Category: International

4 dead as blast rocks Afghan city

Jalalabad (Afghanistan), July 1 (IANS) At least four people were killed as a blast, presumably a suicide attack, rocked Jalalabad…

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New therapy could help combat drug addiction

New York, July 1 (IANS) Researchers have developed a treatment that may help reverse chemical imbalances made to the brain…

6 years ago

New ‘non-toxic’ coating makes natural fabrics waterproof

New York, July 1 (IANS) With conventional water-repellent coatings facing a gradual phase-out due to their harmful effects on the…

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Facebook won’t use tech in patent that turns phone mics on

San Francisco, July 1 (IANS) In an attempt to assuage concerns raised by Facebook's filing for a patent for software…

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Pakistan hands over list of Indian prisoners

Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) The Pakistan government has handed over a list of 471 Indian prisoners in the country to…

6 years ago

This app helps you switch to healthier foods

New York, July 1 (IANS) Researchers have developed a novel app which can act as a nutritionist at the shopper's…

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Pakistan extends Afghan refugees’ stay by three months

Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) The Pakistan government has extended the legal residency of close to 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees…

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Plans to build MH370 memorial put on hold

Canberra, July 1 (IANS) Plans to build a memorial in Australia for the victims aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines flight…

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Divers reach further into Thai cave to locate missing boys

Bangkok, July 1 (IANS) Rescue divers on Sunday managed to reach further inside a flooded cave in Thailand as the…

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China introduces new tariff cuts

Beijing, July 1 (IANS) China on Sunday introduced new tariff cuts covering consumer goods and automobiles to help increase imports.…

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Maldives opposition announces new presidential candidate

Male, July 1 (IANS) Maldives' main opposition party has named veteran lawmaker Ibrahim Mohamed Solih as its presidential candidate after…

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Hormone intake could change DNA

London, July 1 (IANS) Even small dosage of hormone intake can alter gene expression in a way that also affects…

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Padma Lakshmi, Amy Schumer march for immigrant families

Los Angeles, July 1 (IANS) Celebrities including Kerry Washington, Alysia Reiner, Amy Schumer, Padma Lakshmi, Lin-Manuel Miranda, America Ferrera and…

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Cambodia’s longest hand-woven scarf enters Guinness World Records

Phnom Penh, July 1 (IANS) Cambodia's longest hand-woven scarf or krama in Khmer, entered the Guinness Book of Records on…

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Seoul, Pyongyang resume maritime communication

Seoul, July 1 (IANS) The two Koreas on Sunday resumed maritime communication, as part of agreements to facilitate the thaw…

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Family portraits glimpse into Napoleon’s intimate life

London, July 1 (IANS) A rare collection of miniature portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte and his family is set to glimpse…

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Apple to roll out improved version of Maps

San Francisco, July 1 (IANS) To offers its users a better navigation tool, Apple is reportedly re-building its Maps platform…

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Mexican journalist shot dead

Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) A Mexican journalist was shot dead in a bar in the state of Quintana Roo,…

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Viruses most common cause of meningitis in Britain

London, July 1 (IANS) Viruses are the most common cause of meningitis in adults and a cause of substantial long-term…

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Kim Jong-un highlights China ties with second border visit

Pyongyang, July 1 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un continued to focus on strengthening economic ties with Beijing as he…

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