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Tourists, locals irate over Machu Picchu snafu
Tourists, locals irate over Machu Picchu snafu
by  AFP

The suspension of ticket sales to Machu Picchu sparked protests among angry tourists and merchants from the town closest to the Inca citadel. "We demand the sale of tickets at the offices of the Ministry of Culture of Machu Picchu, and 50 percent of its totality in person (...) to reactivate our economies," the merchants said in a statement.

Taliban violently disperse rare women's protest in Kabul
Taliban violently disperse rare women's protest in Kabul
by  AFP

Taliban fighters beat women protesters and fired into the air on Saturday as they violently dispersed a rare rally in the Afghan capital, days ahead of the first anniversary of the hardline Islamists' return to power.

Myanmar junta curbs political parties meeting foreigners
Myanmar junta curbs political parties meeting foreigners
by  AFP

Myanmar's ruling junta has moved to restrict political parties from meeting foreigners or international organisations ahead of an election expected next year. The junta-stacked Union Election Commission said Friday that the country's 92 registered political parties would have to ask for permission if they wished to meet foreign organisations or individuals.

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