Culture and Society
Easy ways to brighten rooms in winter
But at this time of year, it can feel like that brightness and light is in short supply in most any home
British public sceptical about Royal Family after forgettable year
Cost of UK royals back in spotlight after Queen's year to forget.
Syrian refugees grow mushrooms to sustain families
Displaced Syrian grows mushrooms to feed family.
For the first time in more than 200 years, no Christmas mass at Notre-Dame
No Christmas mass at Notre-Dame for the first time since Napoleon.
Pope Francis ushered in Christmas celebrations with midnight service
Pope Francis kicks off Christmas celebrations with midnight Mass.
Queen Elizabeth talks about Britain’s ‘bumpy’ year in Christmas message
Queen admits 'bumpy' year in Xmas message.
Child nuns from Myanmar dream of lives free from conflict
Myanmar child nuns dream of conflict-free lives.
Indonesians turn to sea to heal wounds of 2004 tsunami
Survival surfing: Indonesians riding the waves to beat tsunami trauma.
World’s richest lottery winners celebrate after EUR 2 billion win
Winners of world's richest lottery 'El Gordo' celebrate.
Emotions are conveyed differently in different languages
Languages differ in way they express emotions through words!