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Europe has ‘alarming’ rates of smoking, drinking and obesity: WHO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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