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One million buried in mass graves on forbidden New York island

Most New Yorkers don't even know it exists. But a million forgotten souls are buried in mass graves dug by convicts on a tiny, forbidden island east of the Bronx.

One million buried in mass graves on forbidden New York island
Russia to bury Kalashnikov in new 'pantheon' of heroes

Russia was Friday to bury Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the iconic AK-47 assault rifle that was the favoured weapon of guerrillas worldwide, at a newly-opened cemetery for national heroes.

Russia to bury Kalashnikov in new 'pantheon' of heroes
Dead pigs dumped at Australian cemetery's Muslim graves

Australian police on Wednesday said they were investigating after the remains of two pigs, including their heads and entrails, were dumped at the Muslim section of a cemetery.

Dead pigs dumped at Australian cemetery's Muslim graves
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High-tech tombstones let loved ones live on, virtually

Rick Miller kneels in front of a grave and uses his cell phone to scan a small barcode on a tombstone. Within seconds, he's looking at photos and videos of a lost loved one.

High-tech tombstones let loved ones live on, virtually
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Meltwater washes out tombs at Semei old cemetery

Meltwater has washed out old tombs in Kholodnyi Lkyuch village in the suburbs of Semei.

Meltwater washes out tombs at Semei old cemetery
Ancient tombs discovered in Pakistan's Swat

Italian archaeologists say they have discovered a cemetery that reveals complex funeral rites dating back more than 3,000 years in Pakistan's Swat valley, recently controlled by the Taliban.

Ancient tombs discovered in Pakistan's Swat
As Mexicans mark Day of the Dead, some no longer believe

Isaac Carrasco and his two daughters dutifully adorned the graves of several relatives with beds of marigolds and crosses made of red flowers for Mexico's Day of the Dead.

As Mexicans mark Day of the Dead, some no longer believe
Millions across Philippines visit their dead

Millions across the Philippines visited cemeteries Thursday to pay respects to their dead, in an annual tradition that combines Catholic religious rites with the country's penchant for festivity.

Millions across Philippines visit their dead

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