Elusive snow leopards seen thriving in Bhutan park
The elusive, endangered snow leopard is apparently thriving in a park in Bhutan, as seen in camera trap images released on Tuesday by the government of Bhutan and World Wildlife Fund. Full story
Bhutan 'Idol' rocks dragon lutes, Buddhist hymns
"Bhutan Star" is not just another low-budget knockoff of the "American Idol" juggernaut. The wildly popular show is the country's most promising weapon in a fight to save its culture from globalization. Full story
Bhutan’s three day royal wedding rage
Move over William and Kate, there’s a new royal wedding with a storybook romance. The King of Bhutan just married his bride, a commoner who will now become queen and the country celebrated with a party for the royal newlyweds. NBC’s Ian Williams reports.
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King of Bhutan ties knot in fairytale wedding
The world’s youngest reigning monarch, Jigme Khesar, also known as the king of Bhutan, married commoner Jetsun Pema, in an elaborate royal wedding, exciting citizens in the tiny Himalayan nation.
'Dragon King' marries his commoner bride
Bhutan's beloved "Dragon King" married his commoner bride Thursday in an ancient Buddhist ceremony at the tiny Himalayan nation's most sacred monastery fortress. Full story
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Royal wedding fever in Bhutan
The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan, sandwiched between Indian and China, is busy preparing to celebrate a royal wedding Thursday. NBC’s Ian Williams reports from Thimpu, Bhutan.
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