INTERVIEW: Talking about honor killings
Brazil, Ecuador, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Morocco are just a few countries where honor killings occur. Anja Wehler-Schöck has studied the phenomenon of honor killings using the example of…
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9 Africans arrested trying to cross illegally into Israel
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New video due from American Qaeda member
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US president discusses by phone upcoming Mideast trip with Jordan's king, says royal statement
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Israel hits back for rocket fire, killing 11 in Gaza attacks
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Sinai lawmaker calls for calm after Bedouin death
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A virtual concierge
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'Lifestyle managers' take charge
Too busy to take shirts to the cleaners or shop for Christmas presents, high-flying Americans have spawned an industry to absolve themselves of everyday chores. Enter the lifestyle manager. In…