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First officer Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, was two-and-half times over the drink drive limit

Flamenco Flamenco is very important in Spanish tradition. It is a fusion of musical styles involving dance, singing, and guitar. Its main influences derive from Arabic, Judaism, Spanish, and, mostly, Gypsy peoples. It originated in the Spanish territory of Andalusia. Originally there was only singing in flamenco and later on they added the dancing and, around the 18th century, the guitar, spreading to all parts of the country. Now, it is very easy to find Flamenco in Madrid and there...

by Aoife Meagher, travel writer There are few places in the world where Christmas feels more alive than in Germany. The Christmas Markets of Germany, spread throughout the country from big city extravaganzas to tiny village traditions, are focal points for the visitor seeking a truly festive experience. If the thought of drinking glühwein beneath glittering lights, or seeking out bargains and unique gifts for family and friends appeals, then read on to discover a handy guide to the best...

A British woman is stranded in India and fighting for her life after she was bitten by a mosquito while on holiday. Balvinder Singh, 35, flew out to India last month to attend a family wedding and a month-long holiday but fell ill just two days before she was due to return home. The mum-of-three suffered vomiting and diarrhoea and was rushed to hospital when she started having seizures, where she had a heart attack and organ failure. Two weeks...

Michelle Vanbuskirk, 43, admitted being dunk on an aircraft and assaulting a United Airlines stewardess

Using a technology featured in the cult sci-fi fantasy series, scientists say it combats both air - and noise - pollution

A tour of Downtown - at sundown.

“At least this rain is very good for the grapes,” announces Olympia Rizzardi of Guerrieri Rizzardi, a historic wine house in Italy’s Veneto region. It’s a wet Saturday morning and I’m perched under an umbrella, sheltering from the torrential downpour while traipsing the vineyards overlooking Lake Garda. Adverse weather aside, the Veronese countryside remains perfectly picturesque. Sun bleached marogne dry-stone buildings dominate the landscape, joined by rolling hills, Cypresses and Persimmons. Here, the grape yield is used to produce the...

Marcel Theroux gains rare access inside the secretive nation of North Korea to attend the country's 70th birthday party and see what day to day life is like for North Koreans. The Mass Games focus on reunification with the South and marks a time of change for the country as historic peace talks with the South continue. Watch Video Here