Rhine border of the Roman Empire strives for world heritage status
The Lower German Limes between Bad Breisig in Rhineland-Palatinate and the seaside resort Katwijk in the Netherlands is to be considered for World Cultural Heritage status.A spokesperson for the German…
As Meghan Markle prepares to wed Prince Harry, why did she become an Anglican?
England is feverishly awaiting the latest royal wedding on May 19 as Prince Harry of Wales, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, marries US actress Meghan Markle. But few were expecting…
Terrorism remains key threat in Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa
Businesses, especially tourism-related, remain vulnerable to terrorism risk
‘Good’ brown fat linked to weight loss: study
Fat molecules released with exertion could explain metabolism boost
Dating on Facebook: power in numbers
Facebook's announcement that it would launch a dating app was a big surprise. Yet despite recent privacy issues, the company's millions of single users, special algorithms and deep pockets may…
Eurozone: slower growth, stagnant unemployment
Seasonally adjusted unemployment has remained unchanged in the 19-member euro area, fresh figures from the statistics office have shown. Joblessness is currently at its lowest level since December 2008.The eurozone's…
Vitamin D improves weight gain, brain development in malnourished children: study
Malnutrition affects 20m children worldwide
Bayern Munich’s profligacy kills golden chance for Champions League glory
Bayern Munich have thrown away the club's best chance of winning the Champions League since their 2013 triumph. Real Madrid were there for the taking, but galling misses at clutch…
Severe trauma patients with blood type O in higher risk of death
Recent studies suggest blood type O can be potential risk factor for haemorrhage
‘Rainbow Mountain’ attracts tourists in Peru
Tourists gasp for breath as they climb for two hours to a peak in the Peruvian Andes that stands 16,404 feet (5,000 meters) above sea level. They're dead tired, but…