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Asia finding voice against sexual abuse

SINGAPORE - It has been called the "Weinstein Effect".

Macron vows to combat sexism 'sickness'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday proposed a raft of measures to combat "horrific and shameful" violence against women, as leaders and activists around the globe spoke out on the issue.

China-backed plant starts operations

A new assembly plant jointly built by China National Heavy Duty Truck Group and Ethiopia's N.A. Metal Industry & Engineering Co, started operation in Addis Ababa on Saturday.

Hariri's delay offers chance of stability

BEIRUT - Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri's decision to postpone his resignation has provided Lebanon with the chance to maintain political stability, with Hezbollah showing pragmatism and the possibility of compromise, analysts said.

Ancient tortoise awaits influx of visitors

JAMESTOWN, St. Helena - He is a tourist attraction worth traveling a long way to see - Jonathan the giant tortoise is perhaps the world's oldest land animal, living in pampered luxury on the remote British island of St. Helena.

Cuba ends week of Castro events

HAVANA--Cuba marked the first anniversary of the death of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro on Saturday, with political and cultural events, as part of the weeklong commemoration across the Caribbean island country he led for 48 years.

Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe president

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, was on Friday sworn in as the second president of the country at a colorful ceremony attended by thousands of Zimbabweans and foreign dignitaries.

Terror-wary cities revel in traditional Thanksgiving fun

The United States celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday, with huge crowds turning out for traditional parades amid tight security and many others enjoying turkey feasts with families and friends.

'Explosion' dashes last hopes for missing sub

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina - An explosion apparently occurred near the last known position of an Argentine submarine, the navy confirmed on Thursday, dashing any last hopes of finding the vessel and its 44 crew members.

Osaka to snap sister-city link with San Francisco over 'comfort women' statue

TOKYO - The mayor of Japan's second city of Osaka said on Friday he would end sister-city relations with San Francisco after the US city decided to accept a donated memorial to wartime sex slaves.

235 killed in Egypt mosque attack

CAIRO - At least 235 people were killed when gunmen set off a bomb and opened fire at a mosque in Egypt's northern Sinai Peninsula on Friday, state television reported.