Official: U.S. will not make Egypt ‘coup’ determination

Washington (CNN) -- The Obama administration will not make a formal determination as to whether the ouster of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy by the military was a coup, a senior administration official told CNN's Jill Dougherty on…

Car Bomb Explosion in Damascus

At least seven people were killed and 62 wounded in a car bomb explosion in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana, Syrian state television reported.The condition of several of the wounded was described as "critical".

Thousands take to streets in Tunis

Tunisian opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi was shot dead outside his home in Tunis on Thursday in the second such assassination this year, setting off mass protests against the Islamist-led government in the capital and elsewhere.…

Why Kate Middleton’s Post-Birth Belly is Completely Normal

It was a fairytale photo-op for a real life prince and princess: a beautiful, healthy baby, a doting, proud father, and a glowing, serene mother. But wait! Look closely. When Kate passes the swaddled heir to her charming William, she…

Australians are getting fatter

Around the world, Australia may be known for its rugged outdoor lifestyles. But recent statistics suggest a different reality. Australia and its equally outdoorsy neighbor, New Zealand, are now two of the fattest countries in the developed…

Cancer Risk Increases With Height

A woman’s cancer risk appears to increase with her height, a new study shows.An analysis of 20,928 postmenopausal women showed that the taller a woman is, the greater her risk for a number of cancers, including breast, colon and…

Cause of cat allergy uncovered

Scientists have discovered how allergic reactions to cats are triggered, raising hopes of preventative medicine. A University of Cambridge team has identified how the body's immune system detects cat allergen, leading to symptoms such as…

Can we be optimistic about Libya’s future?

Two years after the end of the 2011 uprising, the new Libya is still in the making and still suffers from instability and violence. The past few weeks have seen continued violence in various places, including Tripoli. On 8 June, clashes…

Wikipedia Zero arrives in India

Wikipedia Zero, a project launched by the Wikimedia Foundation to offer free mobile access to Wikipedia in emerging countries, has officially arrived in Indiavia a partnership with Aircel, India’s seventh largest mobile network…