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'Not Unconstitutional': Germany's Top Court Upholds Headscarf Ban for Legal Trainees
In Germany's Hesse, trainees who keep their headscarves on are not allowed to take on tasks in which they may be seen to be acting as representatives of the judiciary or the state.
Remains of Pakistani Teen, Missing Since 2 Days, Found in Lions' Enclosure at Safari Park
Staff feeding the animals at the park stumbled across a skull and bones belonging to Bilal on Wednesday.
Armed with 'Duck Army', China Comes to Pakistan's Rescue in Battling Locusts
The use of a duck army is both much less expensive and environmentally damaging than the use of pesticides, the paper quoted Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Agricultural Technology researcher Lu Lizhi as saying.
Greta Thunberg Reveals Her Grandfather Has Passed Away at 94
In an emotional post, the 17-year-old revealed that Olof Thunberg had passed away, writing that her grandfather "was about to turn 95" when he died.
Coronavirus Cases Jump in Italy as Country Sees Twelfth Death, 374 Cases so far
The new toll published by the country's civil protection department is a jump from the 322 cases and 10 deaths recorded on Tuesday evening.
Expelled WSJ China Journalist Stuck in Coronavirus Epicentre Despite Being Asked to Leave Country
Chao will not be expelled for the time being but will not be permitted to work while she remains in China, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a press briefing.
Young Activists Greta Thunberg and Malala Meet; Pictured Together at Oxford University
Malala Yousafzai is a student at the University of Oxford. She posted a photo on Instagram of herself and Thunberg sitting on a bench with their arms around each other.
Coronavirus: Austria Reports First Two Virus Cases After Italy Outbreak
According to the World Health Organization, the epidemic has peaked at its epicentre in China, where it has killed more than 2,600 people and infected over 77,000 others.
Weinstein Trial: Key Moments in the Scandal That Sparked #MeToo
Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Rosanna Arquette join the list of women accusing Weinstein of harassment, as Weinstein continues to deny all claims. Other Hollywood celebrities and men from other industries come under the spotlight as the nascent #MeT...
Warren Buffett Calls Coronavirus Outbreak 'Scary Stuff,' But Says he Won't be Selling Stocks
Buffett, however, said long-term investors should not get caught up in daily headlines, and that Berkshire would "certainly be more inclined" to buy stocks than on Friday.
Rubik's Cube Mona Lisa Fetches $521,000 at Paris Auction
The 2005 "Rubik Mona Lisa" was the first in a series of pieces inspired by the great paintings in history.
Coronavirus: Italy Confirms Fourth Death as Infections Continue to Soar
With the death of an 84-year-old man in Lombardy, the region is the worst-hit zone in the country with 165 confirmed cases. Italy is also the only European nation with the most confirmed cases.
There's Much to Gain from Trump-Modi Friendship, Says Nikki Haley
Former White House official Peter Lavoy said that the Modi-Trump summit "will be consequential" because security ties will be advanced, Kashmir issue will be deferred, Afghanistan will be managed etc.
Two Dead After Haitian Police Attack Army HQ Over Demands of Better Work Conditions
For months, Haitian police have been demanding better working conditions, in particular the right to form a union so as to ensure transparency in talks with the police hierarchy.
Italy Cancels Venice Carnival in Bid to Halt Spread of Coronavirus after Surge in Infections
Museums, schools, universities and other public venues will be shut as well in Venice and the rest of Veneto. The shutdown is expected to last at least through March 1.
Harry-Meghan Makes Statement After Dropping Sussex Royal Brand
Outlining their new roles within the monarchy, the couple suggested that they had been treated differently to other royals who have been allowed to seek employment outside of the institution while retaining their titles.