Category: International

Women-friendly Indian visa scheme for Bangladesh ends on Thursday

Dhaka, Oct 12 (IANS) The pilot scheme of the Indian High Commission here enabling women travelling to India to apply…

9 years ago

Asthma drug could prevent liver disease

New York, Oct 12 (IANS) A drug commonly used for the prevention of allergies and asthma has shown promise in…

9 years ago

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles fired from Yemen

Riyadh, Oct 12 (IANS) The Saudi Arabian air defence on Wednesday intercepted two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen. The commander…

9 years ago

British pound recovers slightly following post-Brexit fall

London, Oct 12 (IANS) The British pound showed some signs of recovery on Wednesday, rising more than 1 per cent…

9 years ago

Michelle Obama hosts White House screening of Freida Pinto starrer

Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the White House screening of "We Will Rise" documentary, which…

9 years ago

Samsung revises down Q3 earnings after discontinuing Galaxy Note 7

Seoul, Oct 12 (IANS) Hit by the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, Samsung Electronics on Wednesday revised down its preliminary figure…

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Bangladesh puts 22-day ban on Hilsa fishing

Dhaka, Oct 12 (IANS) The Bangladesh government on Wednesday imposed a 22-day ban on Hilsa fishing across 27 districts of…

9 years ago

Afghan forces recapture Kunduz city from Taliban

Kabul, Oct 12 (IANS) Afghan government forces, after days of fierce fighting, recaptured Kunduz city on Wednesday, forcing the Taliban…

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Watching too much TV may lead to social isolation

Toronto, Oct 12 (IANS) Kids who watch too much television are at risk of victimisation and social isolation and adopting…

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Global solar funding rises to $3 bn

Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Total corporate funding into the solar sector globally during the July-September quarter rose to about $3…

9 years ago

Philippines invites UN rapporteur to probe drug-related killings

Manila, Oct 12 (IANS) The Philippines has sent an invitation to United Nations rapporteur Agnes Callamard to probe the increasing…

9 years ago

Apple to open second R&D centre in China: Report

Beijing, Oct 12 (IANS) In a fresh move to bolster its ties with China, Apple has announced it would open…

9 years ago

350,000 households without power in Tokyo

Tokyo, Oct 12 (IANS) A massive blackout in Tokyo on Wednesday left 350,000 households without power, authorities said. According to…

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Australia’s economy displaying resilience: Moody’s

Sydney, Oct 12 (IANS) Australia's economy is continuing to display resilience to commodity price declines, however external financing risks do…

9 years ago

Samsung revises down Q3 earnings after discontinuing Galaxy Note 7

Seoul, Oct 12 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday revised down its preliminary figure for the third-quarter earnings to reflect losses…

9 years ago

Lift travel ban on reporter, say Pakistani journalists

Karachi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Karachi Press Club has asked the government to withdraw a travel ban on a Dawn…

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‘China-Bangladesh ties may put pressure on India’

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Oct 12 (IANS) Closer ties between China and Bangladesh may put pressure on New Delhi to…

9 years ago

Dawn stands by Pakistan military-civilian divide story

Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) A leading Pakistani newspaper on Wednesday said it stood by its story that exposed a divide…

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Duterte maintains high trust rating amid drug crackdown

Manila, Oct 12 (IANS) Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte continues to enjoy high popularity ratings amid his lethal war on drugs,…

9 years ago

Calcium supplements raise risk of heart damage

New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque buildup in…

9 years ago



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