Italy courts Chinese investors to restore ancient sites

ROME (Reuters) - Italy is courting Chinese investors to help spruce up some of its ancient temples and catacombs, a magnet for tourists but a drain on its strained public finances.

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Palestinian Doctor Dolittle cares for Gaza's stray dogs

GAZA (Reuters) - Among the many problems Gaza faces, from conflict to homelessness, power cuts and a lack of fresh water, Saeed el-Aer has dedicated himself to an unusual one: stray dogs.

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'Trump Museum' in Cleveland is a trove of opposition research

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - The "Trump Museum," just steps from the Republican National Convention, displays artifacts such as the Trump action figure, the Trump board game and sartorial splendor from the...

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Your inhaler's watching you: drugmakers race for smart devices

LONDON (Reuters) - Makers of inhalers to treat asthma and chronic lung disease are racing to develop a new generation of smart devices with sensors to monitor if patients are using their puffers...

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Hidden Budapest bath a locals' favorite for vibe, healing power

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's capital owes its popularity as a tourist destination partly to its numerous hot springs and bathing culture which have drawn visitors to the area since Roman times.

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Summer scorcher: Heatwave bakes Britain

(Reuters) - Britain enjoyed the hottest day of the year on Tuesday (July 19), with temperatures soaring to possible highs of 35 degrees celsius in some parts of the country, Britain's Met Office said.

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Prague bans Segways from historic city center's narrow streets

PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech capital Prague will ban Segway vehicles in its historic center from early August, Mayor Adriana Krnacova said on Tuesday, after residents complained the two-wheeled...

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