36 killed in air strike in Syria
Beirut – At least 36 people died, including 15 children, in an air attack by the Syrian military against different neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo, the opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. According to the group, Syrian army helicopters dropped barrels filled... read more »
Lost privilege of drinking responsibly, says Demi Lovato
Los Angeles – Singer Demi Lovato says she has lost the privilege of “drinking responsibly” as it’s very easy for her to get out of control once she consumes alcohol. The 21-year-old has previously been in rehabilitation centre for addiction issues, an eating disorder and... read more »
Merkel’s conservatives announce cabinet members
Berlin – Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU) announced its cabinet members of a grand coalition under Chancellor Angela Merkel Sunday. The CSU, Bavarian sister party o! f Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), will lead three ministries in the new government, Xinhua quoted... read more »
China hails its lunar probe mission as complete success
Beijing – China hailed its Chang’e-3 lunar probe mission “a complete success” Sunday night, after its first moon rover Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, and lander took photos of each other on lunar surface, Xinhua reported. A day after the country finished its first lunar soft landing,... 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 »
Two-drug combo could help treat cancer
Washington – One drug attacks tumor cells directly, the other treats the immune system by taking the brakes off T cell response, and together, they put half of the patients with... read more »
Dortmund’s late goal against 10-man Marseille propels them to last 16 of Champions L...
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... read more »
Ozone hole still not on path of recovery
Washington – NASA scientists have found that declining chlorine in the stratosphere has not yet caused a recovery of the ozone hole – formed annually over Antarctica. Two new studies... read more »
