It's an economic dictum that virtually anything that is rare is bound to create a valuable market: diamonds, limited edition clothing and, in Japan, obese people. In a country where the obesity ...
Much has been said about China's use of biometric technology for mass civilian surveillance. But ...
For a combination of spiritual and political reasons, Rastas developed a diet based on healthy, l...
Particularly in mega cities like New Delhi, the pandemic and its accompanying lockdowns have chan...
At 3,304 and counting, the list of officially recognized emojis includes more than just happy faces, hearts and clinking beer mugs. With certain icons there are politics at play, and even ...
Friends, colleagues, countrymen: After many long months of distancing, masks, quarantine, curfews...
Staying updated with the news has become a way to pass time, but there are real effects on the he...
Holger Allmenroeder is a Catholic priest who is also openly gay. He supports gay and lesbian peop...
Bars and restaurants are finally able to receive customers, at least for outdoor service. It's a ...
After a rocky start, relations between the streaming giant and the French film ecosystem have imp...
A recent spousal killing in El Kef demonstrates how vulnerable Tunisian women remain despite the ...
MEXICO CITY — Crime in Mexico related to gangs and drug cartels is believed to have shortened the lifespan of the country's residents, according to a new study. The National Police report ...
Busted for hanging anti-government posters, 15-year-old Nikita has been jailed for almost a year ...
To celebrate Bob's 80th birthday, a sampling of his songs sung from every corner of the planet.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a part of our daily lives for more than a year now, including through a range of rules and restrictions to follow to avoid contracting (or disseminating) the virus. ...
Despite being mocked on the campaign trail as "Sleepy Joe," Biden has had an energetic and produc...
Proposed Italian legislation to punish public acts of homophobia continues to be blocked by both ...
Die Welt journalist Peter Huth argues that those who can't catch COVID-19 should not be subject t...
If we know that greed is one of the seven deadly sins, what about lust for German cars? A Lisbon priest has received a four-and-a-half-year suspended jail sentence for aggravated breach of trust ...
There's croissants and cheese, bérets and Brigitte Bardot — and then there's pétanque. On the list of the Frenchest things, this national pastime ranks pretty high, conjuring up scenes of ...
Some police officers have used their toned bodies, selfies in uniform, and professional insights ...
