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People walk on a pedestrian crossing in Tokyo on November 16, 2020, as government data showed Japan's economy exited recession in the third quarter, growing a better-than-expected 5.0 percent following a record contraction. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
Japan exits recession as GDP grows 5.0%
TOKYO: People walk on a pedestrian crossing in Tokyo yesterday as government data showed Japan's economy exited recession in the third quarter, growing a better-than-expected 5.0 percent following a record contraction. - AFP TOKYO: Japan's economy exited recession in the third quarter, growing a better-than-expected 5.0 percent, government data showed yesterday, following a record contraction. A rise in domestic demand as well as exports helped...
This photograph taken on September 8, 2020 shows a street food vendor selling spring rolls and grilled pork in Ho Chi Minh city. - Vietnam's fragrant noodle soups and fresh spring rolls have won fans across the globe, but mounting food safety scandals on the country's streets are sparking a rising tide of anxiety among millenials about what they eat. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP) / To go with Vietnam-food-health-economy, FEATURE by Alice PHILIPSON and TRAN Thi Minh Ha
Growing fear: Anxiety mounts over Vietnam's food staples
HO CHI MINH CITY: A street food vendor selling spring rolls and grilled pork in Ho Chi Minh city. Vietnam's fragrant noodle soups and fresh spring rolls have won fans across the globe, but mounting food safety scandals on the country's streets are sparking a rising tide of anxiety among millenials about what they eat. - AFP HANOI: Vietnam's fragrant noodle soups and fresh spring rolls have won fans across the globe, but mounting food safety...
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What happens now RCEP trade deal has been signed?
HANOI: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha (left) standing next to Thai Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit as he holds up the agreement during the signing ceremony for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact at the ASEAN summit that is being held online in Hanoi on Sunday. - AFP HANOI: Fifteen Asia-Pacific economies signed what could become the world's largest free trade agreement on Sunday, covering nearly...
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Marie-Antoinette's silk slipper fetches $50,000
This handout picture shows a white shoe that once belonged to Queen Marie-Antoinette, made of silk and goatskin, that will be auctioned in Versailles.-AFP A white shoe made of silk and goat leather that belonged to Marie-Antoinette, France's last queen before the 1789 revolution, sold for 43,750 euros ($51,780) on Sunday, the auctioneers said. The 22.5 centimetre-long (8.8-inch), heeled shoe, roughly equivalent to a European size 36, is adorned...
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Pigeon sells for record 1.6 million euros to Chinese fancier
An unidentified Chinese buyer on Sunday paid a world record 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) for a female homing pigeon called New Kim, online auctioneers Pigeon Paradise (PIPA) said. The sale beat the 1.25 million euros paid for male pigeon Armando last year, according to PIPA. New Kim, a well-bred two-ear-old from a renowned Antwerp loft, was put up for auction at just 200 euros."I believe it's a world record, there has never been an...
TOPSHOT - This combination of file photographs shows the 94 victories held by British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton from June 10, 2007 (bottom R) to November 15, 2020 (top L). - Lewis Hamilton, 35-year-old, became Formula One's record all-time race-winner on November 15, 2020, when he claimed his 94th victory in the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix to seal the title of seven Formula One world wins, thus cementing his position as one of F1's true greats by equalling Michael Schumacher's all-time seven championship win record. His victory in Istanbul allowed him to add the 2020 title to his championships of 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. (Photo by STF / AFP)
Hamilton takes seventh title in style
PARIS: This combination of file photographs shows the 94 victories held by British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton from June 10, 2007 to November 15, 2020. Lewis Hamilton, 35-year-old, became Formula One's record all-time race-winner yesterday, when he claimed his 94th victory in the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix to seal the title of seven Formula One world wins.- AFP ISTANBUL: Lewis Hamilton secured a record-equalling seventh Formula One...
Ukraine's goalkeeper Andrey Pyatov (C) fails to save the 3-1 scored by Germany's forward Timo Werner (not in picture) during the UEFA Nations League Group 4 football match of Germany vs Ukraine on November 14, 2020 at the Red Bull Arena stadium in Leipzig, eastern Germany. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)
France, Germany shine; Ramos endures a miserable landmark
LEIPZIG: Ukraine’s goalkeeper Andrey Pyatov (center) fails to save the 3-1 scored by Germany’s forward Timo Werner (not in picture) during the UEFA Nations League Group 4 football match of Germany vs Ukraine on November 14, 2020. – AFP PARIS: World champions France and Germany rode on the influence of their Chelsea stars to rack up Nations League wins on Saturday while Spain's Sergio Ramos missed two penalties on the night he celebrated a...
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Al-Fatat Club (B) team wins (3x3) Basketball tournament
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Al-Fatat Club (B) were declared champions of the women (3x3) Basketball open tournament after they defeated Al-Fatat (A) 17-15 in their final match that was held at the Basketball hall at Sheikh Saad Al-Abdallah Complex. Al-Qurain (C) club took third place - defeating Qurain (D) 9-7. The final match was attended by a Member of Parliament Ahmad Al-Fadhel, Municipal Council member Maha Al-Baghli, Chairman of Basketball...
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Spanish Ambassador visits Tennis Complex
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: President of Kuwait and Arab Tennis Federations Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Abdallah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah invited the Spanish Ambassador to Kuwait, Miguel Moro Aguilor to visit Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdallah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah international Tennis Complex. The Ambassador was keen to visit the facility after learning that it includes one of the most important Spanish Tennis Academies - Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait (RNAK). Ambassador...
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Kuwait Women Indoor Football
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: The second round of the Women Indoor Football saw Qadisiya Club held 3-3 draw during their match on Saturday. Kuwait ended the first half - losing 0-2 before their international star Fajer Mohammad scored three consecutive goals for its club after which Qadisiya grabbed the third goal. The second match saw Al-Fatat club defeating Salwa Al-Sabah team by 4-2.
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Asia-Pacific nations form world's largest trade bloc
A screen grab shows China's Premier Li Keqiang (left) clapping as Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan holds up the agreement during the signing ceremony for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact at the ASEAN summit that is being held online in Hanoi. - AFP HANOI: Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries yesterday signed the world's biggest free trade deal, seen as a huge coup for China in extending its influence. The...
A view Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye) ferris wheel after the installation of all 48 pods, in the Gulf city of Dubai, on November 12, 2020. (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)
UAE widens 'golden' visa eligibility
DUBAI: The Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye) Ferris wheel is seen after the installation of all 48 pods on Nov 12, 2020. - AFP DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will extend its "golden" visa system - which grants 10-year residency in the Gulf state - to certain professionals, specialized degree-holders and others, the UAE's vice president said yesterday. Foreigners in the UAE usually have renewable visas valid for only a few years tied to employment. The...
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(Left) Demonstrators brandish placards and flags of Palestine during a rally in Rabat on Aug 3, 2024, protesting the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. (Right) Protesters rally in London during the "National March for Gaza", calling to end the genocide, stop arming the Zionist entity and no Middle East war on Aug 3, 2024. - AFP photos
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LIVERPOOL: Police officers face protesters outside the Liver Building in Liverpool on August 3, 2024 during an 'Enough is Enough' anti-immigrant rally. — AFP
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