New study tells tale of Qoroq shipwreck found in northern IranA fresh scientific study has shed a new light on the fate of a centuries-old shipwreck, which was found in 2005 in northern Iran. A team of researchers from the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science (INIOAS) and the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (R....
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Resurfaced Photos Show Princess Diana Wearing A Bikini During Outing On Luxury YachtA series of photos that resurfaced this week give a rare glimpse of Princess Diana in her private life, showing the Princess of Wales wearing a bikini as she enjoyed a day out on a yacht.
As the New York Post reported, the images were shared by friend and fashion mogul Giancarlo Giammetti, the co....
Facing terror charges, Iran diplomat skips trial opening dayANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — An Iranian diplomat suspected of masterminding a thwarted bomb attack against an exiled Iranian opposition group in France did not show up at the courthouse Friday on the opening day of his trial on terror charges in Belgium.
More than two years after the cross-border po....
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Jenas says Tottenham Hotspur 23-year-old is 'applying himself' this seasonJenas says Tottenham Hotspur 23-year-old is 'applying himself' this season - originally posted on Sportslens.com
Jermaine Jenas has told BBC Sport that Tanguy Ndombele is playing regularly for Tottenham Hotspur this season because he is doing what Jose Mourinho wants him to. The former Tottenham mi....
Excerpts of letters sent to SantaExcerpts from letters sent to Santa that have been received by his sorting office in France:
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Germany is heading into Christmas with tougher coronavirus restrictionsGermany evaluated the soft lockdown imposed in early November and decided to impose stricter restrictions to reduce coronavirus transmission further.
The Merkel government announced that mask-wearing would be required in some school settings and imposed an even stricter limit on gatherings.
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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 60 mln: WHOAlso severely affected were Russia (2,187,990 confirmed cases), France (2,131,376), Spain (1,605,066), the United Kingdom (1,557,011), Italy (1,480,874), Argentina (1,381,795) and Colombia (1,262,494).....
Netflix is testing a huge change that we can't wait to seeNetflix has begun testing a new top 50 list on the homepage that would take the place of the top 10 list that can currently be found in the app.
Netflix wants to know "if showing an expanded list of popular titles around the globe will be helpful."
The Netflix top 50 feature has been spott....
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Brazilian State Sues Carrefour Unit for US$38 Million in Damages for Beating Death of Black ManRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A state attorney in southern Brazil is suing a unit of France's Carrefour SA seeking R$200 million (US$37.6 million) in damages after security guards beat a Black man to death at one of its stores. On Friday, a widely circulated video showed security guards at a Carrefour Br....
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Carrefour Brasil to Donate Nov. 26 and 27 Store Profits Following Black Man's DeathRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Carrefour Brasil will donate profits generated by its stores on Nov. 26 and 27 to projects promoting diversity and inclusion after a Black man was beaten to death at a supermarket last week, a securities filing on Wednesday showed. Last week, the Brazilian unit of France-bas....
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World markets subdued as US trading shut for ThanksgivingTOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were subdued on Thursday after significant gains in recent days and as U.S. trading remained closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Investors have been in an upbeat mood this week, pushing the Dow above 30,000 for the first time, on news of the development of cor....
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Fast spreading bird flu puts EU poultry industry on edgeA highly contagious and deadly form of avian influenza is spreading rapidly in Europe, putting the poultry industry on alert with previous outbreaks in mind that saw tens of millions of birds culled and significant economic losses. The disease, commonly called bird flu, has been found in France, the....
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France, EU lawmakers push for sanctions on Turkey next monthFrance is leading a push for European Union sanctions on Turkey next month to follow through on a threat made by the bloc in October, but has yet to win support from EU governments beyond Greece and Cyprus, officials and diplomats said. Paris says Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has not.......
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New Zealand's Ardern set to declare climate emergencyWELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's government is to declare a climate emergency in a symbolic step to increase pressure for action to combat global warming.The government will put forward a motion to declare the emergency next Wednesday, the government said as parliament reconve....
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How Joe Biden and John Kerry could rebuild America's global climate leadershipby Dolf Gielen, Colorado School of Mines and Morgan Bazilian, Colorado School of MinesJohn Kerry helped bring the world into the Paris climate agreement and expanded America's reputation as a climate leader. That reputation is now in tatters, and President-elect Joe Biden is asking Kerry to rebuild ....
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The Dazzling Shallowness of Bernard-Henri LevyOne of the attractions, or oddities, of France is its reverence of those who are regarded as philosophers, or at least philosophical thinkers. In the age of fast information, we also have fast philosophy — soundbite philosophy. Not that this has no value, but this value has to be abstracted from t....
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Allbirds Shows How Light Its Shoes Are by Suspending Them in Air With 4 Party BalloonsLONDON--Allbirds has suspended its sneakers in mid-air in a stunt designed to promote its lightweight credentials as part of a global campaign spanning the U.S., U.K., Korea, Germany and France. The stunt, by London agency Uncommon, playfully combined "science and design" to lift the shoes into mida....
