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'Always frightened': life for Ukrainians in ruined estate
'Always frightened': life for Ukrainians in ruined estate
World
by  AFP

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
Lebanese face long 'insulting' queues to buy bread
World
by  AFP

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
Cyprus tourism rebounds despite sanctions-hit Russia plunge
World
by  AFP

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
Saudi women DJs go from hobbyists to headliners
World
by  AFP

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 July factory activity weakens on soft demand
Business and Economy
by  AFP

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.

Senegal elects parliament in test for presidential vote
Senegal elects parliament in test for presidential vote
World
by  AFP

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.