Hungary backpedals on disputed Holocaust monument
The Hungarian government said Wednesday it had postponed the inauguration of a controversial monument which Jewish critics say glosses over Budapest's active role in the Holocaust.
Hope for recovery as Milan fashion week kicks off
Italy's top luxury brands show off their latest collections at Milan Fashion Week starting on Wednesday with high hopes for a recovery of the sector this year even amid the latest government crisis.
More than 11.4 mln catch Fallon's 'Tonight Show' debut
More than 11.4 million Americans tuned in to watch Jimmy Fallon take over as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" in the wake of Jay Leno's retirement, the network said Tuesday.
Subaru drifts on Shymbulak skiing slope
The Shymbulak ski resort administration claims the Subaru drift video that went viral recently to be staged by professional stunt men.
Malaysia tops survey of 'halal holidays' for Muslims
Malaysia is the world's friendliest destination for Muslim travellers, according to a survey released Tuesday, but Japan has shown most improvement as it ramps up efforts to cash in on a growing market.
Tom Ford pays tribute to Jay-Z with London dress
US designer Tom Ford paid tribute to Jay-Z at his London Fashion Week show on Monday by including a sequinned version of the rapper's TOM FORD 61 football jersey in his collection of evening wear.
Woman in Saudi media first wants others to follow
Soumayya Jabarti, the first female editor of a Saudi national daily, hopes to see more women take up top media posts in the ultra-conservative Muslim state.
Lace undies policy in Kazakhstan
Production, import and sales of lace undies has been prohibited by the Custom Union. Kazakhstan, along with Russia and Belarus, now has to obey the regulations concerning lace undies.
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China to provide more baby safe havens
China will provide safe havens for parents to abandon unwanted children across most of the country, despite debate on whether they could see more babies dumped.