UK expresses pleasure over Kohlis extradition
The UK government today expressed pleasure over Delhi courts decision to allow extradition of Maninder Pal Singh Kohli, a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), to the United Kingdom (UK), who is accused of raping and murdering a British teenager, Hannah Claire Foster four years ago. ANI
G-8 and five outreach nations commit to tackle climate change
The G-8 member nations and the outreach nations comprising Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa today reaffirmed their commitment to the United Nations Frameworkonvention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and expressed their commitment to contribute their fair share to tackle climate change in order to stabilize green house gas concentrations. ANI
Joint Statement of G-8 outreach nations focuses on climate change, trade
The five outreach nations participating in the G-8 summit- Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa- today issued a joint statement stressing on the access to adequate technology as a key enabling condition for the developing countries to contribute in the prevention of climate change. ANI
Manmohan discusses N-deal with Bush during brief Heiligendamm meet
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today met US President George W Bush on the sidelines of the G-8 summit of outreach countries in the Baltic resort of Heiligendamm, and discussed to take forward negotiations regarding the 123-Agreement that has met roadblock on the issue of reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels. ANI
Improved meningitis vaccine for Africa expected to end deadly scourge
The Meningitis Vaccine Project (MVP) today released new data on the performance of a meningitis vaccine in West African children, suggesting that the new vaccine-- expected to sell initially for 40 cents a dose --will be much more effective in protecting African children and their communities than any vaccine currently on the market in the region. ANI
Improved meningitis vaccine for Africa expected to end deadly scourge
The Meningitis Vaccine Project (MVP) today released new data on the performance of a meningitis vaccine in West African children, suggesting that the new vaccine-- expected to sell initially for 40 cents a dose --will be much more effective in protecting African children and their communities than any vaccine currently on the market in the region. ANI
Drug against diabetes, atherosclerosis on the anvil
Boffins are hopeful that a cure for diabetes and atherosclerosis will soon be available after a drug that protects against the diseases that was tested successfully in mice. ANI
Cord blood better than bone marrow transplant for cancer patients
Boffins have found that that umbilical cord blood transplants may provide better results than bone marrow transplants in blood cancer patients. ANI
Scot mother gets back children after eight-year forced Pak ordeal
After a gap of eight years, a woman in Scotland has finally reunited with her three children, who were kidnapped by her ex-husband to Pakistan in 1999. ANI
High implicit self-esteem may be culturally universal
A new study has questioned the notion that East Asians, Japanese in particular, are shy and have low self-esteem compared to Americans. ANI
Compound that makes one feel full may help curb binge eating
A new study has found that the synthetic compound developed by boffins that mimics the activity of the hormone, which makes people feel full, may also help curb binge eating and the desire to eat high-fat foods and sweets. ANI
Zen meditation can help prevent age-related cognitive decline
Meditation might keep you young, especially Zen meditation, for a new study has found that regular practice of it, it can reduce stress in long run, as well as the cognitive decline associated with normal aging. ANI
Dire future predicted for Europes 4 seas
A 2.5 million Euro research project, European Lifestyles and Marine Ecosystems, has predicted a dire future for Europes four regional seas. ANI
Cochlear implant restores hearing to von Hippel-Lindau disease patients
Scientists have for the first time shown that a bionic ear may help restore hearing in patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease. ANI
Sugar supplement may harbour cure for immune diseases
University of California, Irvine researchers have found that a sugar supplement may help treat the overactive immune cells that are responsible for autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and type 1 diabetes, and stop them attacking the bodys tissues. ANI
Notion behind spread of flu epidemic may not hold true for the tropics
A study from Brazil has revealed that the notion that flu epidemics begin in areas of high population density and extend outwards may not be appropriate for the tropics. ANI
Pakistan CJ wanted elections to be held under him
Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry wanted President Pervez Musharraf to dissolve the assemblies and hold elections under the Chief Justice, Director General Military Intelligence DG MI) Maj General Nadeem Ijaz claimed in an affidavit he filed in the Supreme Court. ANI
Why we feel a sense of Deja vu
A recent research has identified a neuronal mechanism that our brains may use to rapidly distinguish similar, yet separate places and experiences. ANI
Oldest ever quasar found 13-bln-light years away
Astronomers have found a quasar 13 billion light years away, dwarfing all previously known galactic distances. ANI
When going gets tough, tough gets going, says Musharraf
Admitting that the Pakistan Government was passing through a bad patch in the wake of the judicial crisis, President Pervez Musharraf has said that when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. ANI
Journalists stopped from covering proceedings of the Pakistan Parliament
For the first time in the parliamentary history of Pakistan, journalists were not allowed to cover the proceedings of the National Assembly. ANI
Dalai Lama not to meet Australian PM over China embarrassment
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Friday ruled out meeting Australian Prime Minister John Howard during his ongoing visit to this country, saying he does not want to create any inconvenience for anybody. ANI
Marijuana could help keep skin allergies at bay
You might be sent to jail if youre caught while in possession of marijuana, but not if the form of the drug you happen to have is a possible skin cream that soothes skin allergies. ANI
GM crops can have environmental benefits, reveals groundbreaking study
Genetically modified (GM) crops may contribute to increased productivity in sustainable agriculture, according to a groundbreaking study by researchers from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) at the University of California, The Nature Conservancy and Santa Clara University. ANI
Musharraf gets Bushs backing on handling of judicial crisis
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is facing large scale protest in his own backyard, but he continues to find support from his long time ally, US President George W Bush. ANI
Worlds oldest jewellery dating back to 82,000 years found in Morocco
Thirteen tiny shells, coated in red clay found in the Grotte des Pigeons at Taforalt in eastern Morocco, are the oldest known human ornamentation, an international team of archaeologists have announced. The shells date back to 82,000 years ago. ANI
Astronomers identify most massive star ever
A team of astronomers from the Universite de Montreal, Canada have identified what they claim is the most massive star ever weighed, a colossal 114 times the mass of the Sun. ANI
Ozzy prefers canine company to most humans!
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne finds it easy to relate to dogs than most humans. ANI
Jacko actually paid to attend Brunei Princes birthday bash
The Sultan of Bruneis son Prince Azim insists that he had not paid his idol Michael Jackson 5 million dollars just to appear at his 25th birthday bash. ANI
Outreach nations stand united on climate change
The outreach nations-- India, Brazil, China, South Africa and Mexico-- which form 42 per cent of the worlds population, will present a united front on the issue of climate change at Baltic resort in Heilingdam today before the G-8 leaders. ANI
Bangladesh predicts 7 per cent growth in next fiscal
Bangladeshs interim administration has projected a seven per cent economic growth in the upcoming fiscal year, beginning July 1. ANI
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