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Technology, tradition combine in Asian 'gendercide'

Technology, tradition combine in Asian 'gendercide' - 2010-03-19

NEW DELHI, Ben Sheppard- While having a scan, a pregnant woman in India is not allowed to learn the gender of her unborn child. But her bill might be presented in a file coloured blue or pink -- and...
Belgium suspends Flemish school ban on Islamic veils

Belgium suspends Flemish school ban on Islamic veils - 2010-03-19

BRUSSELS- Belgium ordered the suspension of a school ban on Islamic veils in place in the northern region of Flanders, to give time for a legal ruling on the controversial issue. The Flemish...

British kissing couple awaits jail verdict in Dubai: lawyer - 2010-03-15

DUBAI- A British couple accused of kissing in public in the Muslim emirate of Dubai will find out next month if an appeals court will uphold their one-month prison sentence, their lawyer said on...
Vargas Llosa's ex-wife Julia dies in Bolivia

Vargas Llosa's ex-wife Julia dies in Bolivia - 2010-03-12

Lhttp://en.hdhod.com/admin/forum_chambre/A PAZ- The ex-wife of renowned Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, Julia Urquidi, has died in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz from respiratory complications,...
Church must examine causes of sex abuse: archbishop

Church must examine causes of sex abuse: archbishop - 2010-03-11

VIENNA- The Roman Catholic Church should take a look at priest celibacy when considering the possible causes behind the current sex abuse scandal, Vienna's archbishop said Wednesday. But his...
In Egypt, battling the divorce stigma takes to the airwaves

In Egypt, battling the divorce stigma takes to the airwaves - 2010-03-02

CAIRO, Ines Bel Aiba - When her divorce finally came through after a painful four-year procedure, Mahasen Saber became the target of reproving looks and gossip in Egypt's conservative society. But...
British children over-exposed to sex: report

British children over-exposed to sex: report - 2010-02-27

LONDON- Children in Britain are being exposed to too much sexual imagery through the Internet, music videos, computer games and magazines, a report commissioned by the Home Office said Friday. The...

Amnesty condemns caning 'epidemic' in Malaysia - 2010-02-17

WASHINGTON - Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Malaysia to end a caning "epidemic," saying that authorities have meted out the punishment to thousands of men in addition to the high-profile...
Men's role vital in stopping female circumcision: experts

Men's role vital in stopping female circumcision: experts - 2010-02-06

GENEVA- The fight to stop female genital mutilation in Africa will not be won without the involvement of men, experts and field researchers agreed ahead of Saturday's international day against the...
Pope condemns gay-friendly British laws ahead of visit

Pope condemns gay-friendly British laws ahead of visit - 2010-02-01

VATICAN CITY- Pope Benedict XVI chided Britain for its gay-friendly laws on Monday as he confirmed plans to visit the country for the first time as head of the Roman Catholic Church. "Your country...
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Prince Charles visits Poland's Muslim Tatars

Prince Charles visits Poland's Muslim Tatars
KRUSZYNIANY- Britain's Prince Charles, who is on an official visit to Poland, on Tuesday travelled to the spiritual home of its tiny Muslim Tatar community and tasted their traditional fare. The heir to the British throne began his visit to the...