The Cat in the… Pot? Cuddly Felines Nap in Japanese Cookware

2017-12-15 Charley Vandervort

Cats sleeping in clay cooking pots are all the rage in Japan right now. Apparently, they are so popular that stores have started selling pots made exclusively for cats.

Right To Information Requests in Sri Lanka Reveals Process for Blocking Websites

Information released by the Telecom Regulatory Commission revealed that from 2015 onward 13 websites had been blocked, including a number of websites publishing political news, and a few pornographic sites.

‘Recalcitrant’ Activist Charged by Singapore Police for Organizing ‘Illegal Assemblies’

"We do not understand why the State is pursuing the seven charges against Jolovan Wham for events which were all peaceful and non-violent."

The Ahwazis of Iran Face Death Sentences after False Accusations of Opposing the Government

A Legislator in Taiwan Risks a Recall for Supporting Same-Sex Marriage

Twitter Japan is Not a Safe Space for Minority Users

Victoria Becomes the First Australian State to Pass Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation

2017-12-15 Durward Pfeffer DDS

As Victoria becomes the first Australian state to legalise euthanasia, the country remains divided over what is being called a new, progressive trend in Australian politics.

Transgender Woman's Murder in Trinidad & Tobago Highlights Ostracism Faced by LGBTQ Community

"This wonderful human being, who cared so much for others, died for no reason .. other than perhaps, being different."

Syrian and Lebanese: On the Conflict of Identities

"Being half-Lebanese, half-Syrian is like being a child whose parents are separated and both hate you because each half of you reminds them of the other...."

The Fall of Chinese Internet Czar Lu Wei

A Local Newspaper's Full-Page Feature on Nuclear Radiation Survival Stirs Panic in China

Indonesian President Jokowi Leads Citizens in Condemning Donald Trump's Jerusalem Declaration

¿Qué opinan los ciudadanos sobre incluir a las mascotas en el Censo 2025?

2017-12-15 Durward Pfeffer DDS

El INEI anunció que a partir del segundo semestre del 2025 las mascotas también serán consideradas en el censo nacional de hogares.

What Future for the ‘Wikipedia Seagull’ on Kazakhstan's Brand New Banknotes?

A seagull appearing on the 500 tenge note was claimed by a Swiss photographer, but officials have not acknowledged copyright infringement.

Harsh Prison Terms for Video Journalist and Blogger as Vietnam Cracks Down on Free Expression

“Repressing citizen journalists is not only a violation of human rights but also a major impediment to Vietnam’s aspirations to become a tech and innovation hub.”

The Conviction of Another Dancehall Star Fails to Shock Crime-Weary Jamaicans

Painting a New Story: Sohrai Art in Jharkhand

Palestinians Aren't Surprised by US Jerusalem Move As World Already ‘Ignores Their Existence’

The Health of Thousands of Filipino Children Could Be at Risk, Thanks to Sanofi’s Dengue Vaccine

2017-12-15 Pucallpeando Digital

"Why just now...How about the thousands of children who were already given the vaccine?"

Ashraf Ghani Gets Thumbs Down After ‘Anti-Women’ Headscarf Gaffe

After an outcry, Afghanistan's president apologised for the remark.

Jailed Bahraini Rights Defender Nabeel Rajab Faces Additional Fifteen Years in Prison

Rajab is in prison for his human rights-related activities and for freely expressing his opinions.

A ‘Detainee of All Eras': The Prominent Case of Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdelfattah

Petition to Free the Eritrean Man Unjustly Arrested in Italy for Mistaken Identity

UNESCO Protects Balkan Grandma March Day Custom As Cultural Heritage

Weaving Objects of Loss and Memory With Hayv Kahraman

2017-12-15 Durward Pfeffer DDS

Kahraman’s new work is a masterful exploration of the issues of identity, personal struggle, and human consciousness.

Russians Are Unimpressed With the 2018 Presidential Election Logo (and Have Ideas for Improvement)

So far, the logo challenge has been the most exciting part of the campaign where Putin is expected to run and win even by his most vocal opponents.

In China, Skepticism Surrounding Police Investigation of Kindergarten Child Abuse Is Censored

"In a matter of a few minutes, thousands of questions popped up...Then in a matter of a few seconds, all the comments vanished and the comment function was closed."

Russian Atomic Regulator's Foray into Meme-Making Fails to Quench Rumors of Nuclear Leaks

Animal Carcasses, Tires, and Medical Waste: A New Report Highlights Health Risks of Lebanon's Trash Crisis

Kyrgyz Children's Author Remakes Old Fables, Drives New Narratives

Found in Translation: Local Publisher Brings Alive the Story of a Somali Olympian and Refugee for Macedonian Readers

2017-12-15 Ms. Lea Kunde

The graphic novel "An Olympic Dream" -- a biography of a runner who perished while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea as a refugee -- was published in Macedonia in

After Authorities Evict Beijing's ‘Low-End’ Residents, Chinese Ask: Where Is the Humanity?

Just as rural migrant workers were forced out of their dwellings into the streets, Beijing’s temperature fell to below 0 degrees Celsius at night.

Scrutiny and Doubt Over Rape Victim's Testimony Sparks Outrage in Spain

"Not content with raping us, men also have to tell us how to behave before, during and after the rape."

This Brazilian Doctor Says Science Has Evolved, but Stigma Against HIV Remains

In Egypt, Both Sexual Harassment and Child Marriages Continue to Plague the Country

Por qué las VPN son esenciales para los usuarios de Linux

2025-07-01 Pucallpeando Digital

Linux ha sido célebre por su dedicación a la protección, la intimidad y la libertad del código abierto desde tiempos inmemoriales.

China crea enjambre de microrobots que ayuda a limpia la nariz

La tecnología fue probada con éxito en animales y podría ser clave para tratar sinusitis crónicas. El procedimiento no requiere cirugía y actúa directamente sobre la zona afectada.

El auge de la cultura deportiva interactiva: De las ligas de fantasía al código del aficionado

Antes, ser aficionado a un deporte significaba ver un partido por televisión o asistir en persona a los encuentros.

Google rediseña su buscador con IA y plantea un cambio radical para internet

China revela dron espía del tamaño de un mosquito para misiones de inteligencia militar

Filtran 16 mil millones de contraseñas: Google, Facebook, Apple y Telegram, entre los afectados