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"The people demonstrating will be doing it more out of moral conviction, a sense of duty, rather than to try to make the government back down," said Yann Raison de Cleuziou, a sociologist who has studied the conservative Catholic movement against the family reforms. … [Read more...] about French to protest pro IVF law for single women, lesbians

For Moslems the call to prayer, which echoes through the Medina skyline, is also a call to cleansing and purification before prayer. Bathrooms are important for Moroccans. This mosaic tiled bathroom has a spacious rain-fall shower, large heated towel rail and two hanging white bath-robes: bidet but no bath. Though in the Grand Suite the bath, celebrated on a podium, is fit for a sultan. … [Read more...] about Short stay: Palais Amani, Fez, Morocco

Santee: Books & Beyond Book Club, 6:30 p.m. today. “Out of the Easy,” by Ruta Sepetys. Josie, the 17-year-old daughter of a French Quarter prostitute, is striving to escape 1950 New Orleans and enroll at prestigious Smith College when she becomes entangled in a murder investigation. Adults. Tween DIY Day of the Dead Skull Decorating, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and decorate a traditional Day of the Dead skull. Kids Afterschool Trivia Games, World Food Day, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Test your knowledge and join us for some lively trivia games. … [Read more...] about What’s on: National City hosts Family Tennis Day