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Historic fantasy 'Assassin's Creed' sparks bitter battles
Historic fantasy 'Assassin's Creed' sparks bitter battles
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The "Assassin's Creed" series of video games is adored for painstaking historic accuracy, but also sparks controversy with heavy use of artistic license -- most recently with a black samurai in the latest instalment, "Shadows". Erupting even before "Shadows" had been released, the controversy over the black character's inclusion has been the fiercest surrounding any "Assassin's Creed" game.

Colombian influencer puts the pizzazz into recycling
Colombian influencer puts the pizzazz into recycling
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Colombian influencer Sara Samaniego braids her long straight hair, checks her make-up in a mirror, places her phone in the center of a ring light and flashes a big smile for the camera. Making a documentary about recycling while studying communications put her on the path to environmental influencer.

Asian markets track Wall St gains as tech inspires Hong Kong
Asian markets track Wall St gains as tech inspires Hong Kong
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets rallied on Tuesday following another positive day on Wall Street stoked by US data that eased recession fears, while Chinese tech firms helped propel another surge in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, which has piled on more than a fifth since the turn of the year, led the gains Tuesday thanks to further buying of Chinese tech firms.