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Morocco’s PM-elect: no Islamic dress code for women

The man set to become Morocco’s first Islamist prime minister said on Friday his government would not try to make women dress more modestly. Abdelilah Benkirane is to lead a coalition government after his Justice and Development Party (PJD) became … read more »

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Was Jesus gay?

Recent debate over the legalisation of same-sex marriage in New York has led to speculation over whether or not Jesus Christ had a homosexual relationship. GC Bryan, a psychologist and Catholic author, was recently interviewed in a magazine called Out … read more »

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Moroccan Activists Slam Music Festival As Corrupt

With Shakira and other top international artists performing in open air venues around Morocco’s capital — often for free — the annual Mawazine world music festival doesn’t at first seem like something anyone could dislike. Activists from Morocco’s pro-reform February … read more »

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Lady Gaga tops Forbes magazine celebrity power list

Lady Gaga US pop singer Lady Gaga has claimed the top spot in Forbes magazine’s annual Celebrity 100 list, at the expense of chat show mogul Oprah Winfrey. The flamboyant star – real name Stefani Germanotta – moved up four … read more »

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Serena Williams battles blood clot in her lung

If Williams does not return to play at the All England Club, a full year would have passed between her competitive appearances as, just a few days after winning the Venus Rosewater Dish last July, she cut her foot by … read more »

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Seven apologies for an apology

Say it like you mean it: the simplest apologies are the most effective. You might want to up the tulip count, too Photo: PHOTOLIBRARY.COM When did you last receive a gracious apology? When did you last hear a public figure make … read more »

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