Society
Disabled wrestlers in Japan challenge stereotypes in film ‘Doglegs’
May 9, 2015
Disabled wrestlers in Japan challenge stereotypes in film ‘Doglegs’
Filmmaker Heath Cozens hopes to smash stereotypes about the disabled with his new documentary "Doglegs," about a handicapped pro-wrestling league…
Healthy relationships may prevent depression in child abuse survivors
May 7, 2015
Healthy relationships may prevent depression in child abuse survivors
Child abuse survivors who find stable romantic relationships as adults may also find that these relationships help protect against depression,…
Jackie Chan warns Singapore youth on drugs after son’s detention
May 7, 2015
Jackie Chan warns Singapore youth on drugs after son’s detention
Jackie Chan was named Singapore's first celebrity anti-drug ambassador on Thursday and the kung fu movie star sought to warn…
Harry can’t wait to see ‘beautiful’ Princess Charlotte
May 7, 2015
Harry can’t wait to see ‘beautiful’ Princess Charlotte
Prince Harry Thursday described new niece Princess Charlotte as "beautiful" and said he can't wait to meet her as he…
Baby love: three entrepreneurial Finnish dads think inside the box
May 7, 2015
Baby love: three entrepreneurial Finnish dads think inside the box
From their suburban Helsinki homes, three thirty-something fathers are hoping to create an international market for a peculiarly Finnish package…
American football in Egypt gains popularity
May 7, 2015
American football in Egypt gains popularity
Until recently, American football was almost entirely unknown in Egypt. Nowadays, there are six different football teams, and even a…
Bangladesh uses ‘sacred Arabic’ to stop peeing in public
May 6, 2015
Bangladesh uses ‘sacred Arabic’ to stop peeing in public
For years authorities in Bangladesh have battled to stop men urinating in public, with signs in the local Bengali language…
Britain’s baby princess named Charlotte
May 4, 2015
Britain’s baby princess named Charlotte
Britain's new baby princess has been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Kensington Palace announced on Monday. The baby will be known as…
Iran bans ‘devil worshipping’ haircuts
May 4, 2015
Iran bans ‘devil worshipping’ haircuts
Hairstyles of a spiky and unorthodox nature have reportedly been banned in Iran because they imply devil-worship, while tattoos and…
In US, all presidents want their own temples
May 4, 2015
In US, all presidents want their own temples
It's not easy for a world leader to create a public image that will last long after he or she…