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'I was stressed but happy': weddings, Haitian style a photo essay | Haiti

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Two pregnant couples, unknown to each other, marry in a joint ceremony. Photograph: Valerie Baeriswyl/ReutersIn Haiti, where more than half the population lives below the poverty line, only the wealthiest couples can afford a grand ceremony, lavish dinner reception and honeymoon. In a country where couples often have to surmount obstacles including unrest, hurricanes, power outages, most have to get creative to wed in style. Photographs by Valérie Baeriswyl/Reuters. Written by Sarah Marsh/Reuters. Read More...

Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over reproductive justice fund | San Antonio

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San Antonio This article is more than 3 months oldAnti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over reproductive justice fundThis article is more than 3 months oldPlan includes $500,000 to organizations offering Texans care but it unclear if it will go to groups that help people get abortions Several anti-abortion groups on Tuesday sued the city of San Antonio over the city’s plan to create a reproductive justice fund and provide $500,000 to organizations that offer Texans reproductive care. Read More...

Attendees at North Korean air show wowed by miniature F-16

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North Korea This article is more than 7 years oldThis article is more than 7 years oldOne of the most popular planes at North Korea’s first air show is remote-controlled mock-up of fabled US Air Force fighter Now here’s something you don’t see every day: an F-16 fighter jet buzzing through the skies of North Korea and launching fireworks. The plane roaring over people’s heads at the country’s first air show Sunday was actually a remote-controlled mock-up of the fabled US Air Force fighter. Read More...

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