Society
Europe has ‘alarming’ rates of smoking, drinking and obesity: WHO
September 23, 2015
Europe has ‘alarming’ rates of smoking, drinking and obesity: WHO
Europe has the world's highest rates of drinking and smoking, and more than half its people are too fat, putting…
Parental nicotine dependence predicts teen smoking
September 23, 2015
Parental nicotine dependence predicts teen smoking
A parent’s dependence on nicotine, in addition to the act of smoking cigarettes, may be an important determinant of their…
World should not ignore images of Syrian toddler: Shakira
September 23, 2015
World should not ignore images of Syrian toddler: Shakira
Colombian pop star Shakira said Tuesday that the world should not ignore, nor forget the extraordinary pictures of a Syrian…
American Muslims fear a new wave of Islamophobia
September 22, 2015
American Muslims fear a new wave of Islamophobia
Muslim Americans responded with a mix of frustration, exasperation and anger to what many see as a growing wave of…
Alexandria inspires street violinist’s dreams of world fame
September 22, 2015
Alexandria inspires street violinist’s dreams of world fame
A 35-year old man who dreams of becoming a world-renowned violinist, Ahmed al-Maghraby spends most of his time roaming between…
Refugee journey: A tough welcome in Germany
September 20, 2015
Refugee journey: A tough welcome in Germany
Reuters photographer Zohra Bensemra is following a group of families fleeing the war in Syria and seeking a new life…
Forbes Middle East announces lists of most powerful Arab women
September 17, 2015
Forbes Middle East announces lists of most powerful Arab women
Forbes Middle East magazine has announced their list of the Most Powerful Arab Women in 2015, which includes at least…
Angelina Jolie develops new manner for fundraising
September 16, 2015
Angelina Jolie develops new manner for fundraising
The Style of Jolie jewelry line designed in collaboration between Angelina Jolie and Robert Procop is set to go on…
Weary of refugees, Munich gears up for Oktoberfest
September 16, 2015
Weary of refugees, Munich gears up for Oktoberfest
Germany's decision to restore border controls to stem a tide of refugees may have stunned Europe, but it is being…
Gharbiya child engagement ‘criminal’: Source
September 15, 2015
Gharbiya child engagement ‘criminal’: Source
A report by Al-Masry Al-Youm about two minors who became engaged in Gharbiya, on Sunday, has resulted in a wide-scale reaction by…