Society
Study reveals most vacation-deprived and most well-rested countries
November 18, 2015
Study reveals most vacation-deprived and most well-rested countries
South Koreans have emerged workaholics, while Europeans live the high life. That's according to the latest Expedia survey of worldwide vacation…
David Beckham named People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
November 18, 2015
David Beckham named People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
Retired English soccer star David Beckham, an international celebrity both on and off the field, was named People magazine's "Sexiest…
On World Toilet Day, one billion people have nowhere to go
November 17, 2015
On World Toilet Day, one billion people have nowhere to go
Some 2.4 billion people around the world don't have access to decent sanitation and more than a billion are forced…
World sings, lights up in solidarity with wounded France
November 15, 2015
World sings, lights up in solidarity with wounded France
Stirring renditions of "La Marseillaise" rang out Saturday from Dublin to New York as global landmarks were bathed in the…
When Romanian inmates pick up the pen to earn freedom
November 15, 2015
When Romanian inmates pick up the pen to earn freedom
They may be athletes, businessmen or politicians but the minute they are jailed, Romanian convicts often morph into "men of…
Shalateen residents strike over absence of cell phone networks
November 15, 2015
Shalateen residents strike over absence of cell phone networks
Residents in the southern Egyptian region of Shalateen staged a strike at a local market Sunday to protest the absence…
Asian appetite for luxury boosts global art and jewel auctions
November 15, 2015
Asian appetite for luxury boosts global art and jewel auctions
They are not in the room rubbing shoulders with traditional wealthy buyers, instead choosing to remain in the shadows, making…
CNN: The world’s most dangerous place to be pregnant
November 15, 2015
CNN: The world’s most dangerous place to be pregnant
The hospital in this remote region of Kenya has no blood in its blood bank, and Fardowsa Abdi is about…
CNN video: Jailed trafficker meets victim who put him away
November 13, 2015
CNN video: Jailed trafficker meets victim who put him away
At eight years old, when many boys dream of being superheroes or famous pro athletes, "Gustavo" had a very different…
No regrets for gay priest sacked by Vatican
November 13, 2015
No regrets for gay priest sacked by Vatican
More than a month after the Vatican fired high-ranking priest Krzysztof Charamsa for his very public coming-out, he says he…