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Sri Lanka president seeks unity government to save economy
Sri Lanka's new president Ranil Wickremesinghe has formally invited MPs to join an all-party unity government to revive the bankrupt economy by undertaking painful reforms, his office said Sunday. He has written to all lawmakers asking them to join a unity government.
'Always frightened': life for Ukrainians in ruined estate
Galyna Chorna sobs as she recounts the Russian rocket strike that obliterated the apartments above hers, shattering her windows, her door and any inkling of safety she still clung to. A relentless barrage of Iskander missiles and unguided rockets began on February 26, hitting apartment blocks at random.
Lebanese face long 'insulting' queues to buy bread
In bankrupt Lebanon, Khalil Mansour has to queue for hours every day just to buy bread for his family and some days he can't afford any. "Last week I went without bread for three days because I cannot afford to pay 30,000," said Mansour, 48.
Cyprus tourism rebounds despite sanctions-hit Russia plunge
Beside sparkling Mediterranean waters at the Cypriot resort town of Ayia Napa, the bars are bouncing with foam dance parties as tourist numbers rebound following two tough years of pandemic. From January to June, Cyprus recorded 1.2 million visitors, nearly five times the level last year, and the white sand beaches at Ayia Napa are crowded with sunseekers and partygoers.
Saudi women DJs go from hobbyists to headliners
Standing behind her control tower with headphones around her neck, Saudi DJ Leen Naif segues smoothly between pop hits and club tracks for a crowd of business school graduates noshing on sushi. Albishi, for her part, thinks there is no difference between men and women once they put their headphones on, and that's why women DJs belong.
China's July factory activity weakens on soft demand
China's manufacturing activity logged a surprise drop in July, official data showed Sunday, on the back of weak demand and as strict zero-Covid restrictions continue to cast a pall on growth. China's non-manufacturing PMI dropped to 53.8 points as well in July, down from 54.7 in June, NBS data showed Sunday.
Mountain melt shutters classic Alpine routes
Little snow cover and glaciers melting at an alarming rate amid Europe's sweltering heatwaves have put some of the most classic Alpine hiking routes off-limits.
Senegal elects parliament in test for presidential vote
Senegalese voters head to the polls Sunday for parliamentary elections the opposition hopes will force a coalition with President Macky Sall and curb any ambitions he may hold for a third term. They also want to force Sall to give up any hope of running in 2024.
Crypto clients beg for their cash back after lender's crash
An Irishman at risk of losing his farm. "Obviously I feel sorry for anyone who loses an investment like this, but it is just something where they need to be aware of the risks," he said. jm/des
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