Europe vs. Islamic Veils by AFP August 20, 2016 by AFP August 20, 2016 Western nations have struggled to cope with rise of Muslim populations and their culture. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Naked Trump Statue Leaves NY in Giggles by AFP August 19, 2016 by AFP August 19, 2016 Parks department demolishes display to criticism from fans. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Burkini Bans Inspire Global Debate by AFP August 18, 2016 by AFP August 18, 2016 Critics say bans in towns across France are another symbol of discrimination, fanaticism. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Rock Climbers in Pakistan Scale New Heights by AFP August 15, 2016 by AFP August 15, 2016 Attracted by rock climbers on social media, Pakistanis are joining clubs, organizations to gain experience in sport. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Star Wars’ R2-D2 Dies by AFP August 15, 2016 by AFP August 15, 2016 Actor Kenny Baker, aged 81, dies of prolonged illness. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Uproar Over French Resort Burkini Ban by AFP August 13, 2016 by AFP August 13, 2016 Cannes unveils ruling that restricts access to beaches to those wearing bathing apparel that ‘respects secularism.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Bollywood Star Shah Rukh Khan Detained at U.S. Airport by AFP August 12, 2016 by AFP August 12, 2016 U.S. official apologizes to celebrity for extra screening at immigration. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Indians Immune to Olympic Fever by AFP August 11, 2016 by AFP August 11, 2016 Public indifference to Games, lack of government support leave little scope for athletes. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Online Games May Boost Teens’ School Results by AFP August 9, 2016 by AFP August 9, 2016 Australian study claims online games are a preferable alternative to social networks, which can hamper studies. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Afghanistan’s War Tourism by AFP August 8, 2016 by AFP August 8, 2016 ‘War tourists’ in restive state raise questions over whether adventure is worth the risk. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
An American Muslim Fighting Bigotry With Laughter by AFP August 8, 2016 by AFP August 8, 2016 Dean Obeidallah says Donald Trump’s anti-Islam campaign rhetoric has made life tougher for Muslims in America. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
The Rio Olympic Games in Brief by AFP August 8, 2016 by AFP August 8, 2016 Greased-up flag-bearer, prophetic Japanese Octopus make for offbeat stories from quadrennial games. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Turkey’s Artists Ponder an Uncertain Future by AFP August 5, 2016 by AFP August 5, 2016 Clampdowns on freedom of expression, rising social intolerance are discouraging artists, writers, filmmakers. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Rewriting History by AFP August 5, 2016 by AFP August 5, 2016 Evidence of legendary China flood could alter timeline of Xia dynasty. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
‘Suicide Squad’ Fans Demand Closure of Rotten Tomatoes by AFP August 4, 2016 by AFP August 4, 2016 Backlash follows tepid reviews, as reflected on aggregation website, for latest superhero blockbuster. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Another Genetic Link to Depression Found by AFP August 2, 2016 by AFP August 2, 2016 New study reports depression has unique biology that may eventually be used to treat it more effectively. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
The Magic is Back by AFP July 30, 2016 by AFP July 30, 2016 Harry Potter play hits London stage in story set 19 years after the events of ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Priyanka Chopra Refuses to Compromise by AFP July 30, 2016 by AFP July 30, 2016 Bollywood star is making waves in Hollywood in starring roles on television and film. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Netflix to Give ‘Gilmore Girls’ Thanksgiving Release by AFP July 28, 2016 by AFP July 28, 2016 Four-part sequel to fan-favorite TV show will be available in its entirety over holiday weekend. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Battle of the Blockbuster Previews by AFP July 25, 2016 by AFP July 25, 2016 Rivals Warner Bros., Marvel show off upcoming superhero movies at Comic-Con. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail