Uganda's expanding middle class is giving rise to a coffee drinking culture that has seen urban coffee houses grow in the country. Uganda grows some of the world's best coffee but consumes only 3 percent. Shanade James reports
BERLIN, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi urged the country's autonomous Kurdistan region not to go ahead with a proposed referendum on independence, saying it would be neither in its own interest nor Iraq's.
Despite the discovery of glitches in the poll automated system, Malacañang remains hopeful the national and local elections will push through on May 9, 2016 as scheduled. While the Palace exudes confidence, the opposition United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) expressed concern of a possible no-election (No-El) scenario on May 9, 2016, citing the delays in the ballot printing schedule and the glitches in the source codes. UNA said these problems may prompt the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to invoke... Читать дальше...
A busted pipeline of the Maynilad Water Services, Inc., turned the westbound lane of Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. near Stop & Shop, Sta. Mesa, Manila, into a water world since Wednesday night. The strong flow of water flooded several areas of Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. until Thursday morning, reaching LRT2 Pureza Station until it was stopped after almost 12 hours. STA. MESA FALLS — Like waterfalls in the heart of Manila, this scene on Magsaysay Boulevard in Sta. Mesa yesterday morning is caused by a broken pipe of the Maynilad Water Services, Inc. Читать дальше...
Games Monday (The Arena, San Juan) 2 p.m. – UP QRS/JAM vs Mindanao 4 p.m. – Caida vs Phoenix-FEU Carl Bryan Cruz and Paul Zamar waxed hot in the second half as CaféFrance recovered from a huge 24-point deficit in the first half to stun Caida, 90-87, and grab the solo lead in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The duo combined for 31 points in the second half, putting up an impressive shooting display as the Bakers stormed back from a 52-28 deficit midway... Читать дальше...
“Nothing’s inside that thick skull of yours!” “You’re such a Neanderthal!” “Use that coconut.” Well, it’s time to celebrate all that’s amazing and jawdropping about the human skull—and how mightily enduring our noggin’ is—as the Ateneo Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Rizal Library, in collaboration with Crania Heritage Sciences, Inc., jointly present “The Journey of Mankind: First Humans Out of Africa—The Hominids of Dmanisi, Georgia,” a series of exhibits and lectures about the journey of the Homo erectus in Africa. Читать дальше...
Give yourself some loving this Valentine’s There’s nothing wrong with putting yourself first. Like what they say during the in-flight safety demo, you have to put that oxygen mask on yourself first before putting it on anyone else. In this fast-paced world, making time for yourself is as important as caring for others. You won’t have anything to give if you don’t give yourself the needed time, care and attention. So go ahead and indulge this love month. Celebrate the greatest love of all—self-love. Читать дальше...
Imus, Cavite – Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and his United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) team revisited vote-rich Cavite yesterday and promised to appoint Governor Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla as his Interior and Local Government secretary should he win in the May 9, 2016 elections. Binay’s announcement drew cheers and applause from the crowd during the UNA campaign sortie at the packed San Sebastian College Recoletos de Cavite gym yesterday morning. “I would like to announce that my secretary for Local Government would be Gov. Читать дальше...
Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:15 p.m. – Mahindra vs Globalport 7 p.m. – Ginebra vs NLEX Two new imports make their debut in the Oppo-PBA Commissioner’s Cup today even as four more ball clubs get going on Day 2 of the 41st season’s mid-conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Six-foot-10 Augustus Gilchrist will be unveiled when Mahindra takes on Globalport and ABL’s Brian Williams at 4:15 p.m., while returning reinforcements Al Thornton for NLEX and Othyus Jeffers for Barangay Ginebra San... Читать дальше...
Games Monday (The Arena, San Juan) 2 p.m. – UP QRS/JAM vs Mindanao 4 p.m. – Caida vs Phoenix-FEU Tanduay leaned on the clutch hands of Rudy Lingganay and Reden Celda down the stretch to hold off the late uprising of Wangs Basketball, 90-75, yesterday for its second straight victory in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Lingganay and Celda combined for 11 points in a decisive run that saw the Rhum Masters close the game on a 17-4 run after the Couriers threatened... Читать дальше...
By AFP/AP/PNA/Xinhua Brasília – The Catholic Church in Brazil on Wednesday rejected calls supported by the United Nations (UN) to allow abortion in cases of the birth defect microcephaly. Abortion is restricted in Latin America’s biggest country to cases of rape, where the fetus has no brain, or where the mother’s life is in danger. In Australia, health authorities have again urged pregnant women not to undertake international travel after a pregnant woman in Queensland state became infected with the Zika virus, local media reported Thursday. Читать дальше...
Hey, fellow young fashionistas! Do you want to know how to look good and do good at the same time? A bunch of college students like me showed how as they topbilled the Green Fashion Revolution led by the Aboitiz Foundation, where they vied for recognition as the best designers of clothes, accessories, bags, and shoes made from recycled materials—from some 200 kilograms of waste materials from Aboitiz companies, to be exact. This new fashion style is called “ecouture,” or eco-friendly fashion design... Читать дальше...
Two out-of-state real estate investment companies have extended their reach into the Charleston-area apartment market.
LONDON (Reuters) - A production company that was involved in making "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will face criminal charges over an incident during filming in which Harrison Ford broke his leg, Britain's Health and Safety Executive said on Thursday.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bruce Springsteen will publish an autobiography in September that he promises will show readers how his personal struggles inspired his music, including his classic 1975 hit "Born to Run."
(Reuters) - Valencia striker Alvaro Negredo ending his goal drought and the return of Espanyol’s Felipe Caicedo after injury sets the tone for Saturday’s La Liga battle at Mestalla (1930 GMT) which could decide the fate of two beleaguered coaches.
Two former executives of a Charleston-based medical device company have been indicted in federal court on securities fraud and conspiracy charges, according to court documents filed this week.
Two former executives of a Charleston-based medical device company have been indicted on securities fraud and conspiracy charges, according to documents filed in federal court this week.
Two former executives of a Charleston-based medical device company have been indicted in federal court on securities fraud and conspiracy charges, court records show.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Just in time for Valentine's Day, a survey shows that more Americans are looking for love through online dating, with more than four times as many young adults using mobile apps than in 2013.
Hyundai Motor India was all geared up for the Auto Expo and impressed everyone with the new Tucson, Carlino Concept and the upcoming i30. Their pavilion also housed their entire Indian product line-up. The carmaker didn’t leave any stone unturned to keep visitors glued to its pavilion. Visitors were in for a treat with the […]
Читать дальше...TORONTO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell 1 percent on Thursday, hitting a three-week low as a string of disappointing corporate earnings reports added to broad investor unease about the global economy.
TORONTO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell 1 percent on Thursday, hitting a three-week low as a string of disappointing corporate earnings reports added to broad investor unease about the global economy.
A deadly prison riot breaks out in Monterrey's Topo Chico prison, reportedly killing dozens of people and injuring dozens more. Jillian Kitchener reports.
A deadly prison riot breaks out in Monterrey's Topo Chico prison, reportedly killing dozens of people and injuring dozens more. Jillian Kitchener reports.
