Life & Style
‘Sushi university’ is here to explain Japanese food to you
February 25, 2017
‘Sushi university’ is here to explain Japanese food to you
One of the most traditional gastronomic experiences in Japan is the omakase, the equivalent of a Western tasting menu, in…
Norwegian Air cuts out the competition with $65 transatlantic fare to US
February 23, 2017
Norwegian Air cuts out the competition with $65 transatlantic fare to US
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA on Thursday announced plans to offer transatlantic flights on 10 new routes between the United States…
Video: Princess Diana’s dresses showcased 20 years after her death
February 23, 2017
Video: Princess Diana’s dresses showcased 20 years after her death
Gowns worn by Princess Diana for everything from meeting diplomats to dancing with movie stars feature in an exhibition celebrating…
Long-term stress might make you fat: study
February 23, 2017
Long-term stress might make you fat: study
Could constant stress be making you fat?
Playtime and escape for Syrian children in Lebanon gyms
February 23, 2017
Playtime and escape for Syrian children in Lebanon gyms
Every Sunday, the gymnasium along Beirut's airport highway echoes with the shouting and laughter of dozens of Syrian children enjoying…
New trauma unit to help escaped Islamic State sex slaves
February 23, 2017
New trauma unit to help escaped Islamic State sex slaves
After their rape and torture by Islamic State extremists for months or years, Yazidi women face ongoing suffering from psychological…
Nike commercial celebrates Arab female athletes ‘to inspire others’
February 23, 2017
Nike commercial celebrates Arab female athletes ‘to inspire others’
"What will they say about you?" is a rhetorical question with which many women and girls in the Middle East…
‘Bizarre bill’: Vienna cafe customers pay extra to charge their phones
February 21, 2017
‘Bizarre bill’: Vienna cafe customers pay extra to charge their phones
Tired of tourists powering up batteries for hours, Vienna cafe owner Galina Pokorny has introduced a 1 euro ($1.06) fee…
Dubai police summon Russian model who dangled from skyscraper
February 21, 2017
Dubai police summon Russian model who dangled from skyscraper
Dubai police have summoned a Russian model, who posed for a video while dangling from a skyscraper, to sign a…
Saudi gamers get together at kingdom’s first-ever Comic Con
February 20, 2017
Saudi gamers get together at kingdom’s first-ever Comic Con
In a country where the use of magic is a crime punishable by beheading, it's not every day that young…