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Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats
AFP, Published on 26/01/2026
» ISTANBUL - Kanyon is getting fat: since someone stole his basket, this white cat with grey markings who lives at an Istanbul shopping centre has been showered with snacks, love and affection.
Muse urged to cancel Istanbul gig
AFP, Published on 02/04/2025
» ISTANBUL — British rock band Muse was facing pressure on Tuesday from fans and artists to cancel an upcoming Istanbul gig after the Turkish concert promoter lashed out at those involved in recent anti-government protests.
British musician Ed Sheeran wins US copyright trial
AFP, Published on 05/05/2023
» NEW YORK - British pop phenom Ed Sheeran did not plagiarize Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" when composing his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud," a US jury ruled Thursday.
Sheeran copyright battle could stoke songwriting paranoia
AFP, Published on 04/05/2023
» NEW YORK - Ed Sheeran is preparing for a blockbuster tour and album release amid regular trips to Manhattan's federal court, where he's defending his songwriting in a closely watched copyright case.
Senegal harvests first homegrown wheat
AFP, Published on 08/04/2023
» SANGALKAM, Senegal: With the whir of a mower, under a clear blue sky, Senegalese researchers have begun harvesting a crop of experimental homegrown wheat, the latest step in a years-long effort to reduce reliance on imports.
Undocumented workers from Paris 2024 Olympic sites speak out
AFP, Published on 20/01/2023
» PARIS - Gaye Sarambounou is used to toiling long days for a pittance. He's a Malian living in France with no working papers, but it's a situation that occurs around the world.
Premier League Newcastle, Forest, Bournemouth dumped out of FA Cup
AFP, Published on 08/01/2023
» LONDON - Premier League high-flyers Newcastle suffered a shock FA Cup exit against third tier Sheffield Wednesday, while top-flight strugglers Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth were also dumped out by lower-league opposition on Saturday.
Inflation clouds 'Black Friday' kickoff of US holiday shopping season
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» NEW YORK: Retailers unveiled a trove of fresh seasonal promotions Friday, as they try to coax sales from reticent shoppers whose holiday cheer has been tempered by inflation and worries over a softening economy.
Grinding inflation clouds 'Black Friday' shopping bonanza
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» NEW YORK - Retailers braced for their biggest test of the year: Will US consumers open their wallets wide for the Black Friday sales that kick off the holiday shopping season?
Rojas leads familiar cast to world golds
AFP, Published on 19/07/2022
» EUGENE (UNITED STATES) - Untouchable Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas led a raft of familiar faces to glory when she claimed her third straight triple jump title at the World Athletics Championships on Monday.