From caterers to cowboy outfitters: Writers' strike hits Hollywood economy
The strike's impact would be magnified if the SAG-AFTRA actors union also goes on strike when its contract expires on Friday.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Locally-made handcrafted leather hats
The wearing of leather hats with the classic cowboy look may not be familiar to some people in this country but it still has its own fans.
Tue May 03 2022
Burkina's 'cowboy' jockeys whip up a frenzy for horses
Horses have for centuries held a central place in the culture of Burkina Faso.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Country's 'Rhinestone Cowboy' Glen Campbell dies after Alzheimer's battle
Campbell died in Nashville at an Alzheimer's facility surrounded by his family, his publicist Sanford Brokaw said.
Wed Aug 09 2017
Cuban cowboys countryside games
Cuban cowboys celebrate the islands long-standing rural traditions with countryside games and dances.
Thu Oct 08 2015
Former 'Marlboro Man' star dies at 85: funeral home
A cowboy who became one of the most recognizable faces of Philip Morris tobacco's iconic "Marlboro Man" advertizing campaigns has died, funeral home officials said Thursday.
Fri Jan 16 2015
Australia's Rudd ridicules 'baddies v baddies' remarks
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Monday likened rival Tony Abbott's "baddies versus baddies" comments on Syria to a children's game of "Cowboys and Indians".
Mon Sep 02 2013
Lahad Datu gears up for municipality status
Lahat Datu has shed its cowboy-town image and is gearing up to become a municipality by 2015, following in the footsteps of its neighbours Sandakan and Tawau.
Fri Jun 21 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024