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Swedish Merlot, anyone? Warmer world boosts Nordic tipples

Swedish Merlot, anyone? Warmer world boosts Nordic tipples

On one of the world's northernmost frontiers, grapevines are growing on hillsides and talk among some farmers is about terroir…
Denmark is world’s most connected country

Denmark is world’s most connected country

Denmark has overtaken South Korea as the world's top country for cellphone and Internet use, a study released Monday said.In…
Survey concludes Internet access should be a human right

Survey concludes Internet access should be a human right

Affordable access to the Internet should be a human right, as it represents hope for political freedom and economic prosperity…
Multi-national crew reaches space station

Multi-national crew reaches space station

A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazahkstan on Sunday to deliver three new crew members…
India gets minister for yoga and traditional medicine

India gets minister for yoga and traditional medicine

India has set up a ministry to promote alternative therapies such as yoga and traditional ayurveda medicine, as Prime Minister…
‘Anti-Barbie’ doll goes on sale in US

‘Anti-Barbie’ doll goes on sale in US

She's short, brunette, has an average body shape and can even be given cellulite and acne: the 'anti-Barbie' doll is…
Echoes of a once famed nightlife in Syria’s ravaged Aleppo

Echoes of a once famed nightlife in Syria’s ravaged Aleppo

A sliver of Aleppo's once famous nightlife has returned to the war-torn Syrian city, with cafes and singers catering to…
Women replace men ploughing, planting and harvesting crops

Women replace men ploughing, planting and harvesting crops

Gamalat Suleiman has never read about women’s rights or joined any of the rights groups. The axe, that she held…
Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: study

Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: study

Long-derided saturated fats -- associated with an array of health problems such as heart disease -- caught a break when…
Ashour nails third World Open title

Ashour nails third World Open title

Ramy Ashour won one of the greatest World Open finals Friday when he saved a match point to triumph 13-11,…
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