Category: International

China returns seized US underwater drone

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) China on Tuesday returned the US unmanned underwater drone it seized last week in the disputed…

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Sri Lanka arrests seven Indian fishermen

Colombo, Dec 20 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Coast Guard to arrest seven Indian fishermen poaching illegally in…

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IS ‘brainwashing’ children to attack Europe

London, Dec 20 (IANS) The Islamic State group is providing children apps to access violent jihadi websites and offering rewards,…

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UN terrorism sanctions committee head criticises effectiveness, veto

By Arul Louis United Nations, Dec 20 (IANS) The chairman of the committees that impose sanctions on the Al Qaeda…

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Pregnancy causes alterations in women’s brain to adapt to motherhood

London, Dec 20 (IANS) Pregnancy can cause long-lasting changes -- at least for two years post-partum -- in the morphology…

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Truck kills 12 in Germany, police call it terror attack

Berlin, Dec 20 (IANS) German police on Tuesday said they were probing a "suspected terrorist attack" after a man ploughed…

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Novel chikungunya vaccine promises safety, effectiveness

New York, Dec 20 (IANS) Researchers have developed the first vaccine for chikungunya fever made from an insect-specific virus that…

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Saudi on high alert to fight MERS corona virus

Riyadh, Dec 20 (IANS) The Saudi Arabian Health Ministry has administered seasonal flu vaccine to more than two million individuals…

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Girls with poor motor skills more prone to obesity

London, Dec 20 (IANS) Young girls who exhibit a poor mastery of fundamental movement skills (FMS) such as running, catching…

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Japan court rules in favour of US base relocation

Tokyo, Dec 20 (IANS) Japan's top court on Tuesday upheld a lower court's ruling in favour of the government's plan…

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Scientists discover jet stream in Earth’s core

London, Dec 20 (IANS) Using the latest satellite data that helps create an 'x-ray' view of the planet, scientists discovered…

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For any presidential candidate, being very extreme is scary: Jennifer Lawrence

Los Angeles, Dec 20 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence, who received a mixed response to her emotional essay on US President-elect…

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Moscow appreciates solidarity in wake of Karlov’s assassination

Moscow, Dec 20 (IANS) Russia has acknowledged the words of support pouring in from various nations in the wake of…

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2,000-year-old tomb unearthed in China

Beijing, Dec 20 (IANS) Archaeologists in China's Hebei province have excavated an ancient tomb that dates back over 2,000 years,…

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Alcohol poisoning deaths in Russia rise to 53

Moscow, Dec 20 (IANS) The deaths from alcohol poisoning in Russia's Siberian city of Irkutsk have risen to 53, and…

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Zuckerberg builds AI assistant ‘Jarvis’ to run his home

New York, Dec 20 (IANS) Inspired by Iron Man's artificial assistant (AI) "Jarvis" and his capabilities, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg…

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World leaders condemn killing of Russia’s envoy to Turkey

Ankara, Dec 20 (IANS) World leaders on Tuesday expressed shock and grief over the killing of Russian ambassador to Turkey…

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First Sikh cricketer in Pakistan to join national academy

Lahore, Dec 20 (IANS) Pakistani cricket has seen Christians and Hindus represent the country at home and abroad, but for…

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Orlando shooting: Victims’ families sue Facebook, Twitter, Google

New York, Dec 20 (IANS) Families of three victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting that left 50 dead and 53…

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Noise sensitivity linked to changes in brain functions: Study

London, Dec 20 (IANS) Noise sensitivity in individuals may be caused by alterations in the brain functions linked with sound…

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