BRICS summit
Pretoria – BRICS countries can help in the establishment of stability and peace as well as economic development on the African continent, says Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande. [Read more...]
Doha Climate Change Conference
December 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Doha Climate Change Conference
Doha – African environmental affairs ministers have arrived in Doha, Qatar ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP18/CMP8) high-level segment talks which will officially kick off tomorrow. [Read more...]
US rover touches down on Mars
August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mars rover Curiosity
Washington – NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity, loaded with the most-sophisticated instruments ever used to explore another world, touched down on the Red Planet early Monday morning, on a quest for signs of whether the Red Planet has evidence of past and present habitable environments. [Read more...]
Mizuno Brand Performance Centre In London
June 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Brand Performance Centre
Global sportswear brand Mizuno has announced that they will open a pop-up experience centre at central London’s iconic Centre Point building this summer. Opening between the 24th July and 12th August, the Mizuno Performance Centre will welcome both Londoners and city visitors alike through its doors. [Read more...]
Michelin And The Weather Channel Team Up
June 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
National Tire Safety Week
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 4, 2012 - As part of National Tire Safety Week (June 3-9), leading tire maker Michelin and The Weather Channel are encouraging motorists to stay safe on the road this travel season by following simple, yet effective tips designed to prepare even the most seasoned driver for a worry-free journey. [Read more...]
Perceptions Of The Olympic Brand
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
London Olympics 2012
The study, conducted in February, explores people’s perceptions of the Olympic Games by looking at what sentiments/key statements are most associated with the Games. Respondents from the UK, the USA, France and Germany were asked which five statements, out of a list of 20, they most closely associated with the Olympic Games. [Read more...]
Stars shine at Golden Globes
January 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Meryl Streep - The Iron Lady
Los Angeles – George Clooney, Michelle Williams and Meryl Streep are the early winners at the 69th Golden Globe Awards held Sunday evening at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles. [Read more...]
Investment in anti-HIV services paying off
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Aids day
Growing access to HIV and Aids treatment and prevention services resulted in a 15 percent decline in new infections over the past decade and a 22 percent drop in Aids-related deaths in the past five years, the United Nations reported. [Read more...]
UK is the worst place to live
October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The UK is the worst place to live in Europe, thanks to a combination of high living costs, a poor work-life balance and low government spending on healthcare and education, according to the latest uSwitch Quality of Life Index. [Read more...]
Moderate drinking cuts risk of Alzheimers
August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Moderate drinking cuts risk of Alzheimer’s – study
Light to moderate social drinking, a glass or two of wine or beer a day, can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to American researchers. [Read more...]
