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Zimbabwe: Weaver Press Is Closing – How One Small, Brave Zimbabwean Publisher Made a Difference

[ad_1] With the news that it is to halt operations it's a fitting time to take stock of Weaver Press in Zimbabwe. The publishing house started small in 1998 and remained small, co-managed by its two full time employees, the husband and wife team of Murray McCartney and Irene Staunton. At the same time as Weaver Press was celebrating its 25th anniversary, McCartney revealed that it would effectively be closing. Read more: Building an art gallery in the midst of […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Japan

China overtakes the EU on clean-energy research, study shows

[ad_1] China has overtaken the European Union in research related to clean-energy technologies, according to a study done for the bloc’s executive arm and creating a challenge for its green-tech ambitions. China led on the number of peer-reviewed publications in areas including solar and wind power, as well as lithium battery, heat pump and carbon-capture technology, in 2021. That’s a reversal from 2010, when the EU led on publications in all those sectors except for wind, the paper published last […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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‘Big dream’ as debutant Tajikistan reaches Asian Cup last 16

[ad_1] Doha – Tajikistan's coach said it was "a big dream" after his side marched into the knockout rounds of their first Asian Cup with a battling 2-1 win over 10-man Lebanon on Monday.China's 1-0 loss to hosts Qatar meant the debutants — who also had two goals ruled out by VAR — went through in second place from Group A on a night of drama.Before the third and final round of games, holders Qatar were the only team to […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Amateur Dunlap mulls future after PGA Tour win

[ad_1] Los Angeles – Rising amateur star Nick Dunlap withdrew from this week's PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines in California on Monday, saying he needs time to mull his future following his breakthrough professional victory at the weekend. Dunlap became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991 on Sunday when he clinched the American Express tournament in La Quinta, California. The 20-year-old University of Alabama student said after the win that he was uncertain if […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Dayana Yastremska upsets Victoria Azarenka to reach quaterfinals

[ad_1] Melbourne – Fearless Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska surged into her first Grand Slam quarterfinal by stunning two-time champion Victoria Azarenka at the Australian Open on Monday.Driven by a booming serve and aggressive groundstrokes, the athletic 23-year-old battled past the Belarusian 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena.Her reward is a clash with unseeded Czech Linda Noskova, who progressed to the last eight when Ukraine's Elina Svitolina retired with a bad back while trailing 3-0 in the first set. [ad_2] […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Philippines says it has learned lessons from ‘Luffy’ crime ring case

[ad_1] Manila – The Philippines has taken steps to ensure that foreign nationals detained in its main immigration facility in Manila cannot conduct criminal activities the country's justice secretary has said. The move is in response to the "Luffy"-led Japanese crime ring, which organized burglaries while incarcerated there until they were caught a year ago.Regarding immigration detention, Philippine justice secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said in an interview on Thursday that "We have pinpointed the weaknesses in the system," adding that […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Japan’s high-end medical services attract affluent Chinese tourists

[ad_1] Six times a year, a 36-year-old Chinese actress makes her way to Japan, not for the glitz of film industry events, but with a different purpose in mind: to take advantage of Japan's renowned advanced medical beauty treatments.The Beijing-based actress has long been an admirer of Japan's aesthetic medical techniques, including treatments like Botox to smooth wrinkles and innovative procedures using stem-cell injections to help achieve a youthful appearance."The technology and service quality at Japanese clinics are exceptional," she […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Africa

Afcon 2023: Mozambique 2-2 Ghana – Black Stars set for exit after late collapse

[ad_1] Geny Catamo scored Mozambique's first from the penalty spot after Andre Ayew's handballGhana conceded twice in stoppage-time to throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Mozambique and almost certainly crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars looked to be cruising into the last 16 thanks to two Jordan Ayew penalties, one in each half.But Geny Catamo pulled one back from the spot on 91 minutes before Reinildo Mandava's header broke Ghana hearts.Mozambique finish bottom of […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Cape Verde 2-2 Egypt – Pharaohs through after dramatic finale

[ad_1] Mostafa Mohamed's injury-time goal was awarded following a video referee review for a potential handballEgypt made it through to the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 2-2 with Cape Verde following a dramatic finale to Group B in Abidjan.Egypt had looked set to finish third behind the Blue Sharks and Ghana before stoppage-time goals in both games.Pharaohs forward Mostafa Mohamed netted what looked to be a 93rd-minute winner.However, Cape Verde levelled six minutes later but […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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