11 Illuminating Facts About Hanukkah
Every winter, Jewish people around the world spend eight nights lighting candles, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. But what’s Hanukkah really all about?
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada's Saskatchewan passes school gender identity bill
The Parents’ Bill of Rights includes a provision requiring young students get consent to change pronouns.
1970-01-01 08:00
Muslim employee working at Chipotle was subject to religious harassment over her hijab, federal suit says
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.
1970-01-01 08:00
Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr and the Irish hate speech row
Ireland's first Hate Speech Bill is causing serious debate at home and abroad.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jamaica media guide
An overview of the media in Jamaica, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bahrain media guide
An overview of the media in Bahrain, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality
India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.
1970-01-01 08:00
Data protection bill: Will India's hard-won information law get weaker?
A crucial new law will make it hard to use the landmark right to information legislation, activists say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Himachal Pradesh: Almost 50 dead as heavy rains hit Indian state
Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh state.
1970-01-01 08:00
India-Pakistan partition: How aeroplanes played a crucial role
Up to 50,000 people were flown out of what became India and Pakistan after partition in 1947.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals
For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Air India: Tata Group unveils new logo for former national carrier
India's former national carrier is undergoing a multi-million dollar transformation under Tata Group.
1970-01-01 08:00