Mexico City is known for its many cultural attractions and a flourishing cultural scene. But the capital city’s appeal as a family-friendly destination hasn’t come to the forefront until recently.
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Who is Donald Trump’s ‘brilliant genius’ nuclear Uncle John?
The president has cited his dad’s brother as an example of his good genes, but who is Uncle John?
Read More »Extremely Large, Extremely Expensive: The Race for the Next Giant Telescopes
Even as astronomers await a verdict on construction of a huge telescope on Mauna Kea, they are still trying to figure out how to pay for the next stargazing Goliaths.
Read More »Why the battle for Yemen’s Hudaydah port matters
Rebel-held Hudaydah’s port is the lifeline for just under two-thirds of Yemen’s population.
Read More »Saudi-led coalition launches offensive on prized Yemen port
Critical battle in 3-year war as alliance fights Iran-backed rebels for control of Hodeidah
Read More »UN Syria envoy to host Russian, Iranian, Turkish officials
Staffan de Mistura has recently focused his attention on the diplomatic track with the three powers to try to craft a way out of Syria’s seven-year war. The approach marks a departure from his months of repeatedly hosting delegations from the government and opposition groups for talks in Geneva.
Read More »Giving a Voice to Young Water Leaders
A water shop in Pakistan supplied by Sukoon Water, a water treatment plant company whose founder Rehan Adamjee will be attending Singapore International Water Week. Image: Sukoon Water By Feng ZengkunJun 13 2018 (Eco-Business) Rehan Adamjee was just 23 years old when he founded social enterprise Sukoon Water in 2016 to supply safe drinking water to Pakistan’s urban slums. More …
Read More »A Safe Haven for Giacometti’s Restored Studio
A space opening this month in Paris will display the substantial holdings of the artist’s foundation and explore his influence on contemporary works.
Read More »Iran will begin uranium enrichment if nuclear deal unravels
Iran will begin uranium enrichment at its Fordow plant and will install new nuclear equipment at its Natanz facility if it withdraws from a nuclear deal with major powers, said the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI).
Read More »Tech Tip: Battling Adware That Redirects Your Browser
If your browser is suddenly full of pop-up ads or taking you to sites you didn’t request, you probably have a malware infection.
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