Witty, sexy, low cost and low brow: The enduring appeal of Pop art
By Christian House, CNN (CNN) — As accidental adverts for art shows go, a giant pooch made of flowers is a crowd pleaser. Outside the…
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El importante mercado inmobiliario de China no muestra signos de recuperación en el nuevo año
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El sector inmobiliario clave de China no mostró mucha mejora luego de una serie de medidas gubernamentales tomadas…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Bank of Japan ups key rate for 1st time in 17 years
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares are mixed in Asia after the Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate for the…
Continue ReadingFamine is said to be imminent in northern Gaza as Israel raids the main hospital again
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Famine is imminent in northern Gaza, where 70% of people…
Continue ReadingDiez años después de su anexión ilegal, Crimea muestra qué podría pasar en las zonas recién ocupadas de Ucrania
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Una mujer menuda sale calmadamente de su casa, escoltada por un grupo de hombres grandes con uniformes verdes de…
Continue ReadingIndia investigates alleged Hindu nationalist attack on foreign students offering Ramadan prayers
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in western India have launched an investigation after far-right Hindus allegedly attacked foreign…
Continue ReadingOPINIÓN | ¿Está EE.UU. al borde de otra guerra civil?
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Nota del editor: Bruce Hoffman es investigador principal sobre contraterrorismo y seguridad nacional en el Consejo de…
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | Putin se anota una rotunda victoria en las elecciones presidenciales, pero ¿qué sigue para Rusia?
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Las urnas ya están cerradas en toda Rusia, pero el resultado nunca estuvo en duda: el presidente Vladimir…
Continue ReadingBrisbane Olympics organizers scrap plans for their 2032 centerpiece and reject new stadium idea
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brisbane Olympics organizers have scrapped plans to demolish and rebuild an iconic cricket ground as the centerpiece of…
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Amid rise in use and safety concerns, Bend-La Pine Schools revises e-bike, e-scooter rules, bans middle-school riders
Bend-La Pine Schools officials say a rising use of e-bikes by students not old enough to legally ride them has led to collisions and close calls.…
Continue ReadingPakistani jets target suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, killing 8 people
By MUNIR AHMED and RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry and officials say the country’s jets…
Continue ReadingChina’s all-important property market shows no sign of rebound in new year
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s key real estate sector hasn’t shown much improvement following a flurry of government measures…
Continue ReadingEd Sheeran duet with Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh delights Mumbai – and lights up India’s social media
By Kathleen Magramo, Sania Farooqui and Vedika Sud, CNN (CNN) — British singer Ed Sheeran wowed the stage in Mumbai with Diljit Dosanjh over…
Continue ReadingMaría Corina Machado asegura que no sacarán a la oposición venezolana de la ruta electoral y que tomará “las decisiones correctas para avanzar”
Sofía Barruti (CNN Español) — La aspirante presidencial opositora venezolana María Corina Machado difundió este domingo un video en sus…
Continue ReadingHow Russia’s grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West
By The Associated Press A decade ago, President Vladimir Putin seized Crimea from Ukraine, a bold land grab that set the stage for Russia to invade…
Continue ReadingPutin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
By EMMA BURROWS, DASHA LITVINOVA and JIM HEINTZ Associated Press President Vladimir Putin has extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election…
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Spring Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon Coast for spring break 2024
DEPOE BAY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast from Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, March…
Continue ReadingThe spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
By The Associated Press Spring gets its official start Tuesday in the Northern Hemisphere. This year’s vernal equinox arrives on Tuesday. But…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions
By ZIMO ZHONG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Monday ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan’s central bank and the…
Continue ReadingChina’s foreign minister meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun a diplomatic tour of New Zealand and Australia, meeting with his New…
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