Beloved singer Fairuz, a symbol of unity in crisis-torn Lebanon, turns 90
Culture • Nov 21, 2024, 5:45 PM
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Legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz celebrated her 90th birthday as tributes poured in from around the world. Known for her songs of love, Lebanon, and the Palestinian cause, Fairuz remains a unifying figure in a divided country, with her enduring music capturing the spirit of a region in turmoil.
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'Rabia': An IS group bride's journey into darkness
Culture • 2:57 PM
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They hit the headlines shortly after Islamist fundamentalists proclaimed a caliphate in Syria and Iraq: the young women who packed their bags and embarked upon a new life, unaware of the fate that would await them. A new film, "Rabia", imagines the journ
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Australia passes world's first social media ban for under-16s
Culture • 1:01 PM
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Australia's Senate on Thursday passed a social media ban for children under 16 that will soon become the first law of its kind in the world. Platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram will be liable for fines of up to $33 mil
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