Spice of life? Turmeric ingredient protects liver, say scientists
For centuries, practioners of Ayurvedic medicine have counseled patients to use turmeric,…
From Pyramids to Paris, millions to go dark for Earth Hour
SYDNEY: World-famous landmarks including the Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower and Beijing's Forbidden…
UN rights body narrowly passes Islamophobia resolution
GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Council on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution…
Arab leaders bid to 'rescue' Jerusalem amid Israeli defiance
SIRTE: Arab leaders gather for an annual summit in Libya at the…
Mubarak to be released 'in coming days,' says German clinic
BERLIN: Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, who underwent surgery in a German hospital…
Bird flu remains a threat, says WHO
MANILA: Bird flu outbreaks that have killed seven people in several countries…
Two Palestinians wounded by Israeli fire in Gaza, say medics
GAZA CITY: Two Palestinians were shot and wounded by Israeli forces in…
Asian art sales are eastern delight in NY
From a record-breaking classical Chinese painting to strong prices for edgy modern…
'Transplant tourism' causing global concern, say experts
MADRID: Moves to combat transplant tourism , in which patients from rich…
Lebanon's Cairo ambassador to attend Libya summit
BEIRUT: Lebanon s ambassador to Egypt will attend the Arab summit in…