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Amid Ukraine war fallout, fearful Chechen women seek escape route
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» EUROPE - Facing what activists say is a hardening of repression inside Chechnya amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Asil and Aishat, both young women, recently fled their violent families in search of safety.
Six remanded in custody over killing of French teenager
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» LYON - Six people have been remanded in custody over the killing of a French teenager whose death at a village dance party sparked political controversy in France, prosecutors said Sunday.
Far-right Wilders wins Dutch election: exit poll
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» THE HAGUE - The far-right, anti-Islam party of firebrand politician Geert Wilders has won the Dutch election, exit polls suggested Wednesday, a political earthquake that will be felt far beyond the country's borders.
Danish artist hatches epic global troll hunt
AFP, Published on 28/03/2023
» COPENHAGEN: A Danish artist famous for his towering wooden trolls sent fans on a worldwide quest on Monday to find his latest creation.
Embracing the Afro in revolt against Venezuela's 'bad hair' stereotype
AFP, Published on 15/09/2021
» CARACAS - Two years ago, Victoria Mejias abandoned her slavish pursuit of sleek tresses -- a common obsession in Venezuela where hair and race identity are closely intertwined.
Only one Lionel Messi? Turns out, there's quite a few
AFP, Published on 10/08/2021
» PARIS - As Argentine superstar Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona and looks set to sign for Paris Saint-Germain, he takes with him a legacy which has inspired a legion of lesser-known players who have been compared, often against their will, to the 34-year-old.
Myanmar protesters wear flowers to mark Suu Kyi's birthday
AFP, Published on 19/06/2021
» YANGON - Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar donned flowers in their hair Saturday to mark the birthday of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains under house arrest and is due to face court again next week.
The unstoppable revenge of the mullet
AFP, Published on 05/03/2021
» PARIS: "Business in front, party in the back": a hairstyle considered so obnoxious that for years it verged on being an arrestable offence, the mullet has made the unlikeliest comeback of the century.
Virtual idols take to the real-life stage in China
AFP, Published on 22/12/2020
» BEIJING: Liu Jun has long been a fan of a Chinese star called Amy, a teenage pop singer with red hair whose autograph he treasures -- and who only exists in the digital world.
Trump campaign rallies an unchanged ritual since 2016
AFP, Published on 14/09/2020
» MINDEN (UNITED STATES) - The red-hatted crowd roils, claps and chants: "We love Trump! We love Trump! We love Trump!"