Dhaka, Dec 21 (IANS) Hundreds of paramilitary troops were on Wednesday deployed in a key apparel industrial zone near here as thousands of workers demonstrated demanding a hike in minimum monthly wage. “Fifteen platoons of…
London, Dec 21 (IANS) Chimpanzees may appear ‘indifferent’, when it comes to altruistically helping a fellow chimpanzee, a study has found. The study found that chimpanzees may not be the selfless, altruistic animals previously thought….
New York, Dec 21 (IANS) A class of drugs frequently prescribed or purchased over the counter for chronic conditions including sleep problems, depression, anxiety, pain, allergy and incontinence in the elderly is linked to an…
London, Dec 21 (IANS) Scientists have developed a simple blood test that can predict how ovarian cancer patients are likely to respond to chemotherapy treatment. In a study of 40 patients with high grade serous…
Seoul, Dec 21 (IANS) Scores of South Korean ruling party lawmakers on Wednesday agreed to defect from the Saenuri Party as strife deepened between factions loyal to and against impeached President Park Geun-hye. Thirty five…
Kathmandu, Dec 21 (IANS) Police in Nepal are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who was banished to a poorly-ventilated shed because she was menstruating, a media report said on Wednesday. The girl’s body…
Tokyo, Dec 21 (IANS) Japan on Wednesday approved the dismantling of its only fast-breeder nuclear reactor, authorities said. The decision to shut down and dismantle the experimental nuclear plant at Monju (west) was officially adopted…
New York, Dec 21 (IANS) If you are feeling blue and cannot figure out why, taking an occasional break from Facebook might do wonders, suggests a research. The study showed that regular use of social…
Colombo, Dec 21 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Coast Guard to arrest 12 Indian fishermen poaching in the northern seas of the island country, the navy said on Wednesday. Two Indian fishing trawlers…
New York, Dec 21 (IANS) Researchers have identified a protein that could be a potential biomarker for gastric cancer, enabling earlier diagnoses and paving the way for an effective new treatment for the deadly disease….
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has permanently banned offshore drilling in areas of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. According to the White House, Obama’s move on Tuesday will prevent future leasing of…
Ulan Bator, Dec 21 (IANS) After inviting Beijing’s wrath for hosting the Dalai Lama, Mongolia has said it will never again allow the Tibetan spiritual leader to visit the country. Mongolian Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil…
New York, Dec 21 (IANS) If researchers have their way, you will soon be able to harvest energy from simple motions like scrolling on your smartphone or touching your wearable watch. Scientists from Pennsylvania State…
Seoul, Dec 21 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised an armed forces rocket launch contest, the authorities said on Wednesday. According to state media KCNA, Kim Jong-un supervised the contest from an observation post…
Sydney, Dec 21 (IANS) Australia is implementing a new koala breeding programme to save fragmented populations of the tree-dwelling bear in the country’s east, a minister said on Wednesday. Queensland tourist park Dreamworld and the…
New York, Dec 21 (IANS) Apart from helping for a healthier living by producing vitamin D, getting some sunlight may also energise T cells — immune cells — that play a central role in fighting…
New York, Dec 21 (IANS) A simple odour identification test can help identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease because the sense of smell declines sharply in its early stages, new research suggests. The…
Mexico City, Dec 21 (IANS) At least 36 people were killed when several explosions ripped through a fireworks market in Mexico, authorities said. Public prosecutor Alejandro Gomez said 31 people died at the scene of…
Jakarta, Dec 21 (IANS) Indonesian police on Wednesday shot dead three suspected militants and captured another who planned to commit a suicide attack on a police post, police said. “The militants had plotted to stab…
London, Dec 21 (IANS) Love to gorge on ham, sausages and salami? Beware, a new study suggests that higher intake of cured and processed meats can worsen asthma symptoms. Cured and processed meat is rich…