KASHMIR
Quake survivors face new threats AID WORKERS in Kashmir say winter weather and untreated injuries could cause another wave of deaths in the earthquake hit region. Doctors in Pakistan say
Healthy advice for the traveller
I mean, how many people have you heard of who have gone down to South Poole for their summer holidays, as opposed to going to Spain, Portugal or Greece? Or,
USA
Another hurricane threatens eastern seaboard TROPICAL STORM Wilma stalled over the warm waters of the north-western Caribbean early on Tuesday, where forecasters said it could strengthen into a hurricane before
Fire, water and the Mediterranean garden
By JEAN CLAUDE DEFRANCE Yet the appeal of the Mediterranean or indigenous garden is vast. Once established, it will live and prosper indefinitely on seasonal rainfall alone. It requires much
WHO warns against panic over bird flu
THE WORLD Health Organisation (WHO) has warned people against panic buying stocks of a drug they hope will protect them against bird flu. The WHO stressed that Tamiflu could reduce
Perfect pre-Christmas trip
Other important attractions include the 12th century Sé Cathedral, once a Romanesque building, and the magnificent São Francisco Church with its striking gold encrusted interior. The Convent of Santa Clara
September market review
By BILL BLEVINS United Kingdom The market strength was fuelled by strong corporate news flow and profit growth, takeover activity and the continued robust global economic climate. There was little
Enjoy a traditional family reunion this Christmas
Thomsonfly.com, the low fares airline operating from Faro, makes it easy for you to fly back to the UK this festive season, to spend Christmas and New Year with your
Lightening batters the Balearics
FREAK WEATHER in the Mediterranean recently produced one of the most violent thunderstorms ever seen in the Balearics. Experts recorded 2,225 lightening strikes across Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza, a situation
Repellents get recognition
FOR YEARS, the only scientifically proven way to ward off mosquitoes was to use an insect repellent containing the chemical compound DEET (diethyl toluamide). But, the pesticide has long been