White House ‘concerned’ about WHO Covid report, demands data from China
The White House on Saturday called on China to make available data from the earliest days of the COVID-19 outbreak, saying it has “deep concerns” about the way the findings ...
Strong quake hits off Japan coast, triggering blackouts
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit off the coast of eastern Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings and triggering widespread blackouts, but there appeared to be no major ...
With no Carnival party in Brazil, vendors lose year’s biggest payday
Beyond disappointing revelers, the cancellation of Brazil’s annual Carnival celebrations amid a resurgence of COVID-19 also means that street vendors living on the margins will miss out on what ...
Arrests, water cannon used during anti-corruption march (Update 2) (video)
By Evie Andreou and Gina Agapiou
Police used water cannon and arrested at least eight people on Saturday after hundreds took part in a protest in the Nicosia town centre ...
Viva Versace: a marriage of decadence and rock ‘n’ roll
This video is a tour of Versace’s rise to prominence and enduring legacy.
When Gianni Versace launched his company in 1978, the world took notice and the celebrities came calling.
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Alisson at fault again as Leicester earn comeback win over Liverpool
An error by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson helped Leicester come from behind to earn a 3-1 win on Saturday, with the champions losing three successive Premier League games for the first ...
Turkey as much as virus behind ever elusive date of summit – sources
Turkish expediencies seem to be behind the uncertainty about the date and place of the informal five-party conference on Cyprus to be convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, reports said ...
Adrianne Lenker: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
In this video, Adrianne Lenker’s camper trailer home, parked somewhere in Joshua Tree National Park, serves as the setting for the five songs she performs for her Tiny Desk ...
Gallery reopens with art created during lockdown
When the world is upside down, creativity can be a great salvation. Seeking inspiration though can be a challenge. Twenty nine artists came together during lockdown, each working on their ...
US CDC recommends schools reopen with masks and rigid health protocols
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday issued new guidance for U.S. schools to reopen, recommending universal mask-wearing and physical distancing as key COVID-19 mitigation ...
A minute with Mike Papapavlou Guitar World Magazine’s Guitar Teacher of The Year
Where do you live?
In the Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City with my incredible wife Courtland.
What did you have for breakfast?
A warm cup of ‘cafe con ...
Oh, the plates you’ll go: a tour of Taipei’s culinary delights
Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, has many cultural offerings – among them, a rich culinary tradition that justifiably draws foodie travellers from around the world.
In this pre-Covid video, Taipei native Tzung-Han ...
Nadal eases past Norrie into last 16
Second seed Rafa Nadal overcame some stiff early resistance from Britain’s Cameron Norrie before easing into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 7-5 6-2 7-5 victory ...
Young teens behind string of vehicle thefts
Police on Saturday said they were about to solve several cases of recent motorcycle thefts and car break ins in Nicosia after catching two teenage boys, 13 and 15, riding a stolen ...
Ombudswoman targets official failings in brutal mother and son murders
Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides on Saturday expressed her disappointment and sorrow over what she described as the official failure – once again – to properly assess a domestic situation that led to the ...
Why pain is an unhealthy driver of self-development
In this video, business and life coach Tatev Petrosyan looks at the unconscious belief many of us hold, whereby only unhappiness can provide the motivation to make difficult, yet desirable, ...
Players switch back to Covid mode as fans exit Australian Open
As boisterous crowds made way for deafening silence at the Australian Open on Saturday, players did not have to do too much adjusting as they abruptly switched back to the “...
Senate decides to allow witnesses in Trump impeachment, extending trial
U.S. senators voted on Saturday in favor of allowing witnesses in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, extending the proceedings as lawmakers weigh whether to convict Trump ...
How volcano ‘music’ helps scientists predict eruptions
You might not think of volcanoes as particularly musical, but they do actually generate infrasound (frequencies below the range of human hearing).
Just like a horn’s sound changes based ...
Limassol twins honoured for promoting Greece and Cyprus in China
Twin sisters and influencers Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou, 25, from Limassol, have been honoured by Greece for promoting Greek tourism in China through social media.
The two sisters, who have been ...
China refused to provide WHO team with raw data on early Covid cases
China refused to give raw data on early COVID-19 cases to a World Health Organization-led team probing the origins of the pandemic, one of the team’s investigators said, potentially ...
Confit Byaldi: a modern take on classic Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a masterpiece of French cuisine. It’s essentially a French Provençal stewed vegetable dish, originating in Nice, also sometimes referred to as ‘Ratatouille Niçoise’.
Recipes and ...
Coronavirus: 169 booked for violations
Police booked 169 people and four businesses during the past 24 hours for violations of the of the measures against the spread of coronavirus.
Around 14,000 checks were carried out in all districts.
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Tsitsipas strolls into fourth round with easy win over Ymer
Fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas put in a dominant performance, keeping things “clean and simple” to thrash Swede Mikael Ymer 6-4 6-1 6-1 and canter into the fourth round of the ...