Jerusalem, Jan 4 (IANS) An Israeli soldier accused of shooting dead a wounded Palestinian attacker after he had been disarmed of a knife has been convicted for manslaughter in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. Sgt Elor…
Lahore, Jan 4 (IANS) Over 100 clerics were arrested in Punjab province on Wednesday for attempting to hold a rally in Lahore to “celebrate” the sixth anniversary of the assassination of the then Punjab Governor…
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Urbanisation is affecting the genetic makeup of species that are crucial to the ecosystem health and success, says a study. The findings open new opportunities for advancing our understanding of the…
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) A new video game-based app that targets underlying cognitive issues in older adults diagnosed with late-life depression, has showed promise for treating the condition, researchers say. The app — called…
Beijing, Jan 4 (IANS) Heavy fog and smog continued to create havoc across north and central China on Wednesday, grounding flights and bringing traffic to a standstill. Several expressways in Beijing, including sections linking the…
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Sealing a historic breakthrough for Indian-Americans, five were sworn-in on Tuesday as members of the US Congress — one of them, Kamala Harris, becoming the first to become a Senator. Ami…
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Stuttering is caused by a reduced blood flow in speech processing areas of the brain, a study by researchers, including one of Indian-origin, has showed. The findings showed that regional…
Bangkok, Jan 4 (IANS) Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday released his self-penned single, “Bridge”, the latest of a series of songs penned by him after he took power in 2014. The song is…
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Worldwide combined shipments of PCs, tablets, ultramobiles and mobile phones are projected to total 2.3 billion in 2017, same as 2016 estimates, according to market research firm Gartner. By the end…
Colombo, Jan 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s cabinet on Wednesday approved to launch a national programme to protect children from various threats, Cabinet spokesperson Rajitha Senaratne said. Senaratne said it had been decided to implement the…
London, Jan 4 (IANS) British Airways cabin crew will stage a 48-hour strike after rejecting an offer aimed at resolving a pay dispute, the media reported on Wednesday. Members of Unite union for cabin crew…
Tikrit (Iraq), Jan 4 (IANS) An Iraqi military helicopter crashed on Wednesday due to technical malfunction, killing two crew members, the media reported. The chopper crashed while flying near the town of Baiji, some 200…
Nay Pyi Taw, Jan 4 (IANS) Myanmar held state ceremonies here and in Yangon respectively to mark the country’s 69th Independence Day on Wednesday. In Nay Pyi Taw, Vice President Myint Swe read out the…
London, Jan 4 (IANS) A new report by a think-tank sees Brexit as an opportunity to reshape the British farming industry to support small producers, instead of subsidising landowners. The report by sustainability focused think-tank,…
Las Vegas, Jan 4 (IANS) Chip manufacturer Qualcomm has introduced its newest mobile platform Snapdragon 835 processor with X16 LTE modem, which will provide high performance and enhanced power efficiency. The Snapdragon 835 is designed…
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Apart from physical problems, people with an impoverished lifestyle in childhood are also likely to suffer significant psychological damage during adulthood. The findings showed that impoverished children had more anti-social…
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) A premenstrual mood disorder that affects two to five per cent of women of reproductive age may be the result of a dysregulation in certain gene activity. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder…
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) An experimental vaccine is safe and effectively stimulates the immune system leading to regression of early-stage breast cancer, show results of a clinical trial. The researchers created the vaccine from…
Ankara, Jan 4 (IANS) Turkish Parliament approved a motion to extend Turkish armed forces troops’ stay in Afghanistan as part of NATOs support mission, state-run Anadolu news agency reported. According to the report, Parliament on…
Toronto, Jan 4 (IANS) A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft hit an Air France plane while taxiing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, the media reported. The PIA flight from Toronto to Lahore was suspended on…