Is it Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year? Depends on who you ask
by Hong Kong CNN — Last week, K-pop singer Danielle Marsh asked her online fans what they were doing for Chinese New Year. A profuse apology …
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New Year holiday travel is increasing in China after the lifting of the Covid restrictions
CNN — China saw 226 million domestic trips during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media reported, a 74% increase from last year after the …
Dangerously cold air this weekend as temperatures plunge
CNN — What has been a mild start to 2023 will grind to a halt this weekend as winter makes a roaring comeback across the …
Gecko survives 3,000 miles in strawberry container from Egypt to Manchester
CNN — A field-dwelling gecko has accidentally made the trip from Egypt to England after hitching a ride in a container of strawberries. The little …
Kanye West may be refused entry to Australia because of anti-Semitic remarks, says the minister
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, may not be eligible for an Australian visa because of his history of anti-Semitic speech, a government minister said …
Did the economy end 2022 with a bang or a whimper?
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. New York …
Japan is considering downgrading Covid-19 to the same level as seasonal flu
Tokyo CNN — Japan will consider downgrading Covid-19 to the same category as seasonal flu this spring, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Friday. Kishida …
Taliban: Top female UN envoys visit Kabul to discuss ban on female aid workers
CNN — Some of the UN’s most senior female officials have met Taliban leaders in Kabul to discuss the ban on female aid workers, as …
Indonesia: Warning issued on ‘dragon’s breath’ viral video trend
CNN — Indonesia is warning people against consuming liquid nitrogen after more than 20 children were injured by eating a street snack known as “dragon’s …
Climate activist Greta Thunberg released after being arrested by German police during coal mine protest
CNN — Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was released by German police on Tuesday night after being arrested earlier in the day in a protest …