Ancient fragment makes reference to the wife of Jesus
An ancient scrap of papyrus makes explicit reference to Jesus having a wife, according to a renowned expert in Christian history.
September 19 in pictures
BNN offers to take a look at the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures of the day.
Police arrest fat and aggressive cat
The Swedish police have arrested a "fat and aggressive" cat named Oscar for trespassing and food theft.
Latvia takes part in Transit - Kazakhstan 2012
Wednesday, September 19, the annual international exhibition Transit - Kazakhstan 2012 kicks off in the Kazakh city of Almaty.
September 22 - International Observe the Moon Night
September 22, 2012, marks the International Observe the Moon Night, which will be celebrated in more than a hundred locations around the world.
Edvard Munch's «The Scream» to go on show in New York
A version of Edvard Munch's «The Scream», which became the most expensive artwork sold at auction earlier this year, is to go on display in New York.
Sherlock Holmes Society celebrates 125 years since «birth» of the great detective
It is 125 years since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective was introduced to the world. The first Holmes and Watson mystery, A Study in Scarlet, was published in 1887.
Russia reveals vast diamond source
Russia is about to start tapping into a huge source of diamonds that could supply the world market for the next 3,000 years.
Giant panda at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo gives birth
14-year-old Mei Xiang, the female giant panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, gave birth Sunday night. It was her second successful pregnancy with 15-year-old Tian Tian, the zoo's male giant panda, in seven years.
September 18 in pictures
BNN offers to take a look at the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures of the day.
PHOTO: Latvians build Castle of Light
The Latvian National Library aka the Castle of Light is still under active construction.
PHOTO: Dinamo wins Amur
On Monday, September 17, Kontinental Hockey League's (KHL) Latvian club Dinamo Riga won Amur Khabarovsk, with a score of 2:1 (0:1, 1:0, 1:0).
September 17 in pictures
BNN offers to take a look at the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures of the day.
Daily joke: Harmful food
The hospital's consulting dietician was giving a lecture to several community nurses...
PHOTO: Scissor Sisters in Riga
On Sunday, September 17, Palladium concert hall (Riga) marked its one year anniversary by inviting a band from New York - Scissor Sisters.
Economic calendar of Latvia. September 17 - 21, 2012
Calendar of economic events in Latvia. September 17 - 21, 2012...
Political calendar of Latvia. September 17 - 21, 2012
Calendar of political events in Latvia. September 17 - 21, 2012...
Photo: Loyal dog stays by his dead master's grave for six years
A faithful dog has refused to leave the side of his dead master's grave for six years.
Lie-in at the weekend makes you sleepier during the week
Experts say that contrary to popular belief, sleeping in on the weekends does not help catch up on sleep lost during the week, but rather makes you even dozier come Monday morning.
Recipe: Almond honey crunch
Today, September 15, Latvia starts a new tradition - from now on every second Saturday of September will be marked as Honey Day in Apiary.
Daily joke: Friday party
Roger left for work on Friday morning. Friday was payday, so instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend partying with the boys and spending his entire pay packet.
Dinamo loses to Novosibirsk Sibirj
On Thursday, September 13, the Kontinental Hockey League's (KHL) Latvian club Dinamo Riga suffered a loss in its first home game.
Photos of the week, 2012.09.14
Each Friday BNN-NEWS.COM offers the most interesting, the most scandalous and simply the most beautiful pictures from all over the world.

