RUSSIA: A Russian lawmaker wants the government to ban "Beauty and the Beast" over gay propaganda

A Russian official urges the government of the Russian Federation to ban Disney's new "Beauty and the Beast" remake after labeling it "a blatant, shameless propaganda of sin and perverted sexual relationships."   

The complaint was detailed in a letter sent by Vitaly Milonov to the Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky and reported by state-run news agency Ria Novsti.

In conceivable reaction to Trump, EU parliament calls to end visa-free travel for US citizens

The European Union parliament as of Thursday calls to mandate U.S. citizens traveling/visiting European nations to obtain visas because the U.S. excludes five EU countries from its no-visa policy and the travel-ban enforced on travelers from seven Muslim countries - an executive order by the U.S. President, Donald Trump.

Disney to air first ever gay kissing scene in an episode of Star vs the Forces of Evil for kids.

Disney aired its first ever kissing scene in an episode Star vs the Forces of Evil which shows on Disney XD, and has also produced a version of Beauty and the Beast which has gay scenes.
In one of the scenes, protagonist Star and her friend Marco attend a concert and find themselves surrounded by kissing couples. Among the crowd two men can be seen sharing a smooch and later in the episode two, some lesbian couples are also spotted kissing.
Is it really necessary, Disney??! 

Samsung group chief, Jay Y. Lee indicted on bribery charges

In what stands to be a major hit to the world's greatest smartphone maker, South Korean prosecutors have said Samsung Group boss, Jay Y. Lee and four other officials will be accused of bribery and misappropriation. 

Lee was arrested on Friday, February 17, 2017, over his alleged part in the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye of South Korea.

CNN Poll reveals 7 out of 10 say Trump's first address to Congress was largely positive

President Donald Trump's first address to Congress received largely positive reviews from viewers, with 57% who tuned in saying they had a very positive reaction to the speech, according to a new CNN/ORC poll of speech-watchers. His speech was very unifying and positive. 
Nearly 7-in-10 who watched said the President's proposed policies would move the country in the right direction and almost two-thirds said the president has the right priorities for the country. Overall, about 7-in-10 said the speech made them feel more optimistic about the direction of the country.

Donald Trump delivers first address to Joint Session of Congress, calls for peace and an end to hatred

After four controversial weeks of Donald Trump's Presidency, the 45th US president on Tuesday addressed both houses of Congress in a Joint Session of Congress and his speech has been hailed as the best since he became president a little over a month ago with most saying that he was channeling former President John F. Kennedy.

Leicester city in 'secret talks' with former England coach, Roy Hodgson

Leicester City in secret talks with former England and Liverpool Manager, Roy Hodgson to become their new manager after they inhumanely sacked (read here) their legendary coach, Claudio Ranieri just nine months after leading them to their first ever Barclays English Premier League Trophy in the club's 133 years existence.

'We fear UK may deny Lionel Messi & Neymar entry visas due to ongoing legal battles'

European football's representing body, UEFA has said that the body fears Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Neymar Jnr might be denied entry visas into the U.K for the UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff this May in the event that they overturn a 4-goal deficit to Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Camp Nou to qualify, because of lingering legal battles with the Spanish government.

Motivational: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reveals he had a .7 GPA... named Academic captain two years later

Another motivational tweet by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, 0.7 GPA, depressed and quit...
True, #KeepGrinding

Royal Air Force bans servicewomen from wearing skirts on parade

In an attempt to make service more inclusive to transgender personnel, the Royal Air Force has reportedly banned women from wearing skirts on parade.
The change is understood to have followed after some servicewomen had complained that marching in skirts is uncomfortable to them.
Confirming the new policy to the Sun, an RAF source said the updated uniform policy was designed to reflect the RAF as a 'modern and inclusive employer.