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By Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM The Nobel prizes, arguably the world's most prestigious awards, are to be announced this

Fast casual Mexican chain Chipotle is facing a lawsuit filed by a federal agency on behalf of a former employee who said she was subject "to a barrage of harassing conduct based on her religion by her supervisor" because she wore a hijab.

By Muvija M LONDON It was a pointed comment about her Afro-braided hair that spurred Ruth Essel to

The United States has condemned China's reported sentencing of prominent Uyghur academic Rahile Dawut to life in prison, calling for the immediate release of the scholar known for documenting folklore and traditions of the Muslim minority in China's northwestern Xinjiang region.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will prod asset managers to improve their skills and strengthen governance, as he

By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices held steady on Monday after suffering losses at the end of last week,

J-pop pioneer Johnny & Associates Inc. will change its name and split off its talent management operations to

As many of us face the drudgery of a Monday morning commute and a day holed up at work, it’s almost painful to think of beautiful, far-off lands and breathtaking views. And yet, this is what Google is inviting us to do with today’s interactive Doodle. Head to the search engine’s homepage and you’ll find a slideshow in the style of an illustrated scrapbook, teaching readers all about the Appalachian Trail. The iconic trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, spanning more than 14 US states and 2,190 miles, as it meanders across dense forests, rushing rivers, and soaring mountains. And if you're wondering why the tech company has decided to pay tribute to the famous landmark today, it's because on 2 October 1968, America’s National Trails System Act established the Appalachian Trail as one of the country’s first National Scenic Trails. Hiking the full length of the path can take between five and seven months to complete and requires careful planning. And yet, as Google’s slideshow points out, around 3,000 people attempt this staggering feat each year, with a total of three million people visiting the trail annually. The route has served walking enthusiasts for nearly 100 years, having been completed in 1937. It was first proposed by conservationist Benton MacKaye in 1921, with his original plan calling for a stretch of several self-sustaining agricultural camps along the way, Google notes in its blurb for the Doodle. Then 10 years later, a hiker named Earl Shaffer became the first person to make it from one end to the other. Since then, more than 14,000 people have joined him in completing the trek. Perhaps inevitably for such a legendary trail, it has engendered a number of unique traditions. These include being given a “trail name” by fellow hikers and eating two litres of ice cream at the route’s mid-point. However, the trail’s oldest and most important tradition is to leave it just as you found it so that everyone can enjoy the same natural beauty. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

European captain Luke Donald was delivering his Ryder Cup victory speech at Marco Simone when his celebrating players standing beside him started a chant that quickly swept through the grandstands

Travis Kelce was candid about his affection for Taylor Swift even before the singer attended the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sept 24

When asked about the Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo match, Jake Paul seemed to be eager to fight the undisputed super-middleweight champion

AMSTERDAM Dutch competition watchdog ACM on Monday said it had rejected objections by Apple against fines of 50