An unwanted kiss cast a pall over the Spanish team’s victory at the Women’s World Cup. Some are calling it a #MeToo moment for the country and for soccer there.
Author: Aaron Boxerman
FIFA Suspends Spanish Soccer Federation Chief Involved in Post-Game Kiss
The kiss and its aftermath have stirred debate over the treatment of women in Spanish soccer.
Denmark Moves to Ban Quran Burnings After Muslim Outrage
Danish and Swedish authorities have struggled to balance free speech with growing anger that security officials say has elevated the risk of terrorist attacks.
Turkey’s Central Bank Raises Rates to Near Two-Decade High
The bigger-than-expected rate increase, to 25 percent, is aimed at curbing stubbornly high inflation that exceeded 80 percent last year.
Egypt’s President Pardons an Arab Spring Activist After Nearly 10 Years in Prison
Ahmed Douma was one of the best-known faces of Egypt’s 2011 uprising. Rights groups say thousands of political prisoners remain detained under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Egypt’s President Pardons an Arab Spring Activist After Nearly 10 Years in Prison
Ahmed Douma was one of the best-known faces of Egypt’s 2011 uprising. Rights groups say thousands of political prisoners remain detained under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
What Happened to Britain’s ‘Crooked House’ Pub?
The beloved tilted landmark in the West Midlands area of England was razed after a fire that police suspect was arson, leaving locals looking for answers.
Aleksei Navalny, Jailed Russian Opposition Leader, Receives 19-Year Sentence
Aleksei A. Navalny, who is already in prison, was sentenced for supporting “extremism,” amid intensified suppression of dissent in Russia.
Sweden Raises Terrorism Threat Amid Quran Burnings: What to Know
The country has found itself caught between outrage over anti-Muslim actions and its commitment to free speech. Denmark has also wrestled with the same tensions.
Defiant Netanyahu Defends Judicial Overhaul in Israel
The prime minister said he planned to reinstate an ally barred from the government. He declined to say if he would respect a Supreme Court decision on the overhaul plan that has divided the country.