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Forget tea, drink more coffee: can a national culture be changed?
Smayah Unageneza’s first espresso was memorably unpleasant. The 19-year-old barista and latte artist wrinkled her nose as she recalled...

RCS Ottawa
Jan 28, 2018


Tunis bookbinder 'giving life' to ancient manuscripts
Tunis, Tunisia - Mohamed Ben Sassi gingerly lifts the gold-trimmed leather cover and the book cracks open down the middle, pulled down by...

RCS Ottawa
Jan 28, 2018


The world’s fifth largest diamond has been discovered in Lesotho
A 910-carat diamond, which is believed to be the world’s fifth largest diamond, has been unearthed in Lesotho. The stone was discovered...

RCS Ottawa
Jan 16, 2018
India begins countdown to launch 31 satellites on Friday
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 11 (IANS) India began countdown early Thursday for launching 31 satellites in a Polar Satellite Launch...

RCS Ottawa
Jan 11, 2018


African countries need 50 times more doctors to curb their surgery deaths
Official correction: The Lancet corrected the reported rate of patient surgery deaths in Africa to 1% (previously 2%) and a global...

RCS Ottawa
Jan 8, 2018


AfroPunk Johannesburg puts the city on the map of global black culture
First headlining act Solange canceled her performance, inciting a social-media backlash. Then summer rain muddied the day and sent...

RCS Ottawa
Jan 8, 2018


The Christmas Gift Queen Elizabeth Gives to Her Entire Staff
Working for the royal family has some perks. Sure, Queen Elizabeth won't let you cook with garlic, and you might find yourself having to...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 28, 2017


President Ram Nath Kovind to inaugurate Andhra Pradesh Fibre Grid on Wednesday
President Ram Nath Kovind will on Wednesday inaugurate the Andhra Pradesh Fibre Grid project, aimed at providing high-speed internet...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 26, 2017


Queen pays tribute to terror and fire victims in Christmas speech
London (CNN)Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester terror attack and the Grenfell Tower fire in London during...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 25, 2017


10 Things You Didn't Know About Kwanzaa
1. Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African heritage and culture in the African-American community in the United States that is...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 25, 2017


Prince Harry returns to Sandhurst for cadets' salute
Prince Harry has been representing the Queen at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, 11 years after he graduated from there. On the day...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 15, 2017


Supreme Court’s order on mandatory linking of Aadhaar today
The Supreme Court will pronounce on Friday its order on several petitions seeking an interim stay on government directives making Aadhaar...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 15, 2017


If the shoe fits! Duke of Cambridge flashes velvet smoking slippers on the red carpet before he and
The Force was strong in London tonight as the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry joined a host of famous faces for the premiere of Star...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 13, 2017


The Queen Celebrates Scripture Union's 150th Anniversary
The Queen has attended Scripture Union's 150th Anniversary Service of Celebration at St Mary's Church, Islington. Scripture Union (SU) is...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 10, 2017


It's HMS ME! Her Majesty is tickled pink by cheeky cake decoration as she welcomes £3.1bn HMS Qu
The Queen was today presented with a cheeky cake of her and a sailor holding up an 'HMS Me' sign after she officially welcomed the UK's...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 10, 2017


Sculptor for William and Harry’s statue of Diana has been chosen
A sculptor has now been chosen to create the memorial statue of Diana, Princess of Wales, a statement from Prince William and Prince...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 10, 2017


How a remote South African rural community, with barely any electricity, built its own ISP
Mankosi is a remote rural community in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. It is home to almost 6,000 people. The nearest city is...

RCS Ottawa
Dec 10, 2017


Queen grants new honour to Prince Philip for 70th wedding anniversary
The Queen has appointed the Duke of Edinburgh Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO), honouring him for "services to the...

RCS Ottawa
Nov 20, 2017


Biomedical engineers from across Africa are collaborating to build medical devices
Biomedical engineering can save lives. It draws on and integrates knowledge from disciplines like engineering, computer science,...

RCS Ottawa
Nov 20, 2017
Queen and Royal Family mark Armistice Day by attending remembrance services at home and overseas
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family are marking Armistice Day by celebrating the centenaries of women's service in the...

RCS Ottawa
Nov 13, 2017
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