With violence escalating in Aleppo and elsewhere across war-ravaged Syria, the United Nations said Saturday that the number of children trapped in besieged areas had doubled in less than a year to half a million. A report by Unicef, the United Nations Children’s Fund, said the children were among hundreds of thousands of civilians in 16 areas under siege across the country who had been “almost completely […]
Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s thoughtful sci-fi drama Arrival, which was released on Thursday, is being hailed by some as one of the best movies about alien contact. But as with much of the best science fiction, the story is as much a look at the real world of today as a fictional adventure about a fantastical world of tomorrow. With its themes of communication, lack of understanding […]
ABU DHABI // Soul survivor Lionel Richie took centre stage at Du Arena Saturday night to serve up a satisfying set of golden oldies. Following the fast-paced dance-pop of Pitbull and the ominous beats of The Chemical Brothers at the preceding concerts, Richie’s slot in the Yasalam After-Race Concert Series offered a throwback to pop’s purer times. The sense of anticipation was high among fans queueing up […]
The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is undoubtedly one of the best smartphones of 2016. Reports suggest that the mobile phone is also at the top of the list for emitting the lowest electromagnetic radiation level. Electromagnetic Radiation Specific absorption rate (SAR) is an indication that establishes the amount of radiation absorbed by humans while using a cell phone. Higher SAR indicates that the device is emitting more electromagnetic […]
Quite aside from the head-spinning speeds that Formula One cars reach around the Yas Marina Circuit, the numbers behind staging the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are staggering. More than 500 tonnes of team equipment has been flown into Abu Dhabi from the previous round in Brazil; a total of 8,550 litres of paint are used to get the track up to scratch; 30 hectares of landscape grass […]
The host Toronto Argonauts and the league seemed to misread the market by setting ticket prices between $189 and $899. By October, when half the seats remained unsold, they slashed the prices of the lowest-cost seats to $89. Continue reading the main story A sellout is now expected at the open-air stadium, which was expanded to about 35,000 seats for the game, thanks to a spike in […]
Massively popular multiplayer shooter Overwatch could be getting a Christmas event and a new mode, as sound files that have been discovered in the game suggest. The files were discovered and then uploaded on the Overwatch subreddit by redditor Venxa. Overwatch Christmas Event Among the uploaded files on the Reddit thread is what appears to be a Christmas-themed jingle based on Overwatch‘s theme music. While the discovery of the sound file […]
The standard Asus ZenFone 3 is reportedly not coming to the United States, while the higher-end ZenFone 3 Deluxe will no longer be launching in Canada. Meanwhile, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe is available in the United States, while the standard ZenFone 3 is available in Canada. ZenFone 3 US Release Not Happening The Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe and the Zenfone 3 Laser became available for purchase in the United […]
This illustration shows a glowing stream of material from a star, disrupted as it was being devoured by a supermassive black hole. The feeding black hole is surrounded by a ring of dust. This dust was previously illuminated by flares of high-energy radiation from the feeding black hole, and is now shown re-radiating some of that energy. Source link
November 25, 2016 by: Jamie Chisholm in London and Peter Wells in Hong Kong Friday 08:30 GMT. Overview Stock markets are cautiously mixed as traders await Wall Street’s return to the fold after the Thanksgiving break. US futures suggest the S&P 500 will be in line for another record, looking to add 1.5 points to 2,206.3 when the opening bell rings later in New York. Still, for […]
Initially the threat posed by the Legion was primarily seen as a problem for law enforcement officials. But as the threat worsened last year, and the F.B.I. stepped up the monitoring of terrorism suspects around the country, the bureau pressed the military to focus on the group, according to current and former American officials. Continue reading the main story While American and British forces conducted a series […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 25, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Musical dance Head to Nation Towers and see a performance by Drama Queens as part of the Shop and Win Campaign, which features entertainment, prizes and international acts. Drama Queens is a […]
