How Did Japan Become a Haven for Child Abductions?

" Like any loving father, Christopher Savoie just wanted to do the best thing for his two kids. In August 2009, his Japanese ex-wife broke U.S. law and abducted their children from his home in Tennessee, moving them to Japan. But when Savoie went to get them weeks later, he...

Italy grapples with polygamy

In a Roman Catholic nation like Italy, polygamy seems to have risen in years.  But I don't think it is just polygamy that is multiplying globally but also adultery.  Soon we will be seeing a world where broken families abound."Thousands of polygamous marriages like...

Polygamy here to stay, say Muslim leaders

" A SMALL number of Victorian Muslims are living in polygamist relationships but shouldn't be seen as a threat to Australia's way of life, Islamic community members say. Some Muslim men, mainly from Sudan, Jordan or Egypt, have immigrated with two or more wives, but their...

Malaysian grandfather with 25 kids takes on fourth wife

"Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA News/afp) - A 49-year-old Malaysian man has been given the nod to take a fourth wife after siring 25 children with the other three, reports said Tuesday.Abu Bakar Embong, who is also a grandfather of three, was given permission by the religious court in...

Filipinos populating Milan, as 3 are born there daily--exec

Experiencing declining birth rates?  You know who to call...Needless to say, it's probably just the charm of the Filipino above anything else :)" Filipinos appear to be populating the design and fashion in the city of Milan, with the Philippine consulate general there...

Vienna to host world`s first-ever `divorce fair`

"At the October 27-28 event, would-be divorcees can consult, anonymously if they wish, a whole host of lawyers and mediators on their rights and obligations, and seek advice on frequently difficult questions, such as alimony and child access, AFP reported. They can also...

"I'm not a lesbian" claims Aunty Maiduguri

I suspect the next news story featuring Aunty Maiduguri is that she has been found murdered ...."Nigeria, a country not noted for its lax treatment of criminals or those suspected of being criminals is not the place to be holding any sort of event that could be...

Court says Israel must register same-sex marriages

"The ruling, which affects those wed abroad, reignites a debate over gay rights. The Israeli Supreme Court touched off a fresh controversy over gay rights Tuesday when it ordered the government to register same-sex marriages performed abroad. The ruling by a seven-judge...

Court says Israel must register same-sex marriages

The Israeli Supreme Court touched off a fresh controversy over gay rights Tuesday when it ordered the government to register same-sex marriages performed abroad.