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Bulgaria bans full-face veils in public places

Bulgaria bans full-face veils in public places

Bulgaria's parliament on Friday banned the wearing of face veils in public in a move supporters said would boost security…
Bullying at school: ‘Children can redirect insults to their advantage’

Bullying at school: ‘Children can redirect insults to their advantage’

French therapist and author Emmanuelle Piquet sees some 2,000 children each year who are victims of bullying at school.
Young researchers present report on slums, call for new policies

Young researchers present report on slums, call for new policies

A research study has revealed that Egypt has slums in at least 79 areas, with 12 areas in need of…
15-year-old proposes hijabi emoji (and it may happen)

15-year-old proposes hijabi emoji (and it may happen)

Soon, headscarf-wearing Muslim women may find an emoji to represent them — thanks to a 15-year-old Saudi girl. "The fact that…
Thousands protest bullfighting in Spain as calls for ban strengthen

Thousands protest bullfighting in Spain as calls for ban strengthen

Several thousand people rallied in Madrid on Saturday to demand a ban on bullfighting, adding their voices to a growing…
NGO launches anti-sexual harassment initiative ‘Aman’ ahead of Eid al-Ahda

NGO launches anti-sexual harassment initiative ‘Aman’ ahead of Eid al-Ahda

The training and consultancy center Mosawaa has announced a new initiative to fight sexual harassment in Egypt, seeking to change…
Fight against sexual harassment in Egypt bearing fruit

Fight against sexual harassment in Egypt bearing fruit

Eight years after the first woman in Egypt won a conviction against a man for sexual harassment, activists and lawyers…
Continuing the tradition: Why carmakers are rebuilding their most sought-after classics

Continuing the tradition: Why carmakers are rebuilding their most sought-after classics

When it comes to automotive objects of desire very few classic cars are as rare as a genuine Lightweight Jaguar…
Schwarzenegger in Hong Kong for new sports festival

Schwarzenegger in Hong Kong for new sports festival

Hollywood action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger launched a new sports festival in Hong Kong on Friday, telling the stressed-out city to…
US says sorry as swimmers leave Brazil to jeers

US says sorry as swimmers leave Brazil to jeers

Two U.S. Olympic swimmers flew home from Brazil on Thursday after a local crowd jeered them, calling them "liars" and…
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