Grim Parade Of Depravity: Another Gang-Rape Of A Foreign Tourist In India
Recurring reports of rape of foreign female tourists continue to harm India's image and appeal for travelers.
Blackout: How Argentina ‘Eliminated’ Africans From Its History And Conscience
Black Africans, who were a large portion of Argentina's population in the early 19th century, seem to have vanished. Or have they?
Monarchy’s End: Will Australia Declare Itself A Republic Once Queen Elizabeth Dies?
Elizabeth, now 87 years old, is the official “head of state” and “sovereign leader” of sixteen nations, including Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica and Canada
The $1 Billion Question: Did Libya’s Gaddafi Stash Fortune In South Africa?
Gaddafi and his family reportedly have an estimated $80 billion in assets parked in banks and other institutions around the world.
Queen Elizabeth II, Second Longest-Serving British Monarch, Marks 60 Years Since Coronation
The coronation provided a much-needed episode of color, pageantry and elegance in grim, post-war Britain.
Solingen: 20 Years After Neo-Nazis Killed Five Turkish Girls, Integration In Germany Remains Elusive
Turks have lived in Germany for at least five decades, originally invited by the government as guest workers.
Jean Stapleton Dies: How ‘All in the Family’ Permanently Changed US Television And Society
Jean Stapleton, an accomplished actress, had no idea that the show she agreed to star in, ’All in the Family,’ would change the course of history.
Faded Emerald Isle: Irish Youth Fleeing Joblessness And Austerity
Some 308,000 people (mostly youths) have left Ireland since 2009 (in a country with a population of only about 4.6 million).
South Korea Denies It Agreed To Import 100,000 Migrant Workers From Malawi
Reportedly, Malawi had agreed to ship 100,000 young men and women between the ages of 18 and 25 to South Korea to work in factories and farms.
Renowned Indian Filmmaker And Gay Icon Rituparno Ghosh Dies At 49
Rituparno Ghosh generally portrayed the foibles and concerns of the urban, educated middle class of India in a realistic fashion.
Germany To Pay Out $1 Billion In Reparations For Care Of Aging Holocaust Survivors
The new compensation, which will be shelled out in stages between 2014 and 2017, will benefit almost 56,000 people around the world -- about one-third of them currently resident in Israel.
Can Coca-Cola Bring Peace Between India And Pakistan? (VIDEO)
Coke has a 60 percent market share in India and about a 30 percent share in Pakistan.
Fat Of The Land: In India, Obesity Affects The Affluent, Not The Poor
In contrast to the US, in India the middle classes and affluent are more susceptible to becoming overweight than the poor.
The Ballad of Red Levine: The Mafia Assassin Who Vanished Off The Face Of The Earth
Red Levine allegedly participated in two of the most pivotal crimes in Mafia history.
Do Sexy Mannequins Incite Indian Men To Commit Rape? Mumbai Officials Think So
Right-wing, conservative and religious leaders in India have long blamed the intrusion of western culture, including pop music, movies and clothes, for corrupting youth.
Sweet Smell Of Success: Do New Canadian $100 Bills Carry The Scent Of Maple Syrup?
Some Canadians believe that their new $100 bank notes carry the scent of maple syrup.
Ghost Towns: Britain’s Increased Dependence On Online Purchases Wiping Out Retail Stores
The number of store locations in the U.K. will plunge by 22 percent by 2018, resulting in 316,000 job losses.
Liberace: He's Far More Important And Influential Than You Think
Love him or hate him, Liberace's influence extends to the present day, with a new HBO movie reviving interest in the performer.
Undocumented African Immigrant In Spain Dies After Hospital Refuses Treatment
Alpha Pam, 28, may be the first person in Spain to die in connection with a new law that prevents undocumented immigrants from getting health cards.
Pope Francis Asks Italian Bishops to Avoid ‘Careerism’ And Cut Down Excessive Number Of Dioceses
In his first assembly with all of Italy's bishops, Pope Francis called for a new pastoral vision.
Flamenco: Spain’s Iconic Cultural Form Pays Tribute To Its Indian Origins
The flamenco, a quintessential part of Spanish culture, actually came from the Roma (Gypsies) who migrated to Europe from India hundreds of years ago.
Viking Wars: Norway Wants To Boycott Ryanair, But Oslo Has Problems With Its Own Low-Cost Carrier, Too
Senior Norwegian government officials have vowed to boycott low-cost Irish carrier Ryanair over its poor labor record.
Woolwich Beheading: Far-Right Groups Mobilize, British National Party Warns Of ‘Civil War’
Far-right groups in Britain are mobilizing and seeking to exploit the horrific murder of a serviceman by alleged Islamic extremists.
We Seek To Become Like Hezbollah: Greece’s Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn MP
The party's leader said his goal is a Hezbollah-like party, which is in effect a second government that provides social services.
Chinese Premier In Pakistan: A Delicate Visit As India Warily Watches
Trade between Beijing and Islamabad, which reached an unprecedented $12 billion last year, is targeted to climb to $15 billion within two years.
Dr. Kotnis: The Indian Physician Who Gave His Life For China And Remains An Icon To The Chinese
Chinese leaders visiting India since 1950 have always paid homage to Dr. Kotnis, who saved countless Chinese lives during the second Sino-Japanese war.
Saudis Arrest Ten More Members Of Iranian ‘Spy Ring’
Iran and Saudi Arabia, two of the most powerful nations and oil exporters in the Middle East, have long been in conflict.
To Foreigners Seeking Degrees In Australian Universities: Cough Up At Least $200,000
Tuition fees and living costs for international students in Australia have soared by 166 percent over the past decade.
Young Africans Flocking To Dubai, Joining South Asians As Guest Workers
About 40,000 Kenyan guest workers currently live in the UAE, primarily in the construction, hotel and travel industries.
Those Were The Days: How Norman Lear And ‘All in the Family’ Permanently Changed US Television And Society
Norman Lear created "All in the Family," perhaps the most controversial and popular TV program in US history.