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A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life
HINGLAJ, Pakistan (AP) — The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan.
Last letters of pioneering climber who died on Everest reveal dark side of mountaineering
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From a Heavy Metal Band in Hijabs, a Message of Girl Power
The drummer crashed her cymbals. The bass player clawed at her guitar. The crowd raised index and pinkie fingers in approval. The lead singer and guitarist stepped up to the mic and screamed: “Our body is not public property!” And dozens of fans threw themselves into a frenzy for the hijab-wearing heavy metal trio.
Anglo American rejects BHP's $39 billion takeover bid to form mining juggernaut
Mining giant Anglo American on Friday rejected a takeover bid from rival BHP Group, saying the offer "significantly undervalues" the company and its future prospects.
Britain’s King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced Friday.
Long-awaited $2 billion CVC debut shows the IPO market is back on track, Euronext boss says
The highly anticipated trading debut of private equity group CVC Capital Partners shows that Europe's initial public offering market is back on track, Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah told CNBC on Friday.