30 killed in Zimbabwe road accident
Harare, March 4 (IANS) At least 30 people were killed and 36 injured in a collision between two buses on Harare-Bulawayo Highway in Zimbabwe, the media reported on Friday. One bus suffered a tyre-burst and…
International
North Korea condemns UN resolution, threatens retaliation
Pyongyang, March 4 (IANS) North Korea on Friday strongly condemned the new UN Security Council resolution and threatened to take resolute measures against it. The new resolution, which further tightens sanctions against North Korea, is…
Long campaigns to blame for rise of extremist politicians
New York, March 4 (IANS) Longer campaign cycles, filled with numerous televised debates and constant news reporting and social media coverage, are to blame for the rise of extremist politicians, says a new study. Longer…
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 condition affecting the nerve cells, finds a study. The findings, which add to the growing…
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 attacks launched by the IS in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. The security official…
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, the eve of the annual session of parliament that is set to discuss the worsening…
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 tweets out remarkably Trump-like statements such as “Im what IS (Islamic State) doesnt need.” Dubbed…
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 peanuts or peanut butter three to four times a week. According to a new study,…
Bromances may help men cope better with stress
FAST & FURIOUS 6, from left: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, 2013. ph: Giles Keyte/©Universal Pictures New York, March 4 (IANS) Male friendships, portrayed and often winked at in bromance movies, can actually make men more…
Super elastic ‘skin’ for softer, mood robots
PHOTOGRAPHERS: BILL STAFFORD, JAMES BLAIR, REGAN GEESEMAN New York, March 4 (IANS) Imagine a doctor robot that could display the patient’s temperature and pulse and even reacts to a patient’s mood. Now, Cornell University researchers…
China defence budget to rise by 7 to 8 percent
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, March 4 (IANS) Chinas defence spending will increase by about 7 to 8 percent this year, the government said on Friday, adding that the rise was lower than that of last…
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 after she allegedly attempted to run over a soldier and injured him. The incident occurred…
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 Chan-o-cha has assured Bangkok residents that their water supply will last until July, the media…
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 smooth out growing differences between the two neighbours over Syria and Iraq. The two-day visit…
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, finds a new study. Researchers found that women who experience physical violence are one-and-half times…
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 risk of reduced bone density, warns a study. The results indicated that kids on ADHD…
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 and also prevent the development of fatty liver, finds a new study. According to researchers,…
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 as the deadline for legal action against the carrier approaches. The Montreal Convention stipulates that…
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 the risk of having high blood pressure, finds a study. Women who ate five or…
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 found that an antiviral compound that blocks the virus’s ability to replicate can fully protect…