Science
US will change course on climate policy: Trump official
January 30, 2017
US will change course on climate policy: Trump official
The United States will switch course on climate change and pull out of a global pact to cut emissions, said…
Egypt retrieves 4,000-year-old figurine from London
January 29, 2017
Egypt retrieves 4,000-year-old figurine from London
The Egyptian embassy in London retrieved a wooden Ushabti figurine that dates back to the Middle Kingdom period of Ancient…
Cancer, hepatitis treatments set for boost, as China overhauls sate drugs list
January 26, 2017
Cancer, hepatitis treatments set for boost, as China overhauls sate drugs list
China is set to add more than 300 new and traditional drugs to its list of medicines that the state…
Historic lanterns stolen from Refai Mosque restored
January 25, 2017
Historic lanterns stolen from Refai Mosque restored
Security services arrested two of the suspects accused of stealing six historic lanterns from the chamber of King Fouad I…
When you’re more likely to catch flu
January 25, 2017
When you’re more likely to catch flu
Cases of flu are on the rise, according to a recent statement from the United States Centers for Disease Control…
Islamic Art Museum receives 10,000 visitors since inauguration last Wednesday
January 23, 2017
Islamic Art Museum receives 10,000 visitors since inauguration last Wednesday
Since its inauguration on Wednesday, the Museum of Islamic Art in Bab al-Khalq received 10,000 visitors as of Sunday, Al-Borsa…
Preterm birth linked to health problems in adolescence
January 21, 2017
Preterm birth linked to health problems in adolescence
Adolescents who were born extremely premature are much more likely to have chronic health problems than their peers who were…
Alibaba to develop Olympic streaming service in China
January 21, 2017
Alibaba to develop Olympic streaming service in China
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba has entered into a digital partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that will see it…
Brain cancer survivor to attempt 7 marathons in 7 days — on 7 continents
January 20, 2017
Brain cancer survivor to attempt 7 marathons in 7 days — on 7 continents
For the past three years, BethAnn Telford has trained for a grueling athletic achievement, the World Marathon Challenge. It's seven…
Islamic Art Museum to open to public for free
January 20, 2017
Islamic Art Museum to open to public for free
Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany announced that the Museum of Islamic Art would be open to the public for free for…