San Francisco, June 17 (IANS) U.S. ride-hailing leader Uber is going to launch its new e-bikes sharing service in Seattle, the largest city in the west U.S. state of Washington state, next month, according to…
Athens, June 17 (IANS) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survived a no-confidence vote on Saturday that was presented by conservative members of Parliament to protest the deal reached with Skopje regarding the future name…
Washington, June 17 (IANS) Both quantity and quality of sleep in adolescents had significant effects on aspects of cardiovascular health such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels and abdominal fat deposition, according to a study published…
Caracas, June 17 (IANS) At least 17 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in a nightclub in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, the Interior Minister Nestor Reverol has confirmed. “The stampede was triggered when…
Cairo, June 17 (IANS) Egypt on Saturday increased fuel prices by up to 66.6 per cent to meet an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan deal and push the implementation of economic reform plans, the Oil…
Kaliningrad (Russia), June 17 (IANS) Croatia went to the top of Group D in the FIFA World Cup following their 2-0 easy victory over Nigeria at the Kaliningrad Stadium here on Saturday. Veteran striker Mario…
Mexico City, June 17 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and another 28 injured in a bus crash in the city of Guadalajara in west Mexican state of Jalisco, the local prosecutor announced on…
Ankara, June 17 (IANS) At least 19 suspects were arrested on Saturday over the recent armed attack on ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) members in southeast Turkey, said a Xinhua news agency report. The…
Kaliningrad (Russia), June 17 (IANS) Croatia went to the top of Group D in the FIFA World Cup following their 2-0 easy victory over Nigeria at the Kaliningrad Stadium here on Saturday. Veteran striker Mario…
Moscow, June 17 (IANS) At least eight pedestrians, including some Mexican World Cup fans, were injured after a taxi mounted a crowded pavement in central Moscow. CCTV footage posted on social media showed the car…
Kabul, June 17 (IANS) Afghanistan has extended its unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban following an initial truce observed by both sides over the Eid festival period. President Ashraf Ghani appealed to the militants to follow…
Glasgow, June 16 (IANS) Glasgow’s world-renowned School of Art has been ravaged by another huge blaze, four years after part of the building was destroyed by fire, emergency services said on Saturday. More than 120…
London, June 16 (IANS) People with increased levels of gum disease are at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as a new study suggests that it could be a key initiator of RA-related autoimmunity. The…
New York, June 16 (IANS) Researchers have found a link between an allergen found in red meat and the build-up of fats that block the heart arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and stroke….
Chicago, June 16 (IANS) Survivors of a shooting at a school in Florida led a rally in the city of Chicago aimed at promoting greater gun control and encouraging US citizens to register to vote….
San Francisco, June 16 (IANS) Facebook has updated its advertising policy to prohibit ads for weapon accessories to users under the age of 18, the media reported. The social network currently bans ads for the…
Johannesburg, June 16 (IANS) Hundreds of yoga aficionados gathered at a stadium here on Saturday for a large-scale class. The mass session was held at the Wanderers Stadium ahead of World Yoga Day, which this…
London, June 16 (IANS) Researchers have identified an enzyme located in the inflammatory cells of the body which is responsible for vascular damage caused by aircraft noise. Various studies have shown that long term exposure…
Rabat, June 16 (IANS/MAP) Morocco’s Minister of Culture and Communication Mohamed Laaraj will not take part in the meeting of Communication Ministers on Yemen crisis in Saudi Arabia. According to an official statement on Friday,…
Riyadh, June 16 (IANS) Scientists have developed an electronic skin that can “feel” and heal itself, an advance that could be used in prosthetics, drug-infused wound patches and wearable technology. The artificial skin can stretch…