Society
UN Women, ENACTUS organize competition for anti-violence projects
May 13, 2015
UN Women, ENACTUS organize competition for anti-violence projects
UN Women and world entrepreneurship development organization ENACTUS organized on May 11 in Cairo a second competition for projects aimed at combating…
Dubai police investigates verbal attack against Egyptian actress
May 13, 2015
Dubai police investigates verbal attack against Egyptian actress
Major General Khalil Ibrahim al-Mansoury, deputy commander in chief for criminal investigations' affairs with the Dubai police, said the attack…
‘Worrying’ rise in binge drinking among youths, women
May 13, 2015
‘Worrying’ rise in binge drinking among youths, women
Binge drinking is emerging as a major hazard for the young in some countries, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and…
US female rower readies for solo Pacific Ocean odyssey
May 12, 2015
US female rower readies for solo Pacific Ocean odyssey
Sonya Baumstein lay in bed one sleepless night and wept softly as she pondered her upcoming attempt to cross the…
UK ambassador gives funny response to humorous job seeker
May 10, 2015
UK ambassador gives funny response to humorous job seeker
The UK ambassador to Cairo made the social network punchline of the day on Thursday when he replied to a…
Actress Charlize Theron urges women to stand up for equal pay
May 10, 2015
Actress Charlize Theron urges women to stand up for equal pay
After negotiating a salary equal to her male co-star for her upcoming movie, Hollywood actress Charlize Theron has called on…
Pakistani drivers deliver people, goods and politics
May 10, 2015
Pakistani drivers deliver people, goods and politics
Pakistan has long been known for the garish decorations with which drivers lovingly adorn the rickshaws and ageing Bedford trucks…
‘We’ve lost everything’: Nepal Sherpas fear for future after quake
May 10, 2015
‘We’ve lost everything’: Nepal Sherpas fear for future after quake
Mount Everest record holder Apa Sherpa ran for his life when a huge earthquake hit Nepal, and now fears for…
Actress Charlize Theron urges women to stand up for equal pay
May 9, 2015
Actress Charlize Theron urges women to stand up for equal pay
After negotiating a salary equal to her male co-star for her upcoming movie, Hollywood actress Charlize Theron has called on…
Ten-year-old’s pregnancy sparks Paraguay abortion debate
May 9, 2015
Ten-year-old’s pregnancy sparks Paraguay abortion debate
A 10-year-old girl who was raped by her stepfather and is now five months pregnant has become the focal point…