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Climate change root cause of Syrian war: Britain’s Prince Charles

Climate change root cause of Syrian war: Britain’s Prince Charles

Britain's Prince Charles has pointed to the world's failure to tackle climate change as a root cause of the civil…
Global carbon pricing off menu at Paris climate talks

Global carbon pricing off menu at Paris climate talks

Climate experts say the need to agree on a global carbon price to cut pollution and aid clean technologies is…
Middle Kingdom wall unearthed in Sharqiya

Middle Kingdom wall unearthed in Sharqiya

A huge wall, probably dating back to the Middle Kingdom (before 1400 BC), was discovered at Tel al-Dabaa (Avaris) in…
China says keeping leaders away is key to climate talk success

China says keeping leaders away is key to climate talk success

Keeping state leaders away from the negotiations will play a major role in ensuring that crucial talks on a new…
Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants

Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants

When users ask Siri, Apple’s digital assistant, what she likes to drink, she is quick with an answer. "I have a…
NGO wins court ruling over free treatment of Gaucher’s disease

NGO wins court ruling over free treatment of Gaucher’s disease

The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR) has won a court ruling that obliges the government to treat…
Egypt to do more tests on Tut’s tomb in search for Nefertiti

Egypt to do more tests on Tut’s tomb in search for Nefertiti

Egypt said Monday it will conduct more tests this week in search of a hidden chamber in King Tutankhamun's tomb…
Retailers give shoppers new reasons to use mobile phones in stores

Retailers give shoppers new reasons to use mobile phones in stores

At some Macy's outlets this holiday season, shoppers who download the retailer’s app will be able to use their smart…
What if 2C isn’t enough to cap global warming?

What if 2C isn’t enough to cap global warming?

Locking in an action plan to cap global warming at 2 degrees Celsius will be the ultimate yardstick for success…
On polluted Rio island, Brazilian ecologist dreams of miracle

On polluted Rio island, Brazilian ecologist dreams of miracle

Striding through garbage and abandoned fuel installations on an island in Rio de Janeiro's polluted Guanabara Bay, Brazilian ecologist Sergio…
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