The CIA makes a move against the North Korea threat
The Central Intelligence Agency has created a Korea Mission Center in response to the rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.
More states follow Trump’s assault on ‘sanctuary cities’
At least 33 states considered bills targeting “sanctuary cities” in 2017, up from 18 in 2016.
In India, instant Islamic divorces — known as ‘triple talaq’ — face a supreme court challenge
The practice, banned in much of the Islamic world, faces a test in a nation with the world’s third-largest group of Muslims.
Kremlin outfoxes White House over photos of Trump meeting with Russians
Russians use TASS photographer at meeting closed to U.S. media.
Kremlin outfoxes White House over photos of Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Russians
Russians use TASS photographer at meeting closed to U.S. media.
In India, Muslim instant divorces — known as ‘triple talaq’ — face a supreme court challenge
The practice, banned in much of the Islamic world, faces a test in a nation with the world’s third-largest group of Muslims.
In India, Muslim instant divorces — known as ‘triple talaq’ — face a supreme court challenge
The practice, banned in much of the Islamic world, faces a test in a nation with the world’s third-largest group of Muslims.
Rescued albino orangutan recovering well in Indonesia
A rare albino orangutan rescued in the Indonesian part of Borneo island is recovering well according to its veterinarian, after it was saved last month from villagers who had been keeping her in a cage. Video provided by AFP
How to climb Everest in half the time
After undergoing pre-acclimatisation at home in Singapore, Brooks Entwistle is now hoping to summit the world’s highest peak in just 35 days — half the time of a conventional climb. Video provided by AFP
Russian ‘Pokemon Go’ blogger convicted for playing in church
Ruslan Sokolovsky, 22, was given a suspended sentence for playing the game on his mobile phone.
