US to reduce chimpanzees’ use in research
byWashington: The US government has said it will substantially reduce the use of chimpanzees in biomedical research and send into retirement most of the 360…
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Obama retains Dempsey as top military chief
byWashington, June 27 (IANS) US President Barack Obama announced Wednesday he was nominating General Marty Dempsey for another term as chairman of the Joint…
Egypt refers nine to court over spying for Israel
byCairo, June 27 (IANS) Egypt’s public prosecutor referred nine people, including six foreigners, to the criminal court Wednesday for allegedly spying for Israel, a…
Cuba, Saudi Arabia to collaborate on healthcare
byHavana, June 27 (IANS) Cuban government has agreed to send a team of doctors to work in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, marking…
Chinese company launches wind energy project in Pakistan
byIslamabad, June 27 (IANS) A Chinese company is setting up a 50-megawatt wind energy project in Pakistan’s Sindh province at an estimated cost of…
Armani is prestigious: Giorgio Armani
byLos Angeles, June 27 (IANS) Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani says it is “honourable” when celebrities choose to wear designs from his “prestigious” label….
Johnny Depp calls Vanessa Paradis ‘great woman’
byLos Angeles, June 27 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp describes his former partner, actress Vanessa Paradis as a “great” mother and woman. Together, they have…
Stacy Keibler shares fitness regime
byLos Angeles, June 27 (IANS) Actress-model Stacy Keibler says she likes to work out everyday to stay fit. She also advises that one should…
Mandela still critical, president cancels Mozambique trip
byPretoria, June 27 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma cancelled a scheduled trip to Mozambique after visiting former leader Nelson Mandela, who remains critically…
Power PSUs to give Rs.25 crore for Uttarakhand
byNew Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Public sector power companies will donate Rs.25 crore towards rebuilding flood-hit Uttarakhand, said a statement Wednesday. According to a…