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Disco, dogs help Hong Kong's elderly out of post-Covid isolation
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» HONG KONG - Eyes closed, hips swaying, retiree Polly Chan danced like no one was watching at a community centre in Hong Kong, where experts warn of a loneliness epidemic among the ballooning elderly population.
Old and poor: Thailand sleepwalking towards ageing crisis
AFP, Published on 16/10/2023
» Unless she lines up in the hot sun for a free meal, ketchup on bread is the only food Thai widow Noi can afford on her small government pension.
Indiana Jones swings on to red carpet at Cannes
AFP, Published on 19/05/2023
» CANNES (FRANCE) - "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" got its world premiere on the French Riviera on Thursday, with Harrison Ford walking the red carpet for one last crack of the whip as the world's favourite adventuring archaeologist.
'Don't blame women': Japan birth drive sparks online debate
AFP, Published on 28/03/2023
» TOKYO - Japan's government has made tackling its falling birth rate a top priority, but with few women involved in official debate on the issue, some are making themselves heard on social media.
French teachers walk out over Covid confusion
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» PARIS - Huge numbers of French teachers went on strike Thursday, with the biggest teachers' union saying half of primary schools were closed as staff demand clarity from the government on coronavirus measures.
French teachers to walk out over Covid confusion
AFP, Published on 13/01/2022
» PARIS - Half of French schools could close Thursday as up to three-quarters of teachers walk out, pushing back against the government after three changes of Covid rules for classrooms in the space of a week.
Tight US labour market prompts more wage hikes at big companies
AFP, Published on 14/05/2021
» NEW YORK: McDonald's announced Thursday it will hike wages at US company-owned restaurants as it seeks another 10,000 employees, while Amazon launched a North American recruitment drive with signing bonuses of up to $1,000.
Germany warns months more virus curbs
AFP, Published on 15/11/2020
» BERLIN: Germany warned Sunday that its anti-coronavirus measures were likely to last four or five more months, as Greece announced a new ban on gatherings and Mexico surpassed one million infections.
New restrictions as Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths
AFP, Published on 19/10/2020
» BRUSSELS: Belgium imposed a nationwide overnight curfew on Monday as Switzerland made wearing face masks compulsory in indoor public spaces, the latest desperate measures by European governments to fight a powerful second coronavirus wave.
Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths as Israel lifts lockdown
AFP, Published on 19/10/2020
» PARIS - Europe passed the milestone of 250,000 deaths from coronavirus on Sunday, as Israel and Australia's second-largest city of Melbourne began to gradually ease their strict lockdowns.