Govt trying best to resolve Lal Masjid issue peacefully: Aziz
Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today said that the government is making all efforts to resolve the Lal Masjid issue peacefully to avoid loss of human lives. ANI
Nepal condoles death of former PM Chandra Shekhar
Expressing condolence over the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, Nepals interim Parliament today termed him as a long-time friend and a well-wisher of Nepals democratic movement. ANI
Pakistan set to negotiate with Lal Masjid radicals
Pakistani establishment has decided to constitute a team to negotiate with the radicals and the militants holding the Lal Masjid to break the weeklong standoff. ANI
It costs 30,000 pounds a day to look after UK bomb suspect
Looking after a critically ill terror suspect Kafeel Ahmed is costing the British prison system 30,000 pounds a day, a source told The Sun. ANI
American horses at high risk of obesity
Boffins have found that horses in America are facing serious health risks because of obesity. ANI
Afro- American women have more aggressive breast cancer
A study of more than 2,200 women at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson in Philadelphia shows that African American women have more advanced breast cancer at the time of diagnosis than Caucasian women. ANI
Experts propose new criteria for Alzheimers diagnosis
An international group of experts have proposed new criteria for the diagnosis of Alzheimers disease (AD), as they feel that the existing criteria are out of date due to unprecedented growth of scientific knowledge in the field. ANI
Erection drugs dont boost mens self-esteem
Erection drugs may give a mans performance in bed a boost, but they dont have the same effect on their self-esteem or their relationships. ANI
Photog in Diana death case was shot in the head
The firefighter, who discovered the charred body of the photographer at the centre of investigation into Princess Dianas death, has said that the paparazzo had two bullet holes in his head. ANI
Camera that takes images in seven colours developed in German observatory
A camera that can simultaneously take images in seven colours has been developed at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Garching, Germany. ANI
Inadequate vitamin D levels may be common in healthy kids
Many kids and adolescents who are otherwise healthy have inadequate levels of vitamin D that is essential when it comes to preventing bone diseases such as rickets. ANI
Kiwi MP labels Oz PM Howard a racist bastard
An MP for New Zealands Maori Party has labelled Australian Prime Minister John Howard a racist bastard for his intervention at stopping child abuse in Aboriginal communities. ANI
Only four percent of Pakistani Punjabis aware of condom use
Only four percent of people in Pakistans Punjab province know about the use of condoms in the prevention of sexually-transmitted diseases (STD) and Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Sydrome (AIDS). ANI
Nursery rhymes are on the verge of extinction
Nursery rhymes like Humpty Dumpty and Jack and Jill are on the verge of extinction, for a new survey has revealed that these childhood verses are no longer sung by parents to their children due to their increased preferences for pop songs. ANI
New cancer-fighting virus shows promise
A team of scientists have designed a virus that is safe to normal tissue but deadly to cancer and the virus has shown promising results in preliminary study. ANI
Boffins identify gene that can protect humans from nephronopthisis
Researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the University of Michigan have identified a gene that can protect humans from nephronopthisis (NPHP), a serious kidney disease. ANI
Clintons sex appeal once made a woman swoon at his feet in a lift
A woman is said to have fainted at former US President Bill Clintons feet when he visited a hotel in Birmingham, and his sex appeal was to blame. ANI
UK urged to withdraw from EU Convention on Human Rights
Britain must withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to protect the country from terrorism, Migrationwatch, which campaigns against mass immigration, has suggested. ANI
Imaginary friends are good for kids
Parents concerned that their kids are more content talking to an imaginary friend rather than a real one need not worry, for a new study has found that such a pal can have a positive effect on children. ANI
Weapons experts dont favour armed police robots
Weapons researchers have raised a stink over a move by Taser International of Arizona to arm police robots with stun guns. ANI
Snacking while driving doubles accident rates
If youre thinking about munching on that snack while driving then dont, for a new study has found that eating at the wheel doubles the rates of accidents. ANI
Madrassas warn Musharraf of backlash if Lal Masjid seize continues
A group representing Pakistani madrassas has warned the Musharraf government of an imminent backlash if the Lal Masjid seize continues. ANI
Ex-MI5 chief calls for network of Muslim spies
