Why religion is here to stay and science won’t destroy it In 1966, just over 50 years ago, the distinguished Canadian-born anthropologist Anthony Wallace confidently predicted the global demise of religion at the hands of an advancing science: ‘belief in supernatural… 9 mins read
3 mins read How tech helps tell the story of refugees A new immersive exhibit by Doctors Without Borders uses VR and 360 video to give a glimpse into the lives of people forced to flee violence. When you first enter…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Politics, Security Sisi stresses Egypt’s firm stance towards Somali unity CAIRO – President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi stressed Egypt’s firm stance towards the unity of the Somali’s territories and its sovereignty. This remark came during a phone call on Wednesday between…
2 mins read Storyline:Business Russia hopes to hit $100B in trade with China Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev meets Chinese premier Li Keqiang in Beijing The trade turnover between Moscow and Beijing will soon reach $100 billion, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Politics UK: Defense secretary bows amid improper behavior row Michael Fallon steps down after revelation of inappropriate touching 15 years ago, saying he ‘fell below high standards’ LONDON British Secretary of Defense Sir Michael Fallon resigned Wednesday night…
5 mins read Storyline:National News, Security, World South Korea’s Moon says cannot recognize North Korea as nuclear state Moon Jae-in-President of South Korea. Photo file: Courtesy SEOUL/BEIJING (Reuters) – South Korea will never tolerate North Korea as a nuclear state, nor will Seoul have nuclear weapons, President Moon…
3 mins read Storyline:Business Dubai’s ‘most expensive’ hotel to open in December The Bulgari resort is located on an exclusive seahorse-shaped island off of Jumeirah Road Dubai’s new Bulgari Resort, claimed to be the emirate’s most expensive hotel, will officially open to…
2 mins read UN: 607,000 Rohingya entered Bangladesh since Aug. 25 Warnings emerge of overcrowding, congestion in refugee camps GENEVA Around 607,000 Rohingya Muslims have crossed from Myanmar to Bangladesh since Aug. 25, the UN said Tuesday. “Although the number of…
6 mins read Storyline:National News, Security, World ‘Cowardly act of terror’: Truck driver kills 8 on bike path NEW YORK — A man in a rented pickup truck mowed down pedestrians and cyclists along a busy bike path near the World Trade Center memorial on Tuesday, killing at…
2 mins read Storyline:World Singapore bans Mufti Menk from entering country Singapore has banned Mufti Ismail Menk, a renowned Islamic preacher, from entering the city-state, with the government contending that his views promote religious discord. Menk, a Zimbabwean preacher with more than…
