Islamabad, May 31 (IANS) Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Tuesday arrested former assistant director of the National Database and Registration Authority Ghulam Muhammad Bugti for suspected involvement in the issuance of identification papers to…
(131102) — BERLIN, Nov. 2, 2013 (Xinhua) — Roman NeuStaedter of FC Schalke 04 vies for the ball during the German first football division Bundesliga match against Hertha BSC in Berlin, Germany, Nov. 2, 2013….
Kabul, May 31 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed on Tuesday as Taliban intercepted three buses in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province, kidnapping over 180 passengers besides the drivers, police said. “Over 160 passengers were released….
Dhaka, May 31 (IANS) Six militants were on Tuesday awarded death sentence by a Dhaka court for organising a bank robbery last year in which eight people were killed. The court found nine militants, affiliated…
London, May 31 (IANS) Exercise that puts greater strain on bones, like running, may help in improving bone health more effectively than non-weight bearing activities like cycling, finds a new study. “Normal human beings need…
London, May 31 (IANS) Chemicals commonly found in plastics and fungicides may be weakening children’s teeth by disrupting hormones that stimulate the growth of dental enamel, says a study. For the study, the researchers examined…
Brasilia, May 31 (IANS) The youngest son of Brazil’s interim President Michel Temer legally owns a business complex which is worth a little more than two million reais ($560,000). Seven-year-old Michel is the sole owner…
London, May 31 (IANS) Ancient remains of Asian species like rice and mung beans from excavated sites in Madagascar point to the first archaeological evidence that settlers from Southeast Asia might have colonised the island…
Tokyo, May 31 (IANS) With the Chinese slowdown making the world look for other growth drivers, India can become a powerful driver of economic growth, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said here on Tuesday. “The ability…
New York, May 31 (IANS) A pinch of poison is good for a body, at least if it is heme, and researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have now found how the body turns this toxin…
London, May 31 (IANS) Researchers using a contrast-enhanced MRI technique have found that leakages in the blood-brain barrier (BBB) may lead to early onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The BBB — a collection of cells…
New York, May 31 (IANS) Mothers-to-be, please take note! Maternal smoking can trigger widespread genetic changes that affect formation of connections between brain cells long after birth, warns a study. Maternal smoking has been linked…
Rabat, May 31 (IANS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Tuesday said that India has traditionally maintained strong ties with Morocco. “India has a substantial economic relationship with Morocco on account of the large quantity…
New York, May 31 (IANS) While the world continues to grapple under the effects of global warming, researchers have found why the waters surrounding Antarctica are among the last places on Earth to be seemingly…
New York, May 31 (IANS) A sharp drop in Google searches on chickenpox has revealed that immunisation efforts to get rid of the common childhood disease have worked well in several countries. To understand this,…
Kabul, May 31 (IANS) At least six Afghan civilians were shot dead along a highway after militants intercepted three vehicles in the country’s Kunduz province on Tuesday, police said. The militants intercepted three buses roughly…
London, May 31 (IANS) Despite being hailed as conservation sanctuaries that protect species from hunting and deforestation, reservoir islands created by large dams across the world undergo sustained loss of species every year, new research…
Rabat, May 31 (IANS) Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has arrived in Moroccan capital Rabat on a three-day official visit to the country. On arrival on Monday at the Rabat-Salé airport Ansari was welcomed…
Rio de Janeiro, May 31 (IANS) Amid mounting concerns about delays, the Rio de Janeiro administration has cancelled a contract to build the Olympic velodrome and allotted it to a new company, a media report…
Mexico City, May 31 (IANS) Kidnapped Mexican footballer Alan Pulido knocked his captor unconscious and was freed with the help of police, a media report said. Pulido, 25, found himself alone with one of his…