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Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d’Or
CANNES, France (AP) — Studio Ghibli, the Japanese anime factory of surreal ecological wonders that has for 39 years spirited away moviegoers with tales of Totoros, magical jellyfish and floating castles, was celebrated Monday by the Cannes Film Festival with an honorary Palme d’Or.
Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September, 2 weeks after challenging Asia visit
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has added a stop in Luxembourg to a trip to Belgium in September, a three-day visit that will come as he is recovering from a much longer and challenging trip to Asia.
Hong Kong boy band Mirror reflects city's identity in mainland shadow
HONG KONG -- One of Hong Kong's most popular boy bands is dancing a fine line between expanding its reach while maintaining its local charm, all while Beijing pushes for greater cultural integration between the city and mainland.
Strangers in Their Own Land: Being Muslim in Modi’s India
It is a lonely feeling to know that your country’s leaders do not want you. To be vilified because you are a Muslim in what is now a largely Hindu-first India.
Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart demands removal of her ‘unflattering’ portrait from national gallery
Both mining magnate Gina Rinehart and associates at her company, Hancock Prospecting, have made multiple approaches to the gallery with the demand, the newspaper reported.
Israel army says two Thai hostages held in Gaza are dead
The Israeli army said on Thursday that two Thai hostages earlier believed to be alive in Gaza were killed in the October 7 attack and their bodies are being held in the Palestinian territory.
Nepal’s top cricket star has his 8-year sentence for rape thrown out and is cleared of all charges
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A high court in Nepal on Wednesday overturned an eight-year prison sentence for rape for the country’s star cricket player and former captain of the national team, and cleared him of all charges.