The art of shedding light on gifts with possible Nazi ties
Culture
January 6, 2019
The art of shedding light on gifts with possible Nazi ties
When Georges F. Keller began donating paintings by masters like Henri Matisse and Salvador Dali to the Kunstmuseum in…
‘Yellow vests’ storm French ministry as protests turn violent
World
January 6, 2019
‘Yellow vests’ storm French ministry as protests turn violent
“Yellow vest” protesters returned in force to the streets of France this weekend, clashing with police in several cities…
‘Brex-lit’: Social tensions inspire British novelists
Books
January 6, 2019
‘Brex-lit’: Social tensions inspire British novelists
With Britain’s decision to leave the EU exposing fault lines across society, fiction writers are responding with an increasing…
Carlos Ghosn to ‘vigorously’ defend himself in Japanese court: son
World
January 6, 2019
Carlos Ghosn to ‘vigorously’ defend himself in Japanese court: son
Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will “vigorously” defend himself in a Japanese court this week after refusing to sign…
Ghosn set for court hearing in Japan over detention
World
January 5, 2019
Ghosn set for court hearing in Japan over detention
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn is likely to appear in a Japanese court next Tuesday to hear the reasons…
Three dead, four injured in California shooting: police
World
January 5, 2019
Three dead, four injured in California shooting: police
Police in California on Saturday said three people were killed and four were injured in a shooting at a…
Britney Spears announces career hiatus to look after ailing father
Culture
January 5, 2019
Britney Spears announces career hiatus to look after ailing father
Pop superstar Britney Spears announced Friday she is placing her career on hold indefinitely to take care of her…
Violence rages over Indian flashpoint temple
World
January 5, 2019
Violence rages over Indian flashpoint temple
Twin arson and bomb attacks rocked southern India Saturday, continuing a violent backlash that followed the entry of two…
Syria take field in Asian Cup with fans divided by war
Middle East
January 5, 2019
Syria take field in Asian Cup with fans divided by war
Syria take the field this weekend for their first international football tournament in eight years of war, but not…
France announces ‘action plan’ to counter migrant Channel crossings
World
January 5, 2019
France announces ‘action plan’ to counter migrant Channel crossings
The French government announced an “action plan” Friday to counter attempts by migrants to cross the Channel to Britain…