New breakthrough brings tuberculosis cure closer to reality
Washington – A new study has found that the lung lesions in an individual infected with tuberculosis (TB) are surprisingly variable and independent of each other, despite whether the patient has clinically active or latent disease. The research could point the way to new vaccines to prevent... read more »
Kim’s aunt survives purge with appointment to state committee
Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aunt, whose husband was executed last Friday for trying to overthrow the government, has been nominated for an ad-hoc state committee. Kim Kyong Hui’s name appeared in a state media dispatch at the sixth place in a list of more than 50... read more »
Kerry likens Kim Jong Un to Saddam Hussein
Washington – United States Secretary John Kerry has said that the purge and execution of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle was similar to the actions taken by slain Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. In an interview with Martha Raddatz of ABC’s for “This Week,” Kerry said Kim’s... read more »
Rooney set to open talks on new Man U contract
London – Wayne Rooney’s representatives are ready to thrash out a bumper new deal with Manchester United, according to reports. According to Metro.co.uk, the England forward’s current contract is due to run out at the end of next season and there was speculation his camp had... read more »
Ho Ho Ho! Santa Claus receives 8 million letters per year
Melbourne – The number of letters that Santa Claus gets from children now totals 8 million each year. According to the Universal Postal Union said that the letters have risen by a... read more »
Monitor lizard breathes in mysterious way like birds, alligators and dinos
Washington – A new study has revealed that air flows mostly in a one-way loop through the lungs of monitor lizards- a breathing method shared by birds, alligators and most probably... read more »
‘Osama doc’ Afridi’s lawyer flees Pak after life threats from militants
Peshawar – The lawyer for Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped the United States track down al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has fled Pakistan after receiving threats from militants. Lawyer... read more »
Sebastian Vettel’s F1 helmet fetches eye-popping $118,000 in charity auction
Washington – Four-time Formula One world champion, Sebastian Vettel’s race helmet reportedly fetched a whopping 118,000 dollars at a charity auction in London. A race helmet, worn... read more »
Dortmund’s late goal against 10-man Marseille propels them ...
Johannesburg – Borussia Dortmund has made it through to the last 16 of the Champions League. Dortmund scored a late win against 10-man Marseille to triumph 2-1 in Group F. Defender Kevin... read more »
