EU Asylum for African Homosexuals

In most African countries, homosexual behavior is illegal.

The EU Court ruled that homosexuals from African countries could receive asylum in the EU.

Original painting of the figure of Napoleon found

This painting was thought to be a replica, but it turns out the original.

Napoleon figure painting original works of famous French painter, Jacques-Louis David, who has been alleged to have been lost was rediscovered by a researcher at the University of Reading, UK.

Crowning of Miss Muslimah amid controversy

Muslim Miss World 2013 participants from six countries.

In the midst of organizing polemic Miss World 2013 in Indonesia, which was rejected partly ClickIslamic group , an event titled Muslim Miss World 2013 has been held since last week.

Muslim Miss World 2013 event, which was attended by representatives from 6 countries, namely Indonesia, Iran, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Brunei, will be closed in Jakarta with the winner crowned, on Wednesday (18/09) tonight.

"We

This is the third time implementation, which requires participants similar to the organization of Miss World, but it must be a Muslim, is able to read the Koran, as well as the use of hoods and cover part of the body.

"We are not to exposure (exploiting) the women, but we want to show that Islamic women are also talented (talented), his skills (expertise) is also there, and we hope this can be a good example for other Muslim women," Irawan said Mohammad Reza, a spokesman for Miss World Muslim in 2013, told the BBC.

Asked about the obligations of all participants must wear the veil and cover most of his body, Mohammad Reza said: "The veil is obligatory for Muslim women, because - we know - that should not be seen is the face and the hands".

He also confirmed that the Miss World organization of Muslim women not to clickemulate the Miss World 2013.

"Because this is the third implementation," he said.

Komnas Perempuan attitude

A contestant Miss World 2013 which was held in Bali

Different with the Miss World 2013, which rejected some Muslims, Muslim women's pageant is relatively not cause noise.

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Member of National Commission for Women, Neng Dara said, although he criticized the pageant Miss World 2013 and Miss World Muslim in 2013, it did not agree that the second event is prohibited.

"Do not be prohibited, such contests. If you do not agree, please do not watch or not to Bali to see it," said Neng Dara told the BBC's Indonesian, Heyder Affan, by phone on Wednesday (18/09) afternoon.

Asked about the show as it is considered to exploit the female body, Neng Dara said "there is no single attitude among women about this issue."

"Islamic

According to him, if the women who follow the event as it departed from consciousness "to express the possible intelligence backed economic orientation, access to the wider world, it does not need to be in question."

"Unless he is forced to participate and there is violence, we would reject it," said Neng Dara.

However, Neng Dara criticized the Islamic ethics are merely associated with the use of the veil in the Miss World Muslimah 2013.

According to him, "it's not Islamic (can be) reduced to a piece of headgear, but more fundamental is the ethics of everyday life, as well as the attitude of spirituality."

Sovereignty over the body

Implementation of Miss World 2013 rejected some Muslims.

Also expressed the attitude of the organization Pawestri Single Women's Coalition. He said people should still criticize pageant like Miss World or Miss World Muslim, although people should not be banned.

"We have to learn to be an open society ... That's what it is running, but we as a society still have to criticize, do not let women become victims of such contestation models," Sole said when contacted by BBC Indonesia by phone.

"So, how do women not to be victims, but at the same time, appreciate that she has sovereignty over his own body," he said.

"So

He then gave an example: "We can not, for example, there is my friend decided to go join a beauty contestant. I can not do judgment on his choice to join the contest."

"But," continued Pawestri Single, "that we criticize its implementation, it's okay. So be distinguished, between us in the context of criticizing the organization and how we support the sovereignty of the female body. Was two different things."

However, the implementation of the plan of Miss World 2013, which closed in Jakarta, had moved to BaliClick , following the rejection of some Muslims.

Beauty event event attended by participants from 130 countries will be closed with the crowning of the winner on 28 September.

France ban child beauty pageants

The upper house of the French parliament decided to ban beauty contests for children and adolescents under 16 years of age.

Senate stating they are violating this law could be sentenced to imprisonment and fines. The members of the Senate said this step was taken to prevent the exploitation of children.

About the bill proposed prohibition of child beauty pageants by Chantal Jouanno, a former sports minister under President Nicolas Sarkozy.

"Do we allow children to have confidence that their value was based on appearance," said Jouanno in front of the Senate.

"Do not let commercial interests erode social interests," he added.

"The MPs did not moral enforcers, but we have an obligation to protect the interests of the children," said Jouanno.

