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UN chief in Pakistan to boost flood aid for devastated millions
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres began a two-day visit to flood-hit Pakistan Friday that officials hope will boost global support for a humanitarian crisis affecting millions. In a tweet en route to Pakistan, Guterres said he wanted to "be with the people in their time of need, galvanize international support and bring global focus on the disastrous repercussions of climate change".
Murder at sea: North Korea killings roil politics in South
When North Korean soldiers found a South Korean fisheries official in their territorial waters, they shot him dead and burned the body -- an incident so shocking it later prompted Kim Jong Un to apologise. "Seoul has to take a realistic approach when dealing with the North," said Kim Jong-dae of the Yonsei Institute for North Korean Studies.
Westminster Abbey's role in Queen Elizabeth II's life
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey, the historic church in central London which has played a major role in her life. - 2013: Coronation anniversary - After jubilee events throughout her reign, the June 4 service was the last major personal anniversary Queen Elizabeth attended at Westminster Abbey.
Asian markets rally, dollar dips as traders price in policy tightening
Asian markets rallied Friday following a healthy performance on Wall Street, with investors largely pricing in more interest rate hikes aimed at taming runaway inflation. "Wall Street is expecting to see some pricing pressure relief with next week's inflation report, but that shouldn't derail the current 75 basis-point pace of tightening."
'Black spider' letters, Diana divorce: Charles's biggest scandals
Charles has been a controversial royal over the years, from his affair while married to Princess Diana, and alleged persistent political interference, to occasional gaffes and scandals involving aides. - More recently, Charles has become embroiled in an alleged cash-for-honours scandal.
'End of an era': Americans mourn Queen Elizabeth's death
The news Thursday of Queen Elizabeth II's death at the age of 96 reverberated across the pond, with US flags lowered to half-staff in response, the Empire State Building illuminated in royal colors, and many Americans reflecting on her legacy.
William and Kate modernise royal family life
William and Kate have brought a more relaxed and personal approach to royal duties and are raising their children in relatively hands-on fashion, presenting a more modern vision of the monarchy for a new age. Kate and William's children are reportedly being raised to enjoy outdoor pursuits with limited screen time.
Elizabeth II: trouble, strife and family life
As queen, Elizabeth II's family life was far from traditional -- she was often away for long stretches, was frequently occupied by work and had at times complicated relationships with her four children. With Andrew and Edward, who were born when she was 33 and 37, the queen had a more relaxed relationship.
Recycling firm battles Jakarta's plastic waste emergency
As Indonesia's capital Jakarta grapples with overflowing plastic waste and pollution pours into the sea, one burgeoning business is trying to turn rubbish into revenue. As one of the initiators of the "Beach Clean Up Jakarta" movement, she saw how Jakarta is littered with plastic waste and was frustrated that little was being done to change the situation.
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