Consumer advocates hail, US trade lobby decries Novartis verdict
byWashington, April 3 (IANS) The Indian Supreme Court’s decision to reject Swiss drug maker Novartis’ patent claim for its pricey cancer drug Gleevec has…
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China’s non-manufacturing sector grows
byBeijing, April 3 (IANS) China’s non-manufacturing sector grew in March, with the index for construction business activity reaching a one-year high, according to figures…
Ronaldinho happy over World Cup recall
byRio de Janeiro, April 3 (IANS) Ronaldinho says his recall to Brazil’s national team has given him renewed motivation to be a part of…
Mexican soccer launches campaign against obesity
byMexico City, April 3 (IANS/EFE) Mexico’s first division soccer clubs will be kicking orange-coloured balls around the field starting next weekend as a reminder…
Gomez to work in ‘Rudderless’
byLos Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Actress-singer Selena Gomez is reportedly set to star in William H. Macy’s directorial debut “Rudderless”. It’s a musical drama…
My film plots are same: Danny Boyle
byLos Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Hollywood director Danny Boyle has reportedly said that his latest films like “Slumdog Millionaire”, “127 Hours” and “Trance” have…
Australia’s trade deficit narrows
bySydney, April 3 (IANS) Australia’s trade deficit narrowed to 178 million AU dollars ($186.24 million) in February, according to data released Wednesday by the…
Hurdler Churakova tests positive for steroids
byMoscow, April 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) London Olympics 400m hurdler Yelena Churakova has been banned for two years after testing positive for steroids, the All-Russian…
US defense secretary to return part of his salary
byWashington, April 3 (IANS/EFE) US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will return part of his salary in solidarity with those civilian employees of the Defense…
Mourinho leaves future in the air
byMadrid, April 3 (IANS) Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho again avoided answering questions over his future at the club as he spoke to the…