Category: International

Philippine President-elect tells UN experts to ‘get some sleep’

Manila, June 8 (IANS) Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday told UN rapporteurs, who criticised his remarks justifying journalist killings…

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Japanese scientists propose to name element 113 ‘Nihonium’

Tokyo, June 8 (IANS) Japanese researchers who discovered element number 113 of the periodic table have proposed naming it 'Nihonium'…

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Hong Kong to resume live poultry sale

Hong Kong, June 8 (IANS) Hong Kong's Secretary for Food and Health Ko Wing-man on Wednesday said live poultry trade…

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Artificial seawater can help marine microbes grow

New York, June 8 (IANS) Scientists have concocted an artificial seawater medium that can be used to successfully cultivate abundant…

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Killing women, children is un-Islamic: Al Qaeda ‘India chief’

By Sarwar Kashani New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Killing innocent women and children in bombings and suicide attacks is against…

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College principal killed in Balochistan

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) A college principal was shot dead by unknown men on Wednesday in Pakistan's Balochistan province, the…

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Pakistan senators call for steps to counter India’s ‘aggressive foreign policy’

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) Upset over India's "aggressive" foreign policy moves, especially in the wake of Indian Prime Minister Narendra…

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Clinton proclaims herself victor in US Democratic primaries

New York, June 8 (IANS) Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday proclaimed herself the victor of the Democratic…

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Pakistan lobbying to stop India’s NSG bid

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) Pakistan is lobbying "effectively and pro-actively" in all member countries of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)…

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US companies to invest $45 bn more in India: John Chambers

Washington, June 8 (IANS) Members of the US-India Business Council have already invested $28 billion in India since September 2014…

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People-smuggling ‘kingpin’ extradited to Italy

London, June 8 (IANS) An Eritrean man believed to be responsible for smuggling migrants from Africa to Europe has been…

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Just one trusted friend can help you recover from depression

Toronto, June 8 (IANS) Recovering from depression is not at all uncommon irrespective of the length of the episode and…

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Strategic consideration behind frequent Modi-Obama meetings

Beijing, June 8 (Xinhua) Strategic consideration is behind the frequent meetings between US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister…

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Ban Ki-moon hails Indo-US commitment to joining Paris accord

New York, June 8 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hailed the efforts made by India and the US…

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Long-term marijuana use disrupts brain’s reward process

New York, June 8 (IANS) Researchers have demonstrated that long-term marijuana use can disrupt the brain's natural reward processes. "This…

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45 IS militants killed in Iraq

Baghdad, June 8 (IANS) At least 45 Islamic State militants were killed when they attacked military posts in Mosul city…

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Criticising your daughter for weight not a good idea

New York, June 8 (IANS) Passing judgement on your daughter about her weight in youth is more likely to cause…

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Number of rare dolphins on rise in China

Beijing, June 8 (IANS) There are now 2,060 endangered Chinese white dolphins living near an estuary of the Pearl river,…

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Suicide attempts in adolescent boys may up premature heart risk

New York, June 8 (IANS) Teenagers, particularly boys, who try to attempt suicide or are close to someone who had…

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Bihar school board chief quits, 7 held for toppers’ muddle

Patna, June 8 (IANS) Sensing trouble over ongoing investigation into Class 12 merit list muddle, Bihar School Examination Board Chairman…

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