Life & Style
Pope Francis prays in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque
November 29, 2014
Pope Francis prays in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque
Pope Francis prayed silently alongside a senior Islamic cleric in Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday, in a gesture of inter-religious…
Sailing boats welcome German tourists in Aswan
November 29, 2014
Sailing boats welcome German tourists in Aswan
Sailing boats at the Nile River in Aswan welcomed 870 German tourists on Friday with a river show before their…
‘Safe’: Campaign teaches minors self-defense against molestation
November 29, 2014
‘Safe’: Campaign teaches minors self-defense against molestation
Outside an elementary school, Sarah Aziz and her team-mates don blue uniforms bearing the word “safe.” Approaching school managers, team…
Nobel Medal for DNA discovery could fetch $3.5 million at auction
November 29, 2014
Nobel Medal for DNA discovery could fetch $3.5 million at auction
A Nobel Prize gold medal awarded to American scientist Dr. James Watson, a co-discoverer of DNA, is expected to sell…
Sperm can carry Ebola for 82 days: WHO
November 28, 2014
Sperm can carry Ebola for 82 days: WHO
Sperm can carry the Ebola virus for at least 82 days, the World Health Organization said Friday, urging men recovering…
Aerobics for the brain? Fitness experts praise mindfulness meditation
November 28, 2014
Aerobics for the brain? Fitness experts praise mindfulness meditation
Fitness experts call it bicep curls for the brain and aerobics for the mind. Whatever the name, athletes and gym…
Not getting enough sleep? Turn off the technology
November 28, 2014
Not getting enough sleep? Turn off the technology
Dependence on televisions, cellphones and laptops may be costing dearly -- in lack of sleep.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell launches Ebola fashion pop-up
November 28, 2014
Supermodel Naomi Campbell launches Ebola fashion pop-up
British supermodel Naomi Campbell launched a pop-up fashion shop in east London to raise awareness of the spread of Ebola…
UK Law Society scrapping of sharia advice is victory for women, NGO says
November 27, 2014
UK Law Society scrapping of sharia advice is victory for women, NGO says
The Law Society of England and Wales's withdrawal of guidance on sharia (Islamic law) wills is a "great victory", but…
Chocolate lovers tend to weigh less: report
November 27, 2014
Chocolate lovers tend to weigh less: report
In a new study, people who ate chocolate a few times per week or more weighed less than those who…