Category: International

Unicef expresses concern over Afghan children

Kabul, Nov 19 (IANS) The UN Children's Fund (Unicef) has expressed concerns over the status of children, poor access to…

7 years ago

Xiaomi becomes 5th largest smartphone brand in Russia

Moscow, Nov 19 (IANS) Chinese smartphone player Xiaomi has become the fifth largest smartphone brand in Russia during Q3 2017,…

7 years ago

China approves projects worth $10 bn in October

Beijing, Nov 19 (IANS) China's top economic planner approved 16 fixed-asset investment projects in the energy, transportation and high tech…

7 years ago

Gut bacteria linked to multiple sclerosis

New York, Nov 19 (IANS) The composition of gut bacteria -- the presence of microbiota in the digestive tracks --…

7 years ago

India is proud of you: Modi, Big B wish Manushi Chhillar

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and celebrities who have roots in Haryana, have…

7 years ago

This protein can reduce spreading of cancer

New York, Nov 19 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a new protein that could reduce the spread of cancer by binding…

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NASA map shows how Earth changed in 20 years

Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) A new NASA map resulting from 20 years of observing "life" on our home planet has…

7 years ago

Seven missed calls detected from missing Argentine submarine

Buenos Aires, Nov 19 (IANS) The Argentinian Navy has detected seven satellite calls made to different bases from a missing…

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Zuma pledges to protect central bank’s independence

Cape Town, Nov 19 (IANS) Amid growing calls to nationalise the central bank, President Jacob Zuma has pledged to protect…

7 years ago

‘Conspirators’ will gain nothing but defeat: Maryam Nawaz

Lahore, Nov 19 (IANS) Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz has warned that those "conspiring against the PML-N…

7 years ago

‘Total’ cannot drop major gas deal under US pressure: Iran

Tehran, Nov 19 (IANS) French energy giant "Total" cannot leave a major gas deal with the Islamic republic under the…

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Trump’s commercial policy could undermine trade with Latin America

Lima, Nov 19 (IANS) The US trade policy has taken such a drastic turn that it may well affect trade…

7 years ago

Ireland’s Sinn Fein leader to step down in 2018

London, Nov 19 (IANS) Gerry Adams has announced he is stepping down as President of Sinn Fein, once the political…

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Ishaq Dar may leave Finance Ministry soon

Islamabad, Nov 19 (IANS) The decision to replace embattled Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has been made at the highest levels…

7 years ago

Mexico City reconstruction to take seven years: Mayor

Mexico City, Nov 19 (IANS) The reconstruction of the damage in Mexico City caused by the September 19 earthquake will…

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90 per cent of attacks on journalists in Mexico go unpunished

Mexico City, Nov 19 (IANS) Ninety per cent of the murders and attacks on journalists in Mexico go unpunished, the…

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Two US energy companies merge to increase production

Houston, Nov 19 (IANS) Houston-based Star Energy International Corporation (SEIC) announced an acquisition of Glori Energy Technology Inc (GETI) aiming…

7 years ago

Ukrainian official banned from entering Poland

Warsaw, Nov 19 (IANS) Ukrainian official Svyatoslav Sheremeta was banned from entering the country, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

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Spain’s Attorney General dies in Buenos Aires

Madrid, Nov 19 (IANS) Spain's Attorney General Jose Manuel Maza Martin died at a clinic in Buenos Aires where he…

7 years ago

Libyan Army carries out combing operations on IS sites

Tripoli, Nov 19 (IANS) Libyan Army units carried out extensive sweeps in the region known as the "oil crescent" in…

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