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Protests erupt in Greece and Macedonia after name change pact signed   The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has agreed to change its name to the Republic of North Macedonia to end a decades-long dispute with...

Greece counts cost of deadliest wildfires in memory   Wildfires sweeping through a Greek resort town have killed at least 81 people including families with children found clasped in a last embrace as they tried to...

Compound found in broccoli, cabbage and avocado could slow down aging   Going back at least as far as the 1500’s, with Ponce De Leon’s discovery of Florida while on a quest to find the Fountain...

Centuries-old craftsmanship finds new life in Kabul's oldest district   An aid project is reviving traditional Afghan arts and helping past masters preserve and pass on their skills to the new generation. Ceramics, carpentry, calligraphy and gem...

Apple blocking ads that follow users around web is 'sabotage', says industry Alex Hern   New iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra will stop ads following Safari users, prompting open letter claiming Apple is destroying internet’s economic...

Advanced Hair Clinics drives medical tourism in Greece Author: Dr Anastasios Vekris, Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director, Advanced Hair Clinics   By proving hair transplants can be painless and natural-looking with the right clinic and physician, Advanced...

What You Need to Know About Crate Training   In love with your new puppy and want to make sure you instill good habits right away? Crate training is your answer. We all know that puppies get curious in...

Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew   Mesir Wat - Spicy Red Lentil Stew is a traditional side dish from Ethiopia. It is made with Ethiopia's signature spice blend, Berbere and has a kick to it. Total Time: 54...

Adele cancels remainder of world tour with damaged vocal cords   Adele said she had "even considered miming", but she said she could never do this to her fans. Earlier this week, the singer hinted she...

Major fire breaks out at hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, patients evacuated     PATIENTS, some wheeled out in their sick beds, have been evacuated after a huge fire broke out in an Istanbul hospital. A HUGE fire has...

UN statements on chemical attacks in Syria worthless, Syrians say   Syrians wonder what action will be taken against Bashar al Assad's regime as world leaders prepare for next week's UN General Assembly. When world leaders gather...

The mother's role in preventing violent extremism Alethea Osborne Why is it that mothers are often overlooked in efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism? They could be crucial to tackling the roots of radicalisation. For...

A Fresh Look at the Afghan War Por Graciana del Castillo NEW YORK – With the Syria crisis dominating headlines, few are paying attention to America’s longest war. In fact, the war in Afghanistan has hardly...

Jury selection begins in US trial of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo'   The trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman on drug trafficking and conspiracy charges, which is expected to last four months,...

US, Mexico and Canada to host 2026 football World Cup   The North American bid beat the rival Morocco proposal, winning 134 votes to 65 for Morocco at the FIFA's congress in Moscow. FIFA President Gianni Infantino...

German police arrest ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont   Protests against his arrest on charges of charges of "rebellion" and "sedition" broke out in Catalonia barely hours after his arrest in Germany, where he is expected to...

Facebook announces expansion of its job-finding function to more than 40 countries By: Luke Mintz   Job-seekers will now be able to apply for vacancies directly through Facebook, as the social media giant announced an expansion of...

Venezuela: Learning to Play the Cuatro on the Web 2.0 Laura Vidal   Image of a cuatro by Flickr user LCoronelP (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) The cuatro is the principal icon of traditional Venezuelan music. It is often learned...

Whipped Roasted Butternut Squash with Fennel and Apples   Another yummy recipe from my amazing friend Julia. Ingredients: -1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 ½ inch chunks -2 fennel bulbs, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch...

The 10 Biggest Fintech Companies In America   Financial technology companies in the U.S. raised $3.5 billion in the first half of 2017, according to KPMG, as investors rushed to place bets in buzzy sectors like insurance...

Former James Bond actor Roger Moore dies, aged 89   Moore, who played 007 in more films than any other actor, was one of the last of the old-style movie stars. Photo by: AP (Archive ) Roger George...

How Foreign Brands Court Indian Consumers   Blessed and plagued with its own eccentricities, India is proof that products that are successes elsewhere may need a new twist. An estimated 1,700 new products hit the shelves in...

How Sesame and Sunflower Seeds Can Relieve Constipation By: Rudy Silva Leer en Español Διαβάστε στα Ελληνικά Sesame seeds for constipation Using sesame and sunflower seeds for constipation make a lot of sense. If you like to eat seeds...

Where to find the best loukoumades in Athens   Most European cultures have their version of doughnuts but Greek “loukoumades” (lou-kou-ma-des) would have to be the most sinful. If you’re going to indulge then you might...