Cameroon's 'funeral music' gives voice to frustrated youth
It began as a form of music chanted at wakes to comfort mourners -- now it is part of Cameroon's cultural mainstream, and a powerful form of expression for its frustrated youth.
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UK economy posts surprise growth in November: data
Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in November, official data showed Friday, but it is widely tipped to enter recession this year as the country faces a cost-of-living crisis.
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Japan's 'Monster' Inoue ready to rampage through super-bantamweight division
Japan's Naoya Inoue announced his move up to boxing's super-bantamweight division Friday and set his sights on becoming undisputed world champion again, just one month after claiming all the bantamweight belts.
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Japan prosecutors indict Abe murder suspect after psych review
The man accused of killing former prime minister Shinzo Abe was indicted on Friday, a Japanese court said, after a lengthy psychiatric review found him fit to stand trial.
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Auctioneers eye new record for Tintin artwork at sale
Known around the world for his blond quiff and daring adventures, Belgian comic book hero Tintin is setting the art world astir with an original illustration that could set a new record at auction.
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Leading trio do battle to become Czech president at polls
A billionaire, a general and an academic are favourites going into the first round of the Czech presidential election that begins Friday and concludes on Saturday and is seen by observers as too close to call.
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Muguruza has 'bittersweet feelings' at Australian Open
Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza said Friday she has started from scratch and goes into next week's Australian Open with "bittersweet feelings" following a year to forget.
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Australia defend scrapping Afghanistan cricket series
Australia on Friday defended their hotly contested decision to pull out of a cricket series against Afghanistan following a Taliban crackdown on women's "basic human rights".
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China imports, exports plunge in December: customs
China's exports in December fell at their fastest pace since 2020, according to official data Friday, owing to a drop in global demand and after health restrictions hit economic activity at home.
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Celtics battle past Nets in battle of East's top teams
The Boston Celtics clawed out a 109-98 victory over Brooklyn on Thursday, pulling away late to boost their NBA-best record and widen the distance over the Nets atop the Eastern Conference.
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