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Regretful tears of a woman prisoner

It is generally agreed that people who have committed crimes should pay for them by staying in a jail. While 31-year-old Ani is willing to accept her punishment, her heart breaks whenever she thinks about the mistakes she and her husband have committed, resulting in their four children suddenly losing their parents' love.


Lido's leggy 'Bluebell Girls' fete leggiest of all

PARIS, March 19 (AFP) - They called her "Bluebell" or "Miss Bluebell" because of the colour of her eyes. From this week on, the Paris Lido remembers the Irish-born founder of the leggy troupe -- Margaret Kelly, born 100 years ago.


Sudan's capital sways to hip hop

KHARTOUM, March 19 (AFP) - It's hip hop night in the Sudanese capital and the crowd is ready to boogie as the DJ spins his turntable and the rapper from the war-torn Western Darfur region belts out his lyrics.


No death in the afternoon at S.Korea bullfight

CHEONGDO, March 19 (AFP) - Two bulls enter the oval arena, bellowing loudly, and exchange momentary glares. Then they clash head to head -- and there's not a matador in sight.


Cheerfulness key to longevity?

It was indeed effortless to find Yang Yi Yun’s cheerful and gentle nature from her smile. Perhaps you can discover the secret of long-life from her life story as well.


Gazans find glimmer of luxury in thriving gold bazaar

GAZA CITY, March 18 (AFP) - Gaza's borders are closed and its economy in shambles, but the glittering alleys of the territory's centuries-old gold bazaar are packed with young brides to be.


Asthma relief in Pakistan salt mine

KHEWRA, March 18 (AFP) - A centuries-old salt mine in Pakistan is offering experimental asthma therapy, attracting patients from all over the world.


Year of the Tiger billed as last stand against extinction

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (AFP) - The Year of the Tiger has been billed as the big cat's best chance to escape extinction, but activists say poaching and government inaction are undermining a campaign to double the number of wild tigers.


Technology, tradition combine in Asian 'gendercide'

NEW DELHI, March 18 (AFP) - While having a scan, a pregnant woman in India is not allowed to learn the gender of her unborn child. But her bill might be presented in a file coloured blue or pink -- and the meaning is clear.


15 years on, Japan film recalls doomsday cult sarin attacks

TOKYO, March 18 (AFP) - Time may have diminished the trauma of the worst terrorist attack in modern Japanese history, which struck 15 years ago Saturday, but widow Shizue Takahashi is determined not to let the memory fade.


 

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