French acting legend Gerard Depardieu revealed he frequently turns to the Koran in search of "sensuality" in a book of reflections released on Thursday.
In "Monster", a look back at more than half a century on the stage and screen, the larger-than-life actor deplores what he calls a "lack of desire" in modern society.
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A tearful governor of Jakarta denied on Tuesday he had intended to insult the Koran at the start of his blasphemy trial in the Indonesian capital, which is seen as a test of religious freedom in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.
Around 100 Muslim protesters calling for the jailing of Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama chanted "God is great" outside theRead more
The South Koran won was the best performer among major currencies last month, global data showed Monday, adding to worries about its negative impact on exports.
According to real effective exchange rate (REER) indices compiled by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the won rose 2.64% on-month to 116.93 against the US dollar in July, the fastest gain among theRead more