The man South Africans know as J-Z is dropping an album. But instead of fans, haters question why public dollars are being used to fund the project.
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Netflix Pulls Comedy Show Episode Critical of Saudi Arabia
Netflix has removed from its service in Saudi Arabia an episode of a satirical comedy show that is critical of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump Mocks Indian PM for Building Afghan Library
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday mocked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for funding a library in Afghanistan, suggesting it was of no use.
10 Celebrities Using Star Power for Good in 2018
Stars from Buckingham Palace to Bollywood and Hogwarts used fame in 2018 to highlight global challenges from climate change, to disease and women’s rights.
Business Group Gives Funds to Reopen Liberty Bell for 3 Days
Tourists in Philadelphia for the holidays will be able to see the Liberty Bell this weekend despite a partial federal government shutdown.
At Senegal Museum of Black Civilizations, a Call to Come Home
The Museum of Black Civilizations in Senegal opened this month amid a global conversation about the ownership and legacy of African art.
Kids’ Rescuer Seeks to End Cycle of Hatred in Iraq’s Mosul
Sukaina Mohammed Ali sees to end cycle of IS hatred in Iraq, rescuing children left wandering the streets after they were separated from their families.
Multiple Films Take on Life of Iconic Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg
As Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recovers from recent surgery for early stage lung cancer, two new films are paying tribute to her life and accomplishments.
El-Sissi’s Call on Egyptians to Lose Weight Creates a Stir
El-Sissi’s call on Egyptians to lose weight creates a stir as he railed overweight people and told Egyptians they must take better care of themselves.
Belgium’s Museum of Africa Tries to Exorcise Ghosts of Colonialism
Belgium Museum of Africa has undergone a five-year, $73 million revamp in an effort to show the reality of empire and of the Africa of today.