Rome/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was on Tuesday reported to have been killed in an American airstrike. But there was no confirmation from US officials about the death of…
Dhaka, June 14 (IANS) Security forces in Bangladesh have arrested 11,307 people, including over 100 suspected Islamists, in a nationwide crackdown following a spate of killings of secularists and minorities. “As many as 3,115 more…
By Mahendra Ved Accra (Ghana), June 14 (IANS) Many symbolisms, as they normally do, marked President Pranab Mukherjee’s state visit to this west African country. But the seasoned statesman did not disappoint in terms of…
Washington, June 14 (IANS) India recorded a decadal low in combined public-private investments in 2015, in line with a contraction seen in other emerging economies like China and Brazil, the World Bank has said. “India…
Beijing, June 14 (IANS) If you are less than attractive, it is likely that a child may not trust you, says a new study, suggesting that for kids an individual’s trustworthiness is linked to how…
Kabul, June 14 (IANS) A total of 117 militants were killed in military operations launched by Afghan security forces within the last 24 hours, the country’s defence ministry said on Tuesday. “Afghan security conducted several…
United Nations, June 14 (IANS) The office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said around 1.19 million persons will need resettlement in 2017. “With a multitude of conflicts and crises causing record…
Port Louis (Mauritius), June 14 (IANS) Indian Navy’s first all women sailing team on Tuesday completed their maiden voyage in open ocean as their boat berthed at Port Louis, navy officials said. The INSV Mhadei,…
London, June 14 (IANS) Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is for the first time expected to exceed 400 parts per million for 2016 as a result of an extra boost from El Nino, finds a new…
New Delhi/New York, June 14 (IANS) The Indian basket of crude oils lost nearly $2 over the weekend, closing trade on Monday at $47.46 after having gone up to $49.35 during the last week. Oil…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Hair loss can be very traumatic. But one should not compromise on “quality” while undergoing hair transplantation, says a city dermatologist. In a recent case, a 22-year-old final year MBBS…
New York, June 14 (IANS) An injectable drug widely used to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, can also reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and advanced kidney disease, finds a…
(160424) — KATHMANDU, April 24, 2016 (Xinhua) — Nepalese people participate in a rally organized in memory of the earthquake victims at Dharahara in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 24, 2016. More than 9,000 were killed and…
Beijing, June 14 (IANS) A Chinese gay man has sued a hospital in Henan province for subjecting him to 19 days of treatment, during which he was tied up to the bed, medicated and threatened…
Beijing, June 14 (IANS) India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) will worsen the security situation in South Asia, a Chinese daily said on Tuesday. “China’s concern about India’s inclusion into the NSG comes…
Washington, June 14 (IANS) The India-US relationship is now “stronger” than it may ever have been, The New York Times said in an editorial on Tuesday, praising the “deepened” partnership for finding a common cause…
Dhaka, June 14 (IANS) At least 11,307 people have been arrested within four days of an ongoing week-long anti-militant drive in Bangladesh, police said on Tuesday. “As many as 3,115 more people were arrested on…
Washington, June 14 (IANS) Afghan-origin Omar Mateen, 29, who opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, visited the club before mounting the attack and used several gay dating applications, according to…
Washington, June 14 (IANS) In less than five decades, summers across most of the globe could be hotter than any summer experienced by people to date, researchers have estimated. If climate change continues on its…
Beijing, June 14 (IANS) Encouraging data points to stabilisation of China’s economy but challenges ranging from tepid private investment to sluggish global economy suggest a strong recovery is unlikely. China’s industrial output remained steady in…