Spend Holy Week in churches, not on beaches – bishop
The archbishop said he understood people’s desire to take time off and go on a vacation but reminded people to not forget the real essence of the Holy Week.
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Tracing the complicated origins of the Samurai warriors
Several centuries ago the Samurai ousted the noble-based central government and till date the Japanese people are warmly disposed to the warriors. But this is now being questioned.
Everest region, Nepal tourism board dispute over solo trek ban heats up
A day after the Tourism Board imposed the mandatory guides, the Municipality said they don’t have any obligation to follow the board's rule.
Sales promo leads to fracas as shoppers swarm to grab offers in M’sia
The sale led to chaos after hundreds swarmed a shop, leading to the authorities being called in.
Indian actor Varun Dhawan responds to backlash, says stunt with Gigi was ‘planned’
The 'Student of the Year' actor beckoned Hadid on stage and spun her mid-performance. He kissed her cheek before she walked off stage.
Ryuichi Sakamoto transcended borders, genres with his music
The death of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto on March 28, which was announced on April 2, has reverberated across the globe.
Refugee camp to Hollywood glitz for Khmer martial artist
Dy Sao, a Cambodian-American born during the final stages of the Cambodian Civil War, was Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh's trainer.
Prospect of Indonesia-Israel ties grows ever distant after U-20 bust
Indonesia’s agreement would change the constellation of support toward Palestine and send strong signals of endorsement for Israel, a scholar noted.
Chun Woo-won, superrich Koreans in US, and drugs
Chun Woo-won's arrest has exposed the reality of privileged students in the US with easy access to marijuana who later turn to other drugs, a student claims.
Officials, locals racing to save sacred mountain from fire in Chiang Mai
Buffer zones have been created to prevent the fires they cannot stop from spreading to the mountain in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.