New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted the people of Democratic Republic of Congo on their National Day and said that bilateral engagement with the central African nation have expanded. “I…
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Despite strained US-Iranian ties, US Secretary of State John Kerry has praised Tehran for being “helpful” in the mission to stamp out the Islamic State terror group in Iraq. Asked if…
New York, June 29 (IANS) Manufacturers of feminine hygiene products, including tampons and sanitary products, could generate vital funds for effective programmes that prevent violence against women, say researchers led by one of Indian origin….
Los Angeles, June 29 (IANS) A man in the US has taken his love for smartness to a whole new level – by marrying it in a Las Vegas ceremony, media reports said. The wedding…
Islamabad, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan Prime MinisterÂ’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Wednesday accused India of “avoiding” a dialogue with Pakistan as it would mean having to negotiate issues like Kashmir. Contradicting Indian…
Istanbul, June 29 (IANS) The death toll from a terror attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport has risen to 41, with over 230 others injured, BBC reported on Wednesday citing Turkish officials. Istanbul’s Governor Vasip Sahin…
Brussels, June 29 (IANS) Talks were underway for the second day on Wednesday at the European Union summit here over the UK’s decision to leave the bloc, but without the presence of British Prime Minister…
New York, June 29 (IANS) Even as the world laments Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, a new study has found that larger crowds do not always produce wiser decisions. In fact, when it…
London, June 29 (IANS) British shares and the pound continued to regain some of the ground lost in the wake of the UK voting to exit the European Union (EU). After rising 2.6 per cent…
Hyderabad, June 29 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has busted an alleged terror plot in Hyderabad with the arrest of 11 suspects in different parts of the city on Wednesday. The suspects were picked…
Dhaka, June 29 (IANS) A fire engulfed parts of a high-rise residential complex in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday. According to an eyewitness, at least two buildings of the residential-cum commercial complex bti Premier Plaza…
New York, June 29 (IANS) Adolescents living in neighbourhoods with more greenery may exhibit less aggressive behaviour, finds a new study. The findings showed that increasing greenery levels like parks, golf courses or fields, might…
Beijing, June 29 (IANS) Nearly 100 million years ago, two baby birds got trapped in the sticky sap of a tropical forest tree. Now, their wings, entombed in amber, are providing scientists fresh insights into…
Vienna, June 29 (IANS/WAM) The price of OPEC’s basket of 13 crudes rose to $44.46 a barrel on Tuesday, compared to $44.32 on Monday, according to the OPEC Secretariat. The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes…
New York, June 29 (IANS) Persistent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) may put women at long-term increased risk of developing anal, vulvar and vaginal cancer. While the connection between HPV and cervical cancer is…
London, June 29 (IANS) An omega-3 rich diet and reduced consumption of meat that contains the so called “bad” fats during pregnancy may not offer children protection against obesity, the results of a long-term study…
Toronto, June 29 (IANS) Individuals who are obese in early adulthood are at a heightened risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study warns. MS is a progressive neurological disorder, which attacks the spinal…
Mumbai: Actress Priyanka Chopra during the trailer launch of film Jai Gangaajal in Mumbai on Oct 22, 2015. (Photo: IANS) By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) They are fascinated with the culture and…
Melbourne, June 29 (IANS) Scientists from Melbourne has begun a study to discover how much bacteria is living within the Australian city’s public transport system. Melbourne, along with Sydney, are two of 58 cities participating…
Ankara, June 29 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly condemned the terror attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport that left 36 people killed and over 145 injured, urging the world to take a firm…