| 'Pakistan must learn democracy from India' |
Islamabad, July 24: A Pakistani newspaper on Tuesday lauded India for the smooth conduct of presidential election, saying Pakistan should learn to hold similar events without “innuendo and suspicions”.
An editorial in the News International said Pakistan needs to learn some lessons in politics and governance from its larger neighbour.
“The Indian presidential ... |
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| Depression, anxiety affects every society |
Sydney, July 24: Researchers have found that depression and anxiety affects every society and country in the world, debunking old theories that only Westerners get depressed.
The findings come from the world’s most comprehensive study of these mental states, carried out by researchers from the University of Queensland, Australia.
In two separate studies of anxiety disorder... |
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| 'Americans like cricket, if India, Pakistan play' |
Washington, July 24: Americans don’t understand cricket, but they like it, particularly of the diplomatic variety between friend India and ally Pakistan.
“We’re for cricket. We don’t understand it, but we like it,” State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland told reporters amid laughter on Monday when asked to comment on resumption of India-Pakistan crick... |
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| Obama warns Syria against using chemical weapons |
Washington, July 24: US President Barack Obama has warned the Syrian authorities of being held accountable if they decided to use their arsenal of chemical weapons. Syrian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Syria may use chemical weapons against external aggression as the West is pushing for a possible military intervention in the country torn by violent clashes between troops loyal to President... |
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| Seven journalists charged over British phone hacking |
London, July 24: Seven senior journalists, including two former editors, have been charged in Britain with conspiring to intercept the voicemails of 600 victims, The Independent reported on Tuesday. Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, Rupert Murdoch’s former editors, are charged with conspiring to hack the phone of missing schoolgirl Milly Dowler, the Crown Prosecution announced. Glenn Mulcaire... |
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| South African president to fight corruption in police |
Cape Town, July 24: South African President Jacob Zuma has vowed to fight rising corruption among police officers. “The fact that a number of police officers have been arrested after having been found committing crime is a problem,” the president said on Monday in an interview with Talk Radio 702, reported Xinhua. “It is a problem that we are dealing with. I think it is an issue ... |
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| Four young Indian-American scientists honoured by Obama |
Washington, July 24: Four Indian-American researchers figure among 96 named by President Barack Obama as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest US honour for young professionals. “Discoveries in science and technology not only strengthen our economy, they inspire us as a people.” Obama said announcing the awards on Monday and added,... |
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| Childhood obesity linked to bladder, urinary cancer |
Tel Aviv, July 24: Obesity in childhood has a direct link with bladder and urinary tract (urothelial) and colorectal cancers in adulthood, warn Israeli researchers. Hence, maintaining a healthy weight has become a dire necessity. Besides extra pounds are tied to the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and joint and muscle pain. Ari Shamiss and Adi Leiba of Tel Aviv University Sackler Faculty of... |
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| Want to remember facts! Simply close your eyes |
London, July 24: Closing your eyes for a few minutes could be the key to remembering important facts, say scientists. Simply taking a few minutes of “wakeful resting” allows the information to sink in. The “trick” works best with verbal information rather than numbers. Scientists believe that memories are not formed as fast as people think, and taking this “time out&r... |
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| Heartburn pills could increase cancer risk |
London, July 24: A class of drugs that bring instant relief from heartburn could actually increase your chances of getting cancer, according to a study. It suggests that if you take the drug, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), for more than a year - the risks can include infections, cancer and heart disease. The drug are among the most widely prescribed in Britain - 43 million prescript... |
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| Chinese killed by poisoned needle |
Beijing, July 24: A Chinese man has been detained after he was accused of murdering another man by puncturing his forehead with a poisoned needle following an altercation, a media report said. Zhao (37) had tried to stop dog-meat dealer Li from killing dogs, reported Shanghai Daily. The two had an altercation when Li stuck a needle into Zhao’s head, police said. Zhao went into coma and died.... |
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