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7 snacks to eat before a workout that’ll fill you up without upsetting your stomach By Lila Odinia   It can be hard to maintain a balance of a healthy diet and working out, it requires a...

Norwegian minister resigns after Facebook post uproar   Justice Minister Sylvi Listhaug from Norway's right-wing minority coalition government said in a post that the opposition Labor Party prioritises terrorists' rights above national security. Norway's Justice Minister Sylvi...

London secret "mail rail" line to reopen for public   The hidden tunnels first opened in 1927 and were used to carry post, but will now become a tourist attraction. A secret underground railway below London is...

Flushing out 'zombie cells' could help stave off Parkinson's, study suggests Ian Sample   Possible approach to treating effects of neurodegenerative diseases – and even ageing – revealed by trial. In work that could open a new...

Seven things to know about the Circassians — and their struggle By Zeynep Şahin Twitter: @zeynebelle91 This week, Circassians are commemorating the ethnic cleansing of their people. 1. Who are the Circassians —  and why are they commemorating...

The Last Bastion of a Profitable Press Shashi Tharoor Twitter: @shashitharoor NEW DELHI – Around the world, newspapers seem to be facing imminent extinction, as a mass exodus to the Internet causes their circulation to slump and...

Meat your maker – how fake flesh could save the world   Author: Emily Cashen   The Impossible Burger bleeds like real meat, and even dedicated carnivores can’t tell the difference. Meat substitutes have finally reached the level...

Venezuela: Flirtatious ‘Joropo’ of the Plains Written by Laura Vidal   Of the musical genres that constitute the folklore of the plains of Venezuela, the joropo has long been the most characteristic of this part of the...

Blast at election campaign event kills at least 128 people in Pakistan   A suicide bomber hit a political gathering in Mastung district of Balochistan at least killing 128 people, including BAP candidate Mir Siraj Raisani,...

Céline Dion Has Canceled Shows to Undergo a ‘Surgical Procedure’   She's suffering from a condition that makes it hard to sing. Céline Dion is canceling several shows at her Las Vegas residency so she can undergo...

Trump sacks Tillerson over policy disagreements   Tillerson's imminent departure had been rumoured for several months following reports of friction with US President Donald Trump. But the tensions peaked last fall amid reports Tillerson had called...

New Orleans, along with three other US states brace for Hurricane Nate     Nate has already halted 92 percent of oil output and 77 percent of natural gas production in the US Gulf of Mexico. It...

Wine continues to strengthen as an investment asset   Author: Enzo Giannotta   The fine wine market is enjoying its first bull run in a number of years, prompting a flurry of purchasing activity among seasoned investors and...

UN expands North Korea sanctions in response to missile tests The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a US-drafted resolution that imposes sanctions on 18 North Korean officials and entities. The UN Security Council on Friday expanded...

5 Common Myths Regarding Liposuction Surgery   If you’re considering liposuction, you need the facts. Americans spend more than $15 billion on cosmetic procedures each year. Liposuction continues to be the #1 surgical aesthetic procedure in the...

 “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost (1874-1963) Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it...

Europe’s hidden coasts: Costa Maresme, Spain Richard Eilers   The coast just north of Barcelona is often overlooked by visitors. But with miles of sandy beach, great restaurants and a coast-hugging train, it’s a perfect escape. I love...

Wal-Mart to enter voice-shopping market via Google platform    Wal-Mart has teamed up with Google to enter the voice-shopping market, which is dominated by Amazon. Wal-Mart Stores Inc is teaming up with Alphabet Inc's Google to enter...

UN seeks new funding pledges for Palestinian refugees   Pierre Krahenbuhl, director of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, says a 50 percent funding cut by the US is endangering basic services such...

What does a portrait of Erica the android tell us about being human? Nigel Warburton As robots grow more lifelike, and religious faith in our uniqueness wanes, it is a challenge to understand what it means...

Santas worldwide gather for annual world congress in Denmark   The annual World Santa Claus Congress, now in its 60th year, has drawn attendees from a dozen countries, most sporting traditional red coats and white beards...

Bruno Mars bags six awards at the 60th Grammys   Mars won all of the awards for which he was in the running in what was expected to be a major night for hip-hop, which for...

Central NY Crime Judge praises 30-year-old son's legal research, boots him from parents' house anyway By Douglass Dowty   https://youtu.be/SA83KYq8x6A Syracuse, NY -- State Supreme Court Justice Donald Greenwood tried everything he could today to convince a 30-year-old man...

10 of the best small islands in Croatia Kathryn Tomasetti   These Adriatic islets, many sparsely populated and little visited, are perfect for boat rides, great walking trails, lovely beaches and the odd bit of culture. Lopud An hour’s...