Montrealers to dig out of snowstorm
Montrealers are expected to dig out of up to 25 centimetres of snow Friday after a much stronger snowstorm than anticipated hit the city Thursday, snarling traffic and delaying dozens of flights at...
After Asia, palm oil faces backlash in Africa
Its lower cost has made it popular in commercial food production, but after being blamed for deforestation in Asia, palm oil plantations are now getting a similar rap in Africa. The sheer scale of...
Qatar World Cup construction workers to get ‘cooling’ hats
News agencies mentioned that “Migrant workers building football stadiums in Qatar’s desert heat are to be given ‘cooling’ hard hats to reduce their body temperature and risk of suffering heat...
Britain gets creative in fighting rampant food waste
One of Europe’s worst offenders on food waste, Britain is beginning to get its act together thanks to a surge in volunteer initiatives that help the poor as well as creating a bit of seasonal...
Indonesia earthquake: 6.2 magnitude tremor felt in Bali
A 6.2 earthquake has hit eastern Indonesia, with tremors felt on the popular tourist island of Bali. The US Geological Survey reported the quake hit about 6:30am local time in the Sumbawa region,...
Chaos as bizarre festival is celebrated in Spain
THE streets of the Spanish town of Ibi have erupted in chaos. Residents dressed as soldiers have stormed the streets in a mock coup d’etat, battling with flour, eggs, fire extinguishers and...
Italy: Shortage of kiwis and a stagnant market
“The kiwi market is stagnant – the Italian produce is lacking, but there is a lot of Greek produce in Europe so, until these volumes are sold, there will be no room for domestic...
Fog delays flights in UAE
Thick seasonal fog has again engulfed parts of the United Arab Emirates, delaying flights and causing car crashes. The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology & Seismology said on Thursday...
