5 killed in US factory shooting
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) A man who was terminated from his job fatally shot five people at a factory in the suburbs of the US metropolis of Chicago before being killed by the police, authorities…
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All options under study: Imran’s advisor on India’s MFN move
Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Pakistan will consider all available options to retaliate for the Indian governments decision to withdraw the Most Favo-ured Nation (MFN) status, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Advisor on Commerce Razak Dawood has…
Saudi Crown Prince cuts short Pakistan visit
Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan that was scheduled to start on Saturday, has been cut short by a day rescheduled for Sunday-Monday, the Pakistan Foreign Office has…
China, US to continue trade talks in Washington next week: Xi Jinping
Beijing, Feb 15 (IANS) Talks aimed at ending the trade war between China and the US made important progress this week, President Xi Jinping told top US trade negotiators on Friday, adding that efforts to…
UN plans to raise $920m for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Geneva, Feb 15 (IANS) The UN refugee agency on Friday said it would raise $920 million in a new plan to aid 900,000 Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. Over half of the solicited money, also…
New bile acid blood test to predict risk of stillbirth
London, Feb 15 (IANS) A simple blood test could be a better way to measure the risk of stillbirth for women with a common liver disorder, say researchers. The findings, published in The Lancet journal,…
Huawei accuses US of creating geopolitical campaign against it
Beijing, Feb 15 (IANS) One of Huawei’s three rotating Chairmen accused the US of creating a geopolitical campaign against the Chinese company to persuade other countries not to use its products, the media reported on…
Immersive VR therapy may help kids overcome autism phobias
London, Feb 15 (IANS) Exposing children and adults with autism to immersive virtual reality (VR) can help alleviate their fears and phobias, say researchers. A team from the UK’s Newcastle University developed ‘Blue Room’, a…
Sleep apnoea patients with excess daytime sleepiness at greater CVD risk: Study
New York, Feb 15 (IANS) Adults with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), who experience excessive sleepiness while awake are at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) than those who do not experience such symptoms, says a…
Spain to hold general election on April 28: PM
Madrid, Feb 15 (IANS) Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro S?nchez said on Friday that the country will hold early general election on April 28, paving the way for the beginning of campaigning. S?nchez, 46, of the…
AI can help improve understanding of Earth science
London, Feb 15 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) can significantly improve our understanding of the climate and Earth science, says a study by German scientists. AI can be applied to data related to extreme events such…
China hints at blocking India’s bid to declare Masood Azhar as global terrorist
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Feb 15 (IANS) China on Friday indicated it would continue to block India’s bid to declare Masood Azhar as an international terrorist whose outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has claimed to plot the…
Saudi Arabia condemns terror attack in J&K
Riyadh, Feb 15 (IANS) Saudi Arabia on Friday denounced the terror attack by the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of at least 45 CRPF personnel. The Kingdom strongly condemns…
More protein, less calories key to safe weight loss in elderly: Study
New York, Feb 15 (IANS) A high-protein and low-calorie diet helps older adults with obesity lose more weight, maintain more muscle mass, improve bone quality and shed “bad” fat, say researchers. Doctors have long struggled…
Indian appointed to high-level accounting post at UN
By Arul Louis United Nations, Feb 15 (IANS) Chandramouli Ramanathan has been appointed as the world body’s controller by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, according to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. Dujarric told reporters: “Chandramouli brings to the…
Snubbed by Congress on funding for border wall, Trump to declare Emergency
By Arul Louis New York, Feb 15 (IANS) After another snub by Congress for funding his border wall, President Donald Trump will declare a State of Emergency on Friday in order to divert money to…
Crisis in Haiti worsens as President remains silent
Port-au-Prince, Feb 15 (IANS) The political and economic crisis in Haiti has worsened eight days after violent protests began against the government led by President Jovenel Moise. The protest, in which nine persons have died…
Facebook tracking users who threaten its workers: Report
San Francisco, Feb 15 (IANS) Facebook has been monitoring and tracking locations of those users who can pose threat to its employees or physical properties, the media reported. According to a report in CNBC on…
Sudanese refugee wins major human rights award
Geneva, Feb 15 (IANS/AKI) Abdul Aziz Muhamat, a Sudanese refugee who has been held in Australia’s notorious offshore Manus Island processing centre for over five years, has won the prestigious Martin Ennals human rights prize,…
Suicide attack suspects will be brought to justice, vows Rouhani
Tehran, Feb 14 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the masterminds behind the deadly suicide bomb attack against the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that claimed 27 lives will be brought…