In Paris, streetwear takes cue from space ageA retro space age mood permeated Paris' ready-to-wear shows on Thursday, as Balenciaga and emerging Indian madcap Manish Arora sent out looks perfect for a stewardess on an intergalactic fight. Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquiere, who dusted off the storied Paris... Paris - Balenciaga - Nicolas Ghesquière - France - Ready-to-wear

Hamas Bans Men From Women's Hair SalonsGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Gaza's Islamic Hamas government on Thursday banned men from working in women's hair salons, the latest step in its campaign to impose strict Islamic customs on Gaza's 1.5 million people.

Chicago schools cut spring sophomore sportsBudgetary conditions have prompted Chicago Public Schools to halt all spring sophomore sports, according to a memo obtained by the Tribune. District sports director Calvin Davis sent the memo to school athletic directors today saying that only varsity and freshman teams will be allowed to practice for now. The memo, which some coaches called confusing, comes at the last possible moment for ...