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Got Talent: Spicy Ad Appears During Norwegian Prime Time TV Show

Many Norwegian families who gathered in front of their TV sets to watch the popular show "Norwegian Talents" were in for an unpleasant surprise as an adult ad promoting "orgasm cream" was aired during prime time.
Source: Sputniknews.com | 2017/5/25 17:37:07

Mothers removed from Shanghai park while trying to find partners for their gay children

A group of 11 mothers carrying rainbow umbrellas who came to a popular Shanghai matchmaking spot in the city's People's Park to find partners for their gay children were swiftly removed by local police.
Source: Global Times | 2017/5/23 21:33:39

Tormented by the past

Nancy Zheng (pseudonym) tosses and turns at night. Sleep is elusive, and when she finally drifts off, she is tortured by her dreams. They are fragments of a past experience that she struggles with on a daily basis.
Source: Global Times | 2017/5/11 18:03:39

Anxiety, fear and negative emotions related to past relationships have crippling effects on singles and divorcees in today's dating scene

Li Qinyi, a 26-year-old white-collar worker in Beijing, recently stopped taking phone calls from a man who had been professing his love and affection toward her.
Source: Global Times | 2017/5/10 15:08:39

Every cloud: Death can strengthen social bonds for years afterwards

It has long been acknowledged that death of a loved one can unite people in many different and often unexpected ways - friendships forged, relations reconnected with, etc. Still, the question of how long these bonds last has hitherto remained elusive.
Source: Sputniknews | 2017/4/27 15:13:36

Young Chinese dedicate themselves to promoting sex education in China

Showing up for his interview with the Global Times in a white shirt and a very neat haircut, Wang Longxi looked like he had just graduated from college. He sat with his back straight and hands folded and answered all questions in a very formal way. Born in Lanzhou, capital of Northwest China's Gansu Province, in 1988, he majored in environmental engineering in college.
Source: Global Times | 2017/3/23 18:33:39

Norway world's 'happiest country'

Norway displaced Denmark as the world's happiest country in a new report released on Monday that called on nations to build social trust and equality to improve the well-being of their citizens.
Source: Reuters | 2017/3/20 21:58:39

India increases maternity leave to 26 weeks

The Indian parliament has passed a law that increases paid maternity leave from the previously granted 12 weeks to 26 weeks, officials said Friday.
Source: Xinhua | 2017/3/11 7:14:28

Crufts Dog Show 2017

Bedlington Terriers are shown during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 9, 2017. Crufts 2017 marks the 126th anniversary of the world's most prestigious dog show, with competitors travelling from across the globe to take part in the event. Almost 22,000 dogs will compete this year.
Source: Ecns.cn | 2017/3/10 14:32:22

Marriage equality celebrated in Finland, national church deeply divided

As the new Marriage Act accepting same sex marriages in Finland became law on Wednesday, supporters of equality have celebrated it throughout Finland, but the national Evangelic Lutheran Church is facing increasing internal polarization.
Source: Xinhua | 2017/3/3 8:23:37