Stories from 2 January 2016
Traditional Pre-Hispanic Peruvian Dance Declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO
Wititi is the most characteristic cultural expression of the people that live in the River Colca valley, in Arequipa, Peru.
As the Number of Widows Grows, Widowhood Is Changing in Nepal
Thousands of men leave Nepal every year to work abroad. They send money to their families — but sometimes they don't return. This has deep repercussions for their wives.
Saudi Arabia Executes Top Shia Cleric Nimr Al Nimr Under “Terrorism” Charges
Saudi Arabia today announced it had executed 47 people on "terrorism" charges, among them top Shia cleric Nimr Al Nimr.
‘The Dress’ Is Back, But This Time It's A Debate About Censorship on Russian TV

The new viral meme in question is the 1969 Soviet comedy classic The Diamond Arm. Did Russian TV delete a halo to spare Christians' hurt feelings?