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Maduro heckled and cut off in defiant US court appearance
AFP, Published on 06/01/2026
» NEW YORK - Nicolas Maduro walked into a packed New York courtroom Monday with his shoulders back, scanning the public gallery and offering a few Spanish greetings, before declaring: "I am innocent."
Dutch anti-blackface group declares victory
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» AMSTERDAM - A cherished Christmas tradition for some, profoundly insulting for others, the Dutch character “Black Pete”, a servant who helps Santa Claus distribute presents, has divided opinion in The Netherlands for decades.
Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe contest after host insult drama
AFP, Published on 22/11/2025
» NONTHABURI (THAILAND) - Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout when an organiser of the beauty pageant chastised her.
Spain's political class spars over chaotic Vuelta finale
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» MADRID - Spain's political class clashed over chaotic pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that brought the Vuelta to a premature end Sunday, with the opposition accusing the leftist government of permitting an "international embarrassment".
Putin and Zelensky set for peace summit after Trump talks
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks on Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.
Thai textiles shine on Belgium’s iconic Manneken Pis statue
Online Reporters, Published on 13/07/2025
» In a striking fusion of cultural diplomacy and creative design, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property has teamed up with celebrated young fashion designer Shone Puipia to dress Belgium’s world-famous Manneken Pis statue in traditional Thai textiles.
Bezos wedding festivities kick off in Venice
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» VENICE - Very important persons (VIPs) whizzed by speed boat through Venice Thursday as the three-day wedding party of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez kicked off and protesters demonstrated in St Mark's Square.
Real Madrid held, Man City win Club World Cup opener
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» PHILADELPHIA - Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in new coach Xabi Alonso's debut at the Club World Cup on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start earlier.
Inside Saudi's hajj-only barbershop, shaving thousands of heads in a day
AFP, Published on 07/06/2025
» MINA (SAUDI ARABIA) - Near the holy city of Mecca, men in white robes stand quietly in a long queue, waiting for the next important act of their hajj pilgrimage: a haircut.
Cassocks competition: whose outfit will new pope wear?
AFP, Published on 05/05/2025
» ROME - For decades, one Rome tailor has been making the white cassock new popes don immediately after election -- but this conclave it has competition.