The former head of Britains MI5 intelligence outfit, Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller, has urged the police to develop a network of Muslim spies to gather intelligence on terror suspects plotting attacks in Britain. ANI
Obesity drug may hold potent cancer treatments
Boffins are designing potent cancer treatments using their knowledge about an obesity drug, orlistat (Xenical or Alli) that was found to kill cancer cells in the laboratory. ANI
Star surface polluted by planetary debris: Experts
The chemical composition of stars that host planets, has convinced astronomers that planetary debris falling onto the outer layer of the Star, produces a effect in a dwarf star. ANI
Genetic marker that increases colon cancer risk discovered
Boffins have discovered a genetic marker that increases a persons risk of colon cancer by 23 percent. ANI
Prince Harry set to be a Gurkh
British Royal Prince Harry is getting set for a stint with one of the most formidable units in the countrys Army - the Gurkhas. ANI
UK terror chief says 15 years needed to fight Islamic terrorism
Britains new security chief has warned that the countrys battle against terrorism could take upto 15 years. ANI
Study confirms benefits of chemo, trastuzumab combo to battle breast cancer
The meta-analysis of five major breast cancer trials has confirmed that a combination therapy of chemotherapy and antibody trastuzumab chemotherapy improves survival in women with operable HER-2 positive breast cancer. ANI
MQM chief wants to quit politics
The chief of the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain, has expressed his eagerness to quit politics on account of his poor health. ANI
Our ideology similar to Osama: Lal Masjid deputy cleric
The deputy cleric of Lal Masjid, Abdul Rasheed Ghazi, has said that his ideology is similar to the Al Qaedas, and has accused Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf of protecting US interests. ANI
Eight top terrorists still inside Lal Masjid, says Pak Minister
Pakistans Minister for Religious Affairs, Ejaz-ul-Haq, has claimed that at least eight high value terrorists are holed up inside Lal Masjid. ANI
Pumpkins may make insulin jabs history
A new study by boffins in China has given new hope to diabetics by finding that compounds in pumpkin could potentially replace or at least drastically reduce the daily insulin injections. ANI
First genetically engineered maize resistant to maize streak virus produced in S. Africa
Scientists at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and colleagues at the South African seed company, PANNAR Pty Ltd, have reportedly developed a resistant variety of maize that could alleviate both food shortages and promote genetically engineered (GE) foods in Africa. ANI
US aborted 2005 strike on Qaeda chiefs
The US military commanders had to abort a secret operation in 2005 to capture senior Al Qaeda members in Pakistans tribal areas, after top Bush Administration officials decided it was too risky and could jeopardize relations with Pakistan. ANI
Zeta-Jones uses £200 caviar to give her hair a shine!
Catherine Zeta-Jones has found a new way to keep her hair strong and shiny - caviar. ANI
Chinese envoy condemns killing of nationals near Peshawar
Chinas Ambassador to Pakistan, Luo Zhaohui, has condemned the killing of three Chinese nationals, and the wounding of another near Peshawar, the capital of the countrys North West Frontier Province (NWFP). ANI
Protein instrumental to brain development and repair identified
Scientists at Childrens National Medical Center have identified a fundamental protein that is instrumental in the development and repair of the brain. ANI
Detained Indian doc wanted to leave Australia in a hurry:Attorney General
Australias Attorney General Phillip Ruddock today said that the Indian doctor detained by Australian Police in connection with the foiled June 30 UK bombing attempts appeared to be in a hurry to leave the country. ANI
US wants peaceful resolution to Lal Masjid issue
The Bush Administration has called for a peaceful resolution of the Lal Masjid crisis, where Islamic radicals and suspect militants are reportedly holed up. ANI
Common genetic risk factor for colorectal and prostate cancers identified
University of California researchers have for the first time identified a common genetic risk factor for colorectal and prostate cancers. ANI
Opposition vows to boycott unfair elections in Pakistan
Participants attending the All Parties Conference (APC) in London on Sunday, have vowed to boycott this years proposed elections in Pakistan, which they feared would be unfair. ANI
Nepal King denied his cultural rights
Nepals King Gyandendra has reportedly been prevented from participating in the traditional chariot pulling festival of Rato Machhindranth. ANI
Lal Masjid standoff: Storming strategy postponed
The possible storming of the Lal Masjid and the Jamia Hafsa madrassa today by security forces has reportedly been postponed following intelligence outputs advising against it. ANI
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