Rape and marryTurkish government’s child abuse bill November 22, 2016  The Turkish government has withdrawn a controversial bill that would have overturned the convictions of thousands of male sex offenders after protests and widespread outcry. The bill proposed by the ruling AK party would allow the release from jail of men convicted of raping an underage girl if they married their victim, was approved earlier in an initial reading in the county’s parliament. The art of insultFrom actors to presidents November 17, 2016  A Facebook post about the outgoing first lady Michelle Obama has caused a major controversy involving a town mayor in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Although the town has a population of just 491, with no African American residents, the controversial post spread across United States and international media outlets. Bagan, city of templesDamaged by people, time and nature November 14, 2016  Thousands of temples are spread across the plains of Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), serving as a symbol of the religious devotion of the country’s people and their rulers over the centuries. They combine to form one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia and provide a view you will not see anywhere in the world. The entry fee of 25,000 25000 Myanmar Kyat (about $20) gives tourists five days to explore the territory officially called the Bagan Archaeological Zone. World’s most dangerous gangs. Hells AngelsDrugs and trafficking November 11, 2016  The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club was founded in Fontana, California, in 1948, at a time when military surplus made motorcycles affordable and the placid postwar years left many veterans bored and itching for adventure. Hope in a boatTake a chance, live or drown... November 7, 2016  Refugees flee their home countries because they fear persecution based on their race, social group, religion or political views. Additionally, some people leave their countries to escape civil war and natural disasters.  World’s most dangerous gangs. MungikiAdvocates of female circumcision and tobacco sniffing November 1, 2016  Consisting of about 500,000 members, the Mungiki sect emerged from Kenya’s largest ethnic group, the Kikuyu. They’re viewed as both a criminal syndicate and a terrorist group, and are known for beheading anyone who stands in their way, as well as the barbaric practice of female genital mutilation. Destructive power of moving waterHow to stay safe in floods October 31, 2016  A natural disaster is any catastrophic event that is caused by nature or the natural processes of the earth. The severity of a disaster is measured in lives lost, economic loss, and the ability of the population to rebuild. Events that occur in unpopulated areas are not considered disasters. So a flood on an uninhabited island would not count as a disaster, but when a populated area is flooded… “Orphaned” nationVenezuela without Chavez October 27, 2016  When Nicolas Maduro was elected President of Venezuela in April 2013, everyone knew that he will never become a second Hugo Chavez. Lacking the charisma and power of his predecessor, he inherited a country stuck in poverty and political chaos. World’s strangest buildings. Part IIShoe House and Atomium October 26, 2016  Matured and amateur architects have brought many amazing buildings to the world, challenging nature’s miracles. Quirky shapes, ambitious designs, new materials and various styles create an impressive picture of modern architecture from sky scrapers to weird stone constructions. Dead animals across the worldPollution and weather October 19, 2016  Animals are dying all over the world in huge numbers because of the polluted seas and air. Millions of fish and massive numbers of various marine creatures are washing ashore dead. Birds are falling dead from the sky, and millions of poultry and wildlife are dying from avian flu. Land animals are also dying in large numbers from disease. |  Most popular Other articlesEconomy: 4 rules for business success Arts & Showbiz: The Armenian girl and her Resignation Syndrome IT & Technology: Revolut launches in Armenia  Interviews News from the section EAEU ends bypass routes for dumped import of Azerbaijani aluminum tape  The Eurasian Economic Commission has adopted measures banning the import of aluminum tape from Azerbaijan bypassing anti-dumping duties.Azerbaijan makes bid to join BRICS after Putin’s trip Membership of BRICS is invitation-only, but multiple countries were given the chance to join at the start of this year.Russia, Azerbaijan start producing oil tankers — Putin Russia and Azerbaijan start producing modern river-sea tankers, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. |
