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Source: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association Images" title="">BRAZIL: The country is experiencing its worst ever water crisis. [BBC News]
GREECE: Far-left party Syriza looks set to win tomorrow’s elections (and one Irish TD is heading out to support them).
#MIDDLE EAST: Japan tried to verify footage of two hostages being executed by Islamic State.
#SAUDI ARABIA: Respects were paid to the late King Abdullah. Ireland was represented by the ambassador to the country.
#UKRAINE: A new offensive was launched by pro-Russian rebels, with 30 people killed in a rocket attack on a market.
#UNITED KINGDOM: A nurse has been discharged from hospital after making a full recovery from Ebola. [The Guardian]
INNOVATION
- Will the Nest Thermostat help reduce your heating bill? We checked it out.
- Microsoft is developing a smart scarf. [Geek.com]
- How are we going to step up the search for alien life? We’re going to need a bigger dish, apparently. [New Scientist]
PARTING SHOT
Danish painter and writer Lars Anderson is trying to revive ancient archery practices. The result? Some really, really, impressive archery. Watch here.
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