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Upstart gangsters shake Japan's yakuza
AFP, Published on 19/12/2025
» TOKYO - When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn't fancy joining Japan's old-school yakuza, with their tattoos, rigid hierarchy and codes of honour.
India opens giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims
AFP, Published on 13/01/2025
» PRAYAGRAJ (INDIA) - Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India began bathing in sacred waters on Monday as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.
Philippines holds bloody crucifixions, whippings on Good Friday
AFP, Published on 07/04/2023
» SAN FERNANDO (PHILIPPINES) - Catholic zealots were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped their backs bloody and raw in gruesome displays of religious devotion on Good Friday in the Philippines.
Philippines holds bloody crucifixions, whippings on Good Friday
AFP, Published on 07/04/2023
» SAN JUAN (PHILIPPINES) - Catholic zealots were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped their backs bloody and raw in gruesome displays of religious devotion on Good Friday in the Philippines.
Little let-up in Ukraine fighting on Orthodox Christmas
AFP, Published on 07/01/2023
» KYIV: Ukrainians and Russians on Saturday marked Orthodox Christmas under the shadow of war, as fighting persisted despite Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin unilaterally ordering his forces to pause attacks.
Pope Francis to lead unique funeral for ex-pope Benedict
AFP, Published on 31/12/2022
» VATICAN CITY - For the first time in modern history, a sitting pope will preside over his predecessor's funeral next week, with Pope Francis leading a "simple" ceremony for Benedict XVI, who died Saturday.
More cunning than the 'old fox': Sri Lanka's presumptive president
AFP, Published on 19/07/2022
» COLOMBO: Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is favourite to take the country's reins long term on Wednesday, as parliament votes to appoint a full successor to Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Religious whipping marks Good Friday in Philippines
AFP, Published on 15/04/2022
» Catholic zealots in the Philippines whipped their backs bloody and raw on Good Friday, as the fervently religious country marked Easter with gruesome displays of faith.
Philippine torture victim relives horror as dictator's son rises
AFP, Published on 23/02/2022
» Ferdinand Marcos Junior's quest for the Philippine presidency has Loretta Rosales recoiling in horror remembering the nightmare she went through standing up to his late father's brutal rule.
Drones spray holy water at India Hindu festival as huge crowds defy Covid rules
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» SAGAR ISLAND (INDIA) - Drones sprayed holy water from the Ganges on thousands of Hindu pilgrims on Friday to reduce crowding during a massive festival being held despite soaring Covid cases in India.