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Movie Review: Chris Rock's 'Misty Green' with astonishing Rosalind Eleazar nicely skewers Hollywood

Movie Review: Chris Rock's 'Misty Green' with astonishing Rosalind Eleazar nicely skewers Hollywood

Chris Rock is delivering a sharp critique of Los Angeles in his new film “Misty Green.”
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Vietnamese Police Arrest 12 in Cat Theft Ring for Meat Trade

Vietnamese Police Arrest 12 in Cat Theft Ring for Meat Trade

Police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, have arrested 12 men suspected of operating a citywide ring that stole and resold approximately 2,700 cats for meat. Luu Thanh Binh, 39, has been identified as the alleged leader of the network. Investigators reported that Binh purchased stolen cats, housed them in a facility in the city's north, and then resold them for meat. His suppliers recruited individuals to ride motorcycles through residential areas between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., trapping four to ten cats nightly. During a raid on July 8, police discovered about 50 cats and dozens of traps. While 13 confiscated cats were returned to their owners, a nonprofit animal rights group is caring for the remaining animals as authorities work to identify their owners. In a separate incident in June, police rescued over 400 cats, with 40 reunited with owners, but also found dozens of dead cats packed in ice.
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China Establishes New Military Training and Logistics Facility in Laos, Expanding Southeast Asian Presence

China Establishes New Military Training and Logistics Facility in Laos, Expanding Southeast Asian Presence

China has inaugurated a new military training and logistics facility in Laos, known as the China-Laos Joint Support and Training Center at Ban Keun Airport, north of Vientiane. This facility, which began operations late last month alongside the new China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy, is primarily intended to train Lao air force pilots and will be jointly maintained and operated by both countries. This development marks an expansion of Beijing's security presence deeper into mainland Southeast Asia and potentially provides the Chinese air force with its first dedicated overseas foothold. The Chinese Defense Ministry stated that these institutions are not directed against any third party and aim to deepen practical cooperation between the two militaries, contributing to regional peace and stability. This new facility follows China's establishment of its first foreign military base in Djibouti in 2017 and the inauguration of a Chinese-funded expansion of Cambodia's Ream Naval Base last year.
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BuzzFeed Quiz Challenges Users to Identify Iconic Movies from One-Star Reviews

BuzzFeed Quiz Challenges Users to Identify Iconic Movies from One-Star Reviews

BuzzFeed Quiz Challenges Users to Identify Iconic Movies from One-Star Reviews
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Laos names veteran diplomat with international outlook to be new prime minister

Laos names veteran diplomat with international outlook to be new prime minister

Laos has a new prime minister after the National Assembly elected veteran diplomat Saleumxay Kommasith
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In defense of banned books as challenges double from last year

In defense of banned books as challenges double from last year

USA TODAY staff picked challenged or banned books to show why they deserve a place in our schools, libraries and society.
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'The Social Reckoning' is no 'The Social Network.' Why it fell short

'The Social Reckoning' is no 'The Social Network.' Why it fell short

"The Social Reckoning," written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, goes hard after Facebook for lack of accountability. But it's not "The Social Network."
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7 Programming Choices That Can Make a Major Film Festival Feel Less Distinctive

7 Programming Choices That Can Make a Major Film Festival Feel Less Distinctive

A look at the common curatorial pitfalls that can prevent a major event like the BFI London Film Festival from creating a truly memorable identity.
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Explainer-Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?

Explainer-Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?

By Shivangi Acharya and Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Senior officials in India and the United States have indicated long-running efforts to finalise a bilateral trade agreement have stalled, again.
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Thailand's Ice Cream Exports Surge Amidst Growing Global Demand

Thailand's Ice Cream Exports Surge Amidst Growing Global Demand

Thailand's Ice Cream Exports Surge Amidst Growing Global Demand
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Ho Chi Minh City Implements Proactive Disaster Response Amidst Heavy Rainfall

Ho Chi Minh City Implements Proactive Disaster Response Amidst Heavy Rainfall

Ho Chi Minh City and the southern region of Vietnam are currently experiencing heavy rainfall. In response, the City People's Committee has issued directives for urgent action to mitigate the impact of potential flooding and landslides. Local authorities are mandated to review vulnerable areas, clear waterways to ensure drainage, and pay close attention to locations identified as high-risk for dangerous landslides. Security forces are to be deployed in flood or landslide-prone areas to erect warning signs and prevent access to unsafe locations. When necessary, proactive evacuation of residents to safe zones is required, along with providing assistance to affected families. This comprehensive approach aims to minimize damage and ensure public safety during the ongoing severe weather conditions.
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Vietnam's Masan High-Tech Materials Seeks Shareholder Approval for 5% Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Expansion

Vietnam's Masan High-Tech Materials Seeks Shareholder Approval for 5% Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Expansion

Vietnam's Masan High-Tech Materials Seeks Shareholder Approval for 5% Private Placement to Fund Tungsten Expansion