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Viola Davis on Hollywood’s pay disparity towards black actresses: ‘I demand changes’


November 11, 2020

Viola Davis opens up about the struggles of performing in Hollywood, while subsequently dealing with the rampant pay disparity in between white and black stars. The Oscar award-winning star touched upon her past pay disparity struggles during a candid discussion and even attributed it all to being nothing short of getting handed leftovers, rather than full meals. Davis elaborated upon …

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Alicia Keys connects strongly to her ‘African ancestry’ when ‘I wear braids’


November 11, 2020

Alicia Keys believes her African heritage is “a gorgeous expression of individuality” and “deserves to be respected.” The signer shared her candid thoughts with Glamour UK and told the publication how, “I’ve always been proud of wearing braids and I love learning about the power of hair.” The award-winning singer also added how it was only after reclaiming her own power to …

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Aisha Khan’s endearing post on daughter’s first birthday wins the internet


November 11, 2020

Former Pakistani actress Aisha Khan has penned an emotional post for her daughter’s first birthday, thanking the little one for bringing joy and happiness in her parents’ lives. Aisha and her husband celebrated the little one’s first year in the world in a small, private ceremony due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Taking to her Instagram, the young mom shared …

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Al Qaeda bomb-maker killed in Afghanistan


November 11, 2020

KABUL: A bomb-maker who trained Taliban militants before switching allegiance to Al Qaeda has been killed in western Afghanis­tan, the country’s intelligence agency said on Tuesday. The National Directorate of Security said Mohammad Hanif was a close aide to Asim Omar, who headed Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and was killed in a joint US-Afghan operation in 2019. …

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Angelina Jolie on being labelled ‘rebellious’ during her youth


November 11, 2020

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is one of the biggest names in the industry with a number of hits under her belt. And while the Maleficent actor has proved her worth and has grown personally and professionally, her days of rebellion as a youngster don’t seem to be letting go off her social repute. During an earlier interview with Elle, Jolie spoke about feeling …

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Khloé Kardashian being ‘pressured’ into reconciling with Tristan Thompson


November 11, 2020

Khloé Kardashian is on the cusp of a major life decision and she is feeling its pressure weighing down on her shoulders. Per a recently aired episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians the reality TV cant seem to make up her mind regarding her ex. Thursday’s episode gave fans a look into Khloé’s inner turmoil, for while the star feels she’s …

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New Delhi’s air quality at worst levels this year


November 11, 2020

NEW DELHI: Air quality in India’s capital deteriorated to its worst this year on Tuesday, prompting a social media barrage of residents complaining about stinging eyes, sore throat and breathlessness in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Delhi’s overall air quality index, which measures pollutants including PM2.5 particles, rose to 488, its highest level in a year, according to government …

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Palestinian negotiator Erekat dies after contracting Covid-19


November 11, 2020

JERUSALEM: Palestinian veteran negotiator Saeb Erekat died on Tuesday of coronavirus complications at age 65, in a death mourned as a “great loss” for his people and sparking tributes from around the world. Erekat was a long-time architect of plans to end the conflict with Israel through the creation of an independent Palestinian state, a goal he would not live …

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Global efforts needed to fight Covid: PM


November 11, 2020

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said coordinated global efforts were needed to combat Covid-19 and tackle adverse impact of climate change, money laundering and Islamophobia. He also stressed the need for cooperation in education, international peace and debt relief. The prime minister presented these proposals while speaking via video link at the 20th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation …

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