Monthly Archives: September 2016
What Is A Burkini?
A burkini is a full-body swimsuit that covers everything except the face, hands and feet. The full-body swimwear is preferred by some Muslim women. The name...
Burkini Ban Upheld in Corsica
A Corsica court has upheld a local ban on the burkini. The court in Bastia ruled that the burkini ban was legal on public order...
Donald Trump Endorsed by 88 Retired Generals and Admirals
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has welcomed the endorsement from 88 former military leaders in an open letter, his campaign has announced. The 88 retired...
Serena Williams Sets New Grand Slam Record of 308 Victories
Serena Williams set a new Grand Slam record of 308 victories with a win over Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan at the US Open in...
Technology And The Outside World: Not Competitors, But Companions
We all know about the warnings people give when it comes to technology and its effects on the youth of today. "Oh, when I...
Barack Obama Cancels Meeting with Rodrigo Duterte
President Barack Obama has called off a meeting with controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who had insulted him earlier. Rodrigo Duterte was responding to Barack...
Hurricane Newton Due to Make Landfall in Mexico
Mexican authorities are on high alert as Hurricane Newton is heading north-west towards the southern end of the Baja California peninsula with winds of...
UN High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein Launches Attack on Western Demagogues
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein has launched a scathing attack on Western populist politicians, branding them "demagogues and political fantasists". Prince...
Bayer Makes $65 Billion Bid for Monsanto
In a bid to create a global seeds and pesticides giant, Bayer is now offering $65 billion for Monsanto, or $127.50 a share. The German...
Juan Gabriel Funeral Held in Mexico City
Fans of legendary Mexican singer Juan Gabriel have lined the streets of Mexico City to pay their last respects. Juan Gabriel died last week at...
Colin Kaepernick Anthem Protest: Barack Obama Defends NFL Player’s Right to Make A Point
President Barack Obama has defended San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem. He said Colin Kaepernick was exercising...
Oil Price Climbs 3% After Russia and Saudi Arabia Agreement
Oil price has climbed by about 3% after Russia and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement to look for ways to stabilize the oil market. The...
Bygmalion Scandal: Nicolas Sarkozy Should Stand Trial for Breaching Campaign Spending Limits
France’s ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy should stand trial for breaching campaign spending limits, the French prosecutor’s office has recommended. The announcement follows a long investigation into...
North Korea Test-Fires Three Ballistic Missiles into Sea
According to South Korean officials, North Korea has test-fired three ballistic missiles into the waters off its east coast. The ballistic missiles were launched from...
How to Be Your Best Self For Dating and Relationships
Who you are isn’t set in stone. We all have innate traits, personality quirks which will characterize us for the rest of our lives....
Germany Regional Elections: Angela Merkel’s CDU Beaten into Third Place by AfD
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling CDU party has been beaten into third place by anti-immigrant and anti-Islam the Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) in regional...
Hong Kong Domestic Workers March Against High-Rise Windows Cleaning
Hong Kong maids have taken to the streets of the city to demand a ban on them being asked to clean windows in high-rise...
Mother Teresa of Kolkata Declared A Saint by Pope Francis
Mother Teresa has been declared a saint by Pope Francis in a ceremony at the Vatican. Tens of thousands of pilgrims had arrived at the...
Jackie Chan to Receive Honorary Oscar
Jackie Chan will receive an honorary Academy Award for his "extraordinary achievements" in film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also voted to...
Germany Regional Elections 2016: Angela Merkel’s CDU Challenged by Anti-Migrant AfD
Voters in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania are going to the polls in a vote seen as a test of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's policies towards migrants...
Mother Teresa to Be Declared A Saint in Vatican Ceremony
Mother Teresa is to be declared a saint at a ceremony in the Vatican on September 4. Tens of thousands of people are expected to...
Hong Kong Elections 2016: Voters To Choose 35 Lawmakers in City’s New Legislative Council
Hong Kong is voting in the first major elections since pro-democracy protests in 2014. Voters will choose 35 lawmakers based on geographical constituencies and 35...
Donald Trump Visits Black Church in Detroit
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has visited a black church in Detroit in an attempt to claw some of the minority vote away from...
Davao Attack: Philippines Explosion Blamed on Abu Sayyaf
According to the Filipino government, the Abu Sayyaf militant group was responsible for a bomb attack in Davao, the home city of newly-elected President...
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