mexico. Find out how this event has influenced the life of US citizens in our photo gallery 

What is the time? It is something tangible and measurable, something that rules our life. In ancient times, humanity tried to limit the time or set it under certain standards. However, the time has always gone beyond perception. In order to manage time, people came up with various time measurements entrenched in everyday life in different historical periods. Find out more about timekeeping words in our photo gallery

If you are not satisfied with the price of a product or service, do not refuse from the purchase immediately. Knowing a few simple tricks, you can get your product much cheaper. In our review, check out 5 life hacks to reduce your spendings online.

Nowadays, policy analysts are in suspense ahead of US Presidential Election 2020. There are doubts that current head of the White House Donald Trump will be reelected for a second time. Here are five one-term American presidents

There is no better way to get new experiences and unwind than to go to a new place. Traveling is always a good medicine from our mundane daily routine. However, while planning a vacation, be careful when you choose your destination. Some people prefer to go to popular touristic places. When they arrive, they discover a hoard of tourists hanging around. Due to the overcrowded streets and other places, their holiday turns into a nightmare. In order not to get such experience, read our article about five the most overcrowded tourist destinations.

Before Christmas, most of the cities around the world are decorated so lavishly that they look like magic places from fairy tales. At this time of the year, the metropolises are literally rolling into the most luxurious and whimsical decorations as if they were the ballrooms prepared for the imperial ceremony. If you do not have time to visit any of these beautiful cities, we would like to offer you a virtual journey in our photo gallery

Peacekeeping and prevention of global armed conflicts should be the highest priority of every country. Nevertheless, some countries such as Russia and China are actively building up their military power. The US is doing exactly the same. Some experts have already called it another arms race. They also think that the threat of armed conflict between the superpowers is more real than ever. Analysts at the National Interest highlight several flashpoints that may trigger the Third World War.