Issue: September 20, 2012   (Archive)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013   

France braces for Muslim storm
A French magazine ridiculed the Prophet Muhammad by portraying him naked in cartoons, threatening to fuel the anger of Muslims around the world who are already incensed by a film depiction of him as a womanizing buffoon.



Oz MPs vote down same-sex marriage
Australia's parliament voted overwhelmingly to reject gay marriage after days of heated debate that saw one senator resign from a key role after linking same- sex unions to bestiality.

Software mogul's bid for Korean presidency could split liberals
Popular software mogul Ahn Cheol Soo yesterday declared his candidacy in South Korea's presidential election, setting up a three-way race that offers a possible game-changing scenario.



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