Rising costs spell doom for Egypt's village traditions
Multi-day weddings, feeding the bereaved and homemade bread are all becoming things of the past in rural Egypt, as centuries-old traditions are steadily squeezed by a punishing economic crisis.
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Asian markets mixed as traders await key inflation report
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as traders jockeyed ahead of US inflation data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision-making.
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Man United visit offers Europa League kings Sevilla redemption
Visiting Manchester United might seem a nightmare cup draw but for Europa League royalty Sevilla, a trip to hallowed turf like Old Trafford on Thursday provides a welcome break from reality.
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Twitter working on AI despite Musk call for global pause: report
Elon Musk is advancing an artificial intelligence project at Twitter despite recently calling for an overall pause in developing such technology, US media reports said Tuesday.
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Atlanta down Miami to book NBA playoff berth
Trae Young scored 25 points as the Atlanta Hawks booked their place in the NBA playoffs after defeating the Miami Heat 116-105 in the opening game of the play-in tournament on Tuesday.
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Thailand's China-built high-speed rail, on track but delayed
One of Thailand's oldest railway stations is facing demolition as the kingdom presses ahead with a long-delayed Chinese-backed high-speed line that has caused unease about lost heritage and closer ties to Beijing.
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Ukrainian soldiers dig trenches in case of retreat from Bakhmut
A shovel and a blue bucket in hand, a Ukrainian soldier climbs out of the trench he was digging, which would be part of the new defence line if Bakhmut fell to Russian forces.
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Anti-LGBTQ disinformation surges online after US shootings
Deadly mass shootings in the United States have fueled a torrent of online disinformation targeting an unlikely group: transgender people.
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Venezuela rights abuse victims hopeful ICC will bring peace
Victims of alleged human rights violations under Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are hopeful an International Criminal Court probe into killings and torture will bring them some closure.
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US ski season extended as record snowpack dents Western drought
Record snowfall across much of the western United States has not only helped to alleviate drought -- it has also brought a massive boon for the region's ski resorts, with many hoping to keep their lifts running deep into summer.
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