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Fewer stars, more scandal at 80th Venice Film Festival
AFP, Published on 28/08/2023
» PARIS - The Venice Film Festival celebrates its 80th edition next week, but a Hollywood strike means many stars may be missing, leaving the spotlight to controversial directors like Roman Polanski and Woody Allen.
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'Sugar Man' singer Rodriguez dies at 81
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» NEW YORK - Sixto Rodriguez, the once obscure American singer-songwriter who enjoyed a career renaissance after his music developed a cult following abroad, has died at the age of 81.
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'Sugar Man' singer Rodriguez dies at 81
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» NEW YORK - Sixto Rodriguez, the once obscure American singer-songwriter who found a career renaissance after his music developed a cult following abroad, has died at the age of 81, according to his website.
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What's in wine? Ingredient label debate rages
AFP, Published on 31/05/2023
» PARIS: European wines are finally being forced to reveal their ingredients to customers, but only on a website — not on the bottle. Environmental campaigners are unimpressed.
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Fears for French baguettes as power prices burn bakers
AFP, Published on 03/01/2023
» PARIS - Recently described as "250 grams of magic and perfection" by President Emmanuel Macron, the French baguette is at risk from surging energy prices, with some bakers warning they can no longer afford to fire up their ovens.
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Sticky situation: Canada taps maple syrup reserves to meet soaring demand
AFP, Published on 18/12/2021
» LAURIERVILLE (CANADA) - Pancake lovers, fear not. Strong demand for maple syrup after a poor Canadian harvest has created supply-side woes, but Quebec province is tapping its strategic reserves to keep the world awash in the sweet, sticky stuff.
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Rolling Stones drop hit 'Brown Sugar' from US tour
AFP, Published on 14/10/2021
» NEW YORK: The Rolling Stones have cut their popular track "Brown Sugar" from their US tour, at least for now, in the wake of criticism over its lyrics referring to slavery.
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China bubble tea firm debuts after $650 mn IPO caps labour of love
AFP, Published on 30/06/2021
» HONG KONG - Chinese bubble tea chain Nayuki edged down on its Hong Kong market debut Wednesday after raising more than US$650 million in an IPO that marked the culmination of a literal labour of love for the co-owners who created the firm on a blind date.
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Music world to honor its best at toned down Grammys
AFP, Published on 12/03/2021
» NEW YORK: With a Black Lives Matter protest song and one of the year's hottest hits, Beyonce will strive Sunday to end her streak of snubs at the Grammys, as the music world attempts to turn the page on a devastating 2020.
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India's rural rebellions -- it's all in the family
AFP, Published on 09/02/2021
» NEW DELHI: The Tikait family has a history of being a thorn in the side of Indian governments that take on the country's farmers, and their emotional appeal has again energised a showdown with authorities.
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