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Canada set to unveil legislation legalizing cannabis
April 13, 2017
Canada set to unveil legislation legalizing cannabis
The government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil legislation on Thursday to fully legalize recreational marijuana use, making Canada…
Zahi Hawass to be UN ambassador for global cultural heritage
April 11, 2017
Zahi Hawass to be UN ambassador for global cultural heritage
The United Nations International Federation for Peace and Sustainable Development has appointed the former Egyptian minister of antiquities Zahi Hawass…
Islamic fintech firm becomes first to get UK regulatory approval
April 10, 2017
Islamic fintech firm becomes first to get UK regulatory approval
A London-based Islamic financial technology start-up has become the first company of its kind to be given regulatory approval in…
Sports-related smart gear sales expected to rise
April 8, 2017
Sports-related smart gear sales expected to rise
Sales of connected items for sport -- including wearables, sports accessories and sportswear -- are expected to reach 253 million…
Scientists find a new treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
April 8, 2017
Scientists find a new treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers based at the University of Birmingham and Newcastle University in the U.K. have developed an alternative treatment for patients…
Samsung stations the smartphone as a desktop replacement
April 8, 2017
Samsung stations the smartphone as a desktop replacement
The Samsung Galaxy S8's near bezel-free curved edge display, encrypted facial recognition system, and physical button-free front face are the…
Italian court blocks Uber services in Italy, citing unfair competition
April 8, 2017
Italian court blocks Uber services in Italy, citing unfair competition
A court blocked the use of smart phone apps for Uber cars UBER.UL in Italy on Friday, ruling that they…
Promising Zika vaccine moves to next stage
April 7, 2017
Promising Zika vaccine moves to next stage
We are one step closer to a vaccine against the Zika virus.
Dolphin found dead on coast of south Sinai protectorate
April 5, 2017
Dolphin found dead on coast of south Sinai protectorate
A dolphin was found dead on coast of Abu Galum protectorate, located in the gulf of Aqaba. Weighing about 1…
Babies cry more in UK, Canada and Italy, less in Denmark, Germany: Pediatric study
April 3, 2017
Babies cry more in UK, Canada and Italy, less in Denmark, Germany: Pediatric study
Babies cry more in Britain, Canada, Italy and Netherlands than in other countries, while newborns in Denmark, Germany and Japan…