Life
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'But you're a woman': Iraqi furniture-maker carves up stereotypes
Nour al-Janabi has been making furniture for several years, and launched her business, Nour Carpentry, a few months ago
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Casablanca bar celebrates film classic, 80 years on
The Moroccan port city entered the cultural imagination of the United States at a key point in World War II, thanks to the moody romance starring Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund and Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine
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Rimac's Nevera: The fastest electric car in the world has sped past 400 km/h
Rimac's Nevera supercar hit the 412 km/h mark on its speedometer, making it the fastest electric production car in the world. The feat took place at the Papenburg test centre in Germany
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Up for auction: Indonesian archipelago with one of the world's most unspoiled ecosystems
To preserve the ecosystem of Widi Reserve—considered one of the most unspoiled on the planet—an auction is being held by Sotheby's so that the future buyer can turn it into a sustainable destination
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Grinding inflation clouds 'Black Friday' shopping bonanza
Grinding inflation in the world's biggest economy in recent months has cast uncertainty over this year's festive season, which kicks off the day after Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday
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Advent calendars: From simple Germanic tradition to marketing extravaganza
Advent calendars trace their roots to Germanic traditions and have become a powerful marketing tool over the last century, with just about anything and everything finding success in this mini-serial format
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Soft power or 'artwashing'? How Qatar is using the arts to broaden its influence
Qatar has spent lavishly, especially in the field of culture, to expand its influence and make people forget the serious accusations tarnishing its image. This is a strategy that can be seen as 'artwashing'
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Inside ESA's 'parastronaut'—astronauts with a physical disability—project
After carrying out a feasibility study, the ESA said potential candidates for the 'parastronaut project' could include people who have deficiencies in their lower limbs, whether from amputation or congenital defects
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How 'warming stripes' became the new symbol of global warming
These stripes look like a barcode, comprised of lines that turn increasingly red from left to right. Here's a look at where they come from and what they mean
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AC Milan is eager to contribute to the growth of Indian football
The Italian club opened its first academy in Kerala in partnership with Calicut Sports City. Club legend Christian Panucci, the first Italian to play for Real Madrid, speaks about AC Milan's vision to develop the game in India
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'Black Panther' star Tenoch Huerta fights racism back home in Mexico
The 41-year-old aims to use his growing fame to break the tradition of Mexican actors of Indigenous origin being cast in the roles of thieves and villains