SOCIETY

Twitter Study Shows Your Mood Swings

A recent research study released by sociologists at Cornell University showed that people's moods followed a similar pattern not only through a single day but also through the week and the changing seasons.

Both U.S. and Arab Women Want Democracy

While Arab women are working for democracy, American women are trying to make democracy work, says Susan Rose. In both instances, women's involvement and equality are necessary to create a stronger and healthier democracy.
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Australian Court Convicts Columnist of Racial Discrimination

Justice Mordecai Bromberg found on Wednesday newspaper columnist Andrew Bold guilty of violating Australia's Racial Discrimination Act. Bolt, who writes for Herald Sun and Weekly Times, published two articles on racial identity which have errors in fact, distorted the truth and used inflammatory and provocative language.

Australian Mum Kills Son, Injures Father in Driveway Accident

A freak driveway accident caused the death of a two-year-old boy and injured a 63-year-old man in Victoria on Monday night. The incident was the result of a 32-year-old woman accidentally stepping on the gas pedal instead of the break while she was about to park her car on the lawn.

Women's Reproductive Health Gets Attention at U.N. Talks

Non-communicable disease was a major focus at U.N. meetings this week. So was women's health. But critics said the two topics ran on parallel tracks, missing the chance to focus on women's vulnerability to illnesses such as diabetes and cancer.

Street Protests to Greet Pope Benedict’s Germany Visit

Protest and demonstration are expected to greet Pope Benedict XVI on his first state visit to Germany on Thursday. The harsh reception would contrast with celebration that took place when Josef Cardinal Ratzinger was elected pope six years ago.

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