6.8 magnitude quake rocks Fiji
Suva, Sep 25 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale shook the Fiji archipelago on Sunday. The local authorities did not report any loss of life or significant damage to property, EFE news…
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4 killed in Baghdad suicide bombing
Baghdad, Sep 25 (IANS) Four people were killed and 18 others injured on Sunday in a suicide bombing in Iraq’s capital Baghdad, police said. A suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden vest at a tent set…
Jordanian writer assassinated over controversial cartoon
Amman, Sep= Sep 25 (IANS) A Jordanian writer who stirred controversy for publishing a cartoon deemed offensive to Islam, was shot dead on Sunday outside a courthouse in capital city Amman. Nahed Hattar was killed…
World’s largest radio telescope begins operations
Beijing, Sep 25 (IANS) The world’s largest radio telescope began operations on Sunday in a mountainous region of China’s Guizhou province. Shortly after noon, in a valley in Pingtang county, hundreds of astronomers and astronomy…
10 killed in Arab coalition airstrikes in Yemen
Sanaa, Sep 25 (IANS) At least 10 civilians were killed in Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on Sunday in Yemen’s Ibb province, the media reported. The victims were killed in the neighbourhood of Maffrak Jibla, Xinhua news…
Russia asked to show willingness to salvage ceasefire efforts
Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) The Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Britain, the European Union (EU) and the US have asked Russia to “prove it is willing” to salvage efforts to reach a ceasefire in…
Cross-societal cliches influence willingness to cooperate
London, Sep 25 (IANS) Strong cross-societal cliches about people from different nations may influence decisions and willingness to cooperate, finds a study. For the study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of…
Google Glass now helping doctors during emergency
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Although eye wearable device Google Glass did not take off as it was projected to be, the device is helping Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics communicate with ease with…
This novel method may help burn victims grow new skin
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) A method to measure the limit to which human skin can be stretched has been developed by US researchers, which could help to grow new skin for burn victims. “Surgeons…
12 killed in China bus-truck accident
Beijing, Sep 25 (IANS) At least 12 persons were killed and 28 others injured when a truck trying to dodge a horse on the road collided with a bus in China’s Mongolia region, authorities said….
‘Love hormone’ may quieten the ringing ears condition
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Oxytocin — dubbed as the “love hormone” as it promotes social connections — might also help relieve the annoying and disturbing noises of chronic ringing in the ears, called tinnitus,…
Pakistan-born actor sacked for racism against Indians
London, Sep 25 (IANS) Pakistan-born “Coronation Street” actor Marc Anwar has been fired from the soap for a racist rant against Indians on social media. His comments come days after an attack on an Indian…
How firms treat staff, affects their resignation style: Study
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) A company’s treatment towards an employee affects how the individual will quit the job, finds a study. Those who feel they are respected and treated fairly are more likely to…
UNSC to hold urgent session on Syria
United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on the current situation in Syria on Sunday, officials said. The meeting is scheduled at the request of the…
Children can make adult-like moral judgement: Study
London, Sep 25 (IANS) Children have the potential to think and make adult-like moral judgements, a research says, adding that their ability has often been substantially underestimated. The findings showed that when making moral judgements,…
Dismembered body found during Bangkok raid
Bangkok, Sep 25 (IANS) Thai police found the dismembered body of a foreign man in a freezer in capital Bangkok during a raid to nail an alleged passport forgery and drug trafficking gang. The police…
Washington mall shooting suspect arrested, identified
Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) The suspect in a shooting at a Washington state mall that killed five persons was arrested and has been identified, police said. The suspect was identified as Arcan Cetrin, 20, a…
Clinton-Trump race narrows, says poll
Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) The race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump has narrowed down nationally, raising the stakes dramatically for the first presidential debate, according to a new poll. The ABC News-Washington Post poll…
8 injured in US city shooting
Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) Eight persons including a child were injured in a shooting on Saturday night in US’ Baltimore city, with three armed suspects at large, police said. The shooting took place at around…
Video of African-American man’s fatal shooting released
Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) Authorities have released footage of a fatal shooting of an African-American man in the US city of Charlotte. Portions of bodycam and dashcam footage released late Saturday showed Keith Lamont Scott…