Orlando shooting: 50 killed, state of emergency declared
Washington, June 12 (IANS) In the worst mass shooting in US’ history, at least 50 people were killed and 53 others injured when a “lone wolf” gunman opened fire early on Sunday in a gay…
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50 killed, 53 injured in Florida gay club shooting
Washington, June 12 (IANS) At least 50 people were killed and 53 others injured in a shooting rampage early on Sunday at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, Florida, the Mayor of Orlando said. Several news…
Over 5,000 detained in 2 days of Bangladesh anti-militant crackdown
Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) Bangladesh police have detained over 5,000 persons, including many belonging to Islamist parties, in the first two days of an ongoing week-long nationwide anti-militant crackdown which began on Friday. At least…
Four killed, four injured in Shanghai airport explosion
Beijing, June 12 (IANS) At least four people were killed and four others injured on Sunday in a blast at Shanghais Pudong International Airport, local media said. A beer bottle packed with home-made explosives was…
Consensus needed on non-NPT countries joining NSG, says China
Beijing, June 12 (IANS) China on Sunday said more discussion was needed to forge consensus on the issue of countries not signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty NPT) joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a…
20 killed in Florida gay club shooting
Washington, June 12 (IANS) At least 20 people were killed and 42 others injured in a shooting rampage early on Sunday at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, police said. Officers entered the Pulse Club…
One woman dies every 5 minutes during pregnancy: WHO
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Every five minutes, at least one Indian woman dies during pregnancy and child birth, the World Health Organisation said on Sunday. According to WHO, of the 529,000 maternal deaths occurring every…
Facebook, Google to share ‘unexpected incidents’ with Dhaka
Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) Facebook, Google and Microsoft have agreed to share information related to any “unexpected incidents” with the Bangladesh government, an official said on Sunday. “Facebook, Google and Microsoft have agreed to provide…
Gay club attacked in US, several injured
Washington, June 12 (IANS) A shooting rampage at an Orlando nightclub early on Sunday resulted in “mass casualties” and left a gunman dead, police said. “We can confirm this is a mass casualty situation,” Orlando…
Disrupting tiny liver protein can cause heart disease
New York, June 12 (IANS) Scientists have identified for the first time a tiny liver protein that when disrupted can lead to cardiovascular disease as well as fatty liver disease — a precursor to cancer….
UAE military chopper crashes in Gulf waters
Abu Dhabi, June 12 (IANS) A UAE military chopper crashed in the Gulf waters, killing the pilot and co-pilot, an official said on Sunday. The crash occurred during a “routine flight in international waters” in…
Witnessing domestic violence linked to attempted suicide
Daughter stood with arguing parents Toronto, June 12 (IANS) Those exposed to chronic parental domestic violence are at higher risk of having attempted suicide than those without this childhood adversity, new research has found. “We…
Four injured in Shanghai airport explosion
Beijing, June 12 (IANS) At least four persons were injured in an explosion at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said. The accident happened around 2.20 p.m. near a check-in counter in Terminal…
Stalking your ex on Facebook can be detrimental to your health
London, June 12 (IANS) If you are stalking your ex on Facebook after that bitter breakup, then it’s time to stop doing that, as a new study suggests that it could be affecting your mental…
Iran safe for foreign investments
Tehran, June 12 (IANS) Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Iran was the most secure and lucrative market for investments, an official said on Sunday. “The enemies such as the Zionists and the Saudi Arabia are…
Will Sanders hinder party unity and trip Clinton?
Washington, June 11 (IANS) US Senator Bernie Sanders’ refusal to quit the race even after Hillary Clinton won the Democratic nomination could hurt her efforts to unify the party to win the presidential election, experts…
Can we catch criminals by smell?
London, June 12 (IANS) Move over sniffer dogs, people who witness a crime may be able to identify criminals by their body odour, suggests new research. Nose-witnesses can be just as reliable as eye-witnesses, the…
Gay club attacked in US, several injured
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Several persons were injured when an armed assailant opened fire in a gay club in Orlando state of the US early on Sunday, police said. The attacker was still inside the…
Iran to sell crude to European firms
Tehran, June 12 (IANS) Iran has signed deals to sell crude oil to seven European companies, an official said on Sunday. “So far, agreements for the sale of nearly 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) have…
46 militants killed in Afghanistan clashes
Kabul, June 12 (IANS) At least 46 militants were killed within a day in clashes with security forces and in airstrikes across Afghanistan, an official said on Sunday. “Afghan security and defence forces conducted several…