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A post-apocalyptic fairytale
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/06/2021
» A dystopian story about a mysterious virus that almost wipes out humanity may not sound like escapism right now as the real world deals with its own pandemic, however, the new Netflix hit series Sweet Tooth has elements that take a slightly different approach.
Le Pen suffers disappointment in French regional polls
AFP, Published on 21/06/2021
» PARIS - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's party performed weaker than expected in the first round of regional elections Sunday, in a vote marked by record levels of abstention.
France face Germany as Portugal begin title defence on Super Tuesday at Euro 2020
AFP, Published on 15/06/2021
» PARIS: Reigning champions Portugal begin their defence of the trophy against Hungary at Euro 2020 in Budapest on Tuesday as World Cup holders France take on Germany in a hotly-anticipated clash between two of the continent's heavyweights.
London's cabbies hope to fare better after Covid
AFP, Published on 06/06/2021
» LONDON - Barry Ivens, who has been driving London's iconic black taxi cabs for a quarter of a century, has never experienced anything like the past tumultuous year in the British capital.
Newest star Lee hoping to challenge for top prize
Sports, Published on 20/05/2021
» Kiawah island: The last man in at the PGA Championship hopes to be the last man standing again come Sunday.
Brazil's MV Bill raps politics, pandemic in new album
AFP, Published on 19/05/2021
» RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian rapper MV Bill's new album is both fresh and old-school, full of rhymes on 2021 politics and the pandemic, but also the same problems he has been chronicling in the favelas for 33 years.
India's interfaith volunteers help farewell Covid victims
AFP, Published on 15/05/2021
» NEW DELHI - Suneet Sharma has calmly staged dozens of funerals each day of India's resurgent coronavirus crisis -- but he was overwhelmed when a father arrived at the crematorium with the body of his infant daughter.
Ruling on Trump ban marks defining moment for Facebook panel
AFP, Published on 05/05/2021
» WASHINGTON - Facebook's independent oversight board rules Wednesday on the platform's ban of former US president Donald Trump in a case that could set a precedent for how social media handles harmful content from world leaders.
Defining moment for Facebook oversight panel with Trump ban ruling
AFP, Published on 04/05/2021
» WASHINGTON - Facebook's independent oversight board was set for a momentous decision on the platform's ban of former US president Donald Trump, as debate swirls on the role of social media in curbing hateful and abusive speech while controlling political discourse.
US hits vaccine milestone but India outbreak soars: virus world update
AFP, Published on 19/04/2021
» WASHINGTON: The hard-hit United States has passed a hopeful milestone as half its adults have had at least one Covid vaccine dose and from Monday all its over 18s will be eligible to get their shot.