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Two years after Morsi, Egypt stuck in turmoil
Egypt
July 3, 2015
Two years after Morsi, Egypt stuck in turmoil
Two years after the army deposed president Mohamed Morsi, Egypt is roiled by brazen Islamic State group attacks in the…
UNESCO chief warns about jihadist ‘culture cleansing’
Art news
July 3, 2015
UNESCO chief warns about jihadist ‘culture cleansing’
The head of the UN cultural organisation on Wednesday called for a campaign against the "culture cleansing" being carried out…
Security: Palestinians arrest 100 Hamas members in W.Bank
Middle East
July 3, 2015
Security: Palestinians arrest 100 Hamas members in W.Bank
Palestinian forces have arrested around 100 Hamas members in the West Bank, a security official said Friday, raising tension between…
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill scores in Nigeria
World
July 3, 2015
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill scores in Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed nearly 150 people in northeastern Nigerian villages, mowing down men and children while they…
Going vegan can lead to weight loss
Health & Fitness
July 2, 2015
Going vegan can lead to weight loss
Sticking to a vegan diet could be one of the best ways to lose weight, according to a new study…
‘Minions’ ready to monopolise family film outings
Cinema/TV
July 2, 2015
‘Minions’ ready to monopolise family film outings
The mischievous yellow monsters from "Despicable Me" and its sequel get their own film and, thanks to clever timing, look…
‘Old but not obsolete’ Schwarzenegger back again as Terminator
Cinema/TV
July 2, 2015
‘Old but not obsolete’ Schwarzenegger back again as Terminator
"I'm old but I'm not obsolete," Arnold Schwarzenegger says of his return as the fearsome cyborg from the future in…
Could Facebook follow Apple into the music business?
Science
July 2, 2015
Could Facebook follow Apple into the music business?
Facebook is allegedly in talks to develop a new music service.The social network has had discussions with Sony Music Entertainment,…
Google working with Levi Strauss to make smart clothes
Science
July 2, 2015
Google working with Levi Strauss to make smart clothes
Google announced Friday that it is working with iconic US jean maker Levi Strauss to make clothing from specially woven…
Libya peace talks stall again despite UN sanctions threat
Middle East
July 2, 2015
Libya peace talks stall again despite UN sanctions threat
Libya's rival governments will not return to peace talks this week after rebel forces rejected the latest proposal, defying threats…