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Toyota debuts its first new supra in 21 years 14 Jan 2019 - 07:06 pm

Monday in Detroit after multiple leaks on blogs and social media, Toyota unveiled in real life the continuation of many fan boys’ most...

Too much salt: water desalination plants harm environment: UN 14 Jan 2019 - 06:07 pm

OSLO: Almost 16,000 desalination plants worldwide produce bigger-than-expected flows of highly salty waste water and toxic chemicals that are damaging the envi ronment,...

Where do the Kurds fit into Syria's war? 14 Jan 2019 - 05:25 pm

BEIRUT: The future of Kurdish-led swathes of northern and eastern Syria has been thrown into doubt by President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw...

Instagram egg beats Kylie Jenner for most-liked post ever 14 Jan 2019 - 03:46 pm

This might be the most popular egg in history. A picture of a plain egg garnered more than 23 million likes on Instagram...

Russia loses control of only space telescope 14 Jan 2019 - 03:28 pm

Moscow: Russia has lost control of its only space radio telescope but officials are working to re-establish communication, the country's beleaguered space agency...

Ford and Cadillac SUVs, Toyota sports car star at auto show 14 Jan 2019 - 08:43 am

Detroit: SUVs and a big pickup truck will get top billing at Detroit's auto show this year, but there are some surprise sports...

Porsche announces new delivery record in 2018 14 Jan 2019 - 01:40 am

DOHA: The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer--Porsche AG--registered a new record by delivering 256,255 vehicles worldwide in 2018 – more than ever before. This...

Beef-friendly Nebraska eyes regulations on the word 'meat' 13 Jan 2019 - 09:36 pm

LINCOLN: More than four months after Missouri became the first U.S. state to regulate the term "meat" on product labels, Nebraska's powerful farm...

Impossible Burger 2.0: US startup eyes next generation of vegan burger that tastes like real beef 13 Jan 2019 - 09:36 pm

Las Vegas: Can a "high-tech" burger help save the planet? In one sense, it's just a patty made from plant protein. But the...

Swiss rail service planning electric flying taxis: report 13 Jan 2019 - 03:20 pm

Switzerland’s national rail service is exploring a futuristic plan to provide a flying taxi service to passengers. The Schweizerische Bundesbahnen or SBB is...

Alfardan Premier Motors supports ‘Design District Week’ 13 Jan 2019 - 10:27 am

Alfardan Premier Motors Co., the official retailer of Jaguar Land Rover in Qatar, has shown its support and keenness to contribute and participate...

Soothing colours, right scent aid sound sleep 12 Jan 2019 - 10:57 am

New Delhi: After a stressful day at work, unwind, destress and get a restful sleep by using right fragrances in your surroundings and...

Study details how high fibre diets make for healthier lives 11 Jan 2019 - 11:32 pm

LONDON: People who eat lots of high-fibre and whole grain foods have lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other chronic diseases...

Rich kids see parents’ values more important than wealth: Survey 11 Jan 2019 - 11:32 pm

SAN FRANCISCO: More than 90% of the children of millionaire families in the US want to inherit their parents’ values more than their...

China's moon rover prepares for a rough ride on the dark side 11 Jan 2019 - 11:32 pm

Beijing: China on Friday hailed its historic mission to the far side of the moon as a "complete success" so far but said...

New app gives throat cancer patients their voice back 11 Jan 2019 - 11:32 pm

Prague: Vlastimil Gular's life took an unwelcome turn a year ago: minor surgery on his vocal cords revealed throat cancer, which led to...

Renault board to meet Thursday as Ghosn remains in detention 10 Jan 2019 - 04:51 pm

Paris - The board of directors at French automaker Renault will hold an unexpected meeting Thursday night, two days after its chief executive...

$The logo of French car manufacturer Renault is seen at a dealership of the company in Strasbourg, France, January 10, 2019. Vincent Kessler \ REUTERS$