Category: International

Cell phones distract less frequent internet users more

Tokyo, Jan 8 (IANS) If you are an infrequent internet user, then mere presence of a smartphone can adversely affect…

9 years ago

Digital economy to create 400 mn jobs in China

Beijing, Jan 8 (IANS) China's digital economy is predicted to create over 400 million jobs by 2035, a report has…

9 years ago

10 crocodiles break loose from Thailand zoo

Bangkok, Jan 8 (IANS) At least 10 crocodiles have broken loose from a zoo in Nakhon Si Thammarat province of…

9 years ago

Salt can make surgical masks into a virus killer

Toronto, Jan 8 (IANS) Researchers have developed a special salt treatment that can make common surgical masks capable of trapping…

9 years ago

Chinese vessels patrols in disputed islands waters

Beijing, Jan 8 (IANS) Chinese Coast Guard vessels on Sunday patrolled the disputed waters of the Diaoyu Islands in the…

9 years ago

5 killed in US winter storm, thousands without power

Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) Five people ere killed and thousands were rendered without electricity supply as a powerful winter storm…

9 years ago

Talks to avert London tube strike fail

London, Jan 8 (IANS) Talks to avert a walkout by the London Underground staff have failed without a resolution and…

9 years ago

Sri Lanka hails Chinese investment in economic zone

Colombo, Jan 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka has hailed China's intention to invest over $5 billion in a new economic zone…

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5 killed as Kolkata-bound train rams car near Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) At least five persons, including four members of a family, were killed on Sunday when a…

9 years ago

11 killed in Baghdad suicide car bombing

Baghdad, Jan 8 (IANS) At least 11 people were killed and 25 others injured on Sunday in a suicide car…

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Tablet devices can help dementia patients reduce agitation

New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Symptoms of agitation among patients with dementia can be managed safely by using tablet computers,…

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Japan’s diplomats to leave S. Korea over sex slaves statue

Seoul/Tokyo, Jan 8 (IANS) Japan's top diplomats in South Korea will return home this week in protest of a new…

9 years ago

Preemies better at developing early language skills

New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Babies born preterm may be better at making the link between language and cognition in…

9 years ago

Trump’s top security pick plagiarized book?

Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) Author Monica Crowley, the US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for a top national security communications role,…

9 years ago

Not liking music at all linked to poor brain connectivity

Toronto, Jan 8 (IANS) The very few people who do not like music at all may have reduced brain connectivity…

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Bangladesh train-bus collision kills five

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) At least five persons, including four members of a family, were killed in Bangladesh on Sunday…

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Volkswagen to recall nearly 50,000 vehicles in China

Beijing, Jan 8 (IANS) Volkswagen China will recall 49,480 vehicles due to brake design defects starting February 6, China's quality…

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Counselling, antidepressant may improve personality disorders

New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Individuals suffering with neuroticism and engaged in therapeutic interventions such as counselling or antidepressant use…

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Eat high-fiber diet to cut inflammation caused by gout

New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Consuming a high-fiber diet may significantly induce the action of gut bacteria to help reduce…

9 years ago

Four suspects involved in Myanmar attacks arrested

Nay Pyi Taw, Jan 8 (IANS) Four suspects involved in October 9 attack in Maungtaw region of Myanmar's northern Rakhine…

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