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The Rapid Growth of Emmanuel Macron's AuthoritarianismIn early October, French President Emmanuel Macron, as a preparation for the 2022 election, made the decision to mount a campaign blaming France's Muslims for their failure to embrace the country's increasingly dogmatic "Republican culture." To counter Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration extreme right,....
COVID at Christmas: France to ease restrictions; Spain's rule of six and Germany's mini-amnestyPresident Emmanuel Macron has said France will start to ease its strict national lockdown with the reopening of shops. In Spain government is to propose a somewhat different Christmas and New Year celebrations. According to draft proposals authorties plan to limit gatherings to six people in total.....
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French minister backs Paris police chief after dismantling of migrant campPARIS: French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin today expressed support for the Paris chief of police after clashes broke out during the dismantling of a new migrant camp in the French capital this week.French police opened a probe after photos and videos on social media showed police officers hitti....
[Correction]The Korea Herald on Nov. 25 erroneously published an article “COVID-19 test required for foreign residents flying to France, Netherlands: Air France-KLM.” Those departing South Korea to France and the Netherlands do not require a COVID-19....
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[Newsmaker] What is it like to take part in a vaccine trial?MIAMI (AFP) -- A key facet of the global mad scramble by Pfizer, Moderna and other pharma groups to develop a viable coronavirus vaccine is the recruitment of tens of thousands of volunteers willing to participate in clinical trials. Agence France-P....
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Vaccines offer glimmers of hope as world plans for futureFrance was expected to loosen coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday as the head of a major airline said proof of vaccination will likely become the only way people can fly in a post-pandemic world.....
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France rugby legend dies aged 48France rugby legend Christophe Dominici has died at the age of 48, according to his former club Stade Francais.....
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France's Movie Theaters to Reopen on Dec. 15; Lockdown to Be Lifted in Three StagesFrance, which has been on lockdown since Oct. 30 to curb the second wave of the pandemic, will see its cinemas, theaters and museum reopen on Dec. 15. French president Emmanuel Macron unveiled some gradual measures to ease the lockdown on Tuesday during a televised address. “The peak of the se....
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How France plans to ease its lockdownFrench President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday the worst of the COVID-19 second wave was over in France, and announced the start of a phased easing of lockdown restrictions. The progression from one phase to the next will be contingent on coronavirus transmission rates staying on a downward trajec....
This is when coronavirus vaccines will finally let life return to normalThe first coronavirus vaccines have shown great promise in late-stage clinical trials and will soon be approved by the FDA for emergency use.
Citi analysts expect developed economies to reach herd immunity through vaccination campaigns by the fourth quarter of 2021.
Various factors could s....
IATA: Airlines set to lose US$157 billion this year and nextPARIS: Airlines are on course to lose a total US$157 billion (RM641.5 billion) this year and next, their main global body warned on Tuesday, further downgrading its industry outlook in response to a second wave of coronavirus infections and shutdowns afflicting major markets.The International Air Tr....
Rennes vs Chelsea: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-upsRennes vs Chelsea: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups - originally posted on Sportslens.com
Chelsea kick off the second half of their Champions League group stage campaign with a trip to France to face Rennes. The Blues are currently top of Group E following two wins a....
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'IATA Travel pass' will support safe reopening of borders - AssociationKUALA LUMPUR: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is in the final development phase of its IATA Travel Pass, a digital health pass that will support the safe reopening of borders.Its director general and chief executive officer (CEO) Alexandre de Juniac said IATA Travel Pass will mana....
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Eurozone economy in steep downturn, IHS Markit survey showsBRUSSELS: Eurozone economic activity plunged in November, a key survey showed today, due to a resurgence of lockdowns across Europe as the second wave of the coronavirus tightened its grip."The eurozone economy has plunged back into a severe decline in November amid renewed efforts to quash the risi....
Snapchat Looks to Shine the Spotlight on Some of the 4 Billion Snaps It Sees DailyOver 4 billion Snaps are created every day, and Snapchat Monday unveiled a destination within its platform, Spotlight, where the best of those Snaps can earn money for the people behind them, whether they are professional creators or just everyday users. Spotlight is being rolled out Monday in Austr....
XR exhibition to open at Incheon AirportAn exhibition of extended reality content will open at Incheon Airport on Tuesday, as part of the 24th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Co-organized by the Embassy of France in Seoul and the French Institute, the exhibition, titled &l....
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Swiss alps open for business despite Covid-19Blue skies over the Matterhorn drew skiers and snowboarders to Zermatt on Saturday, as well as police to break up crowds, as Switzerland's modest coronavirus restrictions allowed near-normal operations while other Alpine resorts keep their lifts shut. France, Italy, Austria and Germany have all orde....
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G20 Leaders commit to strong post-Covid-19 eraRIYADH: The Group of 20 Leaders' Summit held under the term presidency of Saudi Arabia ended Sunday with a commitment for a strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive post-Covid-19 era, Anadolu Agency reported. "We, the G20 Leaders, meeting for the second time under the Saudi Presidency, stand unit....
