Egyptian lawmakers want to ban fake hymen October 5, 2009 By JOSEPH FREEMAN, AP Conservative Egyptian lawmakers have called for a ban on imports of a Chinese made kit meant to help women fake their virginity and one scholar has even called for the "exile" of anyone who imports or uses it.
What's in an (early) name? August 6, 2009 By Laura Schocker, BBC News
The mother of Jude Law's fourth child announced on Sunday that the new baby will be named Sophia - three months before she is expected to arrive. It was an unusual break from baby naming protocol. But why do names tend to be such a secret in the first place?
Republicans 'troubled' by US policy on Israel
The Washington Post By JEN THOMAS, AP
August 6, 2009
JERUSALEM -- The Obama administration's policy on Israel is misguided, puts too much emphasis on the issue of settlements and ignores the bigger threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, a U.S. delegation of Republican congressmen visiting Israel said Thursday.
The day the oldest man was born July 30, 2009 By Laura Schocker, BBC News British World War I veteran Henry Allingham, until recently the world's oldest man, was buried on Thursday. The headlines about the day he was born, 113 years ago, give a fascinating insight into life in the late 19th Century.
Spot kicks July 29, 2009 By Laura Schocker, BBC News The online music streaming service Spotify has been credited with helping a small revival in the British music industry. But it's also changing the way we listen to music.
Rise of the round pound July 20, 2009 By Laura Schocker, BBC News Over the past year, the four largest UK grocers have been swapping their 99-pence price tags for round-pound sales. In bad economic times, consumers may just be willing to fork out an extra penny at the till. But why?
Jewish athletes converge on Israel for Maccabiah By JEN THOMAS (AP) – Jul 13, 2009 RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — Thousands of athletes paraded through a packed Israeli stadium Monday at the opening ceremony of the 18th Maccabiah Games, known as the Jewish Olympics, which bring together Jewish sportsmen from around the world.
Loneliness of the mile runner July 9, 2009 By Laura Schocker It's been 10 years since the current world record for running the mile was set - so why hasn't it been broken? Does the mile still matter as a middle-distance event, and who runs it these days?
Brought to book July 6, 2009 By Laura Schocker, BBC News
The new chief of MI6, Sir John Sawers, has had his personal life made public thanks to his wife's Facebook page. It's another example of how the world's biggest social networking site can be used to reveal a bit too much information.
Archaeologists discover King Herod's quarry
Stones extracted for the construction of the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago
July 6, 2009 By Jen Thomas, AP JERUSALEM - Israeli archaeologists have uncovered an ancient quarry where they believe King Herod extracted stones for the construction of the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Monday.
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