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February 21, 2021 Culture

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Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts February 27, 2021
Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again.
India in a 'delicate phase' of its Covid battle as cases surge February 27, 2021
A surge in cases in some Indian states has scientists worried about a possible new wave.
Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon February 27, 2021
Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.
BTS: Radio host apologises for comparing band to covid February 26, 2021
The German radio host made the comments while talking about the band's cover of a Coldplay song.
Rohingya refugees adrift at sea February 26, 2021
A boat full of dozens of Rohingya refugees attempting to reach South East Asia is adrift in the Indian Ocean.
China celebrates colourful Lantern Festival February 26, 2021
Villages and cities become a sea of bright light to mark the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
The young girl who became pen-pal with Bollywood's biggest stars February 26, 2021
A unearthed photo album uncovers personal letters from the biggest stars of the 1950s and 60s.
Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine February 26, 2021
Nigel Skea, 52, was jailed and fined for breaking hotel quarantine to meet his fiancée on another floor.
Nodeep Kaur: Jailed Dalit activist, 25, granted bail by India court February 26, 2021
Nodeep Kaur's arrest caused global outrage after accusations of assault and torture in police custody.
North Korea: Russian diplomats leave by hand-pushed trolley February 26, 2021
The diplomats had no choice as Pyongyang has banned trains from leaving as part of Covid measures.
Pokémon at 25: Rare cards trade for big money February 26, 2021
Rare cards based on the popular Japanese video game and cartoons are regularly fetching six figures.
Melissa Caddick: Missing fraud suspect's foot found on Australian beach February 26, 2021
The disappearance of Melissa Caddick - who is accused of stealing from investors - has flummoxed police.
Blackpink join fight against climate change February 26, 2021
K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change.
Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff February 26, 2021
The rugby league players performed a song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia.
'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22 years February 26, 2021
The case went cold after the man disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India.
Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis? February 26, 2021
While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may hold some sway.
Minari: Oscar favourite sees Korean family chase the American Dream February 25, 2021
Director Lee Isaac Chung on making the critically-acclaimed film and why he avoided seeing Parasite.
India v England: Hosts win astonishing third Test in two days February 25, 2021
England succumb to a 10-wicket defeat against India inside two days of a remarkable third Test in Ahmedabad.
China's Xi declares victory in ending extreme poverty February 25, 2021
Some have questioned China's definition of extreme poverty as earning less than $620 a year.
North Korea enslaved South Korean prisoners of war in coal mines February 25, 2021
A report describes how prisoners of war are used as slave labour to generate money for the regime.

Haiti prison escape: Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets jail February 27, 2021
The prison's director is among 25 people killed in the mass escape near the capital, Port-au-Prince.
The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince February 27, 2021
The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder.
Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts February 27, 2021
Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again.
India in a 'delicate phase' of its Covid battle as cases surge February 27, 2021
A surge in cases in some Indian states has scientists worried about a possible new wave.
Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon February 27, 2021
Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.
John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes February 27, 2021
A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.
Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries' February 27, 2021
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?
Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021 February 27, 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful? February 27, 2021
Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.
Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic February 27, 2021
Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.
Texas weather: Biden visits state amid recovery from deadly cold snap February 26, 2021
Texas has been devastated by cold weather and power outages which left millions without water access.
Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery' February 26, 2021
Ryan Fischer was shot when two people attacked him and stole the US singer's two French bulldogs.
Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess February 26, 2021
Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president.
Kazim-Richards earns Derby point again Forest February 26, 2021
Colin Kazim-Richards blasts a late equaliser to earn Derby a point in the East Midlands derby with bitter rivals Nottingham Forest.
Nigeria's Zamfara school abduction: More than 300 Nigerian girls missing February 26, 2021
Nigeria's president warns the kidnappers that his government will not give in to blackmail.
Pep is football's Heston Blumenthal - Moyes February 26, 2021
West Ham manager David Moyes has likened Man City manager Pep Guardiola to celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal due to his tactical innovations.
Liverpool do not need 'massive rebuild' - Klopp February 26, 2021
Manager Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool do not require a "massive rebuild" this summer, though "little readjustments will happen".
Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing February 26, 2021
An official report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the journalist's murder.
BTS: Radio host apologises for comparing band to covid February 26, 2021
The German radio host made the comments while talking about the band's cover of a Coldplay song.
Texas sea turtles released back into sea after cold front eases February 26, 2021
Thousands of "cold-stunned" turtles were rescued as temperatures dropped to record lows this month.

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