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'Ready for the worst': Moscow drag queens defiant as LGBTQ law looms
Backstage at a bar in Moscow, a troupe of drag queens surrounded by make-up palettes and sparkling costumes join hands before taking to the stage for what could be one of their last legal shows. Then a queen perched on black platform shoes and wearing a big red heart costume takes the stage.
Asian markets rise on rate hopes but China Covid casts shadow
Asian markets rose Wednesday but traders flitted between hopes for a halt in sharp US interest rate hikes and concern that a surge in China's Covid cases will see officials impose more painful lockdowns. Minutes from the Fed's policy meeting this month will be pored over when they are released Wednesday, with traders hoping for some insight into the bank's thinking on rates.
Indonesia quake survivors appeal for supplies as rescuers trawl rubble
Survivors of an Indonesian earthquake that killed at least 268 people appealed for food and water Wednesday, as rescuers picked through devastated villages with hopes of finding anyone alive fading. In February, an earthquake in West Pasaman on Sumatra killed several people and left the area's soil unstable and prone to rains that would cause landslides weeks later.
Foreign university students sold 'dreams' in north Cyprus
Foreign students are big business in northern Cyprus, a tiny, breakaway statelet only recognised by Turkey, but some warn university recruiters are selling "dreams" in the internationally and economically isolated territory.
Taiwan's newest party wants to make mahjong great again
As Taiwan hurtles towards becoming a "super-aged" society, a new political party has emerged with an unusual and somewhat singular platform -- making mahjong great again. "Taiwan is an ageing society with more and more senior citizens, especially in remote areas, and they mostly stay at home watching TV," Kuo said.
'But you're a woman': Iraqi furniture-maker carves up stereotypes
With hammer and saw, Nour al-Janabi is building her latest creation, a candy-pink sofa, in the carpentry workshop she runs in male-dominated and conservative Iraq. Janabi has been making furniture for several years, and launched her business, Nour Carpentry, a few months ago.
In US, inflation sparks tough Thanksgiving meal sacrifices
Sandra White normally has turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. - 'Had to really cut back' - The turkey is not the only component of a classic Thanksgiving meal that is more pricey.
Medical community frets over fate of Twitter
For days, doctors, scientists and public health experts have been telling their Twitter followers where to find them on other platforms if Elon Musk's newly-acquired company tanks.
Manchester United owners consider sale as Ronaldo exits
Manchester United's owners said Tuesday they were ready to sell the club, potentially bringing down the curtain on an acrimonious 17 years under the Glazer family. News of the Glazers inviting investment comes just weeks after Liverpool's American owners, the Fenway Sports Group, indicated they were willing to sell.
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