Category: International

Ointment developed to combat skin cancer

Santiago, March 5 (IANS) Chilean scientists have developed an ointment that early trials have proved effective in combating melanoma, the…

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China’s defence budget hike a rational move: Xinhua

Beijing, March 5 (IANS) China raising its defence budget is a rational move in favour of economic development, said a…

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Depressive symptoms may indicate Alzheimer’s risk

London, March 5 (IANS) People who are frequently diagnosed with depression may run a higher risk of having Alzheimer's disease…

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Cuba to attract foreign investment without privatisation

Havana, March 5 (IANS) Cuba's bid to attract foreign investors does not imply "accelerated privatisation" of the national economy, the…

10 years ago

US launch trade probe against Chinese steel products

Washington, March 5 (IANS) The US Commerce Department launched anti-dumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations into imports of…

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China announces 7.6 percent defence budget rise

Beijing, March 5 (IANS) China on Saturday announced the country's lowest defence budget increase in six years in the wake…

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NASA denies Indian teen’s claim on internship

Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has denied an Indian teen girl's claim that she…

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Pakistan orders completion of two hydel projects by June

Islamabad, March 5 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered the completion of two major hydropower projects that will…

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New Myanmar government to cut number of ministries

Nay Pyi Taw, March 5 (IANS) The new Myanmar government, which is to take office at the end of this…

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‘Green Pakistan Programme’ approved

Islamabad, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved launching of the "Green Pakistan Programme" whereby over 100 million…

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IMF to identify yuan in foreign exchange reserves database

Washington, March 5 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced it will separately identify the Chinese yuan in its quarterly…

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Cold front eases smog in China

Beijing, March 5 (IANS) Heavy smog that has shrouded parts of northern China will ease on Saturday due to a…

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China’s population to reach 1.42 billion by 2020

Beijing, March 5 (IANS) China's population will be about 1.42 billion by the end of 2020, according to the draft…

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China to create 10 million jobs in 2016

Beijing, March 5 (IANS) China aims to create at least 10 million new urban jobs and keep the registered urban…

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China targets economic growth of 6.5 to 7 percent

Beijing, March 5 (IANS) China targets economic growth rate of 6.5 to 7 percent in 2016, and an average annual…

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China announces 7.6-percent defence budget rise

Beijing, March 5 (IANS) China on Saturday announced the country's lowest defence budget increase in six years in the wake…

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US stocks extend gains after key jobs report

New York, March 5 (IANS) The US stocks traded in a narrow range on Friday, as investors digested the newly-released…

10 years ago

US stocks extend gains after key jobs report

New York, March 5 (IANS) The US stocks traded in a narrow range on Friday, as investors digested the newly-released…

10 years ago

China one step closer to Rio by beating Japan 2-1

Osaka (Japan), March 5 (IANS) China beat Japan 2-1 in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games women's football qualifier here on…

10 years ago

China one step closer to Rio by beating Japan 2-1

Osaka (Japan), March 5 (IANS) China beat Japan 2-1 in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games women's football qualifier here on…

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