New York, March 15 (IANS) Paleontologists have found the presence of a gender-specific reproductive tissue in a Tyrannosaurus Rex (T.Rex) that roamed Montana in the US 68 million years ago, thereby allowing them to determine…
Mogadishu, March 15 (IANS) Al-Shabaab militants have captured Garacad town in Somalia and raised their flag in the city centre, officials said on Tuesday. The mayor of the town said the coastal town was seized…
Athens, March 15 (IANS) Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called on refugees on Tuesday to allow the Athens government to move them from Idomeni camp to reception centres, stressing that the borders are “closed” and…
Kuala Lumpur, March 15 (IANS) Two Australian reporters who allegedly crossed the security line at an event to interview the Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak would be deported, police said on Tuesday. Eroglu Levent and…
Dhaka, March 15 (IANS) Hours after Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Atiur Rahman resigned on Tuesday, a former finance secretary was appointed as the new central bank chief. The country’s Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith…
New York, March 15 (IANS) Researchers have created a synthetic painless patch filled with natural beta cells that can secrete doses of insulin to control blood sugar levels on demand. The patch could provide relief…
Vienna, March 15 (IANS/WAM) The price of OPEC’s basket of thirteen crudes fell to $34.74 a barrel on Monday, from $35.62 on Friday, according to the OPEC Secretariat. The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes is…
Berlin, March 15 (IANS) At least one person was killed in a car explosion caused by an explosive device in the German capital of Berlin on Tuesday. The police said that the car rolled over…
Vatican city, March 15 (IANS) The Pope during consistory of cardinals on Tuesday announced September 4 as the date for Mother Teresa’s canonisation, the media reported. After months of anticipation, the date for Mother Teresa’s…
London, March 15 (IANS) If your spouse wants you to quit smoking, do it quickly and impress her as abruptly kicking the butt is more likely to lead to lasting abstinence compared to refraining from…
Kathmandu, March 15 (IANS) Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar on Tuesday stressed the need for political stability in Nepal and, in a common message to the political leadership in the Himalayan nation, said any…
Bengaluru, March 15 (IANS) Medikoe, an online platform to connect people with health care and wellness service providers, has developed an app that can instantly alert five of your chosen friends and the emergency care…
Tokyo, March 15 (IANS) The Japanese government on Tuesday committed to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by endorsing a plan to achieve its goal by more than a quarter within 15 years. The initial plan…
Abu Dhabi, March 15 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi’s fifth Crisis and Emergency Management Conference has called for unified policies in the Gulf region to deal with threats and dangers, especially geopolitical ones. The two-day event “Innovative…
New York, March 15 (IANS) Inspired by nature, researchers have looked at the fish’s retinal structure to design a contact lens that can adjust its focus and help treat a common eye disorder. Making the…
New York, March 15 (IANS) Expenses during weddings — and even at funerals — can be exploitative, say researchers, adding that people do not think twice before spending on happy or solemn occasions while buying…
Vatican city, March 15 (IANS) The Pope during consistory of cardinals on Tuesday announced September 4 as the date for Mother Teresa’s canonization, the media reported. After months of anticipation, the date for Mother Teresa’s…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for UK and Turkey from New Delhi on Nov 12, 2015. (Photo: IANS/PIB) Brussels, March 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Belgium on March…
Brasilia, March 15 (IANS) At least 26 people were killed due to heavy rain in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, the media reported on Tuesday. The rain that lashed the city since last week…
New York, March 15 (IANS) Researchers from Harvard University have developed a technique that can quickly change the opacity of a window, turning it cloudy, clear or somewhere in between with the flick of a…