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Historian: Eid cookies date back to Fatimid age

Historian: Eid cookies date back to Fatimid age

According to Ahmed Amer, a historian and an archaeologist, Eid al-Fitr cookies, a longstanding festive feature of the Islamic feast…
iPads and tablets may cause eye problems or ‘computer vision syndrome’

iPads and tablets may cause eye problems or ‘computer vision syndrome’

Ever since Apple announced the third generation model for its popular tablet, all eyes have been on the iPad --…
Apple Watch lands in competitive South Korea market

Apple Watch lands in competitive South Korea market

Apple's first smartwatch landed in South Korea, one of the world's most competitive markets Friday, drawing a good response from…
Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO

Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO

Rich and poor countries alike must invest more in mental health care, especially during economic crises when rates of depression…
Twitter can be better news tool, co-founder says

Twitter can be better news tool, co-founder says

Twitter has the potential to vastly improve as a tool for real-time news and information, according to co-founder and current…
Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics

Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics

A joint North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina research project aims to replace insulin injections with an…
EgyptAir plans to launch its first bio-fuel-run jet in a year

EgyptAir plans to launch its first bio-fuel-run jet in a year

EgyptAir plans to launch its first plane run on biofuel, replacing traditional jet fuel, in one year, said Civil Aviation…
Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes

Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes

Organized diet and exercise programs can stave off diabetes for those at risk, according to a new recommendation. The Community Preventive…
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy

Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy

Africa's Ebola epidemic has not run its course and around 30 people are still getting infected each week, the United…
Microsoft makes Word available on Android phones

Microsoft makes Word available on Android phones

Microsoft on Wednesday followed through on a promise to release versions of its widely used Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs…
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