The first, foul-mouthed teaser trailer for Goon: Last of the Enforcers has hit the ice today, giving us our first glimpse of Doug “The Thug” Glatt – the goon with a heart of gold – since the original 2011 cult comedy. The Goon sequel marks the directorial debut of Jay Baruchel, who co-wrote the script for the original Goon with Evan Goldberg and has also written Goon: […]
Jason van den Brand can’t promise that your mortgage won’t end up with Wells Fargo. As chief executive of Lenda, a home-loan provider, he’s in the business of selling mortgages into a huge secondary market in which Wells is a significant player. But he says that a wave of revulsion against the “too big to fail” bank, in the wake of the sham-account scandal, is prompting more […]
Dream on – vibrant homes inspiring creativity and attractively priced; payable over 3 years Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 24 November 2016 DAMAC Properties today announced the launch of AKOYA Manarola, a unique collection of colourful villas directly facing the international golf course and nestled within AKOYA Oxygen. Inspired by the charming village of Manarola on the Italian Riviera, this vibrant community is where creative and passionate […]
There’s always a real buzz in Abu Dhabi around the time of the Grand Prix and whether you’re a fan of Formula One, or not, there’s plenty to see and do. We have rounded up some of the best ways to get involved in the hype without hotting the grandstands. F1 FanZone If you’re not in the stands at Yas Marina Circuit, the next best place to […]
The vicious battle roiling India’s once-admired Tata Group has escalated further with Cyrus Mistry, the recently deposed chairman, saying the conglomerate’s ill-fated $12bn acquisition of Corus in 2007 was mainly to satisfy the “ego” of his predecessor Ratan Tata. In his latest salvo, Mr Mistry — who is resisting attempts to force him off the board of several Tata operating companies — also claimed Tata Consultancy Services […]
newslide Exhausted Kanye West hospitalised Rapper Kanye West was reportedly hospitalised in Los Angeles on Monday and is said to be suffering from exhaustion. The news broke just hours after he abruptly cancelled the remainder of his tour following a week of no-shows, curtailed concerts and political rants. A source told People magazine West was “exhausted and currently dealing with sleep deprivation” but was “fine”. Concert promoters […]
Japan has issued a series of tsunami warnings along its north-eastern Pacific coast after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 struck offshore early on Tuesday morning. The strongest tsunami waves are predicted to hit the seaboard of Fukushima — the prefecture whose nuclear power plant was engulfed by the 2011 tsunami, triggering a meltdown and one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters. The quake and […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 19, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Ladies’ event Head to Yas Waterworld today for Ladies’ Day and enjoy access to more than 40 rides, slides and attractions in a private setting staffed entirely by women. Today, 10am to […]
ABU DHABI // A No 1 limited edition licence plate commemorating Abu Dhabi Government’s Golden Jubilee was sold to an Emirati for Dh31 million on Saturday at Emirates Palace hotel. The winning bidder for the coveted plate, Abdullah Al Mahri, 32, said he bought it in honour of the country’s Rulers, who worked tirelessly to make the UAE No 1 in the world. “I’m very proud to […]
DUBAI // The sight of youngsters hauling enormous, overloaded backpacks to class each day is a thing of the past at one Dubai school after it decided to ease the daily burden by moving resources online. From textbooks to PE kits and lunch boxes, pupils often have bags filled to the brim with equipment for lessons. But, instead of piles of books, pupils at Arcadia Preparatory School […]
A small shopping centre close to my home with a grocery, dry cleaners, shawarma restaurant and stationers recently shut down. The businesses have been forced to re-locate to the building will soon be demolished. I don’t know the reasons but have experienced the impact – disappointment and sadness amongst area residents that a valued community hub has disappeared. Al Badia Golf Club is closing with 420 members […]
By Andrea Hopkins | OTTAWA OTTAWA Canadian manufacturers want their access to the U.S. market protected at all costs if Canada renegotiates the NAFTA trade deal with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, even if that means losing the trilateral partnership with Mexico. Amid fears a Trump administration will tear up the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters group is lobbying Canada’s Liberal government to […]
