Society
Rebranding the beard
April 23, 2015
Rebranding the beard
For many men in Egypt, the time to shave their beard comes when the same worn-out terrorist jokes are too…
Pupils celebrate graduation with belly dancing
April 23, 2015
Pupils celebrate graduation with belly dancing
In a possible signal of Egyptian society becoming more open, pupils of a private school hired a belly dancer named…
Campaign launches to elect first female UN Secretary-General
April 23, 2015
Campaign launches to elect first female UN Secretary-General
Since its founding 70 years ago, the United Nations has been led by men, a tradition that some women's rights…
Flawless 100-carat diamond sells for $22.1 million at NY auction
April 22, 2015
Flawless 100-carat diamond sells for $22.1 million at NY auction
An eye-popping, 100-carat diamond, the highlight of a magnificent jewels sale in New York on Tuesday, sold for US$22.1 million,…
‘Everything comes from above,’ says world’s oldest living person
April 21, 2015
‘Everything comes from above,’ says world’s oldest living person
Jeralean Talley, the world's oldest-known living person, will celebrate her 116th birthday in Detroit next month thanking God for her…
Youth e-cigarette data prompts new calls to speed regulation
April 19, 2015
Youth e-cigarette data prompts new calls to speed regulation
Public health advocates are stepping up pressure on the US government to quickly regulate and restrict access to e-cigarettes after…
My, my! Many Britons ignorant about Battle of Waterloo
April 19, 2015
My, my! Many Britons ignorant about Battle of Waterloo
As Britain prepares to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, a survey shows that many Britons know…
An heir and a spare: life as a royal number two
April 17, 2015
An heir and a spare: life as a royal number two
Prince William's new baby, due later this month, will join the long line of second children born one step from…
Remote corner of Bosnia to declare itself ‘Town of Twins’
April 17, 2015
Remote corner of Bosnia to declare itself ‘Town of Twins’
(Reuters) - When Nedzib Vucelj's wife Emira gave birth to twins at the height of the Bosnian war, it was…
A dog’s life: study reveals people’s hormonal link with tail-waggers
April 16, 2015
A dog’s life: study reveals people’s hormonal link with tail-waggers
Dogs are called "man's best friend" - women's, too - and scientists say the bond between people and their pooches…