Culture
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Praying in a pandemic – doing without communal worship
For Samuel Heilman, a visit to his local synagogue – in New Rochelle, New York in the United States –…
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James Bond: Billie Eilish releases theme song
Billie Eilish has released her James Bond theme song No Time To Die – becoming the youngest artist ever to…
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Disney’s Mulan release in China threatened by coronavirus outbreak
Disney‘s theme park business in China has already been rocked by the coronavirus outbreak. Its box office hopes in the…
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Top Gun cuts Taiwan flag from jacket
A new trailer for the sequel of 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun” is stirring up controversy after it shows Tom Cruise putting on the iconic…
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10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day
When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits centre…
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Crazy Rich Asians: Why it was a flop in China
Frankie Huang could not hide her excitement when she heard that Hollywood blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians was going to be screened in…
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Japan’s Princess Ayako weds commoner Kei Moriya in ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
Princess Ayako, the youngest daughter of Emperor Akihito’s late cousin, wed commoner Kei Moriya at a ceremony Monday at Meiji…
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Wish you weren’t here – The backlash against overtourism
Ever since the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797, locals have complained that Venice, its former capital, is being…
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Nasi goreng, sate ayam evoke childhood memories in Obama
Fried rice and chicken satay are the two traditional Indonesian dishes Barack Obama enjoys eating during his stay in Yogyakarta.…
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Why Jet Li said Yes to Mulan
Martial arts hero Jet Li had to concede defeat after a verbal duel with his daughter. The 15-year-old had asked…
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