Britain’s Prime Minister is mourning the loss of his dad, Ian, who had been suffering from heart problems for quite sometime.
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Want to Visit America? Pay Up Before You Even Get In
As a foreigner, going on a trip to the States is not cheap at the best of times. But it’s set to get even more expensive.
How Twitter Helped Free a Hostage in Afghanistan
For five months, freedom never seemed fully tangible for Kosuke Tsuneoka. Leave it to social networking to break the brazen barricade of Taliban captivity.
Splitting Up? Make It Official With a ‘Divorce Ceremony’
One in four marriages in Japan now ends in divorce. With this increase in people untying the knot, former salesman Hiroki Terai saw a business opportunity.
Chilean Miners Protest Against Imposed Restrictions
After 33 days trapped underground at the San José gold and copper mine, the Chilean miners are starting to rebel against government-imposed restrictions, their family members revealed.
Fidel-Castro Fashion: The Revival of the Revolutionary Ensemble
As the summer comes to a close, Cuba’s former commander rolled a fall classic out of his closet. Was it a sign of greater involvement or just a plain-old guise?
Paris Mosque Doubts Purity of French Burger Chain’s Halal Food
With close to five million Muslims roaming the streets of France, fast-food giant Quick made a faith-conscious business move: serve meats that are safe for Europe’s largest Islamic population to purchase.
Meatballs and Rice, But No Booze or Cigarettes, For Chilean Miners
They’re still trapped 2,300 feet below ground, but 33 Chilean miners got a nice, hot meal yesterday.
Greece’s New Smoking Ban: Will Citizens Listen This Time?
In a case of political déjà vu, the country is once again taking legal action to stop its tobacco troubles.
Raw Video Shows Organized, Optimistic Chilean Miners
For a group of men trapped underground, the Chilean miners seem to be in good spirits.
No Jail Time for HIV-Positive German Singer
Nadja Benaissa, of the German pop group No Angels, was given a two-year suspended sentence after having unprotected sex with three partners while keeping her HIV-positive status a secret.
Should Employers Be Forbidden to Facebook You?
If you live in Germany, don’t worry about those drunken party pictures on your wall. A job interviewer may not be allowed to see them.