Myanmar doctors stop work, G7 condemns coup
The Group of Seven largest developed economies on Wednesday condemned the military coup in Myanmar and said it was deeply concerned about the fate of detained political leaders such as ...
Australia tells thousands to leave homes as bushfire threatens Perth
Strong winds threatening to fan a bushfire prompted Australia on Wednesday to urge thousands of people to leave their homes in the provincial capital of Perth, complicating a lockdown after ...
Who is Andy Jassy, the next CEO of Amazon?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) chief Andy Jassy will replace billionaire founder Jeff Bezos as Amazon.com’s next chief executive officer.
Here’s what we know about the incoming CEO:
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The best spine posture for achieving clarity – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
In this video, yogi and mystic Sadhguru explains the significance of squatting in yoga, a posture which exercises the spine, while enhancing one’s clarity and intelligence. He also offers ...
Hayao Miyazaki: what it means to be an artist
This video discusses the creative process of Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary Japanese animator, director, producer, screenwriter, author and manga artist, drawing on highlights from a recent documentary on his life ...
Galway: Ireland’s cosmopolitan, culture-fuelled city of cool
Arty, bohemian Galway is one of Ireland’s most engaging cities, and famous for its culture-fuelled festivals, vibrant shopfronts, picturesque coastline and a music scene like no other.
Capital of ...
New documentary refutes biggest Whitney Houston myths
Looking ahead at the release of ‘Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, a documentary about the bond between the late singer and her daughter, ...
Why your dog can remember scents, and you can’t
Dogs have some seriously impressive sniffers. But why are dog noses so powerful and how is it that they can remember precise scents over long periods of time?
It all ...
How to make authentic Lebanese falafel, fried or baked
Falafel is a Middle Eastern recipe that is basically mashed chickpeas with herbs and seasonings formed into patties and fried.
It’s considered a traditional food in Lebanon and Middle ...
Teen décor: how to make a hanging chair for your room
Teens, in this video, YouTuber Ava teaches you how to make a great hanging chair, using a wooden dowel (a cylindrical wooden rod), some rope, a metal clip from the ...
Beginner beekeeping: how to set up a hive
Ever thought about keeping bees? If you’re into gardening, you really should consider it, as bees are essential pollinators and produce delicious honey. In fact, a beehive is the ...
Coronavirus: new record number of checks, 206 booked
Police carried out 13,503 checks to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, a new record. The previous record of 12,842 checks was recorded on January 26.
From 6am on ...
Debt relief for emerging markets may hit private investors
One year into the coronavirus pandemic, Ethiopia looks set to become a test case for how the world’s poorest countries deal with huge debt increases as the crisis bites.
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Commissioner says children should be involved in running of schools
Children’s rights commissioner Despo Michaelides has expressed concern that domestic laws in Cyprus still do not fully comply with the provisions and principles of the Convention of Rights of ...
Our View: Church must be shown that it is not above the law
Outrage from all sides greeted the bulldozing of four listed buildings in old Nicosia by the Church. There was mass condemnation of the unlawful action by the Archbishopric, described as ‘...
Man Utd score nine in record-equalling win over Southampton
Manchester United returned to winning ways in ruthlessly emphatic fashion with a 9-0 home win over Southampton, who ended the game with nine men, to move level on points with ...
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO
Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday said founder Jeff Bezos would step down as CEO and become executive chairman, as the company reported its third consecutive record profit and quarterly sales ...
Public urged not to pick endangered flower
As part of an ongoing programme to introduce the Cyprus public to the flowers that grow on the island, the ministry of agriculture on Tuesday urged the public not to ...
Nine-man Arsenal self-destruct in defeat at Wolves
Arsenal finished with nine men as their impressive recent Premier League resurgence was halted by a 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at a rain-swept Molineux on Tuesday.
Joao Moutinho’s ...
Teen in serious condition after car crash
An 18-year-old was on Tuesday night rushed to Nicosia general hospital and is in a serious condition after a car crash, police confirmed.
The incident occurred at around 7:30pm on ...
Russian court jails Kremlin critic Navalny, West demands his release
A Russian court jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Tuesday in a ruling which the opposition politician blamed on what he called President Vladimir Putin’s hatred and fear of ...
‘February to be critical month’ for Cyprus problem
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias met in London on Tuesday and “shared perspectives on prospects for an enduring solution in Cyprus,” the British foreign ...
Archbishop says demolished houses will be rebuilt (update 4)
The Archbishopric intends to rebuild the four listed buildings which were partially demolished, Nicosia mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis said on Tuesday after having spoken with Archbishop Chrysostomos.
The attorney general on ...
Dutch PM Rutte confirms lockdown to last until at least March
Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that most of the lockdown measures in the Netherlands, many of which have been in place since October, will remain in place for ...