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Buffets, baristas, but no briefings: journalists frozen out of Iran talks
AFP, Published on 11/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) - They came from around the world: hundreds of journalists rushed to Islamabad's flagship convention centre -- converted into a media hub by Pakistani authorities for landmark talks between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
Miracle rescues as Turkey-Syria quake deaths near 26,000
AFP, Published on 12/02/2023
» KAHRAMANMARAS, Turkey: Rescuers pulled a two-month-old baby and an elderly woman from the rubble on Saturday, five days after an earthquake devastated Turkey and Syria leaving nearly 26,000 dead.
'We want to help,' Turks rush to aid quake survivors
AFP, Published on 12/02/2023
» GAZIANTEP (TURKEY) - With temperatures below freezing, the line of earthquake victims waiting for steaming hot stews and soups stretches out into the dark in the Turkish city of Gaziantep.
Delicious US gravestone recipes that are to 'die for'
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» WASHINGTON: For some, gravestones can evoke mourning, for others a tribute to a loved one, or, with a little imagination, a gaunt hand emerging from freshly turned earth.
Cicada sushi, anyone? US chef serves up sustainable delicacy
AFP, Published on 25/05/2021
» WASHINGTON: After 17 years underground, swarms of cicadas are emerging across the eastern United States -- and for one Washington chef, the rare bug invasion was his cue for a cookout, with a side of food ethics.
Facebook goes to war with Apple over targeted ads
AFP, Published on 17/12/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO: Social networking giant Facebook on Wednesday opened fire on Apple, saying the iPhone maker's new measures on data collection and targeted ads will hurt small businesses.
Private pools, fancy meals in Phuket's 'gilded cage' quarantine
AFP, Published on 05/10/2020
» A private infinity pool, gourmet meals -- and two temperature checks a day. Welcome to five-star quarantine in Phuket, where well-heeled tourists can live in luxury while obeying some of the world's strictest anti-coronavirus measures.
Seattle mayor tells Trump, 'go back to your bunker'
AFP, Published on 12/06/2020
» SEATTLE: Seattle's mayor told Donald Trump to "Go back to your bunker" Thursday, escalating a spat after the president threatened to intervene over a police-free autonomous zone protesters have set up in the western US city.
Asia virus latest: Taiwan, Australia hunt vaccine
AFP, Published on 06/05/2020
» Here are the latest developments from Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic:
Bangkok's millionaires' club enjoys lockdown luxury
AFP, Published on 06/05/2020
» Gourmet take-out delivered by a butler in a black sedan -- the super-rich have not forgone luxury during a pandemic which has locked the country down, crushed the economy and left millions unemployed.