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WHO: Venezuela malaria cases jump by 69 percent
World Health Organisation expresses concern over the rise of he mosquito-borne disease in Venezuela and Latin America.<p>Health experts have warned that malaria cases in Venezuela jumped by an estimated 69 percent last year, expressing concern over the spread of the disease in the crisis-hit country …
Latin America'Mountains and mountains of plastic': life on Cambodia's polluted coast
Photographs from Sihanouk in the country’s south west reveal locals living amid a staggering tide of plastic pollution<p>Looking down into the water that lies beneath the ramshackle houses of Sihanouk, Cambodia, it is hard to imagine that the sea is there at all. Instead, there is dense layer upon …
This One-Pot Shrimp & Pea Orzo Is a Weeknight Wonder
Now that spring is finally here, we're setting our sights on lighter fare. But that doesn't mean we're saying goodbye to comforting pasta dishes! …
PastaA Meditation Exercise For People Who Simply Cannot 'Quiet' Their Minds
<i>In a warp-speed world, it can be difficult to entertain even the thought of slowing down for a meditation. The following mindfulness exercise,</i> …
MindfulnessNo-go warning issued in southern Japan as volcano erupts for first time in 250 years
TOKYO: A volcano in southern Japan erupted for the first time in 250 years today, spewing steam and ash hundreds of metres into the air, as …
GeologySouth Africa's Fat Cakes: Delicious Deep-Fried Dough You Can Stuff With Anything
“We come here for proper <i>vetkoek</i>,” enunciates 89-year-old retired music teacher Ria de Klerk. “Tasty, soft and not at all greasy.” De Klerk and her …
Deep FryingHow to purge all your search histories
Asking for a friend...<p>Every time you run a search online, the websites where you maintain an account can record that information. This data—collected and stored by search engines like Google, social media networks like Facebook, and retail giants like Amazon—won't disappear when you erase your …
Operating SystemsCastro era to end in Cuba as Raul set to step down
It will be the first time in nearly six decades that the island country will not be led by a Castro.<p>Cuba will open a session of its National Assembly on Wednesday that will mark the end of an era in the socialist nation.<p>President Raul Castro, 86, is expected to step down after two five-year terms …
Cuba17 Gorgeous Indian Hill Stations You Miss Out On Every Summer Because You End Up Going To Shimla
1. Coonoor Where: Tamil Nadu Source: Taj Holidays Said to be the quieter of the three Nilgiri hill stations, Coonoor is one of the most beautiful …
Asia TravelU.S., Britain, France launch air strikes in Syria
WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Western powers said on Saturday their missile attacks struck at the heart of Syria's chemical weapons program, but the restrained assault appeared unlikely to halt Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's progress in the 7-year-old civil war.<p>The United States, France and …
Middle EastSyria airstrikes: Donald Trump announces military action against Assad regime with UK and France
• <b>If West does not act against Assad and Putin, their lies will have won</b>• <b><br>There is a case for a strike against Assad, and for Britain's involvement in it</b><p>Donald Trump is reportedly set to make a statement on Syria, with the US, Britain and their allies expected to launch airstrikes against Assad regime …
Middle EastDozens Suffocate in Syria as Government Is Accused of Chemical Attack
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Dozens of Syrians choked to death after a suspected chemical attack struck the rebel-held suburb of Douma, east of Damascus, with aid groups on Sunday blaming President Bashar al-Assad’s government for the assault and Western governments expressing outrage.<p>Rescue workers in Syria …
Middle EastWhat is Germany’s dual education system — and why do other countries want it?
The German economy is powered by products sold the world over. The strength of Europe's powerhouse depends on outbound shipments. We take a look at …
EducationSoutheast Asia's idyllic islands buckle under tourism strain
SINGAPORE/BANGKOK (Reuters) - The six-month closure of the Philippine tourism island of Boracay for a revamp after the country's president branded it a "cesspool" reflects the growing pressures on beach resorts across Southeast Asia as visitor numbers surge.<p>(Graphic: …
AsiaNobody knows anything about China — including the Chinese government
As a foreigner in China, you get used to hearing the retort "you don't know China!" spat at you by locals.<p>It's usually a knee-jerk reaction to some uncomfortable modern issue or in defense of one of the many historical myths children in the mainland are taught as unshakeable facts about the world. …
ChinaStart from 0! This low-impact workout is perfect for beginners
Want to start working out but have no idea where to start? This workout is for you!<p>If you want to start exercising, but have no idea where to begin, this is the workout for you. It's low-impact and suitable for beginners of all ages.<p>This three-circuit routine will target your entire body. Circuit …
WorkoutsThe Blesser's Curse
How sugar daddies and vaginal microbes created the world’s largest HIV epidemic<p>VULINDLELA, South Africa—Mbali N. was just 17 when a well-dressed man in his 30s spotted her. She was at a mall in a nearby town, alone, when he called out. He might have been captivated by her almond eyes and soaring …
Green BayFacebook: is it time we all deleted our accounts?
The Cambridge Analytica revelations may be the final nudge we need to turn away from the social network. And it’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to big tech harvesting private information<p>Sorry to break it to you, but you are probably a “dumb fuck”. This is according to statements by a …
Social Media“Yes,” It’s Bad: Facebook Stock Plunges as Data Scandal Takes a Dark Turn
For Mark Zuckerberg, the story just keeps getting worse.<p>Already reeling from reports that Cambridge Analytica had quietly harvested private information from more than 50 million users, Facebook stock plunged on Monday, erasing about $40 billion from the social-media company’s market cap. In the …
Egypt by The Zangaki Brothers (1870-1890)
Arab with Three Wives and Two Servants The Zangaki brothers occasionally worked with the Port Said photographer, Hippolyte Arnoux.Many of the Zangaki …
Suez Canal