Society
Macron to be one of the world’s youngest leaders
May 8, 2017
Macron to be one of the world’s youngest leaders
Emmanuel Macron, 39, who won the second round of the French presidential election on Sunday, according to estimates, will be…
FIBA finally allows Muslim athletes to compete wearing hijab
May 7, 2017
FIBA finally allows Muslim athletes to compete wearing hijab
Headwear, including the Islamic headscarf or hijab, will be allowed in professional basketball games from October, following the approval of…
FIFA lifts Messi four-game international ban
May 5, 2017
FIFA lifts Messi four-game international ban
Zurich (AFP) - FIFA on Friday overturned Barcelona star Lionel Messi's four-game ban from international matches imposed for swearing at…
In photos: Egyptian artist hopes for record with 700-meter Quran
May 4, 2017
In photos: Egyptian artist hopes for record with 700-meter Quran
An Egyptian artist, who educated himself after dropping out of school, has spent three years creating what he hopes is…
Study links media violence to aggressive behavior, regardless of culture
April 22, 2017
Study links media violence to aggressive behavior, regardless of culture
An American study of young people in seven countries suggests that the violence they are exposed to via media content…
Slovenian women launches school for underprivileged village children
April 19, 2017
Slovenian women launches school for underprivileged village children
In a remote village by the Nile River called Bahrawa, a Slovenian women has launched a small alternative educational center called…
Ramadan lantern prices rise by 60%: Chamber of Commerce
April 19, 2017
Ramadan lantern prices rise by 60%: Chamber of Commerce
The prices of locally-made Ramadan lanterns rose by 60 percent compared to last year, Chairman of the Toys Division in…
Mobile units to protect street children to be deployed within days
April 18, 2017
Mobile units to protect street children to be deployed within days
Buses will be provided to Social Solidarity Directorates in 10 governorates over the next few days to continue the ongoing…