2015-05-19 Uganda Health

Engadget   

Scientists close to brewing morphine (or heroin) from sugar   
Engadget
Sugar is basically ubiquitous and it looks like it could be used to make morphine, which is a refined form of heroin. Recent research shows that a genetically modified strain of yeast, when exposed to sugar, could be used to ferment the opioid. Yes, essentially ...

2015-05-19 Uganda Science

CNET   

Welcome to Australia, where even the rain is spiders   
CNET
A phenomenon known as spider ballooning has covered a regional Australian city in silky "Angel Hair" webbing. by Michelle Starr · @riding_red; 19 May 2015 2:53 am BST. facebook. twitter. linkedin. googleplus. email. comments. spidersilk.jpg Spider silk in ...

2015-05-19 Uganda Sports

Masaza Cup: Singo beat Buwekula 2-0   
New Vision
Two-time Masaza Cup finalists Singo FC yet again rose up to the occasion by beating Buwekula FC and registering a second consecutive win in this year's competition. In their previous game, Singo were eventually awarded three points at the expense of ...

2015-05-19 Uganda Entertainment

The Nation Newspaper   

AFRIMA 2015: Stakeholders meet in Uganda   
The Nation Newspaper
In continuation of its drive towards this year's programme of events, the organisers of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will be holding a stakeholders' conference in Kampala, Uganda, tomorrow. Scheduled to take place at Hotel Africana, the event, is the ...

2015-05-19 Uganda Technology

Times of India   

16 Android apps not available for iPhones   
Times of India
One of the best things about Android is that apps have a lot more freedom compared to those found on iPhones. Some of the most interesting Android apps are exclusive to Android because they do something Apple wouldn't allow. From an app that lets you ...

2015-05-19 Uganda Business

New Vision   

Excited vendors embrace Open Street Market   
New Vision
CLOSE to 600 excited vendors on Sunday flocked Luwum Street to take an opportunity of the Open Street market. Traders selling items ranging from clothes for adults and children, electronics, stationery, airtime, bags and hats were all over the street selling ...

2015-05-19 Uganda World

Sky News Australia   

At least 52 dead in Colombia landslide   
Sky News Australia
A massive landslide has torn through a ravine in northwest Colombia killing 52 people and injuring 37. Most residents were sleeping when the landslide hit the municipality of Salgar around 3am local time on Monday, burying a large area in mud and debris.
Flood, Mudslide Sweep Away Homes in Colombia, Killing 58   New York Times

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USA TODAY   

Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton jab President Obama on Twitter   
USA TODAY
Yes, it has come to this. President Obama tweeted: "Hello, Twitter! It's Barack. Really! Six years in, they're finally giving me my own account." Hello, Twitter! It's Barack. Really! Six years in, they're finally giving me my own account. — President Obama ...

2015-05-19 Uganda Africa

NewsDay   

Moyo trashes Mnangagwa succession   
NewsDay
NEW divisions are looming in Zanu PF with Information minister Jonathan Moyo saying the long-touted heir-apparent and present Vice-President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is not guaranteed to succeed President Robert Mugabe. by xolisani ncube.
MOYO : MNANGAGWA NOT HEIR APPARENT   NewsdzeZimbabwe
Inside Mugabe's Zimbabwe as economy struggles   BBC News
Moyo Says Mnangagwa Is a Mere Assistant and Not a Successor   AllAfrica.com

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Daily Sun   

APC holds dialogue on Buhari's policy direction   
Daily Sun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will tomorrow kick off a two day high profile meeting that will culminate into the unveiling of a roadmap for the policy direction of the Gen Muhammadu Buhari administration. The Policy dialogue is christened ...

2015-05-19 Uganda Uganda

spyghana.com   

Prof. Baryamureeba Contesting for Ugandan Presidency 2016   
AllAfrica.com
My name Baryamureeba -They Will See Him, embodies "dreams from my father". My father always told me that I was born to lead, to excel and to be great. Therefore, with a deep sense of duty and commitment, I accept the Presidential nomination by ...