Activist launches Israel’s first fruit bat shelter
Tel Aviv, March 1 (IANS) An animal rights activist in Israel has launched the nation’s first fruit bat shelter out of her apartment in capital Tel Aviv, where she now hosts up to 70 wounded…
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Gene linked to colon cancer found in 18th century mummy
New York, March 1 (IANS) Often thought to be a lethal product of modernity, colon cancer may actually have its roots in pre-modern days as researchers have discovered a genetic mutation implicated in this debilitating…
Nepal PM to visit China
Kathmandu, March 1 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to China towards March end, the media reported on Tuesday. A meeting of the Council of Ministers took a formal…
Japan to stipulate 80 percent emission cut goal by 2050
Tokyo, March 1 (IANS) The Japanese government will stipulate a long-term goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 from current levels. The move follows the international climate agreement reached in Paris…
Qadri’s execution known only to select people
Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) Only select officials knew about the plan to execute Mumtaz Qadri, the self-confessed killer of then Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer. Qadri, trained as an elite commando and who was a bodyguard…
Seoul to force Pyongyang to give up n-programme
Seoul, March 1 (IANS) South Korea will force North Korea to give up its nuclear programme based on firm defence readiness and international cooperation, the media reported on Tuesday. South Korean President Park Geun-hye said…
New legislation in China outlaws domestic abuse
Beijing, March 1 (IANS) China’s first law targeting violence within the home came into force on Tuesday, outlining a new approach to spousal and partner abuse and challenging traditional notions about family values. As China’s…
Snoring can affect kids’ health, learning abilities
London, March 1 (IANS) Children with frequent snoring and breathing problems during sleep are prone to an increased risk of poor concentration level and learning abilities, finds a study. The study showed that while periodic…
New cancer drug candidate may treat Alzheimer’s disease
New York, March 1 (IANS) Opening a new window of opportunity for treating dementia, researchers have found that a drug compound created to treat cancer can restore memory in mice with Alzheimer’s like disease. Alzheimer’s…
NASA probe observes Mars moon Phobos in new light
Washington, March 1 (IANS) NASA scientists are closer to solving the mystery of how Mars’ moon Phobos was formed. In late November and early December 2015, NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission made…
Xi to meet Obama soon: Chinese PM
WASHINGTON D.C., Jan. 5, 2016 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a press conference at White House in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Jan. 5, 2016. Obama Tuesday unveiled a handful…
Brazil starts constructing new Antarctic base
Brasilia, March 1 (IANS) Brazil has started the construction of a new research station in Antarctica, four years after a fire destroyed its Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station, the media reported on Tuesday. The new station…
France seeks enhanced ‘strategic partnership’ with Australia
Adelaide, March 1 (IANS) France hopes to forge an enhanced relationship with Australia if it secures the nation’s contract to build its next generation of submarines. French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian revealed this while…
Pope Francis sets up health clinics for homeless
Rome, March 1 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has set up health clinics for the homeless around St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. “We are equipped to assist everyone who comes to us. This is Pope Francis’…
China launches public cleaning campaign
Beijing, March 1 (IANS) Chinese health authorities ordered cleaning of public areas to prevent the spread of viruses transmitted by mosquitoes, including Zika, nine cases of which have been detected in the country till now….
China’s panda pair to leave for South Korea
Beijing, March 1 (IANS) A pair of giant pandas will leave China for their new home in South Korea on Thursday on a 15-year lease, the media reported on Tuesday. Yuan Xin and Hua Ni…
Cannabis use can affect your ability to recognise emotion
forbidden flower New York, March 1 (IANS) Cannabis significantly affects users’ ability to recognise, process and empathise with human emotions like happiness, sadness and anger, suggests a new study. “We’re not taking a pro or…
Australian central bank leaves rates on hold
Canberra, March 1 (IANS) Australia’s central bankers have maintained their upbeat stance on the economy despite financial market volatility, leaving the official cash rate on hold at 2 percent for the 11th straight month, the…
US-India trade body hails India budget
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has hailed Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s third budget as “an accurate path to economic growth in a period of global uncertainty.” “The…
Pakistan, India ties susceptible to mood swings: Daily
Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) Pakistan and India must work to reduce human misery, said a leading Pakistani daily which observed that the ties between the two countries are “susceptible to the mood swings of both…