Society
Kenya marathon stars march for peace
August 2, 2015
Kenya marathon stars march for peace
John Kelai became a runner to escape a hard and dangerous life in northern Kenya, where three of his uncles…
Zimbabwe cracks down on hunting after lion killing sparks outrage
August 2, 2015
Zimbabwe cracks down on hunting after lion killing sparks outrage
Zimbabwe's wildlife authorities on Saturday announced restrictions on hunting around the country's biggest game reserve following the killing of a…
Tracking the retreat of Arctic ice
August 2, 2015
Tracking the retreat of Arctic ice
Not so long ago, skeleton staff overwintering at the Ny-Alesund research center could walk on the Arctic town's frozen bay…
Zoo keeper steps in with teddy bear to hand-rear baby sloth
August 1, 2015
Zoo keeper steps in with teddy bear to hand-rear baby sloth
When baby sloth Edward Scissorhands' mother stopped producing milk and could not care for her infant, a London zoo keeper…
‘Blue Beach’ offers Gazans a glimpse of the good life
August 1, 2015
‘Blue Beach’ offers Gazans a glimpse of the good life
A luxurious new tourist resort has opened in the Gaza Strip, its manicured lawns, sparkling pool and private beach in…
Man performs scary shows in Sharm el-Sheikh
July 30, 2015
Man performs scary shows in Sharm el-Sheikh
An Egyptian man with extraordinary abilities has been performing bold and dangerous shows for foreigners of different nationalities in the…
Indian graft fighter among recipients of 2015 Magsaysay Award
July 29, 2015
Indian graft fighter among recipients of 2015 Magsaysay Award
An Indian anti-corruption campaigner and a fellow countryman who recycles clothes for the poor are among this year’s recipients of…
Egyptian wrestler eliminated from WWE Tough Enough
July 29, 2015
Egyptian wrestler eliminated from WWE Tough Enough
Professional wrestling legend Chris Jericho spoke to Egyptian wrestler Mada Abdel Hamid, after he was excluded from the WWE Tough…
Barber becomes famous for coloring, drawing on customers heads
July 28, 2015
Barber becomes famous for coloring, drawing on customers heads
Mohamed Hosni, known as Hammo Finish, a talented barber who owns the most famous barber shop in the neighborhood Ard al-Lewa in…
Divorcees’ Club President: Society debases divorced women
July 26, 2015
Divorcees’ Club President: Society debases divorced women
Abir al-Ansary, head of the Divorcees' Club, has said that society debases divorced women. “I have personally suffered from this,” Ansary…