A Lavish Bollywood Musical Is Fueling A Culture War In India
From the moment Padmaavat went into production, it's been plagued by violent protests over its depiction of Queen Padmavati, a legendary Hindu royal.
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Trump And Erdogan Talk, But There's Disagreement Over What Was Said
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Violent Protests In India Follow Release Of Controversial Bollywood Epic
Hindu nationalists ransacked shops and torched vehicles over the release of the film Padmaavat, which they say depicts a romantic encounter between a Hindu queen and a Muslim emperor.
How Has Life In Crimea Changed Since Russia Seized It From Ukraine?
It's been nearly four years since the takeover, causing the U.S. and its allies to sanction Russia. A move that kicked off a downward spiral in relations between that country and the West.
News Brief: Russia Investigation, Turkish Military Strikes
President Trump says he's willing to be interviewed by the special counsel probing Russian interference in the election. Trump urges caution as Turkey attacks U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in Syria.