Putin takes victory lap to annexed CrimeaPresident Vladimir Putin took a victory lap Friday in his first visit to Crimea since its annexation by Russia, as fighting in eastern Ukraine left more than 20 dead just days ahead of a separatist vote.
S. Korea stages largest military parade for a decadeSouth Korea staged its largest military display for a decade on Tuesday, as President Park Geun-Hye warned of the "very grave" threat posed by North Korea's nuclear weapons programme.
01 October 2013
Belgrade bans Gay Pride parade againSerbia on Friday banned Gay Pride for the third year running, saying the risk of allowing the parade to go ahead was too high.
Lithuania gays slam pride parade TV ad restrictions Lithuania's gay community on Monday denounced restrictions placed on television publicity for this month's gay pride parade, saying they were akin to Russia's so-called "gay propaganda" ban.
17 July 2013
N. Korean missiles ready for military parade: report North Korea has mobilised a variety of missiles in preparation for a massive military parade later this month to mark the 60th anniversary since the end of the Korean War.
12 July 2013
Twins parade in PavlodarInternational Day for Protection of Children was celebrated by a twins parade in Kazakhstan's Pavlodar.
First Military Parade held in KazakhstanThe First Military Parade in the history of Kazakhstan and its Armed Forces was held at the 40th military base Otar on May 7.
First military parade to be held in Kazakhstan on May 7Kazakhstan Defense Minister Adulbek Dzhaksybekov has signed a decree to hold a military parade of Kazakhstan Armed Forces in commemoration of the Defender of the Fatherland Day (May 7).
14 March 2013
Sydney set to sparkle for gay pride parade Up to 300,000 spectators were Saturday expected to brave the rain to watch Sydney's annual Mardi Gras gay pride parade, with an emphasis on the political as the nation prepares for elections.