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Archeologists find ancient Peruvian fresco, lost for a century
Archeologists find ancient Peruvian fresco, lost for a century
World
by  AFP

Archeologists have rediscovered a pre-Hispanic fresco depicting mythological scenes in northern Peru that they had only seen in black and white photographs that were more than a century old. "The composition of this painting is unique in the history of mural art in pre-Hispanic Peru," added the archaeologist, who trained at the University of Freiburg in Germany.

US Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black congressional party leader
US Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black congressional party leader
World
by  AFP

Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday chose Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi as their leader in the House of Representatives, making him the first Black person ever to lead a US congressional caucus. "The hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus," she said in a speech on the House floor at the time.

HSBC shuts more UK branches as banking goes online
HSBC shuts more UK branches as banking goes online
Business and Economy
by  AFP

HSBC on Wednesday announced plans to permanently shut more than a quarter of its remaining bank branches in the UK as customers increasingly switch to making transactions online. The global bank will from April close 114 branches, it said in a statement, having shut around 150 since last year.

German gas giant takes Gazprom to court over supply halts
German gas giant takes Gazprom to court over supply halts
World
by  AFP

German energy giant Uniper said Wednesday it was taking Gazprom to an international tribunal over the Russian company's failure to deliver gas, saying it has so far cost them 11.6 billion euros ($12 billion). The German company said it had begun legal action against Gazprom at a tribunal in Stockholm, claiming damages over gas that had not been delivered since June.