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Women dance to their own beat in China's nightclubs
Women dance to their own beat in China's nightclubs

Tired of Shanghai club nights dominated by men, where a woman's appearance often matters as much as her musical skills, Eloise Fan has created an underground space where women DJs are free to shine.

May 12, 2023

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On Galapagos Islands, Darwin's flycatcher makes a tiny comeback
On Galapagos Islands, Darwin's flycatcher makes a tiny comeback

Darwin's flycatcher, a small bird with striking vermilion plumage, is making modest but noticeable headway on the Galapagos Islands in its battle back from near extinction, the remote archipelago's national park said Thursday.

May 12, 2023

Disinformation adds dark note to pivotal Turkish election
Disinformation adds dark note to pivotal Turkish election

The clip lasted 14 seconds, presented by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as proof that his rival in Sunday's election was running "hand in hand" with outlawed Kurdish militants.

May 12, 2023

Asian markets struggle as easing inflation fails to boost optimism
Asian markets struggle as easing inflation fails to boost optimism

Asian markets fluctuated Friday as traders weighed a range of issues including US debt ceiling hopes, high-level talks between Washington and Beijing, banking sector uncertainty and more signs of a slowing economy.

May 12, 2023

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Brazil's internet bill row, explained
Brazil's internet bill row, explained

Messaging app Telegram calls it an "attack on democracy," Google says it "seriously threatens free speech" -- but what exactly is in Brazil's controversial measure to regulate disinformation online?

May 12, 2023

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Business owners in Cuba implore Biden to implement aid pledge
Business owners in Cuba implore Biden to implement aid pledge

Hundreds of Cuban tradespeople and independent owners of small businesses on Thursday sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to follow through with promised US assistance to the island's struggling private sector.

May 12, 2023