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Latest Australia News
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Latest Bangladesh News
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Turkish writer Ahmet Altan ‘released from prison’
Ahmed Altan was released from Istanbul’s high-security Silivri prison following the Supreme Court of Appeals’ order.
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Hunger-striking US activists demand end to Yemen blockade
Activists urge US President Joe Biden to end backing for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, where millions are going hungry.
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Opinion
Crypto watershed: Coinbase debuts on the Nasdaq
Coinbase’s debut comes as Bitcoin is accelerating its march towards becoming a mainstream form of payment.
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Pricey pixel: Digital artist Pak’s NFTs auctioned off for $16.8M
The Pixel, an image of a single pixel, fetched $1.36m after a 90-minute bidding war in the Southeby’s auction.
![The Sotheby's sale, called The Fungible’ Collection, had a complex structure, including a series of digital cubes which collectors could buy for $500 to $1,500 each, receiving a number of NFTs based on how many cubes they own [File: Richard Drew/AP Photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AP20311801281889.jpg?resize=570%2C380)
Infographic: How much do basic necessities cost in Lebanon?
An economic crash has driven nearly half of Lebanon’s six million people into poverty.