The pope has overturned a ban that kept male clergy from washing women’s feet during Lent. The new regulation has upset conservatives and delighted women’s rights activists.
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German Bundeswehr weapons reportedly resold by Kurdish peshmerga fighters
Assault rifles and pistols from German military stocks have reportedly been resold by members of the Kurdish peshmerga in northern Iraq. The fighters allegedly sold them after not being paid for months.
Tunisia’s disillusioned youth
Right now, not many people are taking to the streets in Tunisia, but the protest movement is gaining momentum. Discontent has arisen from the economic depression but also, current political culture.
France’s criminalisation of Israel boycotts sparks free-speech debate
France’s prime minister has criticised boycotts of Israeli products, saying they fuel anti-Semitic sentiment. But critics say using France’s strict laws against “inciting discrimination” to criminalise the boycotts violates free speech.
One Of The Last Remaining People Born In The 19th Century Just Died In Oakland
Having lived partly in three centuries, Andrew Hatch, 117, was a member of a very tiny club. [ more › ]
January 20th Has Been Declared David Bowie Day In NYC
David Bowie has been honored with a small mountain of flowers outside his SoHo apartment, late night television odes, musical performances by his peers and fans, and a (symbolic, but not real) constellation since his death at the age of 69 last week. And now he’s gotten his own official day in NYC. [ more › ]
Litvinenko murder inquiry could reveal all
On Thursday, the findings of a public inquiry into the murder of Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko will be published. The case has put a strain on UK-Russian relations, as Samira Shackle reports from London.
Vietnam mourns sacred turtle Cu Rua
The death of a popular turtle – celebrated as a symbol of Vietnam’s struggle for independence – has led to a national outpouring of grief. The revered reptile is thought to have been about 120 years old.
EU tells Denmark to explain plans to take refugees’ cash
The European Parliament will require the Danish government to explain its controversial plans to confiscate cash and valuables from arriving migrants.
Merkel’s Last Stand?: Chancellor Running Out of Time on Refugee Issue
Angela Merkel has repeatedly said that it will take time to solve the refugee crisis. But impatience is growing, particularly following the sexual assaults in Cologne. Voices of discontent are getting louder and the chancellor’s hold on power may be weakening. By SPIEGEL Staff
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