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In Damascus, an old solution to water shortages: the hammam

Anwar al-Ades hasn't bathed properly in two weeks because of water shortages in Syria's capital Damascus, but all that is about to change at the city's oldest bathhouse. The elegant Al-Malik al-Zahir hammam dates back to 985 AD but is experiencing unprecedented demand since fighting cut...

Messi to the rescue, but Barca lose ground on Madrid

Barca’s poor start to 2017 continued as they lost further ground on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga despite a sensational last minute Lionel Messi free kick salvaging a 1-1 draw at Villarreal Sunday. The Spanish champions lost their opening game of the year at Athletic Bilbao in the Copa...

Ronaldo tipped for 2016 FIFA award

Following his success in Ballon d'Or, Portugal and Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo is set to add another garland -- the Best FIFA Men's Player -- Monday in Zurich. After Champions League and Euro 2016 success for club and country last year, Ronaldo is the overwhelming favorite for yet another...

68 killed in battles near Yemen's strategic strait

At least 68 fighters have been killed in two days of fierce battles between Yemeni forces and Shiite Houthi rebels near the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait, military officials said Sunday. Government forces launched Saturday an assault to recapture the coastal Dhubab district, just 30...