Category: International

14 killed in fog-related accidents in Pakistan

Islamabad, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 14 persons were killed in fog-related accidents in Pakistan's Punjab province on Sunday. Six…

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38 die in Istanbul blasts, Turkey blames Kurdish militants

Istanbul, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 38 persons were killed and 155 injured in twin bombings in Istanbul, which the…

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Chemotherapy may cause heart damage in diabetic patients

London, Dec 11 (IANS) Cancer patients who also suffer from diabetes also risk heart damage because of chemotherapy, a study…

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You ruin the fun when you schedule leasure activities

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Aiming for a weekend getaway? Do not chalk out events, it may spoil the fun…

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A powerful CEO less helpful to a company in time of crisis?

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Bestowing considerable power in the CEOs may not create value for the firm during industry-wide…

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33 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Kenya

Nairobi, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 33 persons were killed and many others injured after an oil tanker crashed into…

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Monkeys have vocal chords to speak, lack wired brain

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Monkeys have the vocal tracts to produce human speech sounds, but what they lack is a…

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Bacterium in undercooked chicken causes paralysis: Study

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) US researchers have identified a bacterium, commonly found in undercooked chicken, that may cause Guillain-Barre…

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Wind turbines may favour growing condition of crops, says study

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Corn and soyabeans that are close to wind turbines grow in more favourable conditions as…

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Nanotechnology that captures energy from human motion

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) You may soon be able to charge cell phones and power Bluetooth headsets with the…

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IS retreats from Palmyra after re-entering the city

Damascus, Dec 11 (IANS) The Islamic State militant group has retreated from the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria because…

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Depression drug cuts joint pain for women with breast cancer

New york, Dec 11 (IANS) A drug typically used to treat depression and anxiety can significantly reduce joint pain in…

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Suffering from mental illness? Adopt a pet

London, Dec 11 (IANS) For individuals suffering from various mental illness, pets can provide them with unconditional support as well…

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Shooting exposure can lead to PTSD in women

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Witnessing shooting incidents or gang violence can lead post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women, warns…

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Running is actually good for knee joints: Study

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Contrary to popular perception, running actually reduces inflammation in knee joints and slows the process…

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29 killed in Istanbul explosion

Istanbul, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 29 persons were killed and 166 injured in twin explosions that rocked central Istanbul…

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Trump to pick Exxon CEO Tillerson as secretary of state

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Exxon Mobil Chief Executive Rex Tillerson for the…

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Indian teens get $100K prizes in Siemens science contest

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Indian origin identical twin sisters and another teen got $100,000 grand prize scholarships in the…

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Syrian army captures majority of rebel-held areas in Aleppo

Damascus, Dec 11 (IANS) The Syrian forces have captured 93 per cent of the rebel-held areas in Aleppo, the media…

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US to send 200 more troops to Syria to fight IS

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The Pentagon said on Saturday the US would deploy about 200 additional troops to Syria in…

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