Society
When hopes have been exhausted, education saves lives
June 23, 2017
When hopes have been exhausted, education saves lives
Eliezer Rodriguez has broken the gloomy cycle faced by so many young people in his community. The 17-year-old teenager is…
Women’s council prepares for Eid harassment with legal support for victims
June 22, 2017
Women’s council prepares for Eid harassment with legal support for victims
Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW) announced Thursday that they will be operating a help center to receive harassment reports…
Spain mourns slain matador Fandino
June 20, 2017
Spain mourns slain matador Fandino
Madrid (AFP) – Spain’s royal family joined politicians and the bullfighting world Sunday in mourning matador Ivan Fandino, gored to…
64% of men admit to harassing women in Egypt’s streets: report
June 19, 2017
64% of men admit to harassing women in Egypt’s streets: report
Promundo, a Brazilian organization that campaigns for gender equality, recently released a study examining sexual harassment and gender inequality from…
Egypt addresses OIE over spread of rabies
June 16, 2017
Egypt addresses OIE over spread of rabies
The General Organization for Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture has officially addressed the World Organization for Animal Health…
‘Rediscovered’ early color photographs bring to light Nuba and Latuka tribes
June 12, 2017
‘Rediscovered’ early color photographs bring to light Nuba and Latuka tribes
It is well established that the beautiful and beguiling black-and-white photographs made by George Rodger in 1948 and 1949 —…
Egypt to provide wheelchairs at main metro, train stations
June 11, 2017
Egypt to provide wheelchairs at main metro, train stations
Starting Sunday, senior citizens and disabled passengers around Egypt can request a wheelchair when commuting by the country’s metro system, following Minister…
Three men fathered 96 children: Pakistan’s population booms
June 10, 2017
Three men fathered 96 children: Pakistan’s population booms
Three men who have fathered nearly 100 children among them are doing their bit for Pakistan’s skyrocketing population, which is…
Malaysian health officials to amend gay ‘prevention’ contest: activists
June 9, 2017
Malaysian health officials to amend gay ‘prevention’ contest: activists
Malaysian officials who launched a controversial video contest offering $1,000 cash prizes to explain how to “prevent” homosexuality have agreed…
LE200,000 fine to be paid by satellite channels over ‘indecent word’ broadcasts
June 8, 2017
LE200,000 fine to be paid by satellite channels over ‘indecent word’ broadcasts
The Supreme Council for Media Regulation approved on Wednesday a draft resolution to apply a fine of LE200,000 on satellite…