Category: International

6 cups of coffee a day may cut multiple sclerosis risk

Toronto, March 4 (IANS) Excessive intake of coffee is likely to reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune…

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15 Jihadis killed in IS attacks near Mosul

Mosul, March 4 (IANS) At least fifteen Islamic State militants and two Kurdish Peshmerga soldiers were killed on Friday in…

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Heavy smog over Beijing ahead of parliament sitting

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, March 4 (IANS) People were back to wearing masks in the smog-laden Chinese capital on Friday,…

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Meet ‘Deep Drumpf’ robot that tweets like Donald Trump

New York, March 4 (IANS) A researcher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a Donald Trump Twitterbot that…

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Obese? Eat peanuts to lose it

New York, March 4 (IANS) Whether your goal is overall weight loss or better overall health, researchers recommend snacking on…

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Bromances may help men cope better with stress

New York, March 4 (IANS) Male friendships, portrayed and often winked at in bromance movies, can actually make men more…

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Super elastic ‘skin’ for softer, mood robots

New York, March 4 (IANS) Imagine a “doctor” robot that could display the patient's temperature and pulse and even reacts…

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China defence budget to rise by 7 to 8 percent

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, March 4 (IANS) China’s defence spending will increase by about 7 to 8 percent this year,…

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Palestinian killed by Israeli forces after car attack

Jerusalem, March 4 (IANS) A Palestinian woman was shot dead by Israeli security forces in the West Bank on Friday…

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Tap water supply guaranteed to Bangkok until July

Bangkok, March 4 (IANS) After weeks of warnings over impending shortages brought by a dry spell, Thai Prime Minister Prayut…

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Turkey, Iran to mend ties through high-level visit

Ankara, March 4 (IANS) Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is expected to visit Iran on Friday to promote ties and…

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Violence may cause blood vessel diseases in women

New York, March 4 (IANS) Women experiencing physical violence may have a higher risk of developing heart and blood-vessel diseases,…

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ADHD medications reduces bone health in kids

New York, March 4 (IANS) Children and adolescents who take medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a…

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Eating broccoli thrice a week lowers liver cancer risk

New York, March 4 (IANS) Consuming broccoli three to five times per week may lower the risk of liver cancer…

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MH370 families rush to file lawsuits ahead of deadline

Kuala Lumpur, March 4 (IANS) More next-of-kin of those on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 are filing suits…

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Yoghurt may help women fight high blood pressure

New York, March 4 (IANS) Five or more servings of yoghurt a week are likely to help women in reducing…

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Novel compound protects monkeys from Ebola virus

New York, March 4 (IANS) In an advance towards an effective treatment against the deadly Ebola virus disease, researchers have…

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Argentina builds trash-eating robot with recycled parts

Buenos Aires, March 4 (IANS) An Argentine engineer has used recycled items to create a robot that can find and…

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Pakistani man loses cricket bet, commits suicide

Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) A 50-year-old Pakistani man committed suicide after he bet a month's salary on a cricket match…

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Better lifestyle and diet can reduce cardiac deaths

London, March 4 (IANS) A change in lifestyle that includes a reduced intake of fat, together with an increased intake…

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