Revenge, despair pushing Syrians into jihadist ranks: studyEconomic concerns and the desire for a sense of purpose and revenge are the major factors pushing young Syrians into the arms of jihadist groups, a study released on Wednesday found.
California Muslims sue over hijab discriminationTwo lawsuits filed in California on Monday claim that Muslim women were discriminated against in separate incidents because of their religion and for wearing the hijab.
When technology bites backFrom the 1912 sinking of RMS Titanic to the Chernobyl nuclear accident 30 years ago, technology has repeatedly confounded its creators.
27 April 2016
Encryption row spotlights fears on security, privacyHas encryption technology given the bad guys a way to operate in the dark? Or has the new tech age gifted law enforcement with unprecedented surveillance powers?
Korean dog meat farmers seek fresh start'It's a dying business,' Gong In-Young said as he watched US activists clear out the cages of his South Korean dog meat farm.
27 April 2016
First shipment of US natural gas to EU arrivesIn a move which could lead to continental price wars and reduce Russian market domination, the first shipment of US natural gas to the European Union arrived.