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Africa's richest man withdrew $10 million just to look at it 07 Apr 2019 - 12:44 pm

Abidjan: Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, known as Africa's richest man, told a forum in Ivory Coast on Saturday how he once took $10...

China's virtual reality arcades aim for real-world success 07 Apr 2019 - 11:49 am

Shanghai: Chen Jiuxiao puts on virtual-reality goggles and is immediately transported to a snow-covered ski slope, down which she slaloms without ever leaving...

Dutchman ends 'world's longest electric car trip' in Australia 07 Apr 2019 - 09:56 am

Sydney: A Dutchman completed an epic 95,000 kilometre (59,000 mile) journey by electric car in Sydney Sunday in a bid to prove the...

Porsche Centre Doha welcomes new Macan 07 Apr 2019 - 09:40 am

DOHA: Following a comprehensive upgrade, one of Porsche’s most popular models, the Macan, is now available in Qatar. With performance credentials that underline...

Mitsubishi Montero Sport bags ‘Best Mid–Size 4x4’ Award 07 Apr 2019 - 09:17 am

Doha: Mitsubishi Montero Sport has received the “Best Mid — Size 4x4” Award from Golden Steering Awards — Qatar 2019 which was organised...

Add chokeberries in porridge to help boost health 06 Apr 2019 - 03:39 pm

London: While bananas and blueberries have been commonly used in porridge, a new study suggests that adding chokeberries, called 'the healthiest fruit in...

In astrophysics milestone, first photo of black hole expected 06 Apr 2019 - 02:23 pm

WASHINGTON: Scientists are expected to unveil on Wednesday the first-ever photograph of a black hole, a breakthrough in astrophysics providing insight into celestial...

Mary Quant: queen of the mini-skirt 04 Apr 2019 - 09:37 pm

London: Mary Quant, the subject of a major retrospective opening at London's Victoria & Albert Museum this week, was the fashion queen of...

The Sudanese cartoonist reaching out to the world 04 Apr 2019 - 09:37 pm

Copenhagen: From his self-imposed exile in Denmark, political cartoonist Khalid Albaih sees himself as an "ambassador" for his native Sudan, with biting sketches...

Mandatory 'divorce course' for parents splitting up in Denmark 04 Apr 2019 - 08:48 pm

Copenhagen: Gone are the days in Denmark when parents could get a divorce with a simple online click -- now they have to...

Bedouin women blaze new trail in Sinai 04 Apr 2019 - 08:48 pm

Wadi Sahu, Egypt: Not so long ago, the sight of Umm Yasser clad in a black abaya leading hikers through the intricate trails...

Roads deadlier than guns in Libya 04 Apr 2019 - 06:48 pm

Tripoli: Roads in conflict-riddled Libya, where petrol is cheaper than mineral water, rank among the deadliest in the world. Disregard for traffic rules,...

Heaven sent: Taiwan honours dead with lavish paper models 04 Apr 2019 - 06:38 pm

Taipei: From a modern summer villa with an outdoor pool to a fully equipped film studio or a casino, paper model makers in...

No plans to delay livestreams despite NZ massacre: Facebook's Zuckerberg 04 Apr 2019 - 05:36 pm

Washington: Facebook is working to prevent live streams of terror attacks such as the one in New Zealand but it does not plan...

At Athens pinball museum, arcade gamers go back in time 04 Apr 2019 - 12:19 pm

Athens: On a side street near the Acropolis, a new museum is exhibiting items a little different from the elegant white marble statues...

Making a dent: Japan probe prepares to blast asteroid 04 Apr 2019 - 10:28 am

Tokyo: A Japanese probe began descending towards an asteroid on Thursday on a mission to blast a crater into its surface and collect...

Free driving courses with Alfardan Motorcycles’ latest offer 04 Apr 2019 - 08:23 am

The latest promotional offer by Alfardan Motorcycles grants adventurous motorcycling enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the world of motorcycling and live out a...