The UK Telegraph is reporting that potential terrorists, and even common criminals, have a new threat to worry about when trying to evade capture and it’s as plain as the nose on their faces. That’s right, new technology recently unveiled by British scientists places great emphasis on “nose analysis” as a credible means of identification for criminals. 

We knew it wouldn’t be long before he struck again. Muammar Gaddafi has taken a much needed break from his role as dastardly dictator of Libya and has begun issuing his own jihadist commands from high atop his bedazzled soapbox. This time, the audacious authoritarian has set his sights squarely on Switzerland and has launched a bitter diatribe against the chocolate capital of the world.

Move over Apolo. Somebody else is getting ready to take center stage when it comes to athleticism based on awe-inspiring footwork and mind-numbing speed. Meet Pakistani sprinter Naseem Hameed, who is fast-becoming (pun most definitely intended) a force to be reckoned with on the international sprinting scene.

Looks like Valentine’s Day is officially over, folks. Just when you thought it was only single American women facing the worst marriage drought in decades, Iraqi women have set a new precedent in spinsterhood. According to the World Food Program (why are they monitoring this?), there are just way too many women and far too few men to accommodate the blessed union of marriage for many Iraqis. 

Long legs that seemingly extend for miles. Lush eyelashes concealing eyes that gaze right into your soul. Curves in all the right places. These are just a few of the attributes that judges looked for in a recent beauty pageant - the annual Al Dhafra Festival, held in Abu Dhabi exclusively for...er, camels. 

It’s a little known secret that the Muslim world has contributed greatly to the advancement of mankind. We recently told you about an exhibition in London that reveals just how much Muslims have contributed to the betterment of humanity throughout the ages and what a huge debt of gratitude the Islamic world is owed. Now that the exhibition is public, here’s the low-down on what exactly is on display. 

The world can now breathe a collective sigh of relief. By all appearances, Iran has put its nuclear ambitions on the back burner in favor of...wait for it...torturing small animals and insects by sending them into space. (Yes, it’s true). The new venture has sent shockwaves around the Animal Kingdom. Reports are in that even Simba and Bambi ducking for cover.

Everything that glitters, whirs, whizzes or just plain looks “purty” can be found on the website Etsy. For those of you not fully acquainted with the intricacies of turning a ragged old sweater into a loveable “upcycled” teddy bear or just how divine a juicy red apple looks in its very own hand knitted jacket, Etsy is a website to be reckoned with! 

One of the many items in the long line of bans in Iran was the game of chess. From 1981 to 1988, it was a crime to even play the game of chess in public or sell chess paraphernalia. It took no less than a fatwa from none other than the less than frisky Ayatollah Khomeni to lift the chess ban in the late 80s.

One place where women are making leaps and bounds - actually taking them while sitting - on the back of a horse, is in Oman. Female equestrians are wowing audiences and garnering much support from their fans and even a couple of critics. Oman’s annual Royal Horse Race Festival, held at Al Adiyat horse race track, was the latest venue where female horse riders were given an opportunity to perform right alongside their male counterparts. A gleeful audience greeted the Royal Calvary horsemen and horsewomen earlier this month, fully ready to enjoy the camaraderie between man and beast.