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These are the animals people most want t...

These are the animals people most want to see photographed

These are the animals people most want to see photographed ## The Enduring Allure of the African Big Five: A Photographic Legacy For generations, the African continent has captivated the human imagination, drawing travelers and adventurers to its vast savannas and teeming wildlife. Among the myriad... read more »

Talc, asbestos and cancer: What is the c...

Talc, asbestos and cancer: What is the connection?

Talc, asbestos and cancer: What is the connection? ## The Lingering Shadow of Asbestos: Examining the Cancer Risks Associated with Talc For decades, talc, a mineral prized for its softness and absorbent properties, has been a staple in personal care products, from baby powder to cosmetics. However,... read more »

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaz...

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate ## Gaza Conflict Emerges as Flashpoint in New York Mayoral Debate New York City’s mayoral race took a sharp turn towards international affairs last night as candidates vying for the city’s top job engaged in a heated... read more »

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in p...

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over govt’s new charter

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over govt’s new charter ## Dhaka Engulfed in Unrest as Demonstrations Against New Charter Turn Violent Dhaka, Bangladesh – The streets of Dhaka became a battleground on Tuesday as widespread protests against the government’s newly proposed... read more »

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Pakistan seeks to hold talks with Taliban: Sharif

Pakistan seeks to hold talks with Taliban: Sharif

Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Friday that the government wanted to resolve issues with the Taliban through talks. A government delegation was to hold talks with the... read more »

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Iran nuclear talks to stretch into third day

Geneva – High-stakes talks between Iran and global powers on reining in its nuclear programme will stretch into a third day today in Geneva, US... read more »

100 dead in Strong Philippines typhoon

100 dead in Strong Philippines typhoon

More than 100 people were killed and nearly 800,000 displaced in the Philippines after one of the strongest typhoons on record flattened homes and triggered... read more »

125,604 evacuated as typhoon hits Philippines

125,604 evacuated as typhoon hits Philippines

Manila – More than 125,000 people were evacuated to safety as typhoon Haiyan, believed to be the strongest cyclone of the year, made landfall over Guiuan... read more »

John Kerry warns of violence if Israel-Palestinian peac...

John Kerry warns of violence if Israel-Palestinian peace talks fail

Amman – US Secretary of State John Kerry warned today of a return to violence if faltering peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians ultimately... read more »

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10 gunned down near China ‘Belt and Road’ projects in Pakistan

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Suspend Premium Processing Of Work Visas For Foreign Doctors: US ...

Three influential American Senators have sought lifting of the suspension of premium processing of work visas of foreign doctors, including from India, who commit to work in rural areas in the US. read more »