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Disneyland to close attractions to clear path for Star Wars-themed park
Life & Style
December 31, 2015
Disneyland to close attractions to clear path for Star Wars-themed park
A total of 10 attractions and eateries will face the chopping block at Disneyland in Anaheim, California to make way…
Architectural highlights of 2015
Health & Fitness
December 30, 2015
Architectural highlights of 2015
This year saw the completion of several outstanding projects in architecture over the course of the year. From the new Philharmonic…
Turkey detains teen ‘for insulting Erdogan on Facebook’
Middle East
December 30, 2015
Turkey detains teen ‘for insulting Erdogan on Facebook’
A Turkish court on Monday remanded in custody a 17-year-old construction worker on charges of "insulting" Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
Twitter acts to curb ‘abusive’, ‘hateful’ content
Science
December 30, 2015
Twitter acts to curb ‘abusive’, ‘hateful’ content
Twitter said Tuesday it will take new steps to stem "abusive behavior and hateful conduct" on the global messaging platform. The…
IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt
Health & Fitness
December 30, 2015
IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt
A UK study recommends that couples undertaking IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) should have up to six attempts, rather than the…
Asking about New Year’s resolutions can help people stick to them
Life & Style
December 30, 2015
Asking about New Year’s resolutions can help people stick to them
It's that time of year again, when many of us will plan, and fail, to stick to our New Year's…
‘Taiwan’s Louvre’ opens new museum after 15-year wait
Art news
December 30, 2015
‘Taiwan’s Louvre’ opens new museum after 15-year wait
Some of China's most valuable historic artefacts went on display in Taiwan Monday at a new branch of one of…
Belgian chocolatier goes ‘bean-to-bar’ for best taste
Food
December 29, 2015
Belgian chocolatier goes ‘bean-to-bar’ for best taste
When it comes to cocoa beans, it turns out there are vintages just like there are for fine wines, says…
Egypt arrests 4 leaders of anti-Mubarak movement
Egypt
December 29, 2015
Egypt arrests 4 leaders of anti-Mubarak movement
Egyptian authorities Monday arrested four leaders of a youth movement that spearheaded the 2011 revolt against former president Hosni Mubarak,…
Germany gives green light to bicycle highways
Health & Fitness
December 29, 2015
Germany gives green light to bicycle highways
It's every cyclist's dream: no red lights, no trucks, just a clear, smooth lane to zoom down with the wind…