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Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Farming
US EPA says popular weed killer glyphosate is not a carcinogen

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday that glyphosate, a chemical in many popular weed killers, is not a carcinogen, contradicting recent decisions by U.S. juries that found that...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Black police officer convicted of murdering woman

A US jury took little more than a day to convict a black Minneapolis police officer of murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed white woman who had called...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Vigil planned after two killed in US campus shooting

A shooting that left two people dead and four others wounded at a North Carolina university has prompted fresh calls to keep US college campuses safe.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Two killed in shooting on US university campus

Two people have been killed in a shooting on a North Carolina university campus.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Business
Globalization is waning, US-China deal won’t solve that – strategist

The peak of globalization has actually already come and gone, according to David Roche, president and global strategist at London-based Independent Strategy. Read Full Article at RT.com

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Berlusconi undergoes surgery on intestinal blockage

Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi has undergone surgery for an intestinal obstruction, raising questions about his campaign for the European Parliament elections.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Next sales boosted by warm weather and online growth

Next sales surged in the past three months as the high street fashion brand was buoyed by warm weather over the Easter period and online sales.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Farming
Gerard Sherlock: Gearing up for the silage season

Even though May Day arrives tomorrow we were all basking in some real summer sunshine over the Easter season.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Farming
Former ICSA president rows in behind Wallace’s European bid

Former Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) president, Patrick Kent has said he will be assisting MEP hopeful Mick Wallace in his election bid.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Farming
Factories crack the whip on fat lambs

For those of you waiting for good news on the sheep price front, I'm afraid all I have to offer today is that the majority of prices are no worse...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Farming
As Kerrygold reaches €1bn retail sales farmers demand ‘strong consistent’ milk price

Farmers have called for a more consistent price for their milk after it was revealed that Kerrygold, has become the first Irish food brand to exceeded €1 billion in annual...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Farming
‘We need a united front from the farm bodies to solve farmers issues’

Storm Powell spoke to farmers at Kilkenny Mart about the performance of the farming organisations and the meat factories' grip on the beef trade.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Japan’s new Emperor vows to stay close to people in first speech

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito has pledged in his first public address after ascending the throne to follow his father's example in devoting himself to peace and staying close to the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Clashes rock Venezuela as Guaido and Maduro vie for power

Opposition leader Juan Guaido took a bold step to revive his movement to seize power in Venezuela, taking to the streets on Tuesday to call for a military uprising that...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
A peek inside France’s most unlikely love affair in new book on the Macrons

They are one of the world's most intriguing political couples. The taboo-breaking, generation-spanning romance between Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, 24 years his senior and his former drama teacher,...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Boyz N The Hood’ film director Singleton (51) dies after stroke

Director John Singleton, who made one of Hollywood's most memorable debuts with the Oscar-nominated 'Boyz N The Hood' and continued over the following decades to probe the lives of black...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Vodafone finds hidden ‘backdoors’ in Huawei technology

Vodafone has apparently discovered hidden "backdoors" in Huawei equipment as far back as 2011.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Violence erupts in Venezuela

Violent clashes broke out in Venezuela's capital as Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader, and his supporters took to the streets calling for a military uprising.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Thousands ‘misdiagnosed’ with Alzheimer’s as finding could pave way for new dementia research

Hundreds of thousands of older people diagnosed with Alzheimer's are probably suffering from a different disease, which is why drugs trials keep failing, scientists said.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
New era for Japan as emperor of 30 years quits throne

Emperor Akihito of Japan abdicated yesterday after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne, paving the way for his son to take over and a new era to commence.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Isil poses potent threat, Iraqi PM warns in wake of Baghdadi clip

ISIL remains a potent threat around the world despite reduced capabilities, Iraqi prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said yesterday, adding its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had made his latest video...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Democrats who provoke president into lashing out will gain from it

Donald Trump insults and attacks Democratic presidential contenders. He doles out derisive nicknames. Rarely, however, does he defensively respond to an attack against him. He's done it twice in less...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
China imposes death penalty on Canadian

A Chinese court sentenced a Canadian national to death yesterday for producing and trafficking the addictive stimulant methamphetamine, amid heightened tension between Beijing and Ottawa over the arrest of a...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Biden says Trump will be impeached if he blocks probes

Former US vice president Joe Biden said in an interview broadcast yesterday that Congress would have "no alternative" but to impeach President Donald Trump if his administration seeks to block...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
Berlusconi hospitalised with colic just before he was due to present candidates for European election

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was taken to hospital suffering from renal colic on the day he planned to present his candidates for European Parliament elections.

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
A peek inside France’s most unlikely love affair

They are one of the world's most intriguing political couples. The taboo-breaking, generation-spanning romance between Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, 24 years his senior and his former drama teacher,...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Weighty evidence’ sees Democrats seek action against Donald’s backer

Adam Schiff, the head of the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee, has said he will be sending a criminal referral to the Justice Department over the conduct of Donald Trump-backer...

Posted by The Analyst | May 1, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Boyz N The Hood’ film director Singleton (51) dies after stroke

Director John Singleton, who made one of Hollywood's most memorable debuts with the Oscar-nominated 'Boyz N The Hood' and continued over the following decades to probe the lives of black...

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Breaking News
North Carolina campus shooting leaves two dead

Two people have been killed in a shooting on a North Carolina university campus.

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Science & Tech
High-end appliances for a tiny kitchen

These smaller appliances work as hard as their full-size siblings

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Science & Tech
Luxury dishwashers that you'll love

Top quality and better features make these models worth the money

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Breaking News
Heart transplant recipient and donor’s family meet by chance at baseball game

The family of a man who donated his organs after passing away met one of the recipients in an emotional chance encounter at a baseball game.

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Science & Tech
7 compact ventless dryers that won't leave you hanging

Save space and get your laundry dry without venting

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Breaking News
US police officer convicted of murder over emergency caller death

A Minneapolis police officer has been convicted of murder over the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who approached his squad car minutes after calling 911 to report a possible...

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Science & Tech
'Crowded out of existence': Up to 1M species at risk of extinction because of human activities, report says

Up to a million species are at risk of extinction because of human activities, a United Nations report warns.

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Science & Tech
French door refrigerators you'll love

These fridges offer high style and convenience

Posted by The Analyst | April 30, 2019 | Science & Tech
10 questions to ask before you buy an appliance

Buying a new fridge, dishwasher, range, or washer? We can help.