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Breivik claims killing was 'necessary'updated: Fri Jun 22 2012 11:51:00

CNN's Diana Magnay says the man accused of mass murder in Norway showed no emotion as the charges were read.

Breivik's lawyer says the Norway mass killer is sane updated: Fri Jun 22 2012 11:51:00

Norway mass killer Anders Breivik should be considered sane and acquitted for the attacks that left 77 people dead, his lawyer said in closing arguments Friday.

'N**gas in Paris' a winning campaign ad or offensive 'ethnic' marketing?updated: Mon Apr 30 2012 09:13:00

Jay-Z and Kanye West's recent hit "Niggas in Paris" is about them. They rap about being so phenomenally rich, about how they "ball so hard," buy Rolexes and cars, pop gold bottles with models in Paris nightclubs, that the rest of us slobs couldn't fathom their lives.

Admitted Norway killer asked to stop fist salutesupdated: Wed Apr 18 2012 12:18:00

Anders Behring Breivik, who admits killing 77 people in Norway last summer, has been asked to stop raising his fist in salute each morning at his trial, his lawyer said Wednesday.

In Breivik, troubling echoes of West's view of Islamupdated: Wed Apr 18 2012 06:25:00

The trial of mass murderer Anders Breivik has confirmed one thing so far: He seems quite mad. Looking plump and dumb, with a slightly receding hairline, the Norwegian gave a right-wing salute as he entered the courtroom and smirked his way through CCTV footage of his handiwork.

Rampage suspect says he acted to save Norwayupdated: Mon Apr 16 2012 20:46:00

The man accused of killing 77 people in a bomb-and-gun rampage in Norway last summer said his actions were justified to save the country from multicultural forces as he went on trial Monday.

Adoption law fightupdated: Wed Mar 21 2012 12:57:00

Michigan lesbian couple is fighting to change adoption laws so their kids have same rights as other children

Opinion: Should race be a factor in adoption? updated: Wed Mar 21 2012 12:57:00

The news that Charlize Theron adopted an African American baby has fired up a debate regularly stoked by the likes of A-listers Madonna, Angelina Jolie and Sandra Bullock. All have adopted transracially. And everyone has an opinion.

Saying he deserves a medal, Norway mass shooting suspect stays jailedupdated: Tue Feb 07 2012 05:27:00

A Norwegian court concluded Monday that Anders Behring Breivik -- the man charged with killing 77 people last July, an attack he claimed merited a medal of honor -- can legally be kept in custody until his trial starts in April, according to court documents.

Racism row: Does Suarez need educating?updated: Wed Dec 21 2011 16:29:00

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez "needs education" after continuing to protest his innocence despite being punished for racial abuse, according to a former English player.

Museum exhibit highlights Pakistan's Buddhist rootsupdated: Sun Aug 21 2011 04:43:00

A statue resembling the goddess Athena and jewelry bearing images from Greco-Roman mythology may not be objects you'd expect to see in a museum exhibit of Buddhist art from Pakistan.

Riot deaths spur community fight backupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 06:51:00

Birmingham has suffered tragedy not only being the victims of the recent riots, but also as the victims of the murder that ensued. If we need advice on how to prevent further troubles in our community, it should surely come from the very people who have been blighted by these terrible events.

Europe's resurgent far right focuses on immigration, multiculturalismupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 12:04:00

The far right in Europe has enjoyed a renaissance over the past 30 years, driven by resentment of the growing powers of the European Union and by rejection of the "multiculturalism" that has accompanied rapid immigration from the developing world.

Purported manifesto, video from Norway terror suspect detail war planupdated: Sun Jul 24 2011 19:25:00

A rambling, 1,500-page manifesto purportedly written by the suspect in Friday's deadly terror attacks in Norway lays out right-wing extremist views and vows that a "European civil war" will lead to the execution of "cultural Marxists" and the banishing of Muslims.

Manifesto refers to European civil warupdated: Sun Jul 24 2011 15:37:00

CNN's Jim Boulden reports on a 1,500 page manifesto possibly linked to Oslo bombing and youth camp rampage suspect.

Key points from the Norway shooting suspect's purported manifestoupdated: Sun Jul 24 2011 15:37:00

Emblazoned with a red Iron Cross and calling itself "2083: A European Declaration of Independence," the 1,518-page manifesto alleged to have been written by the suspect in shootings and bombings that left at least 92 people dead in Norway rambles from ways that "Justiciar Knights" can avoid detection by police to relatives' sexually transmitted diseases.

