Category: International

Day of triple tryst with history

By Arun Kumar Washington, June 12 (IANS) History was made thrice in one day last week. Hillary Clinton broke the…

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Blue light can make your brain react faster

New York, June 12 (IANS) Exposure to blue light for a short period can help you make difficult decisions faster…

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Japanese tech firms to guide newly-eligible teenagers to vote

Tokyo, June 12 (IANS) Tech companies, including Yahoo and Facebook, are set to run campaigns in Japan to encourage the…

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Ancient geologic events linked to earthquakes: Study

Toronto, June 12 (IANS) Ancient geologic events may have left deep 'scars' that can play a crucial role in earthquakes,…

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Popcorn-like fossils highlight environmental impact on species

London, June 12 (IANS) An analysis of microscopic aquatic creatures called planktonic foraminifera, whose fossil remains now resemble miniaturised popcorn,…

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Laser heat could improve prostate cancer treatment

New York, June 12 (IANS) Researchers have found that an experimental treatment -- the precise application of heat via laser…

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Several injured as explosion rocks Shanghai airport

Shanghai, June 12 (IANS) Several persons were injured after an explosion rocked China's Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sunday afternoon,…

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Four IS militants killed in US drone attack in Afghanistan

Kabul, June 12 (IANS) At least four militants of the Islamic State (IS) were killed in a US drone strike…

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Record-setting wooden building to be erected in Canada

Ottawa, June 12 (IANS) The construction of a record-setting 53-metre high tower building, using mostly wooden material, is under way…

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New fuel assembly on anvil for Kudankulam

By Anjali Ojha Moscow, June 12 (IANS) Russia has offered a new type of fuel assembly for the reactors at…

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President Pranab embarks on visit to Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, Namibia

By Mahendra Ved New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday embarks on a three-nation tour of Ghana,…

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Yiwu — Chinese city of small things

By Gaurav Sharma Yiwu, June 12 (IANS) "That's Ganesha! Sells the most. How many pieces do you want," asks Chin,…

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Policeman arrested for torturing Hindu man in Pakistan

Islamabad, June 12 (IANS) A police constable in Pakistan who tortured a Hindu man for selling edibles before Iftar, was…

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Thousands expected for Yoga Day celebrations in New York’s Times Square

New York, June 12 (IANS) An uncommon calm is scheduled to embrace the frenetic "Crossroads of the World", the city's…

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Copper essential for burning fat: Study

Washington, June 12 (IANS) Copper plays a critical role in metabolism by helping move fat out of cells and into…

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Air quality alert issued in Canada

Toronto, June 12 (IANS) Canadian government officials has said there were high levels of pollution in the air in parts…

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61 migrants from Central, South America rescued in Mexico

Mexico City, June 12 (IANS) Mexico's federal agents and marines rescued 61 Central and South American migrants during two different…

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Britain celebrates Queen’s 90th birthday by throwing buns

London, June 12 (IANS) The townsfolk of what is reputed to be Britain's oldest town gathered in their market square…

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Sub-Saharan Africa worst affected by illicit cash flows

Windhoek, June 12 (IANS) Mojanku Gumbi, advisor to former South African President Thabo Mbeki, said about $90 billion may be…

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Two dead in Chicago shooting

Chicago, June 12 (IANS) Two men have been killed and at least 17 other people were shot in a 17-hour…

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