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Part of the family: Popo (second left) and her family gathered on Jan. 5 at Pancaka Damai Lestari to cremate the family's beloved dog, Apple, who passed away on Jan. 4. (Courtesy of Popo)
Part of the family: Popo (second left) and her family gathered on Jan. 5 at Pancaka Damai Lestari to cremate the family's beloved dog, Apple, who passed away on Jan. 4. (Courtesy of Popo)
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Animal heaven: Pet cemetery, cremation sites ease pain of grieving owners

When their pets die, many owners seek cemeteries or cremation sites to keep their loved ones in their memory, and by their side.

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South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges

The number of South Koreans who tied the knot last year hit a record low, compounding looming demographic woes in a country with the world's lowest birth rate.

2 years ago
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Brazil's first lady turns heads, champions causes with fashion

Whether sporting a red Workers' Party star on her wedding dress or rocking eco-friendly clothing, Brazil's new first lady is turning heads and making statements with her fashion choices.

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From mines to Covid: Cambodia dogs train to sniff out virus

Cambodian anti-landmine authorities are training dogs to sniff out Covid-19, hoping the sharp-nosed canines can keep the virus on a tight leash.

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Fear of arrest in Hong Kong over Taiwan national day

For more than 50 years, Ng Hong-lim has led celebrations in Hong Kong to mark Taiwan's national day -– but this year he fears doing so could get him arrested.

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Eat, pray…rage: Ubud resort offers room to rage among town’s wellness centers

Situated among Ubud’s peaceful temples, vast rice fields, and yoga centers, a local resort recently introduced a rage room in their facility for those wanting to vent their anger by smashing objects.  

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City of London backtracks over removal of two slavery-linked statues

The City of London has said the statues to William Beckford and John Cass will remain in place with plaques placed alongside them providing contextual information.

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EU says Facebook, YouTube remove less hate speech

The EU's annual review showed the removal of hate speech decreased on Facebook and YouTube and increased on Twitter and Instagram.

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Thai activists commemorate brutal student massacre

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The next fashion trend is clothes that don't exist

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New Age healing: Crystals captivate Indonesia’s millennials

In trying to deal with the stresses of the pandemic, some Indonesians have found a way to ground themselves with the alleged healing power of crystals.

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Turning red oceans blue: Why it all matters

In light of the dynamical nature of consumers, companies should not only continually respond to the changes taking place but also set new trends in their business strategy, so as to satisfy consumer demand.

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World's shortest cow gets posthumous recognition

A knee-high celebrity cow that became a sensation in Bangladesh has won posthumous recognition as the shortest on the planet just weeks after its untimely demise.

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Missing kissing, Parisians say "la bise" is back

But with more than 70% of the population fully vaccinated, people can once more be seen planting what are usually just air kisses by a kissing sound on each other's cheeks.

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'It takes courage': Saudi Arabia's women cyclists break norms

For years, Samar Rahbini thought it would be "impossible" to cycle in the streets of conservative Saudi Arabia. Now she runs a mixed-gender cycling club in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

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Bangladesh mother and son reunited after 70 years

A Bangladeshi man in his 80s has been reunited with his nearly 100-year-old mother after about 70 years thanks to social media.

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Lego posts record profit, turnover as stores reopen

The Danish toy company had already performed well last year despite the pandemic, thanks to the success of Lego themes such as Star Wars and Harry Potter and its expansion in China.

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Anti-communist movie has dubious legacy among Indonesia's youth

The controversial Penumpasan Pengkhianatan G30S/PKI was once must-see cinema, literally. But a new generation has grown up without watching the movie.

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I want it all! Rock group Queen open London store

"Queen The Greatest" opens its doors on Tuesday and takes visitors back to the early days of the band, which was formed in 1971.

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French luxury brand Saint Laurent goes fur-free

French high-end fashion brand Saint Laurent will stop using fur in its collections from next year, joining a growing list of global companies.

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South Asia eyes tourism revival with eased restrictions

Nepal has restarted visas on arrival for vaccinated tourists as South Asian nations attempt to revive tourism businesses devastated after 18 months of the pandemic.

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Academic 'joki' offer learning aid services amid ‘gray zone’ of COVID-19 digital divide

When the education minister enforced online schooling as part of the government’s COVID-19 response on March 17, 2020, some people espied an opportunity to earn an extra income from the digital gap the policy would expose.

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'KW' culture: Why imitation goods persist in Indonesia

Indonesia with its diverse culture and beautiful nature is a potential Petri dish of creativity. However, intellectual rights infringements somehow remain a looming concern.

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Audiences back in Milan as Italy fashion seeks 'rebirth'

The taxis and courtesy cars, street style and front row stars are back in Milan Wednesday as fashion week returns with mostly live audiences for the first time in 18 months.

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Treats and tradition in Tehran's oldest, tiniest teahouse

Tucked in an alleyway of the Grand Bazaar, the smallest and oldest teahouse in Tehran is invisible from the main street. And yet it is the most famous among tea connoisseurs in the Iranian capital.

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Library for the future: Ex-'Tapol' builds Medayu Agung to prevent past mistakes, suffering

Oei Hiem Hwie intends to pass down the wealth of knowledge and history he has accumulated over at least the last five decades to the younger generation through the collection of his Medayu Agung library, lest they forget and repeat the mistakes of the past.

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Details of 100m visitors to Thailand exposed online: research firm

More than 106 million travellers to Thailand had their personal details exposed online in August, a cybersecurity research company that discovered the data said.

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In Niger, nomadic herders gather in shadow of jihadist threat

Once a year, North Niger's traditional gateway to the Sahara is the gathering point for the Cure Salee festival of Tuareg and Wodaabe pastoralists.

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Gun-toting Taliban mingle with families and kids at Kabul Zoo

As visitors set up picnic spots in the shaded grounds, heavily armed Taliban gunmen peer into the enclosures.

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Back on the catwalk: live shows return at London Fashion Week

Catwalk shows resumed at London Fashion Week on Friday, after previous editions of the landmark industry event were forced online by the pandemic.

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The ‘pinjol’ trap: The horrors of payday loans in pandemic-stricken Indonesia

Many Indonesians are drowning in overbearing loans and intimidation attacks after taking out online loans to survive. 

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Malaysian holiday island opens as tourism restarts

With the outbreak gradually easing, Langkawi, one of tropical Malaysia's premier holiday destinations, has been chosen for a pilot project to reopen the sector to domestic tourists.

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Retired passenger jet perched on Bali cliff to lure tourists

A retired Boeing passenger jet has been hauled to the top of a seaside cliff in Bali to lure tourists to Indonesia's coronavirus-hit holiday island.

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