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US seeks 'deep' ties with 'emerging global power' India
Washington, July 8 (IANS) Describing India as an 'emerging global power', Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said Washington was working hard to create a 'very deep and broad s... More
Male sea-horses prefer bigger females
London, July 8 (IANS) Male sea-horses prefer bigger females for sex and for bigger offspring, a recent study has revealed. This finding is consistent with predictions on the import... More
Hu Jintao leaves Italy after China clashes
Florence (Italy), July 8 (Xinhua) Chinese President Hu Jintao cut short his stay in Italy and left for home early Wednesday without attending the G8-G5 summit following the violenc... More
Suspected US missile strike kills eight Taliban in Pakistan
Islamabad, July 8 (DPA) A suspected US missile strike on a Taliban bastion in north-western Pakistan killed at least eight militants Wednesday, an intelligence official said.
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Teenaged girl confesses to involvement in 30 murders in Brazil
Sao Paulo, July 8 (EFE) A 17-year-old girl has confessed to the police that she participated in more than 30 murders since 2006, with all the killings committed with the same knife... More
Canine, human genes spur drive to find brain cancer cure
Washington, July 7 (IANS) Canine and human genes are spurring the researchers' drive to find a cure for brain cancer.
Pinpointing genes involved in human br... More
Dhaka to develop two ports as regional trade hubs
Dhaka, July 8 (IANS) Bangladesh will offer Chittagong and Mongla ports for use to its South Asian neighbours, developing them as regional trade hubs, a minister has said.
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Researcher creates fireproof concrete out of waste ash
Sydney, July 8 (IANS) A researcher has converted waste ash, a by product of coal-fired power stations, into fireproof concrete.
The concrete could be used t... More
Baitullah Mehsud's aide held in Pakistan
Islamabad, July 8 (Xinhua) Pakistan Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud's aide Wafa Mohammad was held Wednesday in a town in the North West Frontier Province, a media report said.
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Madonna dresses up daughters like herself
London, July 8 (IANS) Pop star Madonna dresses up her newly adopted daughter Mercy James like herself, just as she has earlier done with her biological child Lourdes.
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Scientists closer to developing salt-tolerant crops
Sydney, July 8 (IANS) Scientists have developed salt-tolerant plants using a new type of genetic modification (GM). The results could impact food production and security, since sal... More
Financial crisis to fuel more suicides, homicides: study
London, July 8 (IANS) Market crashes are likely to fuel more homicides and suicides, unless governments invest in labour market protections, according to a new study.
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Megan Fox dazzles at Armani show
London, July 8 (IANS) Hollywood actress Megan Fox, rated by many as one of the sexiest woman on the planet, stole the show at a Giorgio Armani event in Paris.
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Riot-torn city calmer as Chinese leaders call for unity
Beijing, July 8 (DPA) China's riot-hit city of Urumqi appeared calmer early Wednesday, witnesses and state media said, a day after authorities imposed an overnight curfew following... More
Ronson tired of being insulted in Hollywood
London, July 8 (IANS) Samantha Ronson, who has been in the news recently for her relationship with actress Lindsay Lohan, wants to move from Hollywood to London because she is sick... More |