Monthly Archives: November 2021

All Saints’ Day: The history and traditions behind the holiday

Every year on November 1, many Roman Catholics and other Christians around the world observe All Saints Day, which honors all saints of the church deemed to have attained heaven.Every year on November 1, many Roman Catholics and other Christians around the world observe All Saints Day, which honors all saints of the church deemed […]

International Handball Federation changes ‘sexist’ uniform regulations following criticism

The International Handball Federation has changed its much-criticized uniform regulations for beach handball, meaning female players will now wear shorts instead of bikini bottoms.The International Handball Federation has changed its much-criticized uniform regulations for beach handball, meaning female players will now wear shorts instead of bikini bottoms.

Ethiopia says Tigray forces killed 100 youths in key town; TPLF denies claim

The Ethiopian government accused rebellious Tigrayan forces on Monday of killing 100 youths in the town of Kombolcha, as the United States expressed concern about Tigrayan advances a year into the fighting.The Ethiopian government accused rebellious Tigrayan forces on Monday of killing 100 youths in the town of Kombolcha, as the United States expressed concern […]

See what happened as Shanghai Disneyland went into snap lockdown

Shanghai Disneyland went into a snap lockdown after a single Covid-19 case was confirmed. The extreme measure saw tens of thousands of visitors and staff forced to undergo coronavirus testing before they were allowed to leave the park, as police blocked the exits and secured the grounds. CNN’s David Culver reports.Shanghai Disneyland went into a […]

Morocco’s pavilion showcases an ancient alternative to concrete at Expo 2020 Dubai

World Expos have long been a playground for architects and inventors to showcase their vision for the future, and this year’s is no different. Expo 2020 Dubai, which opened its gates in October after being delayed by the pandemic, has a central theme of “connecting minds, creating the future.”World Expos have long been a playground […]

Missile attack on mosque and religious school kills and injures 29 Yemeni civilians, says minister

A Houthi ballistic missile attack on a mosque and a religious school killed and injured 29 civilians, including women and children, in the Yemeni province of Marib, the country’s information minister said in a statement on Twitter on Monday.A Houthi ballistic missile attack on a mosque and a religious school killed and injured 29 civilians, […]