Two killed in Istanbul blast
Ankara, March 19 (IANS) At least two persons were killed and seven injured in a suicide bombing in Turkey’s Istanbul city on Saturday. The attack took place on Balo street. One of the victims was…
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Birth control pill linked to reduced knee injury
New York, March 19 (IANS) Women who take the birth control pill, which lessens and stabilises estrogen levels, are less likely to suffer serious knee injuries, suggests new research. Using a database of 23,428 young…
Two Indians among 62 killed as FlyDubai plane crashes in Russia
Moscow, March 19 (IANS) At least 62 people including two Indian nationals were killed on Saturday when a passenger jet crashed while attempting to land in Russia’s Rostov-on-Don city, media reports said. The FlyDubai Boeing…
Two Indians among those killed in Russia plane crash
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Two Indians are among those killed in the FlyDubai plane crash in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Vikas Swarup said on Friday. He said the…
Eight killed due to rains, landslides in Pakistani Kashmir
Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) At least eight people were killed overnight due to rains and landslides in Pakistani Kashmir, police said. A rockfall hit half a dozen of houses in Sarli Sacha Sharqi village on…
Facebook introduces basketball game in its Messenger service
New York, March 19 (IANS) Facebook has introduced a secret basketball mini-game into its Messenger service, a media report said on Saturday. The hoop shooting game can be unlocked by sending a basketball emoji to…
Yahoo turns to Facebook for Tumblr ad-sale deal: Report
New York, March 19 (IANS) Yahoo is reportedly in talks with Facebook about an advertising partnership that would allow the social networking site to sell ads on Tumblr. According to a report in The Information…
Obama lauds Belgium, France on arrest of Paris attack suspect
Washington, March 19 (IANS) US President Barack Obama congratulated Belgium and France on the arrest of Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam, a statement said. Obama on Friday called Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel and French…
Ketamine abuse can permanently damage your bladder
London, March 19 (IANS) Researchers have found that ketamine, often abused as a recreational drug, has the potential to damage the bladder permanently and in worst cases it will lead to its removal. Also known…
Planet with eccentric orbit spotted
New York, March 19 (IANS) A team of researchers has spotted an extrasolar planet about 117 light-years from Earth that boasts the most eccentric orbit yet seen. In this case, “eccentric” doesn’t refer to a…
Lesbian, gay, bisexuals face more mood, anxiety disorders
Toronto, March 19 (IANS) Gay, lesbian and bisexuals experience more mood and anxiety disorders than other people, says a new study, adding that they are more likely to turn to heavy drinking. The study claims…
Peshawar to show Pakistan-India match on big screens
Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) Peshawar city has made arrangements for the live telecast of the much awaited India-Pakistan World T20 cricket match on Saturday in movie theatres and food outlets. According to sources, people are…
Paracetamol ‘not clinically effective’ in treating joint pain
London, March 19 (IANS) Paracetamol, a medication widely used to treat pain and fever, does not meet the minimum standard of clinical effectiveness in reducing pain or improving physical function in patients with knee and…
Republican establishment intensifies dump Trump move
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 19 (IANS) The Republican establishment intensified efforts to stop Donald Trump from winning the party nomination with its 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney calling for a strategic vote against him…
Singapore museum unveils art-science fusion exhibit
Singapore, March 19 (IANS) The Singapore ArtScience Museum on Saturday unveiled a new exhibit that merges cutting edge technology with artistic design and creativity in 15 larger-than-life installations mimicking ecosystems, cities and space. “Art is…
Kazakhstan bans smartphones in government offices: Report
Sydney, March 19 (IANS) If you are visiting a government office in Kazakhstan, you will now have to leave your smartphone at the reception irrespective of if you are an on-duty official or a common…
Over 250,000 Pakistanis return from abroad
Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) A total of 251,624 Pakistani nationals were repatriated to the country from abroad during the tenure of the present government, a media report said on Saturday. According to Interior Minister Chaudhry…
61 killed as plane crash-lands in Russia
Moscow, March 19 (IANS) At least 61 people were killed on Saturday when their passenger jet faced bad weather and crashed while attempting to land Russia’s Rostov-on-Don city, media reports said. Flydubai flight FZ981 was…
Pakistani probe team’s India visit history-making: Daily
Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi should “invest their time and capital in dialogue”, said an influential daily which described as history-making the imminent trip by a…
Twitter’s 140-character limit to stay: CEO Jack Dorsey
New York, March 19 (IANS) If you thought you will be able to convey more to your friends and policymakers on Twitter soon, hold on. According to the micro-blogging site, there is still time for…