No more manspreading in the subways

The IndependentMen spreading their legs into others’ space is taking place on public transport systems all over the world. It takes many forms, some slight, others severe. “Manspreading” is the now official term, and thanks to an …

Man with “tree bark” skin disease

The IndependentA Bangladeshi man who has been suffering for years from a rare skin disease could be set to recieve specialist treatment.Abul Bajandar, 25, from Khulna in the south west of the country, suffers from …

Belgian police arrests 4 seeking to go to Syria, Libya

Brussels (AFP) - Belgian police on Saturday arrested four people on suspicion they planned to go to Syria and Libya, the federal prosecutor's office said, as the nation remains on high alert following the Paris attacksOfficials…

Misrata MP “Al-Reaid” set free in Tobruk

After four days as hostage of a family in Tobruk, the eastern Libyan town where the country’s Parliament is based, MP Mohammed Al-Reaid was released Saturday afternoonMohammed Al-Reaid, a member in Libya's parliament in Tobruk was…

David Bowie leaves $1 million in will for wife and children

The GuardianHis wife, Iman, and his two children were left with an estate of around $100m, and his will stipulated that he be cremated and his ashes scattered in BaliDavid Bowie left an estate of around $100m to his wife, Iman,…