US criticizes Pak over murder charges against Osama doc Shakil Afridi
Islamabad – The United States has criticised Pakistan’s decision to bring murder charges against Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped the CIA track slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said Afridi’s assistance in confirming the location of... read more »
I`m nervous about Iron Bowl Game, says Katherine Webb
Washington – Katherine Webb has said that she is really nervous to attend her first ever Iron Bowl Game. Webb, who is dating Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, said in an interview with USA Today that she doesn’t know what to expect from the game, Radar Online reported. The 23-year-old model... read more »
Nanoparticle pills make painful pinpricks history
Washington – Researchers have developed a new type of nanoparticle that can be delivered orally and absorbed through the digestive tract, allowing patients to simply take a pill instead of receiving injections. Drugs delivered by nanoparticles hold promise for targeted treatment of many... read more »
Dementia cases on the decline globally, say researchers
Washington – A range of studies have shown dementia cases have been declining among those born later in the last century. B. Larson, MD, MPH, executive director of Group Health Research Institute and Group Health’s vice president for research, said people are tending to live longer,... read more »
U.S. plans to destroy Syrian chemical weapons at sea
Washington – The United States is planning to destroy some of Syria’s deadliest chemical weapons in international waters aboard a government-owned ship. The Obama administration... read more »
Syrian govt. rules out negotiating transfer of power at Geneva peace talks
London – The Syrian government has ruled out negotiating transfer of power during the Geneva peace conference due in January, but confirmed that it will attend the peace... read more »
McIlroy admits is `mentally drained` from a `frustrating winless season`
Johannesburg – Northern Irish golf ace Rory McIlroy has admitted that he is mentally ‘drained’ from a frustrating season where he is yet to win a tournament, with just two... read more »
Italy’s senate expels Silvio Berlusconi over tax fraud
London – The Italian Senate has voted to expel former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi from parliament over his conviction for tax fraud. According to the BBC, Berlusconi could now... read more »
NSA snooped on porn habits of Islamist radicals to discredit them...
Washington – The documents revealed by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have reportedly indicated that the US’ spy agency allegedly spied on the porn habits of Islamist radicals in order to... read more »
