Category: International

Scientists develop ultra-thin flexible solar cells

Seoul, June 21 (IANS) Scientists have made ultra-thin photovoltaic cells flexible enough to wrap around the average pencil that could…

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Taliban kidnap 27 passengers in Afghanistan

Kabul, June 21 (IANS) At least 27 passengers were kidnapped on Tuesday after Taliban militants intercepted three vehicles in Afghanistan's…

8 years ago

Nearly half of British population living with chronic pain

London, June 21 (IANS) A large section of the population in Britain -- 43 per cent -- is living with…

8 years ago

Six officials killed in Jordan attack

Amman, June 21 (IANS) At least six Jordanian officials were killed and 14 injured on Tuesday in a terror attack…

8 years ago

OPEC daily basket price closes higher

Vienna, June 21 (IANS/WAM) The price of OPEC's basket of 13 crudes rose to $46.24 a barrel on Monday, compared…

8 years ago

Giraffes suffer ‘silent extinction’, say wildlife advocates

Bangkok, June 21 (IANS) Wildlife advocates on Tuesday called to protect the dwindling populations of wild giraffes, whose numbers have…

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Brexit speculation shaking global economy: World Bank

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) With two more days to go for the crucial referendum on Britain's continuance in the…

8 years ago

Sindh High Court chief justice’s son missing, possibly kidnapped

Islamaabd, June 21 (IANS) The son of Sindh High Court Chief Justice Sajjad Ali Shah was missing in Karachi city…

8 years ago

This technology will make all devices your assistants

New York, June 21 (IANS) Researchers from US-based Rice University have developed a technology that not only allows several devices…

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Silencing single gene can affect your social behaviour

New York, June 21 (IANS) Silencing a specific gene may affect human social behaviour, including a person's ability to form…

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N Korea threatens to indefinitely detain US prisoners

Seoul, June 21 (IANS) North Korea on Tuesday threatened to detain indefinitely two Americans if former detainee and Christian missionary…

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Hunger early in life fuels anger later

New York, June 21 (IANS) Children who often go hungry are more than twice as likely to develop impulse control…

8 years ago

Twitter acquires Magic Pony machine learning startup

New York, June 21 (IANS) In a significant announcement, micro-blogging website Twitter has acquired 18-month-old London-based startup Magic Pony Technology…

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‘Electric wind’ blamed for lack of water on Venus

New York, June 21 (IANS) A strong "electric wind" may have played a significant role in stripping Venus, Earth's twin…

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N Korea deploys ballistic missile on east coast

Seoul, June 21 (IANS) North Korea has deployed the intermediate-range Musudan ballistic missile on its east coast, the media reported…

8 years ago

Couple, son killed in Pakistan for ‘honour’

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Bodies of a couple and their four-year-old son -- brutally tortured before being murdered -- have…

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US national without valid visa deported from Pakistan

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) An American travelling without a valid Pakistani visa was deported on her arrival at Rawalpindi's Benazir…

8 years ago

This Android kit turns smartphone into ‘Game Boy’

New York, June 21 (IANS) A US-based video game peripherals company has designed a kit that can turn your Android…

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US urging NSG members to back India’s bid

Washington, June 21 (IANS) Amid China's reluctance to back India's NSG bid, the US said it will continue to urge…

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Parkinson’s disease has shot up in US over 30 years: Study

New York, June 21 (IANS) The incidence of different types of Parkinsonism, including the most common type, Parkinson's disease, has…

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