Germany bans ethnic Turkish boxer gang Osmanen Germania
Germany has banned an ethnic Turkish boxer gang called Osmanen Germania, saying it is involved in serious crime. The group identifies with Turkish nationalism, espouses a macho boxing and biker…
India policemen told to slim down or lose job
An Indian police force has told its officers to lose weight or face suspension from service. The chief of Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) told the BBC that he was…
Turkey’s Erdogan son-in-law made finance minister amid nepotism fears
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has named his son-in-law as the country's finance minister after being sworn in to another five-year term. The appointment of Berat Albayrak appeared to rattle…
World’s ‘oldest coloured molecules’ are bright pink
Scientists have discovered what they say are the world's oldest surviving biological colours, from ancient rocks beneath the Sahara desert. The 1.1 billion-year-old pigments have a bright pink hue, but…
2018 Emmy Nominations May Be A Battle Among Old Favourites
Television industry watchers are expecting past winners to relive old glories Thursday as Hollywood’s awards season kicks into high gear with the announcement of the Emmy nominations. The Television Academy’s…
