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Sharm nightspots deserted as tourists vanish from Egyptian resort
Egypt
November 11, 2015
Sharm nightspots deserted as tourists vanish from Egyptian resort
Usually buzzing with foreigners on holiday, Sharm el-Sheikh's tourist nightspots have been deserted after thousands left the Egyptian resort following…
Refugee influx may cost Germany 14 bn euros in 2016: experts
World
November 11, 2015
Refugee influx may cost Germany 14 bn euros in 2016: experts
Germany may have to spend over 14 billion euros ($15 billion) next year to manage its record refugee influx, an…
UK man who ‘faced Saudi lashing’ over alcohol returns home
Middle East
November 11, 2015
UK man who ‘faced Saudi lashing’ over alcohol returns home
A British man imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for breaking anti-alcohol laws has returned to Britain, the foreign ministry said on…
Acupuncture alleviates chronic neck pain, study shows
Health & Fitness
November 11, 2015
Acupuncture alleviates chronic neck pain, study shows
A new scientific study reports that acupuncture and the Alexander Technique, two forms of alternative medicine, have been shown to…
Specific levels of low vitamin D linked to heart troubles
Health & Fitness
November 11, 2015
Specific levels of low vitamin D linked to heart troubles
Low vitamin D levels have long been associated with heart problems, but researchers said Monday they have identified a specific…
The best cruise lines for families, couples and budget-conscious in 2016
Life & Style
November 11, 2015
The best cruise lines for families, couples and budget-conscious in 2016
Crystal Cruises has been named the most romantic cruise line for couples, while Disney has taken the title of best…
Russia’s Putin holds crisis talks over athletics doping charges
World
November 11, 2015
Russia’s Putin holds crisis talks over athletics doping charges
Calls for Russia to be excluded from the 2016 Olympics over doping allegations is aimed at tarnishing the country's image,…
How mobile phones are making childbirth safer in Ethiopia
Science
November 11, 2015
How mobile phones are making childbirth safer in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia where almost nine in every 10 women give birth at home after pregnancies with little or no medical…
Travel industry eyes new frontiers after Sinai crash
Egypt
November 11, 2015
Travel industry eyes new frontiers after Sinai crash
Last month's deadly Russian jet crash in Egypt has plunged the north African tourist industry further into crisis, with resorts…
Nigeria rejects ‘world’s worst airport’ tag
World
November 11, 2015
Nigeria rejects ‘world’s worst airport’ tag
Unhelpful staff, demands for bribes, lack of seating, broken air-conditioning and a tent for an arrivals hall.