New subtype of prostate cancer identified
New York, June 17 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new subtype of prostate cancer that occurs in about seven per cent of patients with advanced disease. The subtype is characterised by loss of the gene…
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‘Satire’ often being used as cover for fake news: Facebook
San Francisco, June 17 (IANS) While admitting limitations of fact-checkers in fighting fake news, Facebook has said the problem is often compounded by some publishers who spread false news on the social media platform in…
Houthi rebels recapture Hudaydah airport in Yemen
Sanaa, June 17 (IANS) Houthi rebels on Sunday recaptured the airport in Yemen’s port city of Hudaydah, hours after government forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition had it under their control. Hundreds of Houthi militias…
Gene therapy could restore hand function after spinal cord injury
London, June 17 (IANS) Researchers have tested a new gene therapy that has shown potential to help people with spinal cord injuries to re-learn skilled hand movements. People with spinal cord injury often lose the…
Indian flavours spicing up World Cup in Moscow
Moscow, June 17 (IANS) Restaurateurs Prodyut and Sumana Mukherjee have not only brought Indian flavours to the ongoing World Cup here but also plan to dish out free dinner to countrymen if Argentina wins the…
Taliban bans fighters from visiting government-held areas
Kabul, June 17 (IANS) The Taliban on Sunday ordered its fighters not to visit areas controlled by the Afghan government, a day after an attack by the Islamic State terror group against a gathering of…
Nepal PM’s China visit to deepen bilateral ties
Kathmandu, June 17 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s upcoming visit to China will deepen bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries, a Communist Party of Nepal (NCP) official said on Sunday. NCP…
UN chief lauds Afghanistan’s extension of ceasefire
United Nations, June 17 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the Afghan government’s announcement of a unilateral extension of the ceasefire with the Taliban. Guterres on Saturday urged the Taliban to heed the call…
Cambodian Prince’s wife killed in accident
Phonm Penh, June 17 (IANS) Cambodian Prince Norodom Ranariddh’s wife was killed on Sunday in a road accident in Sihanoukville province, police said. “The prince’s wife died due to severe injuries,” Xinhua news agency quoted…
New Facebook AI system could ‘open’ closed eyes in photo
San Francisco, June 17 (IANS) Facebook researchers are now working on a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can make closed eyes look convincingly open. With retouching of images using various tools before posting them…
Two Muslims near the very top in British politics’
By Saeed Naqvi The three column, six inch-deep headline on page 1 of the Daily Telegraph caught my eye: “Doors open to thousands more skilled migrants.” Given the anti-immigrant rhetoric I had heard in Rome…
Worldwide smartphone shipments to grow 1.4% in 2018: Report
Seoul, June 17 (IANS) Global shipments of smartphones are expected to reach a little over 1.49 billion units this year, up from 1.47 billion in 2017 — a growth of 1.4 per cent, a report…
Indian cinema scripts a success story in China
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi/Beijing, June 17 (IANS) Indian stories, riding high on star power and universal themes, and splashed with hues of myriad emotions, are finding their way into China, winning hearts and the…
Google Plus new favourite of extremist groups: Report
London, June 17 (IANS) With social media sites like Facebook and Twitter coming down heavily on people sharing violent content, extremist groups appear to be migrating to Google Plus to popularise their propaganda, the media…
Obesity, smoking roadblocks in successful arthritis treatment
Toronto, June 17 (IANS) Obesity in women and smoking among men could be major factors behind not achieving remission in rheumatoid arthritis, despite early treatment, researchers say. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that…
Seoul asks Pyongyang to move artillery from border
Seoul, June 17 (IANS) South Korea asked North Korea in military talks last week to move its long-range artillery away from the border area to lessen tensions, authorities said on Sunday. Seoul proposed that Pyongyang…
Infinite possibilities in Maldives-China cooperation: Official
Male, June 17 (IANS) A top Maldivian official has said that the island nation and China have always enjoyed a healthy, mutually beneficial relationship, which has reached to a historic level over the past few…
Indian-American mother’s crusade leads conviction of son’s murderer
Carbondale (US), June 17 (IANS) After a four-year crusade by an Indian-American mother seeking justice for her murdered son, the assailant has finally been convicted. A jury on Thursday found Gaege Bethune guilty of Pravin…
Spain’s royal couple leaves New Orleans to rhythm of jazz
New Orleans, June 17 (IANS) Spain’s king and queen said goodbye to New Orleans this Saturday after attending a musical gala that allowed them to savour the unique rhythms and styles of a city that…
Merkel planning special EU summit on migrant crisis: Report
Frankfurt, June 17 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel is planning a special summit with the European Union (EU) member states, particularly those affected by the refugee crisis, the German newspaper “Bild” reported on Saturday. The…