Model Hanne Gaby Odiele reveals she is intersex to 'break taboo'
Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 08:38
Last update: about 11 years ago
A top fashion model has revealed that she is intersex, saying that she hopes speaking out will help break a taboo, the BBC reports. Hanne Gaby Odiele, 29, was born with undescended testicles,...
Updated (4): Pope takes over Knights of Malta after condom dispute
Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 06:58
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
The head of the Knights of Malta resigned after entering into a public spat with Pope Francis over the ouster of a top official involved in a condom scandal, a spokeswoman for the ancient lay Catholic order said Wednesday....
Updated: Oscars go gaga for 'La La Land' with record-tying 14 nods
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 14:56
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
The candy-colored love letter to musicals "La La Land" has landed a record-tying 14 Academy Awards nominations, matching it with "Titanic" and "All About Eve" for most nominations ever. "La La...
Updated: Toll from Italy avalanche climbs to 15 as hopes diminish
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 12:18
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
The death toll from an avalanche in central Italy climbed to 15 on Tuesday as hopes began to fade that any of the 14 people still missing might be found alive under a mountain resort buried by tons of...
Eurozone economy starts 2017 with steady growth
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 11:59
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
A survey shows that the economy of the 19-country eurozone began 2017 with relatively strong growth. The so-called purchasing managers' index, a gauge of activity in the manufacturing and...