Life & Style
Religious Endowments Minister: Terrorism and atheism are byproducts of imperialism
March 16, 2015
Religious Endowments Minister: Terrorism and atheism are byproducts of imperialism
Religious Endowments Minister, Mohamed Mohktar Gomaa, has said that atheism and terrorism are two imminent dangers facing the Arab World,…
Bassem Youssef to WSJ: Satire and jokes do not bring political change
March 15, 2015
Bassem Youssef to WSJ: Satire and jokes do not bring political change
Egypt’s most popular comedy show host and political satirist, Bassem Youssef, has said that satire and jokes are not truly…
3 Kansas hospital patients die of ice cream-related illness
March 14, 2015
3 Kansas hospital patients die of ice cream-related illness
The deaths of three people who developed a foodborne illness linked to some Blue Bell ice cream products have prompted…
California man misses out on US$1 million lottery prize over lost ticket
March 14, 2015
California man misses out on US$1 million lottery prize over lost ticket
A Southern California man came forward to claim a US$1 million lottery prize but was sent home emptyhanded after saying…
Live stream app Meerkat a Twitter sensation
March 14, 2015
Live stream app Meerkat a Twitter sensation
Live streaming video from a smartphone may soon be known as "meerkatting" thanks to a new app that allows anyone…
What happened to Putin? Satirists run riot online
March 14, 2015
What happened to Putin? Satirists run riot online
A wave of savage mockery broke over Russian President Vladimir Putin across the Internet on Friday, sparked by days of…
Simple vision test may help catch concussions
March 14, 2015
Simple vision test may help catch concussions
A simple vision test using a stopwatch and a few flashcards may help parents and coaches screen young athletes for…
Comedian Andy Samberg chosen to host 2015 Emmy Awards
March 13, 2015
Comedian Andy Samberg chosen to host 2015 Emmy Awards
Andy Samberg, a star of the comedy TV show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," will host the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards, the highest…
LBJ letter to Martin Luther King Jr.’s widow sells for $60,000
March 13, 2015
LBJ letter to Martin Luther King Jr.’s widow sells for $60,000
A condolence letter from President Lyndon Johnson to the widow of slain civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King…
NASA confirms ocean on Jupiter moon, raising prospects for life
March 13, 2015
NASA confirms ocean on Jupiter moon, raising prospects for life
Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have confirmed that the Jupiter-orbiting moon Ganymede has an ocean beneath its icy surface,…