Life & Style
An American launches initiative to color satellite dishes in Cairo
December 24, 2014
An American launches initiative to color satellite dishes in Cairo
American artist Jason Stoneking has launched an initiative on Facebook to paint satellite dishes with bright colors on the roofs…
Christmas lights up ruined district in Syria’s Homs
December 24, 2014
Christmas lights up ruined district in Syria’s Homs
A brightly coloured Christmas tree stands amid the ruins of the Syrian city of Homs, restoring some hope for Christians…
After the war, a bittersweet Christmas in Gaza
December 24, 2014
After the war, a bittersweet Christmas in Gaza
A garland in hand, 11-year-old Sara decorates the family Christmas tree with her parents. But this year, the young Gazan…
After tough year, Iraqis flock to Baghdad market for holiday cheer
December 23, 2014
After tough year, Iraqis flock to Baghdad market for holiday cheer
Yaasub Ali stands inside his shop in Baghdad's Shorjah market surrounded by nearly empty shelves cleared of decorations by Iraqis…
Young Egyptian entrepreneurs gather for Youth to Business Forum workshop
December 23, 2014
Young Egyptian entrepreneurs gather for Youth to Business Forum workshop
Egypt's future entrepreneurs gathered Friday earlier this month for a rare chance to connect, collaborate and nurture their dreams in…
UK centres named in cancer-fighting DNA project
December 22, 2014
UK centres named in cancer-fighting DNA project
The government on Monday named 11 NHS centres that will lead a project to map 100,000 DNA code sequences in…
Sedentary lifestyle linked to depression
December 22, 2014
Sedentary lifestyle linked to depression
A new analysis of previous studies ties too much sitting at the computer or lying around watching TV to a…
New calorie-counting app for weight lose stimulation
December 22, 2014
New calorie-counting app for weight lose stimulation
MyFitnessPal is one of the most positively reviewed apps in the Apple and Android app stores, they write in the…
Marrakech: Unbeatable authentic ambience
December 21, 2014
Marrakech: Unbeatable authentic ambience
The calls of buskers mingled with the resonant, melodious tunes of street musicians and the gentle welcoming smiles of vendors;…
Cuba’s famed cigars get a foot in door of U.S. market
December 21, 2014
Cuba’s famed cigars get a foot in door of U.S. market
Milagros Diaz has been rolling cigars for 48 years, so long she cannot even smell tobacco anymore, and she is…