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'Black Panther' sequel scores huge opening, at home and abroad
'Black Panther' sequel scores huge opening, at home and abroad
World
by  AFP

Disney and Marvel's highly anticipated "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" had a huge opening this weekend, taking in an estimated $180 million in North American theaters, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The original "Black Panther," the first major black superhero movie, became a cultural phenomenon, with a $202 million opening and a best-picture Oscar nomination.

Lawyer of Egypt hunger-striker denied access for 2nd time
Lawyer of Egypt hunger-striker denied access for 2nd time
World
by  AFP

The lawyer for Egypt's jailed hunger-striker Alaa Abdel Fattah said Sunday he had been denied access to his client for a second time in days, as fears for the activist's health mount. His lawyer Khaled Ali, a former presidential candidate, had previously been denied access on Thursday, after prison authorities said his permit was invalid because it was dated the day before.

S.Africa's Ramaphosa brushes aside calls to quit
S.Africa's Ramaphosa brushes aside calls to quit
Africa
by  AFP

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday brushed aside calls for him to resign over an alleged criminal cover-up, as he set the stage for a key party conference next month. The president, who denies any wrongdoing, reportedly faced questioning from party rivals and calls to step down at the closed-door gathering.

Erdogan says Istanbul 'attack' blast kills six
Erdogan says Istanbul 'attack' blast kills six
World
by  AFP

An explosion tore through a busy Istanbul shopping street on Sunday, killing six and wounding dozens in what Turkey's president said bore the signs of a terror attack. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned what he called a "vile attack" that killed six people and wounded over 50 others.