Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:53:12 -0800
There is still something special about browsing in well-stocked specialist shops run by staff with truly expert knowledge Does it matter that 40 HMV shops are to close in town centres up and down the country? For HMV employees, it matters very much indeed; but, as for HMV customers, perhaps many will simply blink and watch the shops go with little in the way of nostalgia or discontent. So much ... More...
Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:36:06 -0800
Foreign firms are snapping up all the best fertile land in Mali. But what does this mean for the local farmers? A new complex of government offices on the banks of the river Niger in Bamako, Mali, is like a wedding cake; pale pink, frosted with decorative detail, its plate glass winking in the sun. It's called the Administrative City and it was financed by the Libyan-backed Malibya development ... More...
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:44:50 -0700
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez have restored diplomatic ties between their countries following talks to end the latest dispute between the ideologically opposed Andean neighbours. More...
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:43:30 -0700
Is the era of cheap food coming to an end as fears of an imminent food shock emerge once again? More...
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:24:53 -0700
A well-dressed couple are picking their way through a grimy car park by a plumbers' merchant in Peckham, south London. "This is an industrial car park," says the woman, correctly. "Are you sure we should be here, darling?" More...
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:11:51 -0700
TOP people’s department store Harrods has offered money to an A12 roadside cafe in an effort to make it to change its logo. More...
Most of us grew up being told to always finish what was put on our plates. But as far as our ever-expanding waistlines are concerned, it is probably time to ditch that advice. More...
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:41:29 -0700
Britons find it hard to resist "super sizing" meals to extra large portions, according to a survey published today. More...
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:20:18 -0700
As if the idea of a summer "staycation" in Blighty hasn't been discredited enough by the soggy old weather, those of our countrymen unwise enough to linger anywhere in the vicinity of these sceptered isles in early September are going to get a nasty shock. Related Stories Julie Burchill: I'm worried about the boring kids, not fat ones Julie Burchill: Professional beggars can rely on my patronage More...
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:18:32 -0700
As if the idea of a summer "staycation" in Blighty hasn't been discredited enough by the soggy old weather, those of our countrymen unwise enough to linger anywhere in the vicinity of these sceptered isles in early September are going to get a nasty shock. (I personally shall be whooping it up among the fleshpots of 5-star Tenerife in tanning preparation for my October holiday in Israel – no ... More...
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:25:00 -0700
With India's main opposition party continuing to object to bills on tax reform and opening up the $150 billion (96 billion pounds) nuclear power market several reforms proposed by the coalition government may be delayed. More...
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:44:06 -0700
Some of Prague's best food can be enjoyed outdoors and with spectacular views. The clock is ticking. School supplies are being slipped into displays, and the days are shortening. Seasonally ignorant friends are piping up about how much they love fall and can't wait to go scarf shopping. More...
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