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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.

2 years ago
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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. ...

2 years ago

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Jtoku Indonesia celebrates "inner power" through atypical superheroes

The owner-founder of Jtoku Indonesia redefines what it means to be a superhero through his atypical creations that focus on their "inner power" rather than physical attributes.

4 years ago
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'Not the end': Fans mark 50 years since Jim Morrison's death

Rockers old and young cried, shared a drink and perhaps even a joint in a stylishly overgrown cemetery in Paris on Saturday, marking 50 years since the death of 1960s icon Jim Morrison. 

4 years ago
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'Marriage without strings': Saudi confronts rise of 'misyar'

The Muslim no-strings-attached "misyar" marriage often done in secret is fast pervading Saudi society -- a boon for cash-strapped men unable to afford expensive traditional weddings, but deplored by critics for legitimising promiscuity.

4 years ago
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'Lupin': Netflix’s surprise French hit returns to steal spotlight with 'Part 2'

The second part of global Netflix phenomenon ‘Lupin', released on June 11, sees our favorite "gentleman thief" navigate a tricky situation as he tries to avenge a family member without losing another.

4 years ago
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AMI Awards 2021: Submissions surge as artists make more music at home

Major versus indie, veteran versus newcomers, music versus pandemic; even the organizers predict this year’s AMI Awards the “most unpredictable ever”

4 years ago
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British influencer goes under the knife to look like K-Pop star

London said they had been struggling with an identity crisis for the past eight years and had been born in the wrong body, as they felt more connected to Korean culture than British culture.

4 years ago
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First transgender woman to compete for Miss USA title

An openly transgender woman will compete in the Miss USA pageant for the first time this year after being crowned Miss Nevada last weekend.

4 years ago
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Norway salmon farming moves to cleaner waters: indoors

Hundreds of thousands of salmon swim against the current in southeast Norway -- in massive indoor tanks away from the nearest river as the controversial industry increasingly embraces greener land-based facilities.

4 years ago
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Thailand prepares for Phuket reopening despite Covid surge

Thailand prepared Wednesday to reopen the holiday hotspot of Phuket to tourists quarantine-free, even as the country registered its highest single-day death toll from Covid-19.

4 years ago
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Indonesian tennis scene surges in popularity amid pandemic

In Indonesia, tennis is arguably less popular than the other racket sport, badminton, in which the nation has won gold medals in several Olympics. Since the pandemic started, however, tennis, perceived as a sport that applies social distancing, has suddenly enjoyed newfound popularity among Indonesians.

4 years ago
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South Africa's 'Biking Bandits' reclaim Soweto streets

Letting out exhilarated howls in the light of a full moon, young cyclists barrel down a steep hill on their "fixie" bikes, sound bars blaring out music, in South Africa's Soweto township.

4 years ago
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'Not perfect enough': China's growing problem of eating disorders

At the height of her eating disorder Zhang Qinwen was the weight of a child. Her hair fell out, she was unable to walk and she could barely see.

4 years ago
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Indonesian skateboarders strive to roll through the pandemic

Although skateboarding’s popularity cannot be compared to other mainstream sports such as soccer and badminton, Indonesian skateboarders have recorded remarkable achievements at numerous global events.

4 years ago
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Home to Mama: Thousands greet I. Coast's Gbagbo in native village

Thousands of supporters gave Ivory Coast's controversial former president Laurent Gbagbo a hero's welcome, shouting "Hurray" and flashing the V for Victory sign as he made a triumphant return to his home village on Sunday.

4 years ago
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Mask-free and 'low risk', Italy welcomes milestone

Italians were finally able to go outside without masks Monday after the whole country became a "low-risk" zone for coronavirus, a milestone for the first European country to be hit by the global pandemic in February 2020.

4 years ago
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'Mami' Vera dedicates her life to caring for people with HIV/AIDS

Liliek Sulistiowati has cared for people living with HIV/AIDS for 30 years at her Abdi Asih Foundation in Surabaya, East Java, but its finances are in dire straits amid the prolonged pandemic and is threatened with eviction.

4 years ago
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Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus

History and aromatic plants are being cultivated in Cyprus to broaden its sun-and-sea appeal and regain its lofty botanical status dating back to Roman times.

4 years ago
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Home in a warm bowl: How instant noodles unite Portugal’s Indonesian diaspora

When phone or video calls no longer soothe homesickness, Indonesians in Portugal turn to instant noodles for comfort and a sense of togetherness.

4 years ago
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Thousands climb Indonesian volcano for ritual sacrifice

Thousands of worshippers trudged up an active Indonesian volcano Saturday to cast livestock and other offerings down its smouldering crater in a centuries-old religious ceremony.

4 years ago
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Genderless is the future of fashion

As the gender distinction in fashion blurs, we sat down with some of the people in the industry to talk about its future.

4 years ago
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To combat pandemic fatigue, dating app Bumble gives employees paid week off

In an effort to alleviate the effects of burnout in the workplace, dating app Bumble has given its employees a paid week off.

4 years ago
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Lost parts of Rembrandt masterpiece restored by AI

Based on a small 17th century copy of "The Night Watch", scientists used artificial intelligence to recreate the missing sections, which have been printed and mounted around the famed artwork.

4 years ago
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Neith Nyer designer on breaking free of Paris fashion calendar

Brazilian designer Francisco Terra of French upstart brand Neith Nyer is organising one of the few live catwalk shows during men's fashion week in Paris.

4 years ago
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Joshua Irwandi’s award-winning photo shows the polarization of COVID-19

Titled “The Human Cost of COVID-19”, Joshua Irwandi’s photograph is a tribute to the medical workers risking their lives to save others.  

4 years ago
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Luxury in the clouds: Shanghai opens world's highest hotel

Elevators whizz guests up the intimidating spiral-like skyscraper at ear-popping speeds of 18 metres per second to the J Hotel's 165 opulent rooms. 

4 years ago
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Guys, interrupted: Indonesian trans men set their sights on more visibility

For better or worse, Indonesian trans men do not experience the same visibility as trans women. While some of them might live in the shadows and avoid backlash, several trans men decided that it was time for them to be more noticeable. 

4 years ago
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South African opera star furious over Paris airport grilling

South African opera star Pretty Yende on Tuesday accused French customs agents of treating her with "outrageous racial discrimination" at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport, a claim strongly contested by police and airport sources. 

4 years ago
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Paris ballet stars bring relief in children's hospital

In an intensive care unit, an intubated boy is watching intensely as two star dancers from the Paris Opera twirl before him in shimmering costumes.

4 years ago
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Village YouTuber gains over 1 million subs: Neighbors believe he made deal with devil

Siswanto is a YouTuber from Kasegeran village in Central Java who has gained over a million subscribers to his YouTube channel since launching it in 2017. But his internet popularity has resulted in wild accusations from the local community.

4 years ago
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