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Finding fakes: Mobile phones help detect counterfeit seeds in Kenya
NTULELE (Kenya), Nov 19 — Besides more unpredictable weather and changing crop diseases, Kenyan farmers face another worry: Counterfeit seed. Seed sold as something other than...
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Purple hair don't care: The stars that transitioned to violet in 2018
NEW YORK, Nov 19 ― “Ultra Violet” was the Pantone colour of the year, so it's no surprise that the stars looked to the beautiful shade for inspiration when considering their...
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Egyptian enthusiasts get American wrestling off the ground
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Giant Damien Hirst uterus sculptures catch eye at Qatar hospital
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Egyptians celebrate falconry heritage
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India’s first elephant hospital cheers animal activists, draws tourists
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But is it art? Pranksters plant missing 'Picasso' in Romania
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Looters plunder Albania’s sunken treasures
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Missing St Mark mosaic finally returns to Cyprus
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From crabs and mermaids to Santa riding a seahorse, deck the halls in aquatic style this holiday
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Beauty stocking stuffers for the holiday season
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Sustainable Christmas gifts for eco-friendly skiers
NEW YORK, Nov 19 ― As we become more aware of our environmental impact, many sportswear brands are leading the way towards a more sustainable lifestyle by using a variety of...
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Greenland seeks tourists, investors with new airports
NUUK, Nov 19 — Greenland’s parliament has adopted a plan to upgrade or build airports to serve the massive North Atlantic island, keen to attract more tourists to its pristine...
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On the waterfront: Bryggen by day and by night
BERGEN (Norway), Nov 18 — Is there a city more idyllic than Bergen? Cradled in between the peak of Mount Fløyen and the pristine blue waters of the Byfjorden, the most...
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Growing up Peranakan: Stories of one Malaccan family
MELAKA, Nov 18 — How often do we hear our parents or grandparents tell us the stories of yesteryear? Too often such tales, especially those of our own families, are lost to...
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Massachusetts to start selling recreational marijuana
MASSACHUSETTS, Nov 18 ― Massachusetts is joining the growing list of US states where Americans can walk into a shop and legally buy recreational marijuana, with two stores due...
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Sustainable Christmas gifts ideas for eco-conscious runners
NEW YORK, Nov 18 ― As we become more aware of our environmental impact, many sportswear brands are leading the way towards a more sustainable lifestyle by using a variety of...
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New coffee table book features ‘the world's sexiest’ hotel bedrooms around the world
LONDON, Nov 18 ― Boutique hotel site Mr and Mrs Smith have released a new book for design aficionados and globetrotters that curates what they're calling “the world's sexiest...
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Growing up with a female dog may reduce a child’s risk of asthma
STOCKHOLM, Nov 17 — New Swedish research has found that growing up with a dog is linked to a lower risk of asthma in children, especially if the dog is female. Carried out by...
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Taking omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy can reduce the risk of premature birth
LONDON, Nov 17 — A new review has found that taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy could reduce the risk of premature births. Published on Thursday, the new Cochrane...
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Tea or coffee? The answer might be genetic
NEW YORK, Nov 17 — In new research studying how genetic factors determine taste, scientists now believe they know why some humans prefer coffee while others opt for tea. A paper...
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Top hotel chains in China apologise after dirty cleaning expose
BEIJING, Nov 17 — The Ritz-Cartlon and other five-star hotels in China apologised after a video exposing unhygienic cleaning practises went viral online this week in the latest...
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Stolen Picasso resurfaces in Romania six years later
BUCHAREST, Nov 18 — A painting believed to be Tête d’Arlequin by Pablo Picasso stolen in 2012 from Rotterdam’s Kunsthal museum has turned up in Romania, prosecutors said...
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American travel to Europe this holiday season up 23pc
LISBON, Nov 17 ― Lisbon, Portugal is enjoying explosive growth among American travellers, registering more than 100 per cent growth in travel for this holiday season. ...
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Cultural renaissance sweeps Latvia for centenary
RIGA, Nov 17 ― With homegrown books and films topping sales in Latvia after decades of foreign cultural domination, the small Baltic state is in the throes of a cultural...
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Meditation helps conflict veterans with PTSD, study shows
LOS ANGELES, Nov 17 — Transcendental meditation — the practice of effortless thinking — may be as effective at treating PTSD in conflict veterans as traditional therapy, US...
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‘Be visible and loud’ to drive #MeToo forwards, say women
LONDON, Nov 16 ― Women have to be “visible and loud” in their fight for equality to build on the gains of the #MeToo movement, activists said as they push for legal reform,...
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Lack of school toilets puts 620 million children in danger, report reveals
LONDON, Nov 16 ― A lack of proper school toilets threatens the health, education and safety of at least 620 million children around the world, the charity WaterAid said in a new...
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‘Angel’, 80, drives to aid of poor St Petersburg pensioners
SAINT PETERSBURG (Russia), Nov 16 ― Long retired from her job as a Saint Petersburg trolley driver, 80-year-old Galina Yakovleva still spends her days behind the wheel, but now...
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South Africa coding clubs plug township youth into future
MIDRAND (South Africa), Nov 16 ― It's Wednesday, 2.00pm sharp in the densely-populated South African township of Ivory Park on the outskirts of Midrand ― time for about 60...