Glen Allen, United States, Feb 3, 2026 (AFP) - 'We just need something positive' - Monks' peace walk across US draws large crowds

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Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington to promote peace have become a surprise popular hit as they near the US capital -- attracting crowds of thousands who line the route or join in for a few miles. At a time of strife and political tension in the United States, the monks offer a change of tone on their 2,300-mile (3,700-kilometer) odyssey across eight states through freezing temperatures and along ice-covered roads. On Tuesday, north o......

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