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Vegetarian's Wurst nightmare? Germany's sausage hotel
Published On: January 27, 2019 11:32 AM NPT By: Reuters
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.
How Venezuela got here: a timeline of the political crisis
Published On: January 27, 2019 11:32 AM NPT By: Reuters
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.
Nearly 2,000 people join annual plunge into icy Danube
Published On: January 27, 2019 11:28 AM NPT By: Reuters
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.
Robots serve up food and fun in Budapest cafe
Published On: January 27, 2019 11:20 AM NPT By: Reuters
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.
Oscar-crowned French composer Michel Legrand dies at 86
Published On: January 26, 2019 07:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
French composer and pianist Michel Legrand has died at 86 after a career in which he stood out for soundtracks in screen musicals with Catherine Deneuve and that won him three Oscars.
Oscar body distances itself from UK controversy on child murder film
Published On: January 26, 2019 07:29 PM NPT By: Reuters
The body that hands out the Oscars on Friday sought to distance itself from a furor over the Academy Award nomination of a film about two boys who murdered a British toddler in 1993.
Thousands protest Australia Day legacy
Published On: January 26, 2019 12:04 PM NPT By: Reuters
MELBOURNE, Jan 26: Tens of thousands of people rallied across Australia on Saturday calling for the abolition of the Jan. 26 national holiday in protests showing a deep division over a festivity intended to celebrate the birth of modern Australia.
An end to U.S. shutdown leaves federal workers still feeling insecure
Published On: January 26, 2019 08:45 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Jan 26: Deepan Patel was one of a number of U.S. government workers waiting in line for a meal on Friday at celebrity chef Jose Andres’ “Chefs for Feds” emergency kitchen, when he heard President Donald Trump had agreed to end a 35-day-old partial government shutdown.
Hundreds missing after Vale dam burst at Brazil mine, seven bodies found
Published On: January 26, 2019 08:11 AM NPT By: Reuters
BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 26: Brazilian rescuers were searching for some 200 missing people after a tailings dam burst on Friday at an iron ore mine owned by Vale SA, the second major dam disaster involving the company in just over three years.
Arsenal's defensive woes mount after double injury blow
Published On: January 26, 2019 08:09 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Jan 26: Arsenal face an injury crisis after a suspected broken jaw for captain Laurent Koscielny and ankle problem for Sokratis in Friday’s FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Manchester United left them with only one fit recognized central defender.
United's Sanchez returns to haunt Arsenal in Cup win
Published On: January 26, 2019 08:04 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Jan 26: Chilean forward Alex Sanchez returned to haunt his old club with the opening goal in Manchester United’s 3-1 victory at Arsenal in a heavyweight FA Cup fourth-round clash on Friday.
Queen sends a Brexit message to UK politicians: end your bickering
Published On: January 25, 2019 06:53 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Jan 25: Queen Elizabeth has sent a delicately coded message to Britain’s factious political class over Brexit, urging MPs to seek common ground and grasp the big picture to resolve the crisis.
Frail at 130, Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' will stay home from now on
Published On: January 25, 2019 05:03 PM NPT By: Reuters
At 130 years old, one of Vincent van Gogh’s famous paintings of sunflowers in a vase has become too delicate to keep touring the world and will have to stay at home in Amsterdam.
Chinese movie star pleads not guilty to sexual assault in Australia
Published On: January 25, 2019 04:53 PM NPT By: Reuters
The 36-year-old star of Chinese television programs “Goddess of Mercy” and “Legend of Mi Yue” and his producer were charged with aggravated sexual assault and depriving a woman of her liberty, as well as related crimes over an incident at a Sydney hotel in March 2018, according to Australian media.
Chelsea edge Spurs on penalties to reach League Cup final
Published On: January 25, 2019 01:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Jan 25: Chelsea produced the perfect response to manager Maurizio Sarri’s weekend criticism to beat London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on penalties on Thursday and set up a League Cup final showdown against holders Manchester City.
'Fifty Shades' author announces steamy new 'Cinderella romance'
Published On: January 25, 2019 12:20 PM NPT By: Reuters
The author of the blockbuster “Fifty Shades of Grey” novels is returning with a new, erotic book that she calls a “Cinderella romance for the 21st century.”
Argentina coach hopeful Messi will return to national team
Published On: January 25, 2019 12:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 25: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he has a “good feeling” about Lionel Messi’s possible return to international soccer and will talk to the Barcelona forward about a possible return from his self-imposed exile.
Hitchhiking with a wheelchair in war-torn Yemen
Published On: January 25, 2019 08:57 AM NPT By: Reuters
Using a wheelchair in war-torn Yemen is not easy.
Singer Chris Brown files slander case over Paris rape allegation
Published On: January 25, 2019 08:21 AM NPT By: Reuters
American singer Chris Brown filed a legal complaint for defamation on Thursday after a woman accused him of rape in Paris, his lawyer said.
Osaka digs deep against Pliskova to set up Kvitova final
Published On: January 24, 2019 03:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
MELBOURNE, Jan 24: U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka staved off a fightback from Karolina Pliskova to reach her maiden Australian Open final with a 6-2 4-6 6-4 win on Thursday setting up a title clash with double Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.
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