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Protesters flock to US Supreme Court ahead of pivotal abortion case
AFP, Published on 01/12/2021
» WASHINGTON: Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the US Supreme Court on Wednesday as the nine justices heard arguments in a pivotal case that could roll back 50 years of abortion rights in the country.
US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Mississippi abortion law
AFP, Published on 01/12/2021
» WASHINGTON - Abortion in America faces its fiercest challenge in a generation when a US Supreme Court dramatically reshaped by Donald Trump hears opening arguments Wednesday in a case that could roll back 50 years of reproductive rights.
Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus
AFP, Published on 28/06/2021
» AGROS (CYPRUS) - Lavender, basil and roses: history and aromatic plants are being cultivated in Cyprus to broaden its sun-and-sea appeal and regain its lofty botanical status dating back to Roman times.
Indigenous tribes hope Taiwan court will protect hunting traditions
AFP, Published on 05/05/2021
» TAITUNG COUNTY (TAIWAN) - Before heading into Taiwan's mountains with his homemade rifle, Indigenous hunter Tama Talum often chants prayers and makes offerings of rice wine and betel nut to the spirits.
Niger museum is eclectic national 'mirror'
AFP, Published on 12/01/2021
» NIAMEY - There can be few museums in the world to rival the National Museum of Niger.
Poachers' paradise: Gulf hunts fuel Pakistan falcon trafficking
AFP, Published on 04/01/2021
» KARACHI: Since learning to capture birds as a teen, Muhammad Rafiq has amassed a small fortune in Pakistan trapping and trafficking falcons -- including some endangered species -- for wealthy Gulf Arabs.
Solar eclipse plunges southern Chile, Argentina into darkness
AFP, Published on 15/12/2020
» PUCON, Chile: Thousands of people turned their heads to the sky to watch a solar eclipse that lasted around two minutes on Monday as southern Chile and Argentina were plunged into darkness.
Mouse to go: Rodent kebabs fill empty stomachs in virus-hit Malawi
AFP, Published on 04/09/2020
» LILONGWE (MALAWI) - A popular snack when food is bountiful, mice have become a vital source of protein in Malawi since the coronavirus outbreak aggravated food shortages and economic hardship.
Handmade ties from southern Italy with a British twist
AFP, Published on 16/07/2020
» NAPLES (ITALY) - Film star Marcello Mastroianni, John F. Kennedy, even Prince Charles -- all have donned handmade ties from one shop in Naples so famed for its artisanal finery some devotees boast thousands.
Mediterranean sorrow as virus upends greeting rituals
AFP, Published on 29/05/2020
» MARSEILLE - To greet friends and acquaintances by kissing, hugging and shaking hands is considered part of the essence of Mediterranean identity.