Regional backlash as Rohingya migrants seek aid
Malaysia turns away 800 boat people amid a regional crisis that pits Malaysia Thailand and Indonesia against sheltering refugees from Myanmar. Officials say migrants are not welcome while aid groups warn lives are at risk and ships are being redirected or turned away.
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Kabul hotel attack marks deadliest blast in spring offensive
Afghan officials report a deadly attack on a downtown Kabul hotel during a concert after the Taliban claimed the strike aimed at foreigners, including Americans. Security forces inspect the Park Palace Hotel as investigations begin amid ongoing conflict.
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Ghani
Taliban
Park Palace
Afghanistan
Cannes Debates Female Filmmakers Shortage At Festival
At Cannes the talk centers on the scarcity of women directing films despite many acting in front of the camera. Isa Buzz attributes family duties and long Hollywood hours as obstacles, while the ACLU presses for an industry employment probe citing women as only seven percent of directors on top grossing films. Roberta Rossellini calls for broader cultural change.
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Isa
Blue Velvet
Hollywood
U.S
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Melissa Silverstein
Women and Hollywood
Rossellini
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