Motorbike clubs are popular around the world. In South Africa they have traditionally been the preserve of the white community, but in recent years more and more clubs with black members have […]
South Africa’s black motorbike clubs
Summer Music: Mac Demarco – Some Other One
Mac DeMarco’s throwed a BBQ/listening party in Brooklyn this July, where he served hot dogs and played songs from his upcoming mini-album, Another One. He also played some new instrumental tracks: He […]
Anatomy of a Scene: ‘A Most Violent Year’ Clip
The writer and director J.C. Chandor narrates a sequence from his film. Produced by: Mekado Murphy
British Jazz Pianist John Taylor Is Dead
It has been announced that the he very great pianist John Taylor, a towering figure in European jazz, died last night, Friday 17th July, He had a sudden heart attack while performing […]
France proposes eurozone ‘government’
French leader Francois Hollande said in Le Journal du Dimanche that the eurozone should have its own “government”, and “specific budget”, with “democratic control” by the European Parliament. He added that France […]
Greek bookstore aims to serve as venue for activism
Shop in Athens strives to revive public intellectual discussions that have largely faded during economic crisis.
Ginger hair festival in the Netherlands
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E-commerce booms in India
Whether it’s fashion or home-made food, e-commerce is booming in India, even though only about a quarter of its population has regular access to the Internet.
Start-up revolution in Iran
Even though men and women do not share equal rights in Iran, 29-year-old businesswoman Tabassom wants to bring her start-up company to success. Will she prevail in a male-dominated country?
Images show Queen as child giving Nazi salute
The Sun newspaper has sparked a furor in Britain by releasing decades-old footage of Queen Elizabeth II — then a young girl — giving a Nazi salute as she played with her […]