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.
Does Washington’s Trump Hotel buy American?
The purchasing practices of Trump Hotel International, down the street from the White House, seemingly are at odds with the president’s Buy American and Hire American executive order.
North Korea to seek extradition of Kim Jong Un assassination plotters
North Korea alleges that the CIA and South Korea’s intelligence agency bribed and coerced a North Korean man into joining in the scheme.
