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United Kingdom

Britain brings in one of the world's strictest guidelines on alcohol consumption

Any level of alcohol is not safe, says the guidelines, and recommended levels have been drastically cut

08/01/2016

Economy

Beaujolais Nouveau launched on cue as wine producers show solidarity with Paris

A happier image of Paris: the traditional November arrival of the latest vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau. The third Thursday of the month just after

20/11/2015

Spain

West Midlands to Magaluf - British bobbies patrol Spanish resort town

Two British police officers have begun patrolling the streets of Magaluf to help the Guardia Civil deal with troublesome UK holidaymakers. The

10/08/2015

India

India: more than 80 people die after drinking toxic alcohol, say police

Police in India say more than 80 people have died after drinking toxic alcohol in Mumbai. It affected residents of a shanty town in the Malad area of

20/06/2015

World News

Alcohol consumption: which countries top the league?

For those of us who drink alcohol there is one question which often plays on our mind. How much do I actually drink in relation to other people? Our

10/06/2015

Russia

Drunken man takes selfie and topples Lenin

A Russian man has destroyed a statue of Lenin while attempting to take a ‘selfie’. According to law enforcement in the Kemerovo, or south-central

04/06/2015

United Kingdom

Heard the one about the neutron that walks into a bar?

“A neutron walked into a bar and asked, “How much for a drink?” The bartender replied, “For you, no charge.” If you get that joke, there’s a chance

19/05/2015

World News

Are you consuming dangerous quantities of alcohol?

The abusive consumption of alcohol is getting worse among young people, notably women, in many developed countries. This warning comes in the latest

12/05/2015

World News

Booze review: OECD report reveals the water of life's lethal data

It was Frank Sinatra who said, “alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.” It seems that many have taken that motto to

12/05/2015

Indonesia

Indonesian parties propose ban on alcohol

Two Islamic parties have proposed legislation that would ban all consumption of alcoholic drinks and bring jail terms of up to two years for

14/04/2015

Culture news

Al Capone Miami Beach mansion restored for video sets

The new owners of Al Capone's house in Miami Beach are restoring the property as they hope to rent it out for commercial, photo and movie productions and cash in on the U.S. gangster's mystique.

20/03/2015

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CCTV footage catches drunk driver's multiple crashes in Shanghai

25/02/2015

Russia

Putin orders freeze on vodka prices

The Russian president has ordered a freeze on vodka prices amid an escalating economic crisis. During a meeting Putin told government officials that

25/12/2014

Spain

Barcelona residents protest against anti-social behaviour

22/08/2014

United Kingdom

Watch: Drunk man seconds from death after lying down in middle of British road

01/01/2014

USA

Cheers! US toasts 80th anniversary of Prohibition repeal

05/12/2013

Japan

Japanese toast Beaujolais Nouveau by bathing in new vintage

22/11/2013

Netherlands

Alcoholics paid in beer for cleaning streets in Amsterdam

20/11/2013

China

Controversy surrounds Bruce Lee - Johnnie Walker collaboration

15/07/2013

Business Series

Brewer's figures fizz for investors

22/11/2012