Chinese drone maker DJI suspends Russia, Ukraine business
The world's largest drone maker DJI has said it will suspend all business operations in Russia and Ukraine, in a rare public move by a Chinese firm since Moscow's invasion of its neighbour.
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Healing by helping: Mexico's acid attack victims
After Mexican mother Carmen Sanchez left her abusive ex-partner he attacked her with acid, leaving her severely scarred. As part of her healing process, she now helps fellow victims rebuild their lives.
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Hong Kong exchange profits plunge amid IPO drought, virus woes
Hong Kong's stock exchange on Wednesday reported its biggest quarterly drop in profits for six years as tightened Chinese regulations strangled new listings and the city struggled with its worst-ever coronavirus outbreak.
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In Egypt, the president is a Ramadan TV hero
As Egyptians mark the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, they are being treated to a blockbuster TV series that celebrates their army marshall turned president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
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Relief and alarm as El Salvador rounds up 'gangsters'
An unprecedented round up of alleged gangsters in El Salvador has netted thousands of suspects and brought relief to citizens living in constant fear.
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Top seed Momota suffers shock early exit from Asia Championships
Two-time world champion Kento Momota suffered a shock first-round defeat in the Asia Championships on Wednesday as his poor run of form hit a new low.
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Myanmar junta court convicts Suu Kyi of corruption: spokesman
A Myanmar junta court on Wednesday sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in jail for corruption, part of a barrage of criminal cases that could see the deposed civilian leader jailed for decades.
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China's Xi urges 'all-out' infrastructure push to boost growth
Chinese president Xi Jinping has called for an "all-out" campaign to build infrastructure, according to state media, marking the latest attempt by leaders to boost growth in the Covid-battered economy.
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Despite unrest, it's business before politics in West Bank town
Violence may rage elsewhere, but it's business before politics in the occupied West Bank town of Nilin where Palestinian merchants do a brisk trade with passing Israelis.
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A Musk-owned Twitter opens door to potential Trump return
Four days after Twitter permanently suspended Donald Trump's account on January 8, 2021, the then-US president's son pleaded with entrepreneur Elon Musk to employ his "brilliance" to launch a social media platform that "isn't biased" to crush the competition.
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