30.01.2017

Indian state backs traditional bullfighting despite recent deaths

The Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has passed a bill backing the controversial bullfighting sport of jallikattu, which is traditionally practiced in its rural areas. […]
30.01.2017

Starbucks plans to hire 10,000 refugees after Trump’s travel ban

American coffee house chain Starbucks has announced plans to hire 10,000 refugees around the world over the next five years. The announcement comes two days after […]
30.01.2017

Chapecoense tragedy: Brazil v Colombia friendly raises $380k for victims’ families

Brazil and Colombia played a special international friendly on Wednesday, raising $380,000 for the families of the victims of the Chapecoense plane crash that killed dozens […]
30.01.2017

Terrorist attack on Muslims’: At least 6 killed in Quebec City mosque shooting

At least six people are dead after gunmen opened fire in a mosque in Quebec City on Sunday, a police spokeswoman said, as cited by Reuters. […]
20.01.2017

Vegan ‘fried chicken’ shop divides opinion in London

East London seems to be the number one destination for pop-up shops and novelty restaurants, but it may have reached peak-hipster after a vegan ‘chicken shop’ […]
20.01.2017

Brexit & Trump are about ‘strong vision’, which EU doesn’t have – Italian finance minister

Europe’s in trouble as it lacks the sort of powerful “vision,” that’s behind Brexit and Donald Trump’s election win, the Italian finance minister told delegates at […]
19.01.2017

BHP Billiton and Vale reach settlement with Brazil over dam disaster

Mining major BHP Billiton and joint venture partner Vale have reached a preliminary agreement to settle a $47.5 billion civil claim with Brazil’s federal prosecutors, according […]