Trainspotting author sees 'bleak dystopia' in real life too

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - The author of "Trainspotting", a grim comedy about young Scottish drug addicts that proved a huge hit in the 1990s and still enjoys cult status, sees "bleak dystopia" in the age...

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Paris Fashion sparkles in Chanel's hall of mirrors

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris sparkled under Chanel's stage lights on Tuesday as the French house created a hall of mirrors to showcase its latest couture collection at Paris Fashion Week.

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Japan hails first home-grown sumo grand champion in 19 years

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan rejoiced on Wednesday as sumo wrestler Kisenosato became the first Japanese born and bred grand champion in nearly two decades, ending foreign-born wrestlers' domination of...

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Spy-cam ring boxes and blinking tiaras at Japan jewelry expo

TOKYO (Reuters) - Blinking zirconium tiaras, engagement ring boxes equipped with spy-cams and diamond-dusted hourglasses were some of the most eye-catching items showcased among more than a thousand...

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Red vs black: Thai Chinese face New Year fashion dilemma

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Bright red garments, gold embroidery and colorful accessories would normally have been the mode du jour for Thailand's ethnic Chinese celebrating Lunar New Year on Saturday.

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Croatian Jews to boycott Holocaust remembrance event over 'relativization' of crimes

ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatian Jews said on Monday they would boycott the country's main Holocaust remembrance event this week, accusing the authorities of playing down crimes perpetrated under the...

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No swearing as Philippine leader sweet talks Miss Universe hopefuls

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivered a speech without his usual swearing on Monday, telling dozens of Miss Universe contestants they should advance the empowerment of...

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