Friday, April 9, 2021

Bollywood anxious as India abolishes film certification tribunal

Filmmakers slam abolition of Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), calling it a 'setback for artistic freedom'.

Counting under way in tight Samoa election

The election pitted Malielegaoi, who has been prime minister for the last 22 years, against former ally Mataafa.

China’s factory prices surged last month; here’s why that matters

Rapidly rising producer prices, driven by higher energy costs, raise concerns of accelerating global inflation.

Holidays for the rich: Airlines slam UK travel restart plan

UK government's traffic light COVID risk ranking system will make overseas flights too expensive, airline group says.

Egyptologists uncover ‘lost golden city’ buried under the sands

The 3,000-year-old city was uncovered near Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings.

COVID roundup: Vaccine restrictions, record cases and job losses

India's daily cases continue to rise, African Union explores AstraZeneca alternatives and updates on COVAX deliveries.

Nike ends lawsuit over ‘Satan Shoes’ after New York firm recall

Nike had sued maker of devil-themed sneaker promoted by rapper Lil Nas X for trademark infringement.