Category: International

Putin postpones presser to attend Karlov’s funeral

Moscow, Dec 21 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed his annual press conference to attend the funeral of Russian…

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Troops deployed in Bangladesh after workers’ wage protest

Dhaka, Dec 21 (IANS) Hundreds of paramilitary troops were on Wednesday deployed in a key apparel industrial zone near here…

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Chimpanzees are ‘indifferent’ when it comes to helping peers

London, Dec 21 (IANS) Chimpanzees may appear 'indifferent', when it comes to altruistically helping a fellow chimpanzee, a study has…

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Sleeping pill use linked to more hospital visits

New York, Dec 21 (IANS) A class of drugs frequently prescribed or purchased over the counter for chronic conditions including…

9 years ago

New blood test may improve treatment for ovarian cancer patients

London, Dec 21 (IANS) Scientists have developed a simple blood test that can predict how ovarian cancer patients are likely…

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S.Korean ruling party MPs to defect after Park’s impeachment

Seoul, Dec 21 (IANS) Scores of South Korean ruling party lawmakers on Wednesday agreed to defect from the Saenuri Party…

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Nepal police probe death of girl banished for menstruating

Kathmandu, Dec 21 (IANS) Police in Nepal are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who was banished to a…

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Japan to dismantle fast-breeder n-reactor

Tokyo, Dec 21 (IANS) Japan on Wednesday approved the dismantling of its only fast-breeder nuclear reactor, authorities said. The decision…

9 years ago

Feeling down? Take a break from Facebook to lift your spirits

New York, Dec 21 (IANS) If you are feeling blue and cannot figure out why, taking an occasional break from…

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Sri Lanka arrests 12 Indian fishermen

Colombo, Dec 21 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Coast Guard to arrest 12 Indian fishermen poaching in the…

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Researchers identify potential gastric cancer biomarker

New York, Dec 21 (IANS) Researchers have identified a protein that could be a potential biomarker for gastric cancer, enabling…

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Obama bans oil drilling in Arctic

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has permanently banned offshore drilling in areas of the Arctic and Atlantic…

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Will never let in Dalai Lama again: Mongolia

Ulan Bator, Dec 21 (IANS) After inviting Beijing's wrath for hosting the Dalai Lama, Mongolia has said it will never…

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Soon scroll on your smartphone and extend its battery life

New York, Dec 21 (IANS) If researchers have their way, you will soon be able to harvest energy from simple…

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Kim Jong-un supervises missile firing contest

Seoul, Dec 21 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised an armed forces rocket launch contest, the authorities said on…

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Australia begins new koala breeding programme

Sydney, Dec 21 (IANS) Australia is implementing a new koala breeding programme to save fragmented populations of the tree-dwelling bear…

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Bask in the sunlight to energise your immune cells

New York, Dec 21 (IANS) Apart from helping for a healthier living by producing vitamin D, getting some sunlight may…

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‘Sniff test’ can identify people at risk of Alzheimer’s

New York, Dec 21 (IANS) A simple odour identification test can help identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease…

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36 killed in Mexico fireworks market blast

Mexico City, Dec 21 (IANS) At least 36 people were killed when several explosions ripped through a fireworks market in…

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3 militants killed in Indonesia

Jakarta, Dec 21 (IANS) Indonesian police on Wednesday shot dead three suspected militants and captured another who planned to commit…

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