IS kills 30 civilians in Syria
Damascus, Dec 26 (IANS) At least 30 civilians who made an attempt to escape from Syria’s al-Bab were killed by the Islamic State militant group, Turkish military said on Monday. The IS has been threatening…
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‘Indian visitor numbers may drop after tougher Hong Kong visa rules’
By Jaideep Sarin Hong Kong, Dec 26 (IANS) Travel and tour operators are worried that new rules imposed recently could bring down the number of tourists opting to go to Hong Kong and Macau –…
Zardari moots grand anti-government alliance
Karachi, Dec 26 (IANS) Former President and Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari discussed the formation of an anti-government alliance with Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, the media reported on Monday. During…
Japan monitoring Chinese aircraft carrier in the Pacific
Tokyo, Dec 26 (IANS) The Japanese government said on Monday that it is keeping a close watch on the activities of Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning in the Western Pacific, and added that its military drills…
UK banks, financial firms may relocate to Ireland
London, Dec 26 (IANS) Banks and more than 100 UK companies are inquiring about relocating to Ireland after Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union (EU), a media report said. Martin Shanahan, the Chief…
Napoleon’s warhorse Marengo set to ride out again
London, Dec 26 (IANS) The skeleton of Napoleon Bonapartes Arab stallion Marengo is being remounted for new display at London’s National Army Museum, a media report said on Monday. The skeleton of the horse that…
‘Hidden’ supercluster of galaxies found near Milky Way
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) An international team of astronomers has found a massive supercluster of galaxies that had previously gone undetected as it was hidden by stars and dust in the Milky Way. The Vela…
British councils secretly spied on public for 5 years
London, Dec 26 (IANS) British councils conduced mass covert surveillance on citizens over the course of five years for crimes ranging from dog fouling to pigeon feeding, the media reported. The councils were authorised to…
Dysfunction in brain structure may cause Huntington’s disease
New York, Dec 26 (IANS) Scientists have identified a link between Huntington’s disease and dysfunction in a section of brain structures that are critical for movement and impulse control. Huntington’s disease is characterised by the…
Taiwan approves review of laws to legalise same-sex marriage
Taipei, Dec 26 (IANS) A Taiwan parliamentary committee on Monday approved the preliminary review of amendments to legalise same-sex marriage as thousands of supporters and detractors gathered near the legislative headquarters. The approved review will…
Thank you for your music: B-Town pays tribute to George Michael
London, Dec 26 (IANS) George Michael, who gave the music world evergreen tracks like “Last Christmas” and “Careless whisper”, may have left the world but his work will always keep his spirit alive in the…
New treatment could fast-track elephantiasis elimination
London, Dec 26 (IANS) If a recently proposed combination of three particular drugs is used, the devastating elephantiasis disease can be prevented or treated rapidly using fewer rounds of drugs, a new research has found….
Buddies feed fears and phobias in kids
London, Dec 26 (IANS) Your kid is most likely to exhibit fear or phobia about things or ideas, if his or her ‘buddy’ fears the same, a study has found. The findings showed that children…
First law on traditional Chinese medicine adopted
Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) The first law on traditional Chinese medicine was adopted, which allows doctors and hospitals to practice it without seeking government permission. The new law, which clarifies the legal status of traditional…
KFC launches first AI-enabled outlet in Beijing
Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) Fast food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) launched its first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled cafe in Beijing, and said it plans to create more innovative and interesting dining experiences for customers….
South Korean court to begin review of President’s impeachment
Seoul, Dec 26 (IANS) South Korea’s Constitutional Court said on Monday that it will start the official review of the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye next week. The National Assembly voted on December 9 to…
Indian airspace closure delays flights to Sri Lanka
Colombo, Dec 26 (IANS) Several flights scheduled to depart and arrive at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) were delayed due to the temporary closure of certain parts of Indian airspace, an airport official said…
Apple iPhone 8 to feature bezel less OLED display: Report
New York, Dec 26 (IANS) Apple’s next generation iPhone 8 is rumoured to sport a bold new design and would feature an OLED display without a bezel. “Despite the fact that Apple’s flagship iPhone lineup…
BMW to recall vehicles in China over airbag defects
Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) German luxury car manufacturer BMW will recall 193,611 vehicles in China due to defective airbags, officials said on Monday. China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a…
‘Facebook bill’ banning terrorist posts gets Israeli ministers’ nod
Jerusalem, Dec 26 (IANS) Ministers in Israel have approved a bill – dubbed the “Facebook bill” – that seeks to compel social media providers such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube to immediately remove contents from…