Bikes Only: London Approves New Cyclist Superhighway Plan
London Mayor Boris Johnson will change some of London's busiest roads and intersections, in a few cases banning all traffic except cyclists from making turns.
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French Comedian Dieudonne Goes On Trial For 'Defending Terrorism'
The charges stem from comments he made on Facebook after the deadly attack on the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. The case has sparked debate in France about the limits of free speech in the country.
As Tension Grows, Should U.S. Offer 'Lethal Aid' To Ukraine?
With violence and tension increasing in Ukraine, some international observers say that now is the time for the U.S. and European allies to step in and offer lethal military aid to Kiev.
U.K. Lawmakers Allow Scientists To Attempt 'DNA Transplants'
The British Parliament has voted to allow scientists to attempt to do "DNA transplants" on women's eggs to try to help them have healthy babies. Doctors want to do this to help families carrying devastating "mitochondrial diseases." But opponents question whether transferring DNA from healthy eggs into the eggs of women carrying these diseases is safe, and whether it would open the door to "designer babies."
Buying Monopoly In France? Hasbro May Have A Surprise For You
For the 80th anniversary of Monopoly in France, Hasbro has a surprise — mixing real Euros in with the fake Monopoly bills in some game sets.
War In Eastern Ukraine Grows Fiercer By The Day
Russian-backed separatists push forward into areas held by the Ukrainian military. The offensive is a disaster for civilians, trapped in towns and villages along the battle front.
New Anti-Austerity Party Gathers Support In Spain
Following the success of the Syriza party in Greece, another populist anti-austerity party is topping political polls in Spain, and could win power in elections this fall.
A Holocaust Survivor, Spared From Gas Chamber By Twist Of Fate
The line on the left went to Auschwitz, but an SS guard shoved Jack Mandelbaum to the right. Thus began a three-year nightmare in seven labor camps for a Jewish teenager who refused to give up hope.
Not Just Monopoly Money: Some Games Ship With Real Cash In France
Only one Monopoly box will include the full jackpot — the equivalent of about $23,500. Hasbro says 79 others will include hundreds of euros mixed in with the game's colorful money.
Vatican's Women Initiative Gets Off To A Bad Start
A promotional video produced ahead of Wednesday's conference on women's issues has been widely ridiculed as a sexist stereotype of the modern Western woman.