Argentina's Senate has rejected a bill to decriminalize elective abortion with 31 votes for and 38 votes against the measure.
A woman from Saudi Arabia faces two years in prison for hugging Iraqi singer and composer on stage during his performance.
An incident last week at Kennedy Airport prompted one of the largest technology organizations in Israel to say it would boycott the national airline.
The “King” of Shambhala Buddhism stepped back from administrative and teaching responsibilities while allegations of sexual assault are investigated.
Malaysian authorities investigate the marriage between a man and an 11-year-old Thai girl which could be valid with the consent of the Shariah court.