The first official medal event hasn’t even happened yet, but the Winter Olympics have already been pounded with a fair share of controversy. From journalists revealing the ridiculous conditions of their hotel accommodations, to Sochi officials solving the city's "stray dog probem" by killing the innocent animals, to still-incomplete infrastructure ( Read more... )

Remember "Tiger Mom," the Yale professor who brought us the most buzzy and controversial child rearing philosophy since helicoptering and attachment parenting? Well now the ire-raising author of "The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," Amy Chua, who argued that strict, Chinese moms are best, is back-and on her way to raising even more hackles this ( Read more... )

European Femen activists have been sentenced to four months in prison for their topless protest in the Tunisian capital last month. Now the country's opposition leader, herself a respected feminist, is asking Femen to leave, calling their actions counterproductive.


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Love Americans as we do, there are some cultural proclivities that will baffle British expats for as long as we live here.

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A police force has begun recording attacks on members of subcultures, such as goths and emos, as hate crimes.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is the first force in the UK to treat the offences in such a way.

Previously hate crimes were only registered for offences against race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity.

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After another sex scandal involving a senior member of the Catholic Church, questions are again being asked about celibacy. Is it realistic for someone to permanently go without sex ( Read more... )

Take Out the N-Word: It's Time to Remove Racism from Children's Books


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For generations they have signified femininity and glamour - but a pair of high heels was once an essential accessory for men ( Read more... )

We lap up their culture, adopt their economics and are obsessed with the "special relationship". So why do British people have such a confused - even negative - view of Americans, asks writer Will Self.

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