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Asian markets struggle out of gate for new year
Asian markets struggle out of gate for new year
by  AFP

Asian stocks started Tuesday on the back foot as traders in most markets returned from the new year break to the same worries over interest rates, China's growth and the Ukraine war, which fuelled a worldwide rout last year. China's economy will likely be at or below global growth for the first time in 40 years, she added.

Shunned by youth, Morocco cosmetic oil craft faces uncertain future
Shunned by youth, Morocco cosmetic oil craft faces uncertain future
by  AFP

Morocco's argan oil is highly prized by the cosmetics industry, yet it is now mostly produced by elderly workers, raising questions about how long the artisanal practice can continue. But today, she says, "I really fear that the artisanal production of argan oil might disappear".

France fails to end culling of male chicks
France fails to end culling of male chicks
by  AFP

An exception to a New Year's resolution by France to end the massive culling of male chicks will still allow millions to be killed, much to the consternation of animal rights activists. French animal rights group L214 has sharply objected to the exception, calling it a "betrayal".

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