Daily Archives: Dec 18, 2015
Virginia School District Closes All Schools over Arabic Calligraphy Lesson
A Virginia school district has decided to close all schools on December 18 after a geography lesson that included Islam sparked vociferous complaints from...
Prince George’s Nursery Announced
Prince William and Kate Middleton have announced the nursery school Prince George is to attend alongside the release of a new picture of their...
Donald Trump Honored to Receive Compliments from Vladimir Putin
Donald Trump has said it is a "great honor" to receive a compliment from Vladimir Putin during the Russian president’s annual news conference. The Republican...
France Bans Ultra-Thin Models
French parliament has adopted a bill aimed at banning the use of fashion models deemed to be "excessively thin". Models will need a doctor's certificate...
SU-24 Crash: Russian Warplane’s Black Box Is Damaged, Say Investigators
The black box of the Russian warplane downed by Turkey on the Syrian border last month is damaged, Russian investigators say. The Su-24 jet’s flight...
Azealia Banks Charged with Assaulting Security Guard
Rapper Azealia Banks has been charged with assaulting a security guard at a New York nightclub. Azealia Banks, 24, is accused of assault, disorderly conduct...
Mother Teresa Sainthood: Pope Francis Recognizes Second Miracle
A second miracle attributed to Mother Teresa has been recognized by Pope Francis, clearing the way for the Roman Catholic nun to be made...
Beijing Pollution 2015: Authorities Issue Red Alert for Second Time
Beijing authorities have issued a second pollution red alert, little more than a week after the first ever such warning. China’s capital will see hazardous...