Afghan women have less freedom than cats, Meryl Streep says at U.N.
The actress said a cat that can “feel the sun on her face” and run through a park has more rights than Afghan girls and women under stricter Taliban laws. Source link
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3 smart ways to use your home equity this November
It could be smart to access your home equity this November if you’re planning to pay down high-rate credit card debt. Getty Images/iStockphoto The next Federal Reserve meeting is barely two weeks away and, with it comes a presumed new cut to the federal funds rate. That will be the second reduction in just two…
Taylor Swift impressed by Travis Kelce’s sweet Thanksgiving gesture: Report
Photo: Taylor Swift impressed by Travis Kelce’s sweet Thanksgiving gesture: Report Taylor Swift is reportedly planning a baby with beau Travis Kelce. While the songstress initially had marriage on cards, she has reportedly had a change of heart and now wants to start a family with “broody” Travis Kelce, as per the latest findings of Closer…
Why Is Christmas Eve So Special? These 7 Recipes Will Show You Why
The holiday season is at its peak, with Christmas just around the corner. However, before the big day arrives, there’s another very special day to celebrate – Christmas Eve. While the entire month of December brims with festive cheer, Christmas festivities are marked not just on December 25 but also on Christmas Eve, which falls…
ADB president vows to provide $2bn to Pakistan annually
A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila June 17, 2009. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan continues to battle with climate change, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it would provide $2 billion annually to the country for the next three years to help tackle its challenges. The development came during a…
Joe Rogan Experience podcast interviewed Donald Trump today. Here’s what to know about the show.
Joe Rogan interviewed Donald Trump Friday, marking the first time the popular The Joe Rogan Experience podcast will feature a former president on the program. Trump’s interview with Rogan comes as the former president has stepped back from some appearances on major television networks (including CBS News, the parent of CBSNews.com), while providing interviews to podcasters…
Court moves to sentencing in French mass rape trial
Court sketch showing defendant Dominique Pelicot speaking during his trial. — AFP/File Dominique is accused of organising rape, abuse of his now ex-wife. Others accused in case include 49 men from 26 to 74 years of age. Judges expected to rule on sentencing by December 20 at latest. AIVGNON: Frech prosecutors are set to initiate their…
Venezuela orders arrest of opposition candidate who claimed victory
Venezuela’s public prosecutor’s office accused opposition candidate Edmundo González of “usurpation” and instigating disobedience, among other charges. Source link
Edmundo González, likely winner of Venezuela election, flees to Spain
González fled days after the attorney general for Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, filed a warrant for the arrest of the former diplomat. Source link
Donald Trump announces loyalist Kash Patel as choice to lead FBI
A combination of images shows US President-elect Donald Trump (left) and his choice for the next director of the FBI Kash Patel. — Reuters/File United States President-elect Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), he said on Saturday, in a move that would mean replacing the…