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International Meeting of Writers The Moon With Trigger in April
BUENOS AIRES: The fifth International Meeting of Writers la Luna con Gatillo will be held in Monte Hermoso, Province of Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina on April 15 – 17. This important world literary activity is organized by the International Federation of Writers for Freedom and is sponsored by the…
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The charm of packing your travel bag into 2021
By Ashraf Aboul Yazid Dali President of Asia Journalist Association CAIRO: You are now traveling to 2021, and you have to prepare your travel bag, which will help you in the coming days. What will you put in it? I suggest that you take hope, for you will need it…
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Flight check-in suspended as Hong Kong airport swamped for second day
Hong Kong: Flight check-in has been suspended at Hong Kong International Airport for the second consecutive day. “Terminal operations at Hong Kong International Airport have been seriously disrupted, and all check-in processes have now been suspended,” the airport authorities said in a statement posted on the airport website. “All passengers…
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On Being Asian
By Alin Ferrer-Garganera Asia is complex and complicated. Among the seven continents, she is quite extreme. Largest continent, largest population, fastest economic growth. But also, the biggest source of pollution and the most vulnerable to climate impacts. Without a doubt, she has one of the most colorful histories. Uniquely…
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Sensationalized claims about bogus ‘miracle cures’ are being addressed
Kuala Lumpur: On Facebook these days, with almost every other posting, the next one will certainly be the advertisement of ‘miracle cures’ for all sorts of ailments and sicknesses. Words are crafted in such a way to make readers believe that the most traditional medication and herbs-based are real and…
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‘Corset-free’ movement spreads on social media
The video of a YouTuber removing her fake eyelashes and makeup and putting on glasses has taken the web by storm. Uploaded on June 4 under the title “I am not pretty,” the video opens with Bae Lina looking into the camera with an expressionless, no-makeup face. With text flashing…
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