CNNMoney: Bratz are back! Watch out, Barbieupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 08:55:00

Watch your back, Barbie. A sizzling summer doll war is about to erupt because your arch-rival -- those cheeky, sassy Bratz dolls -- are promising a big comeback.

Victory for Englandupdated: Fri Dec 31 2010 05:03:00

England beat Australia to retain The Ashes trophy in international cricket.

Australians replace captain Ponting with first Muslim playerupdated: Fri Dec 31 2010 05:03:00

It has been a watershed moment for Australian cricket.

Bosnia's progress a tribute to Holbrookeupdated: Tue Dec 14 2010 08:32:00

Richard Holbrooke believed in Bosnia. As we mourn his passing, we also mark the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords, the agreement that culminated his efforts in the Balkans.

Angry Balotelli blasts racist abuseupdated: Thu Nov 18 2010 11:40:00

Italy striker Mario Balotelli has condemned racist abuse from his country's own supporters during Wednesday night's international friendly against Romania in Austria.

Malaysia's PM hopes to forge a united nationupdated: Wed Nov 03 2010 04:35:00

Politics is in the blood of Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak.

Scandals and political rivalriesupdated: Wed Nov 03 2010 04:35:00

Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak talks about charges against his political rival Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia: Asia's cultural melting potupdated: Tue Oct 26 2010 04:22:00

Bordered by Thailand, Indonesia and Brunei, and with a heritage of diverse influences including a long period of British colonial rule and an economically powerful Chinese community, Malaysia is one of the most multicultural nations in southeast Asia.

Multiculturalism is no failureupdated: Thu Oct 21 2010 10:35:00

Who's disenchanted with multiculturalism?

Germany's Merkel is right -- multiculturalism has failedupdated: Mon Oct 18 2010 13:38:00

The Germans, for obvious reasons, prefer their politicians dull. The current German chancellor, Angela Merkel, more than meets local expectations. So on the rare occasion when Merkel says something vivid, something important must be going on.

German multiculturalism has 'failed,' Merkel saysupdated: Mon Oct 18 2010 06:13:00

Multiculturalism in Germany has "absolutely failed," German Chancellor Angela Merkel told her party's youth wing at a conference Saturday.

Merkel: Germany 'culturally richer' following reunificationupdated: Mon Sep 27 2010 17:59:00

As the 20th anniversary of the reunification between East and West Germany approaches, the country's leader says Germany has become "culturally richer" as a result.

Is ethnic beauty the new 'it' factor?updated: Mon Sep 13 2010 13:36:00

Women who desire a more "exotic" appearance are looking to the fashion world's growing multi-culturalism for inspiration.

Women prefer men in red, study showsupdated: Fri Aug 06 2010 08:04:00

Men on the prowl for a date may want to add red to their wardrobe.

U.S. far from an interracial melting potupdated: Wed Jun 16 2010 11:17:00

According to a recent report by the Pew Research Center, one of every seven new marriages in 2008 was interracial or interethnic -- the highest percentage in U.S. history. The media and blogosphere have been atwitter.

A tapas tour of Spainupdated: Mon May 10 2010 08:05:00

I never tire of tapas. Sure, you can find them in some American cities, but for the true tapas experience, you must go to Spain.

Q&A: Anwar Ibrahim discusses trial, Muslim issuesupdated: Thu Mar 04 2010 22:36:00

Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who is on trial in Kuala Lumpur on sodomy charges for a second time, speaks to journalist Wajahat Ali about the controversy and discusses the country's ethnic and religious conflicts as well as issues facing the Muslim world.

Nelly Furtado remains unpredictableupdated: Thu Feb 25 2010 08:02:00

We saw her at the Olympics, during an opening ceremony extravaganza that showcased some of Canada's most prominent recording artists. But Nelly Furtado is actually a one-woman melting pot.

Backstage with Nelly Furtadoupdated: Thu Feb 25 2010 08:02:00

Nelly Furtado takes CNN behind-the-scenes and backstage, and shares why she opted to record a Spanish-language album.

Review: 'The Class' has grace to spareupdated: Fri Jan 30 2009 14:46:00

"The Class," the new film from director Laurent Cantet ("Time Out," "Heading South") comes garlanded with the top prize from the Cannes film festival and an Oscar nomination for best foreign-language film.

Disputed Kirkuk a center of Kurds' struggle for powerupdated: Fri Dec 12 2008 11:24:00

The Kirkuk region -- where police say a suicide bomber killed 55 at a restaurant on Thursday -- is a key battleground in a power struggle among Kurds and other elements in Arab-dominated Iraq.

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