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Online ventures target global Muslim consumer market

Online ventures target global Muslim consumer market

From travel guides to shopping portals, new Internet ventures aim to capitalise on the growing "Muslim lifestyle" market, which is…
Modern Etiquette: Essential tips for the office party

Modern Etiquette: Essential tips for the office party

According to the 25th annual survey of corporate America’s holiday party plans, 96 percent of U.S. companies will host holiday…
Specialized, competitive workouts among top 2014 fitness trends

Specialized, competitive workouts among top 2014 fitness trends

 For exercise buffs who want to prove that they're the fastest and the fittest, 2014 has been a good year.…
Population Council holds conference on women empowerment in Upper Egypt

Population Council holds conference on women empowerment in Upper Egypt

Population Council’s Egypt office will host on Tuesday the final dissemination conference of ‘Neqdar Nesharek’- Arabic for “We Can Participate”…
Miss South Africa crowned Miss World

Miss South Africa crowned Miss World

Miss South Africa, 22-year-old Rolene Strauss, was crowned Miss World 2014 at the pageant's final in London on Sunday, with…
A lonely fight defending Egypt’s jailed dissidents

A lonely fight defending Egypt’s jailed dissidents

When a group of activists is arrested in Egypt, the call for help goes most often to lawyer Ragia Omran.…
Boat protest against Canaries oil prospecting

Boat protest against Canaries oil prospecting

Protesters plunged half-naked into the icy sea and unfurled banners Saturday to try to stop oil prospecting near Spain's Canary…
McDonald’s sees simpler menu as key in turnaround

McDonald’s sees simpler menu as key in turnaround

McDonald's is betting that a slimmed-down menu and a push toward greater customization will help it reverse a troubling decline…
Chef Jamie Oliver’s empire whips up investor interest

Chef Jamie Oliver’s empire whips up investor interest

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is looking to outside investors to help expand his growing network of Italian restaurants and…
India Hindu group plans religious conversions at Christmas

India Hindu group plans religious conversions at Christmas

A Hindu priest-turned-lawmaker vowed on Friday to convert hundreds of Muslims and Christians to Hinduism on Christmas Day, despite a…
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