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Yale to change name of college tied to 19th century slavery defender
Yale University will change the name of its Calhoun College after protesters said the Ivy League school should drop the…
Kenyan MP calls for sex boycott until men register to vote
A Kenyan opposition MP has urged fellow women to impose a sex boycott until their men register to vote in…
Morocco bans production and sale of burqas: reports
Morocco has banned the production and sale of burqa full-face Muslim veils, apparently for security reasons, media reports said Tuesday.…
Queen Elizabeth II almost shot by her own guardsman
The Queen Elizabeth II was once found strolling palace gardens at 3am by a guardsman, who told her: “Bloody hell,…
New York thieves net $6 mn in jewelry on New Year’s Eve
Thieves rang in the new year in New York with a $6 million jewelry heist close to where thousands of…
Hollywood sign changed to ‘Hollyweed’
A prankster managed to change the iconic sign overlooking Los Angeles early Sunday to read "Hollyweed," said L.A. Police Officer…
Drunk Canadian pilot arrested after fainting in cockpit
A Sunwing pilot was arrested Saturday after being found intoxicated in a plane he was about to maneuver out of…
Smallest Waist: Michele Kobke is close to breaking the World Record
Michele Kobke, 24, German citizen, has spent the past three years working to achieve her dream of an hourglass 15-inch…
Saudi police detain young woman for removing abaya
Saudi police detained a young woman for violating modesty rules after she removed her abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes women…