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Young Arab artists dream of freedom in unique talent show
Young Arab artists dream of freedom in unique talent show
Africa
by  AFP

Young musicians, dancers, actors and comedians from across the Arab world took to the stage in Tunisia to express their visions of freedom, more than a decade after the Arab Spring uprisings. Syrian refugee and stand-up comedian Mohamed al-Kurdi, one of the performers in Saturday's show, said that today, "young people's freedom is restricted, and not just in the Arab world".

Sex Pistols show shines light on 'violence of punk'
Sex Pistols show shines light on 'violence of punk'
World
by  AFP

Dennis Morris was the official Sex Pistols photographer, taking some of the most iconic images of the 1970s punk trailblazers. The Sex Pistols' 1977 anti-monarchy tirade "God Save the Queen" coincided with Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee and provoked strong reactions.

Czechs take over EU presidency braced for 'bad weather'
Czechs take over EU presidency braced for 'bad weather'
World
by  AFP

The Czech Republic will take over the rotating six-month presidency of the European Union on Friday with all eyes on Ukraine, which has been battling Russian forces since February. But the Czech turn at the helm -- taking over from France -- is unlikely to offer much leisure as the war rages on four months into the Russian invasion, analysts say.

Hong Kong on high alert as Xi Jinping visit expected for handover
Hong Kong on high alert as Xi Jinping visit expected for handover
World
by  AFP

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Hong Kong Thursday, prompting a massive security effort ahead of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the city's handover to communist China. The July 1 handover anniversary in Hong Kong has traditionally been marked by tens of thousands taking to the streets in peaceful rallies every year.

'No progress made' on Iran nuclear talks: US State Department
'No progress made' on Iran nuclear talks: US State Department
World
by  AFP

Indirect talks in Qatar's capital between Iran and the US on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal have concluded with "no progress made", a State Department spokesperson said late Wednesday. But by Wednesday night, a US State Department spokesperson said the "indirect discussions in Doha have concluded".