No ‘clash of civilizations’ in Paris attacks
Tensions are running high following the massacre at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris on Wednesday, and that is exactly how it should be. The correct, human response to…
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When their hell becomes ours
“Pieces of flesh were plastered on the wall. There were children and women crying for help,” said one civil society activist who spoke with Reuters just after the suicide attack….
How the Kouachi brothers turned to terrorism
On Friday, the two brothers were killed in a shootout with police, achieving their goal of a supposedly heroic “martyrdom.” Before they died, one of the brothers spoke on the…
Massive search for woman suspected in Paris hostage-taking
That suspect is Hayat Boumeddiene, a 26-year-old woman who allegedly was the accomplice of Amedy Coulibaly, 32, in the standoff at a kosher grocery store in eastern Paris. Four people…
Jittery nation lives a new crisis
The twin standoffsone outside the French capital involving the suspects who shot and killed 12 people Wednesday at the offices of the satirical magazine, the other at a kosher grocery…
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One Muslim tells the world: I’m sorry
“Being a mother, having a 6-year-old daughter, how do I explain it to her? ‘No, this is not us?’ ” said the Muslim from Virginia. The immigration worker’s powerful video…
Support floods in for Charlie Hebdo
Charlie Hebdo’s attorney, quoted in French newspaper Le Monde, said a million copies of the magazine would be published next Wednesday. Le Monde, along with Radio France and France Televisions,…
#JeSuisCharlie – Solidarity on social media for press freedom, terror victims
Using the hashtage #JeSuisCharlie, many on Twitter replaced their profile photo with a white-on-black image of the phrase, which translates to “I am Charlie.” It’s the phrase that appeared on…
French cartoonists killed in Paris took a profane aim at the world
A moment of silence for the victims, who also included a popular columnist and a copy editor, was observed at noon Paris time. Charlie Hebdo magazine editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier…
‘Botlers,’ ‘braggies’ and the sharing economy: What will travel look like in 2015?
If travel industry experts are correct, next year will see us snapping holiday “braggies,” eating dinner at a local’s house, being served by a “Botler” and, more than likely, heading…
Cartoonists, don’t self-censor your art
We can certainly empathize with the tragedy, and the monstrous, senseless slaughter of a dozen inspiring lives, but as an episode of political and cultural significance? Its characteristics are decidedly…
Kenyans rally for woman stripped naked in Nairobi
This is not the first time a woman has been undressed for purported indecent dressing in the East African nation, which is a majority Christian. Such incidents sporadically happen in…
Star Wars-themed light show and other Christmas magic
“The joy and the happiness it brings to little kids and adults is fantastic,” Lynch said. After 18 years of decorating, the retired New York City firefighter has no plans…
10 top destinations to visit in 2015
Located along Nassau’s famed Cable Beach, Baha Mar is expected to send ripples across the Caribbean when it opens to the public in late spring 2015 with a grand gala…
Alex Chinneck’s mind-bending buildings
Read: 10 works of art that shocked the world The floating building is part of what Chinneck calls the “architectural chapter” of his career, which has born four large-scale installations…
Stunning geometric shapes appear in snow
But it wasn’t until five years ago, when he recognized the toll that his frequent orienteering trips had taken on his feet, that he started to take his drawings seriously….
Leading vaccines for Ebola show real promise
At a press conference Friday, Marie-Paule Kieny, who leads the WHO Ebola vaccine work, suggested there has been real promise offered from initial tests of two of the vaccines being…
Why you don’t need God
It was January 2014 and I was sitting on the beach in Malibu looking out at the seemingly endless Pacific Ocean, ebbing and flowing. I had just begun a personal…
Aston Villa: Does it get any duller than this?
If you are fan of goal-packed football matches look away now. And whatever you do steer well clear of Aston Villa. In the English Premier League, often described as the…
Salt, sand, sky: A Bolivian 4×4 adventure
One of its lesser known highlights, however, is a remarkable 4×4 journey through the altiplano (high plains) in Bolivia’s desert southwest, close to the border with Chile. Over three days,…
Convicted rapist Ched Evans needs ‘rethink’ over strategy to play again
A convicted rapist needs to “rethink” his strategy as he attempts to resume his professional football career, according to the chief of player welfare in the game in Britain. Ched…
Driverless Mercedes, super-fast phone chargers: Coolest tech at CES 2015
Each year tech junkies from around the world gather in Las Vegas for International CES, the Consumer Electronics Show where innovators come to show off their latest prototypes, preview products…
Convicted rapist’s search for soccer club goes on
An English soccer club has abandoned an attempt to sign a convicted rapist after death threats were made to its staff amid an atmosphere of “unbearable pressure.” After days of…
Charlie Hebdo: Cartoonists pay tribute to fallen satirists
Now, cartoonists around the world are breaking out their pens and brushes to pay tribute to the victims of the attack at the Paris magazine. We’re compiling some of the…
Divers to investigate pings that may be from AirAsia Flight QZ8501’s black boxes
Divers are preparing to investigate underwater pings that may be coming from the flight recorders of AirAsia Flight QZ8501, Indonesia’s military chief said Friday. An Indonesian search vessel had earlier…
President’s gamble fails as rival wins Sri Lanka election
Rajapaksa acknowledged the defeat on his official Twitter account Friday, writing: “I value and respect our democratic process and the people’s verdict, and look forward to the peaceful transition of…
Flight attendants complained about ‘menacing’ images on aircraft
The aircraft was being prepared for takeoff when flight attendants became aware oil from the aircraft’s auxiliary engine was used to paint the words “BYE BYE” in 6-inch-high letters above…
Jackie Chan’s son convicted on drug charge, sentenced 6 months
Jaycee Chan, who pleaded guilty to “hosting others to take drugs,” was also fined 2,000 yuan ($320), announced the Dongcheng District People’s Court. Wearing a black sweatshirt and blue pants,…
19 events worth traveling for in 2015
Whether you’re a lover of the arts, a sports fan or just looking for a fantastic party, here are 19 global events worth hitting the road for next year. Elvis’s…