Maltese Hunters Legally Massacre Egypt’s Protected Birds (Video)

In the video below the jump, Maltese hunters are depicted shooting Eagles, Falcons, Vultures and other protected bird species. The Avian Influenza outbreak had at least one positive outcome in Egypt: it kept both local and migratory birds safe from hunters. But last year in December the government re-opened the country to what seems to be a permanent More...

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By KS On Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
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The World’s Most Beautiful Mosque in Malaysia is Vulnerable to Rising Seas

The Malacca Straits Mosque in Malaysia is arguably the world’s most beautiful and it is vulnerable to rising seas. Malaysia is one of the few countries that share Dubai’s obsession with manmade islands and More...

By KS On Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
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Boy Drowns In Sewage Water Basin in Gaza

According to PCHR, poor sewage infrastructure in Gaza poses a threat to “the safety and security of Palestinians – especially children” On the afternoon of 11th of February, Ahmed al-Zein, 10, from Beit Lahia More...

By KS On Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
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Long-Awaited Wildlife Corridor Becoming Reality In Turkey

Majestic Mt. Ağri presides over Turkey’s Kars region, one of the world’s richest biodiversity areas and the entrance to a new protected area in eastern Anatolia. The large mammals of Turkey aren’t doing More...

By KS On Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
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Marrakech’s Organic Vegan/Vegetarian Earth Cafe a Delicious Alternative to Lamb Testicles

Vegetarian cuisine doesn’t have to be boring – Moroccan flavor can spice it up. When people think of Moroccan cuisine, they may think of some pretty exotic dishes – such as, say, deep fried lamb testicles.  More...

By KS On Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
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Arabic Calligraphy – eL Seed’s Writing Is On the Wall

eL Seed, a Tunisian artist who combines Arabic calligraphy and street painting, is making an imprint on the world street art scene. I can’t remember how I found him. One of those idle internet ramblings where More...

By KS On Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
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Tu Bishvat: Is the Jewish New Year of the Trees Green?

Spring has sprung in Israel, marked by almond blossoms and Tu Bishvat The Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat begins as the sun sets on the 7th of February 2012.  This holiday has its origins in some ecologically-focused More...