Family and friends wait for news as players are offered counselling after freak bouncer fractured batsman’s skull.
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DEVELOPING NEWS: Ferguson protests spread coast to coast
The sparks of outrage that started in Ferguson, Missouri, have ignited a firestorm of protests across U.S.
But the nation’s furore isn’t just about one grand jury’s decision on one shooting case. To many protesters, the death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown and the lack of an indictment for the officer who shot him are symbolic of racial injustice in America.
Phil Hughes still in critical condition
Phillip Hughes continues to fight for his life in St Vincent’s Hospital, one day after he was struck on the head by a cricket ball in a freak accident while playing in a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Continue reading Phil Hughes still in critical condition
Cricketer Phil Hughes in intensive care after being hit in the head with cricket ball
Former Test batsman Phil Hughes remains in a critical condition in hospital on Wednesday morning after a short-pitched delivery struck his head during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Global importance of urban agriculture ‘underestimated’
Urban agriculture is playing an increasingly important role in global food security, a study has suggested.
Researchers, using satellite data, found that agricultural activities within 20km of urban areas occupy an area equivalent to the 28-nation EU.
The international team of scientists says the results should challenge the focus on rural areas of agricultural research and development work.
Continue reading Global importance of urban agriculture ‘underestimated’
Can Tinder Light a Fire in India?
The writer, Ankita Rao, is an Indian-American journalist currently based anywhere from the villages of Orissa to the streets of Mumbai.
There are gods on Tinder.
Not Adonis-like gym buffs with quotes about success and protein shakes. No, I’m talking profile photos of Hindu deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Buddha — even the avatar Venkateswara, who, to be honest, I would rather associate with my grandparents and not a dating app. Continue reading Can Tinder Light a Fire in India?
Smart thinking in Switzerland
Under-the-table talk in Switzerland is warming up ahead of the launch of Apple’s watch next year, something that promises to be the most keenly observed event in aeons. Will it have the same devastating effect as the introduction of quartz movements half a century ago? Continue reading Smart thinking in Switzerland
Madagascar plague kills 40 as outbreak spreads to capital, World Health Organisation says
Authorities in Madagascar say they are trying to contain an outbreak of plague similar to the Black Death that swept Medieval Europe. Continue reading Madagascar plague kills 40 as outbreak spreads to capital, World Health Organisation says
Five-year-old passes Microsoft exam
A boy from Coventry has become the youngest computer specialist in the world.
Ayan Qureshi is now a Microsoft Certified Professional after passing the tech giant’s exam when he was just five years old.
Ayan, now six, whose father is an IT consultant, has set up his own computer network at home.
Executive Designer Spotlight: Alice McCall
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