CAIRO, Feb 26 (Reuters) – Mediators have reached a deal to release Palestinian prisoners who were originally set to be freed by Israeli authorities last Saturday, along with the handover of Israeli hostages’ bodies by Hamas, an Egyptian source said on Wednesday.
Feb 26 (Reuters) – An initiative by the United States to increase electricity supply in Africa has been dismantled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration after more than a decade of work, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
TAIPEI/BEIJING, Feb 26 (Reuters) – China’s military held “shooting training” on Wednesday off Taiwan’s southwest coast in a move Taipei described as provocative and dangerous, while a senior Chinese leader vowed unswerving efforts to bring the island under Beijing’s control.
Cape Town’s proposed R5-billion permanent desalination plant at Paarden Eiland has sparked public concern over the City of Cape Town’s track record with desalination, citing alleged past failures and high maintenance costs.
As the public consultation for a permanent R5-billion desalination plant at Paarden Eiland gets under way, the City of Cape Town says this proposed project is necessary to secure reliable, climate-resilient water sources. But residents remain wary of the pollution risks of the proposed site, the high costs and potential tariff hikes.
‘Chicken Parma’ is a staple family meal in Australia. Parmigiana melanzane, in Italian cooking, refers to aubergine (melanzane) slices baked with a tomato sauce and cheese. This recipe melds the two.
In a world where coalition governments have long shaped the political landscape, the recent dissolution of a longstanding coalition over budget disagreements last November marked a new chapter for Germany.
Shareholders of industrial and consumer group Barloworld voted to reject a takeover offer from a consortium including management and Saudi Arabian group Zahid on Wednesday, also voting against a resolution to pay independent board fees.