The holy month of Ramadan begins around the world.
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75 years after Moscow first opened its underground train system, Muscovites can ride a restored vintage train. more »
A glacier melt threatens to cause massive flooding and destroy a centuries old monastic fortress in the remote country of Bhutan. more »
What do countries as geographically diverse as Saudi Arabia, Uganda and Jamaica have in common? All of them criminalised homosexuality. more »
Human rights is a key issue for the European Parliament and MEPs Monday took a first look at what the European Union did last year, when they discussed the EU annual report on human rights in the world. more »
Researchers found high levels of mecury in a Japenese dolphin-hunting town, but say the mecury has no ill effects. more »
Crowds of Mexicans marched peacefully through the capital city on Saturday demanding the legalisation of marijuana. more »
Prisoners are reported to have dramatic improvements in behaviour after pets are introduced in a new scheme. more »
Israeli Ultra-Orthodox MPs are lining up against activists proposing a total ban on furs, saying traditional fur hats are an important part of their religious tradition. more »
EU Member States should organise social protection, including at least 14 weeks' maternity allowance, for self-employed women and self-employed men's wives or life partners, in accordance with national laws, said the Women's Rights Committee on Tuesday. more »
How are the European Parliament, the European Commission and other parts of the European Union supposed to interest people and explain their work? more »