Congo has stepped up security in the capital, Kinshasa, amid concerns about the safety of athletes taking part in the International Francophone Games starting this week, the government said. Around …
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Lebron James’ Son Bronny in Stable Condition after Suffering Cardiac Arrest
Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at Southern California on Monday, a family spokesman said Tuesday. …
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The gravity-defying customized cars known as lowriders started out in Mexican American communities of the western United States and now have inspired lowrider clubs in Asia and South America. VOA …
your ads here!2023 Comic-Con Showcases Diverse Voices
Comic books have often been about tackling social issues and protecting the underdog. That may be why they are attracting a wide variety of unique voices, from comic creators to …
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Jonas King from Brooklyn, New York is among a new group of designers who focus on revitalizing pre-owned garments and textiles. As Nina Vishneva reports, King takes someone’s trash and turns it into custom pieces. Anna Rice narrates …
your ads here!‘Barbie’ Crowned Box Office Queen, ‘Oppenheimer’ Soars in Historic Weekend
“Barbenheimer” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record …
your ads here!UK Band ‘The 1975’ Cancels Indonesia, Taiwan Shows After Malaysia LGBTQ Controversy
British band The 1975 said on Sunday they have canceled shows in Taiwan and Muslim-majority Indonesia, a day after Malaysia banned them from performing there after their frontman kissed a …
your ads here!Women’s Amateur Soccer Takes Baby Steps in China During World Cup
BEIJING – As China geared up for their opening Women’s World Cup fixture in Australia on Saturday, there was cause for optimism for the future back home as more and …
your ads here!Celebrities, Fans Travel From All Over to Watch Messi’s MLS Debut
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Kingston Peel, 11, and his 9-year-old brother, Wynn, got woken up early Friday at their home in the Bahamas. Their mother had a surprise for them. …
your ads here!Tony Bennett, Masterful Stylist of American Musical Standards, Dies at 96
Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a …
your ads here!Comic-Con Kicks Off in San Diego Amid Hollywood Actors, Writers Strikes
Comic-Con 2023 is happening in San Diego — without large movie studios and high-profile stars. Some participants say the Hollywood actors and writers strikes are taking the event back to …
your ads here!Why Does Sweden Allow Quran Burnings? It Has No Blasphemy Laws
STOCKHOLM — A recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists in Sweden has sparked an angry reaction in Muslim countries and raised questions …
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SYDNEY/AUCKLAND – Australia and New Zealand will open the ninth Women’s World Cup co-hosted by the two nations Thursday, despite a shooting near the Norwegian team hotel in New Zealand’s …
your ads here!Messi Mania Hits Fever Pitch Following Soccer Star’s Miami Arrival
Messi mania has descended on Florida with the arrival of Lionel Messi to play for local team Inter Miami. Many fans say they hope a player of his stature will …
your ads here!Hoping to Attract Tourists, Iran Looks to Neighbors
Iran, largely shunned by western tourists, is making a push to attract visitors from wealthy Gulf Arab states and other nearby countries to boost its sanctions-hit economy. The Islamic …
your ads here!Somalia’s National Museum Hosts First Post-War Exhibit
Somalia’s rebuilt national museum is hosting its first show after more than three decades of damaging war and conflict. The 90-year-old museum is holding an international exhibit for 18 artists. Mohamed Sheikh Nor reports …
your ads here!Nigerian Women’s Soccer Team Still Fighting for Equal Pay
Female soccer players in Africa, much like those in the United States, are often paid less than their male counterparts. Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, is by far …
your ads here!Chinese Dissident Artist Creates Sculpture Park in California Desert
Chinese artists who are not endorsed by the ruling communist party often find they need to work outside the country, especially if their art is critical of the government in …
your ads here!Hollywood Plunges into All-Out War on Heels of Pandemic and Streaming Revolution
To get a sense of just how much animosity is flying around Hollywood these days, watch how Ron Perlman responded to a report that the studios aimed to prolong a …
your ads here!For the First Time in the Olympics, Men Will Compete in Artistic Swimming, Formerly Called Synchro
Snicker if you wish. Guffaw for good measure. Bill May and other male synchronized swimmers — now called artistic swimmers — have heard the putdowns before. But they’re getting the …
your ads here!Elton John Backs Kevin Spacey’s Testimony at Actor’s Sexual Assault Trial
Elton John briefly testified Monday for the defense at Kevin Spacey ‘s sexual assault trial as the actor’s lawyer attempted to discredit a man who claimed the Oscar winner aggressively …
your ads here!Parity, Bigger Field Mean There Could Be Surprises at the Women’s World Cup
There could be some surprises at the Women’s World Cup. Sure, the U.S. is still considered dominant, and those elite European teams have developed even more with the rise of …
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