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Typewriter enthusiasts in US rewrite history, slowly
LOS ANGELES: Ermanno Marzorati has rarely been so busy. He is currently fixing a 1930 Underwood typewriter for Tom Hanks. But there are plenty more ancient writing machines awaiting his tender care. While the modern world taps away in an ever-increasing frenzy online, the Italian senses a new trend, from his calm Beverly Hills studio: the return of the ...Full Article
Sick workers pay price for Chinese growth
SHUANGXI, China: As China boomed around 200 men set out from Shuangxi’s rural idyll to build its infrastructure and skyscrapers. Now lung disease from dust has killed a quarter of ...Full Article
London launches charity to save Indian elephants
LONDON, May 28 : A pair of life-size floral elephants was unveiled in the heart of London to mark the launch of an initiative to save endangered Indian elephants, ...Full Article
South Korea’s plastic surgery fad goes extreme
SEOUL: South Korea’s obsession with plastic surgery is moving on from standard eye and nose jobs to embrace a radical surgical procedure that requires months of often painful recovery. A stream of ...Full Article
Myanmar tourism to go upmarket?
YANGON: Players in the tourism industry believe Myanmar should concentrate on developing the luxury market for the sector. They say the country will be able to cash in on ...Full Article
Thousands protest gay marriage in Paris under high security
PARIS, May 27: Tens of thousands of people protesting a new gay marriage law marched through Paris on Sunday under tight security as jittery authorities sought to avoid a ...Full Article
Art Basel highlights Hong Kong’s new status as arts hub
HONG KONG: The first Art Basel fair to be hosted by Hong Kong boasts a prestigious array of international art, highlighting the city’s new role as a global arts ...Full Article
Halal food production on rise in the Balkans
SARAJEVO: Trying to fight back against the persistent economic crisis in the Balkans, food producers here have turned towards halal food, targeting rising demand from markets in Western and Muslim countries. ...Full Article
Gandhi’s personal belongings fetch over RM1.3 mil
LONDON, May 22 : Mahatma Gandhi’s personal effects and documents, including his prayer beads, blood sample, leather chappals and the iconic leader’s last will and testament, went under the ...Full Article
Star Wars hero Skywalker’s pants could fetch up to $100,000
LOS ANGELES: The pants worn by actor Mark Hamill in the first Oscar-winning “Star Wars” film are being sold at auction and could go for up to $100,000, auctioneers ...Full Article