Prohibition of child beauty pageant is contested by Virginie Kles, members of the Senate of the Socialist Party and the government spokesman who is also the minister spoke for women's rights, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem.

Both assessing sanctions for violations of this law is too heavy.

Under this law, the child beauty pageant organizers under 16 years old could face up to two years in prison and a fine of 30,000 euros.

The new regulations still require the approval of the lower house before it is applied.

Exhibited the smallest book in Scotland

Old King Cole, seen here next to the coin, is the world's smallest printed book

A book whose size is no larger than a grain of rice on display in the exhibition of miniature books in the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

Book called Old King Cole was published in 1985 by the Gleniffer Pressdan measuring only 0.9 mm high.

This book holds the record as the world's smallest book ever printed for twenty years.

In this exhibition there are about 85 miniature books from the collections that will be shown to the public for free until November 17.

Exhibition curator James Mitchell said: "Many of them are works of art or technological wonders and has very high collection value."

A miniature book ecara s generally defined as a book with a height and width of less than 7.5 cm.

Miniature book that was first recorded was 'officium Beatae Virginis Maria' (5.2 cm x 4.5 cm) printed in 1475.

High skills

Scotland known expert printing miniature books.

Scotland has become an important center of production of miniature books since the 19th century.

From the 1870s until World War I, the Glasgow-based company David Bryce & Son became one of the most successful publisher of miniature books in the world.

At the beginning of his career, Bryce produce full edition, by Robert Burns that only sold 5,000 copies in three years. He then reformat the mold into two miniature books and shortly thereafter sold more than 100,000 copies.

At the end of the 20th century, Gleniffer Press continued the tradition of producing miniature books in ClickScotland .

Printing was founded in 1967 by Helen and Ian Macdonald as a personal hobby of printing, producing stationery for home and office.

In the early 1970s, the company is famous all over the world to create miniature books and active in this field until 2007. When closed after 40 years of operation, the company has scored 57 book with a different title.

Mitchell said: "This exhibition celebrates the miniature books and contributions that have been made in Scotland in a publishing world that desperately needs high skills."

10 Most Bizarre Traditions in the World

Pound corpse before being given to the birds of prey carcasses.

10 most bizarre traditions in the world as not only beyond reason but also still unacceptable human common sense. On the pretext of certain beliefs and echoed, man must be willing to sacrifice even his tortured life. Here's the full list.

10. Geisha

Traditional Japanese Geisha does not offer prostitution services. Modern geisha are not bought from poor families. Being a geisha is now entirely voluntary. They receive training and are committed to learning the art of dance, singing, music, and much more.

9. Duel

Duel happens if no party challenged. Cause all sorts. Both choose weapons, locations, and its own regulations. Began in the 15th century in the western nations, duel finished up one of the dead.

8. Castrated

During these traditions may be known if there is only eunuch in China . However, this tradition was also destined for the Middle East men. Sumerian civilization was first known to do this practice. Throw out male genetic tool for a specific reason.

7. Concubinage

Concubinage is a condition in which a young woman had a quasi-matrimonial relationship with someone higher social status. Concubinage become common practice in colonial times. Maintaining concubines and harems including one concubinage.

6. Seppuku

Harakiri is known by other names, is the tradition of killing himself by piercing the stomach. Done as a form of loyalty and responsibility. Harakiri when actors cried out in pain, then it will cut to condense death.

5. Human sacrifice

This practice is done in the area of ​​South America and Africa, as a token of gratitude and respect for the spirits and gods. Many ways to do offerings taken.Start decapitated man, burned alive, or a girl who is a virgin sacrifice.

4. Tie legs

At the time of the Ming Dynasty (618-907) This tradition carried on Chinese women. The smaller the distance the more beautiful a woman is considered a man. Although very painful, they are willing to do that sake get a leg length of 15 cm only. During the revolutionary period (1911), Sut Yat Sen ban this cruel practice.

3. Sati

This tradition is carried out in India by a woman who left her husband dead. Them, burn themselves alive as a symbol of loyalty to her husband. Widowhood is considered torture and even ostracized.

2. Independent mummy

Tradition is very terrible mummy but mummy made themselves more terrifying.Actors consume a lethal poison for his body but not destroyed. This tradition is known in Japan and performed by monks slaves.

1. Pound corpse

In Tibet the geographical location could not bury the bodies normally. Almost all the land in the form of stones. Prevailing tradition, the dead body will be crushed until smooth. Meat is then given to the vultures. Their spirits are believed to be eternal.