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Morality is independent of both religion and culture, but in the minds of most people, morality is religion and culture.

Hindu Religious Leader Tells Child Marriage Critics in Trinidad & Tobago to ‘Mind Your Own Damn Business’

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How Filipinos Remember Muhammad Ali’s ‘Thrilla in Manila’ Boxing Fight

News about the death of Muhammad Ali inspired many across the world to pay tribute to the boxing icon. In the Philippines, Filipino sports fans shared their memories of the ‘Thrilla in Manila’ boxing match between Ali and Joe Frazier. View image on Twitter

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Russian Strip Club Threatens to Take Job-Hunting Website to Court for Refusing to Publish Dancer Vacancy

A Russian striptease club is threatening to take a job-hunting website to court over the latter’s refusal to publish a job ad for a show ballet dancer at the club.

Why Some Chinese Fail to See Racism in Qiaobi’s Viral Detergent Commercial

“The Chinese want to be equal with white people, but like white people, they have to achieve their status by standing on top of black people.”

Attack on Vegan Café in Georgia Opens New Front in Culture War

Assailants brandishing sausages burst into a tiny vegan cafe, spraying diners chunks of meat and fish while assaulting staff.

Turkey’s President and the ‘Treason’ of Family Planning

“He is done with abortion, now its birth control and population planning. Next in line: how many times a night we can have sex, God willing.”

The Meteoric Rise of Chinese Internet Celebrity Papi Jiang

Just one month before her videos were taken down, she received RMB 12 million yuan (about US $1.83 million) from a number of venture capital firms that invest in social media products.

Recent Rhino Translocation in Nepal Hints at Bright Future for the Vulnerable Animals

Conservationists around the world have a reason to smile– a baby was born to a rhino translocated few months ago to Bardia National Park from Chitwan National Park in Nepal.

Myanmar Wants the World to Stop Using the Word Rohingya for Persecuted Ethnic Group

“Rather than arguing over terminology, it is crucial to initiate a dialogue between the Buddhist majority and Muslim minority and negotiate a lasting solution.”

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