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UN says world tourism numbers hit record 1.18 bn in 2015
Life & Style
January 19, 2016
UN says world tourism numbers hit record 1.18 bn in 2015
The number of international tourists rose by 4.4 percent worldwide in 2015 to hit a record 1.18 billion despite concerns…
Academy president ‘heartbroken and frustrated’ over lack of diversity in Oscars
Cinema/TV
January 19, 2016
Academy president ‘heartbroken and frustrated’ over lack of diversity in Oscars
Following an outcry over the all-white roster of actors nominated for this year's Oscars, the president of the film academy…
Iran to get $32 bn of unfrozen assets after sanctions end: central bank
Middle East
January 19, 2016
Iran to get $32 bn of unfrozen assets after sanctions end: central bank
Iran will receive US$32 billion of unfrozen assets after the lifting of sanctions as part of a deal with world…
Businesses in Israeli settlements contribute to rights abuses: HRW
Middle East
January 19, 2016
Businesses in Israeli settlements contribute to rights abuses: HRW
Companies operating in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank contribute to "an inherently unlawful and abusive system" violating Palestinian…
2015 a ‘tipping point’ for climate change: experts
Environment
January 18, 2016
2015 a ‘tipping point’ for climate change: experts
When future generations write the history of humanity's faltering quest to repair Earth's climate system, 2015 will have its own…
Iran denounces new US sanctions on missile program
Middle East
January 18, 2016
Iran denounces new US sanctions on missile program
Iran denounced new US sanctions on its missile program on Monday but pushed ahead with international cooperation after its historic…
IAEA chief lands in Tehran to meet Iran’s president
Middle East
January 18, 2016
IAEA chief lands in Tehran to meet Iran’s president
The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog Yukiya Amano arrived in Tehran Monday for talks with President Hassan Rouhani,…
What European nationalities like to do on holiday?
Life & Style
January 18, 2016
What European nationalities like to do on holiday?
An international survey from the Croatian Tourist Office, seen by Relaxnews, shows what different European nationalities like to do on…
Bowie fans congregate for London tribute concert
Culture
January 18, 2016
Bowie fans congregate for London tribute concert
Karaoke, electro, harp and even musical saw versions of David Bowie's greatest hits rang out in London on Sunday as…
Winslet tips ‘Titanic’ co-star DiCaprio for Oscar
Cinema/TV
January 18, 2016
Winslet tips ‘Titanic’ co-star DiCaprio for Oscar
Kate Winslet tipped her "Titanic" co-star Leonardo DiCaprio to win this year's best actor Oscar, though he lost out at…