Category: International

Google, Apple, Disney out from Twitter acquisition race: Report

San Francisco, Oct 7 (IANS) Twitter stocks fell significantly after Google and Walt Disney reportedly ruled out to acquire the…

9 years ago

US reiterates Kashmir a bilateral issue

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) Amid the current tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has reiterated that Kashmir is a…

9 years ago

Why hipster foodies need to kiss their chickens less

By Nury Vittachi Doctors investigating a mystery rise in virus victims discovered that hipster foodies wanting fresh eggs are keeping…

9 years ago

Samsung profits beat estimates despite Note 7 global recall

Seoul, Oct 7 (IANS) Despite the global recall of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 over battery explosion fears, Samsung Electronics…

9 years ago

Over 3,800 flights cancelled in US ahead of Hurricane Mathew

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) Bracing for a category four Hurricane Mathew, which left around 269 people dead in Haiti, airlines…

9 years ago

Samsung’s operating profit rises despite Note 7 recall

Seoul, Oct 7 (IANS) Samsung Electronics saw its operating profit rise in the third quarter despite a global recall of…

9 years ago

Stranded humpback whale in Australia finally freed

Sydney, Oct 7 (IANS) A humpback whale freed itself on Friday after spending hours stranded on an Australian beach. The…

9 years ago

Hurricane kills 264, Obama declares emergency

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) The death toll from Hurricane Matthew, which barrelled towards the southeastern United States, in Haiti has…

9 years ago

22 Nigerien soldiers killed in refugee camp attack

Niamey, Oct 7 (IANS) At least 22 Nigerien soldiers were killed on Thursday in an attack on a refugee camp…

9 years ago

EU donates $13.4 mn to refugee camp in Lebanon

Beirut, Oct 7 (IANS) The European Union said it has provided $13.4 million to support the efforts of the UN…

9 years ago

Ban appeals for global solidarity in tackling migrant crisis

Rome, Oct 7 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday praised Italy for its efforts in hosting and…

9 years ago

Ukraine seeks to increase agricultural trade with US

Kiev, Oct 7 (IANS) Ukraine is seeking ways to bolster its economic and trade cooperation with the United States in…

9 years ago

131 deaths from alpine mishaps recorded in Austria

Vienna, Oct 7 (IANS) A total of 131 people died in accidents on Austrian mountains over the 2016 summer season,…

9 years ago

Hurricane Matthew kills 140, Obama declares emergency in Florida

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) Hurricane Matthew barrelled towards the southeastern United States after killing at least 140 as US President…

9 years ago

IMF chief cautions against reverse globalisation

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Thursday urged greater global trade integration, warning…

9 years ago

Sewage floods Libya’s Tobruk city

Tobruk (Libya), Oct 6 (IANS/AKI) Libyas eastern city of Tobruk has been flooded with sewage in the past few days,…

9 years ago

Security Council formally recommends Guterres as next UN chief

United Nations, Oct 6 (IANS) The United Nations Security Council on Thursday formally recommended former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres…

9 years ago

Pakistan passes anti-honour killing, anti-rape bills

Islamabad, Oct 6 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday passed anti-honour killing and anti-rape bills, months after the 'honour' killing of social…

9 years ago

Bangladesh’s Jamdani textiles to get global patent

Dhaka, Oct 6 (IANS) Dhakai Jamdani, one of Bangladesh's finest muslin textiles, is set to be registered this month as…

9 years ago

Hurricane Matthew strengthens to Category 4

Miami, Oct 6 (IANS) Hurricane Matthew strengthened on Thursday to Category 4, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220…

9 years ago



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