Almodovar wins top Venice prize for end-of-life film
The winners were among 21 contenders vying for the top prize in a festival that swarmed with top Hollywood talent, from Angelina Jolie to George Clooney.
The winners were among 21 contenders vying for the top prize in a festival that swarmed with top Hollywood talent, from Angelina Jolie to George Clooney.
KLUANG: The father of Barisan Nasional candidate for the Mahkota by-election Syed Hussein Syed Abdullah, has been put into an induced coma early today (Sept 8).
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(240908) -- KAMPALA, Sept. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cyclists ride in the street during a car-free day event in Kampala, capital of Uganda, Sept. 7, 2024. A car-free day event was held here Saturday to underscore the need for sustainable urban environments. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)
The annual Pet Connection Tailgate Party kicked off Saturday at the Tailgate Tavern. The event is the biggest pet fundraiser of the year, with nearly $25,000 raised for the homeless pets. The party took place from noon until 6:30 p.m., and was comprised of live music, a live auction, a barbeque, and a raffle.
"I had issues with desire, arousal, and orgasm. Penetration was just as painful now as my first attempts at 17. This plethora of problems had ruined every relationship I’d ever had. But at 46, miraculously, I married someone wonderful."
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If those landings go well, then the first crewed flights to Mars will be in 4 years
GEORGE TOWN: InvestPenang, the investment promotion agency for the state, is in communication with Intel in Penang following news that the United States (US) chip maker is partially pausing its new chip packaging and testing project in Penang.
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LA PAZ, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Bolivian government declared a national emergency on Saturday due to wildfires that have destroyed more than 3.8 million hectares of forests and grasslands nationwide.
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Amina Sohail veers through heavy traffic to pick up her next passenger –- the sight of a woman riding a motorcycle drawing stares in Pakistan's megacity of Karachi. "I don't focus on people, I don't speak to anyone or respond to the hooting, I do my work," said Sohail, who joined a local ride-hailing service at the start of the year, transporting women through the dusty back streets of the city.
Navdeep, who competes in the classification meant for athletes of short stature, originally ended with a silver after he upstaged world record holder Sun Pengxiang of China with a 47.32m throw.
Multiple people were shot along Interstate 75 in a rural area of southeastern Kentucky, authorities said. The Laurel County Sheriff's Office said in a post on Facebook on Saturday that it was an "active shooter situation" and "numerous persons" were shot near the highway. It added that the interstate was closed 9 miles north of London. In a video statement, London Mayor Randall Weddle said was told seven people were hurt, but not all of those were wounded by gunfire. Some of the victims were injured in a vehicle accident, he said. Читать дальше...
By Lobsang Gelek
By now the army of scavengers has retreated from the high hillsides of the eastern Tibetan plateau, their bounty in hand. Harvest season for yartsa gunbu (དབྱར་རྩྭ་དགུན་འབུ།), or caterpillar fungus, typically runs from May to July, when winter snows have receded and thousands of rural, ethnic Tibetans can prospect for what’s also known as “soft gold.”
It’s hard to overstate the importance these few weeks hold for the people who climb the steep slopes. Collecting caterpillar fungus ... Читать дальше...
New study reveals Mankai plant can reduce blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetes patients.
Marvel at the cutting-edge technology of Shenzhen, the world records of Shanghai, and the stunning historic architecture of Beijing.
Aryna Sabalenka says she is "the happiest person in the world" after winning the US Open title following so many "tough losses" in New York.
This misrepresentation has far-reaching consequences beyond denying Taiwanese citizens and journalists access to UN premises.
Anderson turned the game over to the bullpen with a two-run lead after five innings, but the Rangers rallied to hand Angels a loss.
Albert Rusnak scored three goals as the Seattle Sounders defeated the host Columbus Crew 4-0 on Saturday night.,Jordan Morris added a goal and an assi
Ember Stomp, an annual wildfire prevention event, was held Saturday at the Marin County Fairgrounds. The event, now in its third year, aims to raise awareness about wildfire preparation and safety. The event includes food, music, face-painting, a magician, games and goats, as well as fire safety products, services and demonstrations.
Sean Brady | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Sean Brady is moving on up in the UFC welterweight rankings.
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