Category: International

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…

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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…

9 years ago

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Xi to meet Obama soon: Chinese PM

[gallery type="rectangular" ids="38419,11119"] Beijing, March 1 (IANS) Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang has revealed that President Xi Jinping is set…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Cannabis use can affect your ability to recognise emotion

New York, March 1 (IANS) Cannabis significantly affects users' ability to recognise, process and empathise with human emotions like happiness,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Canada to help rebuild quake-hit Nepal

Kathmandu, March 1 (IANS) Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has announced to help rebuild Nepal following the 7.8 magnitude…

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Indian dream of plentiful food from African farms runs into trouble

By Biswajit Choudhury New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Indian Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh's call earlier this month asking Indian…

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China’s industry contracts for seventh consecutive month

Beijing, March 1 (IANS) China's Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) which measures the trend of industrial activity, showed the secondary sector…

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US commends Pakistan for not differentiating between terrorist groups

By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) The US commended Pakistan's commitment not to differentiate between terrorist groups including those…

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