WORLD
Canadian PM fires envoy to China after remarks on Huawei case
Canadian PM fires envoy to China after remarks on Huawei cas...
OTTAWA, Jan 27: In an unprecedented move, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday said he had fired his ambassador to China, who prompted a political furor with comments about Huawei’s high-profile extradition case.
Jan 27, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Travel, Social
Vegetarian's Wurst nightmare? Germany's sausage hotel
Vegetarian's Wurst nightmare? Germany's sausage hotel
What happens when a German butcher opens a hotel? A vegetarian’s Wurst nightmare. There are pictures of sausages on the wallpaper, sausage-shaped pillows on the beds and bratwurst hanging from the ceiling. The room numbers are printed on butcher’s knives and even the soap looks like sausage.
Jan 27, 2019
WORLD
How Venezuela got here: a timeline of the political crisis
How Venezuela got here: a timeline of the political crisis
Venezuela plunged deeper into political turmoil this week when Juan Guaido, the leader of the opposition-run congress, declared himself interim president, the boldest challenge to socialist leader Nicolas Maduro’s rule in years.
Jan 27, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Travel, Social
Nearly 2,000 people join annual plunge into icy Danube
Nearly 2,000 people join annual plunge into icy Danube
When the body goes back to normal it is just fantastic, it feels like champagne, and for hours you feel like you are walking on air. I can’t really describe it, but that is what it is.
Jan 27, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks
Robots serve up food and fun in Budapest cafe
Robots serve up food and fun in Budapest cafe
The robot waiters follow fixed paths to deliver food and drink orders to customers, who are asked to keep out of the robots’ way. Others serve up entertainment, such as Pepper, a “receptionist” robot that can hold a conversation and also dance with customers.
Jan 27, 2019
SOCIETY
Foggy weather disrupts flights at TIA
Foggy weather disrupts flights at TIA
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Take off and landing at the only international airport of the country has been affected due to bad weather this morning.
Jan 27, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment
With a record acquisition, ‘Late Night’ is a Sundance hit
With a record acquisition, ‘Late Night’ is a Sundance hit
“Late Night” follows a veteran talk show host played by Thompson who’s facing declining ratings, possible cancellation and a reputation for not liking women. Kaling wrote the script and plays the “diversity hire” in the writer’s room who has no qualifications except an undying love for Thompson’s ch...
Jan 27, 2019
SOCIETY
Driver blamed for electrocution of six wedding party attendants
Driver blamed for electrocution of six wedding party attenda...
DHANUSHA, Jan 27: After performing the postmortems, police on Saturday handed over the bodies of six wedding party attendants who were electrocuted when the bus they were traveling in touched a low-hanging high-voltage electric cable a day before. The tragic incident had taken place at Baltiya of Sa...
Jan 27, 2019
SOCIETY
Conflict victim’s new body formed
Conflict victim’s new body formed
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: A group of dissident conflict victims on Saturday formed the Conflict Victims' National Alliance for Justice (CVNAJ). A meeting of the conflict victims gathered from across the country has named Geeta Rasaili as the head of CVNAJ.
Jan 27, 2019
SOCIETY
Doctor apologises after ‘negligence’ leads to stillborn child
Doctor apologises after ‘negligence’ leads to stillborn chil...
LAHAN, Jan 27: After being accused of negligence in the treatment of a pregnant mother, which apparently led to a stillbirth, Dr Sushila Singh of Ram Kumar Sarada Uma Prasad Maurarka Memorial Hospital has apologized to the patient.
Jan 27, 2019