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What’s in a Name? German Town Tries to Shutter Store with Name Like Norwegian Murderer
The controversial naming of a new Thor Steinar clothing store spurred outrage in Germany and Norway.
‘Racist’ Filipino Magazine Cover Axed After Online Outrage
The magazine has always been racy, but is it racist too?
New Section of Great Wall Discovered in Mongolia
A British explorer unearths an extension of the world wonder, the first section believed to exist outside China’s borders
Trending in Indonesia: A Twitter-Themed Romantic Comedy
A new film tackles love in 140 characters or less
Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World
Amore, kärlek, sayang, 喜爱 — however you say it, love is in the air, no matter where people live.
Fred Goodwin’s Knighthood Stripped: Who Could Lose the Honor Next?
Some are criticizing the decision to punish Goodwin for comparatively minor offenses. With these relaxed rules, knights who make bad movies may be next.
What Could a Weekend of Violence Mean for the Occupy Movement?
From Oakland to London, a series of clashes over the weekend have pushed the Occupy movement into the public eye once again.
Kazakhstan’s Growing Film Industry Aims to Counter Borat Image
Sacha Baron Cohen may have put Kazakhstan on the map half a decade ago, but the country has been working hard to tell the real story since then
Parents Who Hid Child’s Gender for Five Years Now Face Backlash
A British couple raised their child as “gender neutral” to avoid stereotypes. Why are people so upset about it?
Travel like the 1%: Top 10 Expensive Destinations
Need a mental escape from your staycation? Check out these envy-inducing, pricey travel spots