Cannabis smoking to be banned in Amsterdam’s Red Light District

The Red Light District in Amsterdam is one of the city's most popular tourist destinations and attracts millions of visitors each year,...

Deutsche Bahn to offer coffee in porcelain cups and vegan menus

Germany's national railroad, Deutsche Bahn AG, is accelerating the pace of its environmental transformation. The most recent move toward going "green" is...

France has been given approval by the EU to restrict some...

In cases where there is a shorter than two-and-a-half-hour train ride available, the European Commission has approved a ban on domestic flights...

Man accused of setting fire to 3 black churches in Louisiana...

Donations for the burned churches increased in the wake of the fire at Paris' Notre Dame after an online crowdfunding campaign.

Federal judge rules gun magazine ban as unconstitutional

He called the law that would have banned possessing any magazines holding more than 10 bullets unconstitutional. In a...

France to stockpile population’s old weaponry

French officials aim millions of guns left over from World Wars I and II and cancelled hunting expeditions to be turned in...

Koreans will soon become a year younger

The majority of South Koreans will soon be younger thanks to a law that has been enacted on Thursday and will change...

India to celebrate “Cow Hug Day” instead of Valentine’s Day

In India, cows are highly regarded, especially among Hindu communities where they are considered sacred and worshipped as a symbol of wealth,...

100 companies in the UK switch to a four-day week

The idea of the four-day week has gained considerable momentum in recent years, with an increasing number of businesses and organisations around...

Santa’s coming down the slope

On Sunday, 300 Santa Clauses, a Grinch and a Christmas Tree participate in the annual five kilometres dash to raise money for...

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