Nay Pyi Taw, March 14 (IANS) The Myanmar parliament on Monday finalised preparations for this week’s election of the country’s next president and vice presidents — the first candidates nominated democratically following decades of dictatorship…
Brasilia, March 14 (IANS) Some 3.3 million people across Brazil marched through the streets to demonstrate against the government over corruption and the economic downturn. The protestors marched in more than 200 cities on Sunday,…
London, March 14 (IANS) Using the full power of the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile, a team of astronomers has recorded sharpest view ever of dusty disc around…
Ankara, March 14 (IANS) At least 37 people were killed and 125 others injured after an explosion hit Turkey’s capital city of Ankara, the media reported on Monday. A bomb-laden car caused the explosion late…
New York, March 14 (IANS) After getting drubbed by Google-run AI programme “AlphaGo” in three straight matches of Go — a complex Chinese board game that is considered the “quintessential unsolved problem” for machine intelligence…
Tokyo, March 14 (IANS) Renovation work of the Nagasaki atomic bomb museum has been completed with a ceremony held on Monday in the western Japanese city marking the occasion. The renovation work started last summer…
New York, March 14 (IANS) Did you buy junk food while grocery shopping instead of healthy food? Researchers, including an India-origin scientist, have found that consumers are concerned about eating a healthy diet but junk…
New York, March 14 (IANS) Perceived as a lighthearted, fun and humorous rite among college students, binge drinking may lead not only to impaired judgment but also increase the risk of dying in one’s sleep,…
Tokyo, March 14 (IANS) A survey has found that at least 3,000 tonnes of un-designated radioactive waste from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident is being kept in 30 municipalities in seven prefectures in Japan. The…
Tokyo, March 14 (IANS) Japan’s Imperial House said it will allow the public to visit the grounds of the palaces in Kyoto and Tokyo, the media reported on Monday. The house said it will open…
Abu Dhabi, March 14 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA) has launched a new, improved version of its Visit Abu Dhabi mobile application. The app, which allows users to gain instant access…
Kabul, March 14 (IANS) At least 12 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and 21 others injured in an explosion in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, a military statement said on Monday. “On Sunday, IS militants were…
Abu Dhabi, March 14 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced the disappearance of a fighter jet taking part in a mission in Yemen. The announcement was made by the General Command of…
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), March 14 (IANS) Brunei and the US are eyeing a state partnership programme (SPP) that would link their militaries and boost security cooperation, the media reported on Monday. Mark Dillon, vice…
Managua, March 14 (IANS) A team of scientific explorers from the National Geographic Society is planning to film a documentary on a lava lake in Nicaragua’s Masaya volcano, which has shown an increase in volcanic…
New York, March 14 (IANS) Researchers have developed a highly sensitive disposable biosensor that can detect sub-populations’ white blood cells that are key to diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. The new biosensor could not only make HIV…
Kathmandu, March 14 (IANS) Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been advised by senior officials to prioritise bilateral cooperation deals during his upcoming visit to China, the media reported on Monday. At a meeting…
Bangkok, March 14 (IANS) Eleven illegal migrants were found hiding in the luggage compartment of a Bangkok-bound tour bus in Thailand’s Mae Sot district on Monday. The nine men and two women were found during…
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Bollywood extravaganza, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations, will return to Europe for the fourth time, with the scenic Madrid in Spain as the chosen destination this year. Actors…
Beijing, March 14 (IANS) The state-run China Central Television aired a documentary that revealed the US’ double standards on human rights-related issues, the media reported on Monday. Based on extensive media reports both inside and…