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The Cowboy and the Queen
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 25/09/2022
» In April 1989, Queen Elizabeth II had just finished lunch with Mikhail Gorbachev, who was in Britain to discuss the relationship between the Soviet Union and the West. Yet the monarch had another visitor to prepare for.
Iran protests flare anew hours after pro-government rallies
AFP, Published on 24/09/2022
» PARIS - Protests flared in Iran for an eighth straight night Friday over the death of a young woman arrested by morality police, verified social media posts showed, hours after counter-demonstrations mobilised by authorities.
Video reveals how Russian mercenaries recruit inmates for Ukraine war
New York Times, Published on 17/09/2022
» In a video that emerged Tuesday, the de facto leader of a Russian mercenary outfit known as the Wagner Group is seen promising convicts release from prison in return for a six-month combat tour in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
'To save whales, don’t eat lobster'
New York Times, Published on 14/09/2022
» American lobster may be a beloved and delicious splurge, but it is no longer a sustainable seafood choice and consumers should avoid eating it, according to Seafood Watch, a group that monitors how fish and other seafood are harvested from the world’s oceans.
Setting their goals high
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 11/09/2022
» A few years ago, a colourful new accessory suddenly began to appear on the lapels of dark-suited salarymen across Japan: a small badge, shaped like a roulette wheel and divided into 17 rainbow-coloured sections.
Iconic wool company under threat
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 11/09/2022
» For centuries, this remote and verdant valley in the heart of Tuscany has been known for its iconic "panno Casentino," or "Casentino cloth," the famously durable and waterproof wool made here.
Queen Elizabeth II's top quotes
AFP, Published on 09/09/2022
» LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most recognisable people on earth, seen often but not always heard from.
Retirees who go back to work for travel
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 28/08/2022
» Maria Boyd-Scott turned 60 last month, and she and her wife, Joey Boyd-Scott, 68, celebrated the milestone in style: They flew business class to Amsterdam, staying at a Hilton for two nights, and then headed to France for two nights at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles.
Ukrainian nuclear plant briefly disconnected
Published on 25/08/2022
» KYIV: Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant was briefly disconnected from the country’s power grid for the first time in its history, according to Ukrainian officials, leading to large-scale power outages in nearly all the Russia-occupied cities of southern Ukraine.
Flash flooding hits US parks, southern states in latest weather disasters
AFP, Published on 23/08/2022
» LOS ANGELES: A hiker swept away in flash floods and torrential rain was still missing Monday as a weekend of storms forced hundreds to evacuate in the latest weather disasters to hit national parks in the United States.