New York, Jan 1 (IANS) Researchers have designed molecules with the potential to deliver healing power to stressed cells — such as those involved in heart attacks. The research, at a cellular level in the…
New York, Jan 1 (IANS) Premixed complementary foods sold in lower-income countries lack consistency in their nutritional content, a global analysis of infant cereals has revealed. The findings suggest that there is a need for…
Washington, Jan 1 (IANS) US politician Chris Corley was arrested on felony charges of domestic-violence after the children of the South Carolina lawmaker could be heard screaming “just stop, dad” on a 911 recording. The…
Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Actor Elijah Wood wants to open a restaurant and record shop. The 35-year-old has a lot of interests outside of his career, and finds himself happy while performing as a…
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 1 (IANS) The wife of the murdered Greek ambassador to Brazil has been jailed after being accused of masterminding his killing in a suburb here. A Rio court on Saturday ordered…
New York, Jan 1 (IANS) Anchor-producer Ryan Seacrest got stuck in a lift in Times Square. The 42-year-old had to be rescued by firefighters on December 29 after he got trapped in an elevator as…
Istanbul, Jan 1 (IANS) At least 35 people were killed in a gun attack on a popular nightclub in Istanbul, city’s Governor Vasip Sahin said on Sunday morning. Hurriyet Daily News quoted Sahin as saying…
Istanbul, Jan 1 (IANS) An attacker killed at least 35 people, including a police officer, in a gun attack on a popular nightclub in Istanbul, Governor Vasip Sahin said on Sunday morning. Dozens of people…
Ankara, Jan 1 (IANS) Turkish President Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday in his new year message that Turkey will continue to fight terrorist organisations in 2017. Speaking of the eventful Turkey in…
Jerusalem, Jan 1 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Middle Eastern security and — especially — the situation in Syria, according to an Israeli…
Moscow, Jan 1 (IANS) Thanking all Russians for their “victories, achievements, understanding and trust” in 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday wished “peace and prosperity” for all citizens and that they will be able…
Washington, Jan 1 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump wished a Happy New Year for all American citizens, including his “many enemies” and those who fought and lost the battle against him and now “don’t know…
United Nations, Jan 1 (IANS) The UN Security Council on Saturday unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the Syria ceasefire arrangement brokered by Russia and Turkey as well as a new peace talks plan among Syrian…
Ramallah, Jan 1 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday said that the Israeli settlement on the territories of the state of Palestine will demise. Xinhua news agency quoted Abbas as saying in a speech…
Beijing, Dec 31 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called on BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa — to deepen their partnership for a brighter future. Xi made the call in…
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) A Bangladeshi ruling party law maker died after being shot at home on Saturday in the country’s Gaibandha District, a police officer said. The officer, who preferred to be unnamed said…
Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) A veritable Who’s Who from the global corporate sector, heads of governments and states, Nobel Prize winners and academicians are expected to attend the much-hyped 8th edition of the biennial three-day…
Islamabad, Dec 31 (IANS) A court in Karachi on Saturday sent 66 Indian fishermen to jail a day after their arrest for allegedly fishing in Pakistani waters. Police told the court that the Indian fishermen…
Panaji, Dec 31 (IANS) Goa Police on Saturday deployed its anti-terrorism squad and reserve police in anticipation of a possible terror attack by Jaish-e-Mohammad or Lashkar-e-Taiba. The move came a day after Israel issued a…
Bangkok, Dec 31 (IANS) Thailand recorded over 100 deaths and more than 1,000 injuries due to road accidents in the first two days of New Year holidays, Road Safety Centre said on Saturday. A total…