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Phone documentary details Afghan women's struggle under Taliban govt
A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities' impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with the smartphone-filmed documentary "Bread & Roses."
G20 wrestles with wars, 'turbulence' in run-up to Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday the world faces "turbulence," as G20 leaders met in Brazil two months before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Stocks, dollar hesitant as traders eye US rate outlook, Nvidia
Stock markets were mixed from Asia to the United States on Monday as cautious traders reassessed the outlook for interest rates ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House, with policies that could reignite inflation after months of cooling prices.
G20 wrestles with wars, climate in run-up to Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday the world faces "a new period of major changes" as G20 leaders met in Brazil two months before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
G20 host Brazil launches alliance to end 'scourge' of hunger
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opened a G20 summit in Rio by launching an alliance to curb world hunger, which he called a "scourge that shames humanity."
Stocks, dollar hesitant as traders scale back US rate cut bets
European and Asian stock markets moved mostly lower Monday after a pre-weekend retreat on Wall Street as investors scaled back bets for US interest-rate cuts, fearing Donald Trump's policies could reignite inflation.
Trump confirms plan to use military for mass deportation
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the US military to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented migrants.
UN climate chief at deadlocked COP29: 'Cut the theatrics'
The UN's climate chief told countries at the deadlocked COP29 summit on Monday to "cut the theatrics" as pressure mounts on G20 leaders to deliver a breakthrough.
Tractor-driving French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest the adoption of a trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries they fear would threaten their livelihoods.
Markets mixed after Wall St losses as traders weigh US rates outlook
Asian markets were mixed Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street as investors scale back their bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts owing to worries Donald Trump could reignite inflation.
Law and disorder as Thai police station comes under monkey attack
Police in central Thailand said they barricaded themselves into their own station over the weekend, after a menacing mob of 200 escaped monkeys ran riot on the town.
Long delayed Ukrainian survival video game sequel set for release amid war
Ukrainian studio GSC will on Wednesday release a long-awaited sequel to its hit S.T.A.L.K.E.R. video game, fine tuned during the Russian invasion which forced many of its staff to leave the country.
Markets swing after Wall St losses as traders weigh US rates outlook
Asian markets were mixed Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street as investors scale back their bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts owing to worries Donald Trump could reignite inflation.
Gabon early results show voters back new constitution
Gabon's military rulers announced their new constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, according to provisional results it published Sunday, marking a new chapter for the oil-rich African nation.
Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia
US President Joe Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, a US official told AFP on Sunday, hours after Russia targeted Ukraine's power grid in a deadly barrage.
Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range missiles: US official
US President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, a US official told AFP on condition of anonymity on Sunday, marking a major policy shift long demanded by Kyiv.
Biden clears Ukraine for missile strikes inside Russia
US President Joe Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, a US official told AFP on Sunday, hours after Russia targeted Ukraine's power grid in a deadly barrage.
Ukrainians brave arduous journeys to Russian-occupied homeland
War, interrogations and a journey lasting days are not enough to stop Anna visiting her parents and beloved little brother in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
'Devil is in the details,' EU chief says of S.America trade deal
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday "the devil is always in the details" as she spoke of a budding South America trade deal that France has vowed to block at all costs.
Toll in Tanzania building collapse rises to 13, survivors trapped
Tanzanian rescue workers dug through the ruins of a collapsed building for a second day on Sunday, hoping to pull survivors from beneath the rubble in a disaster that has claimed 13 lives.
'Red One' tops N.America box office but could end up in the red
Amazon and MGM's new winter holiday film "Red One" opened solidly atop the North American box office this weekend with estimated ticket sales of $34.1 million, but with a budget estimated at $250 million analysts say it faces a tricky path to profitability.
India and Nigeria renew ties as Modi visits
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu met Sunday to renew what they call the "strategic partnership" between two major nations of Asia and Africa.
迪拜棕榈岛索菲特美憬阁酒店： 五星級健康綠洲
迪拜棕榈岛索菲特美憬阁酒店 在阿拉伯海灣波光粼粼的水域中矗立，宛如一座奢華與健康的燈塔。這家五星級度假村位於著名的 Palm Jumeirah，特別是東新月(East Crescent)，提供無與倫比的完美服務、全方位的健康體驗以及令人驚艷的海濱位置。高瞻遠矚的領導與卓越的管理：The Retreat Palm Dubai 的成功和聲譽與集團董事總經理 Sumair Tariq 先生和酒店總經理 Samir Arora 先生高瞻遠矚的領導能力密不可分。他們的遠見卓識和追求卓越的承諾，使酒店成為迪拜最受歡迎的地址之一。他們創造了一個不僅提供奢華，還能讓賓客找到身心靈復甦的聖地。
The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel: Пятизвездочный велнес-оазис
Возвышаясь среди сверкающих вод Персидского залива, The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel является маяком роскоши и велнеса. Этот пятизвездочный курорт, расположенный на знаменитом острове Палм-Джумейра, а именно на Восточном полумесяце, предлагает непревзойденное сочетание безупречного сервиса, целостного оздоровительного опыта и потрясающего расположения на первой береговой линии.Прозорливое руководство и превосходный менеджмент:Успех и репутация The Retreat Palm Dubai тесно связаны с дальновидным руководством управляющего директора группы г-на Сумайра Тарика и генерального менеджера отеля г-на Самира Ароры. Их дальновидность и стремление к совершенству сделали отель одним из самых востребованных адресов в Дубае. Они создали убежище, которое не только предлагает роскошь, но и место, где гости могут найти физическое и душевное омоложение.
The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel: A five-star wellness Oasis
Rising amidst the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf, The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel stands as a beacon of luxury and wellness. Located on the famous Palm Jumeirah, specifically on the East Crescent, this five-star resort offers an unparalleled blend of impeccable service, holistic wellness experiences and a stunning beachfront location. Visionary leadership and excellent Management:The success and reputation of The Retreat Palm Dubai are closely linked to the visionary leadership of the Group’s managing Director Mr. Sumair Tariq and the Hotel General Manager Mr. Samir Arora. Their foresight and commitment to excellence have made the hotel one of the most sought-after addresses in Dubai. They have created a sanctuary that not only offers luxury, but also a place where guests can find physical and mental rejuvenation.
Power cuts as Russian missiles pound Ukraine's energy grid
Russia on Sunday pummelled Ukraine with one of the largest barrages of the grinding near-three-year war, Ukrainian officials said, forcing power cuts with fears of a precarious winter to come.
India hails 'historic' hypersonic missile test flight
Nuclear-armed India has tested its first hypersonic missile, the defence minister said Sunday, publicising the super-fast high-tech weapon days after rival China showcased its latest military aviation powers.
Debt-saddled Laos struggles to tame rampant inflation
Suffocating under a mountain of debt to China, communist Laos is struggling to tame rampant inflation, with food prices rising so sharply that a growing number of households are resorting to foraging.
India's vinyl revival finds its groove
Melting plastic pellets into chunky discs then squashed flat, a worker presses records in what claims to be the first vinyl plant to open in India in decades.
Dinosaur skeleton fetches 6 million euros in Paris sale
The skeleton of a 22-metre-long dinosaur (70 feet) fetched six million euros ($6.4 million) Saturday, AFP learned from auction houses Collin du Bocage and Barbarossa.
China's Xi urges APEC unity in face of 'protectionism'
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for Asia-Pacific economies to "unite and cooperate" in the face of mounting "protectionism," at a summit in Peru.
Farmers target PM Starmer in protest against new UK tax rules
Hundreds of farmers, many in tractors, gathered in Wales on Saturday to protest against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government's decision to change inheritance tax rules for farms.