A total of 146 rhino have been killed so far this year in South Africa, with 95 poached in the Kruger National Park bordering Mozambique, said the South African National Parks (SANP) Wednesday. “The Kruger National Park remains hardest hit by rhino poaching, having lost 95 rhino since Jan 1,” Xinhua quoted SANP spokesperson Albi […]
The Obama administration has asked a special court for permission to hold on to National Security Agency (NSA) phone records for longer than five years, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The daily describing it as “an unintended consequence of lawsuits seeking to stop the data- surveillance programme”, Xinhua reported. The Justice Department, in a […]
Singer-songwriter Usher has hinted at a collaboration with rapper Chris Brown. The 35-year-old took to Instagram to share a photo of him posing in a car with Brown, who just completed his 90-day rehab stint, reports aceshowbiz.com. “Yep me and Chris Brown. What happens next….Stay tuned ‘Loyal’,” Usher captioned the black-and-white photograph. No further explanation […]
A new shipment of Syria’s stockpile of chemical weapons left its territory Wednesday, as a continued international effort to rid the war-torn country of its chemical arsenal, the UN confirmed in a statement. “Today, a shipment of the Syrian Arab Republic’s stockpile of sulphur mustard, commonly known as ‘mustard gas’ has left its territory,” Xinhua […]
Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has been put on the international wanted list, acting Prosecutor General Oleh Makhnytsky said Wednesday. “Yanukovych is declared internationally wanted, we set a special group to enter this case,” Xinhua quoted Makhnytsky as saying in a media briefing. The international search has also been launched to find the former Interior […]
Soon, an implantable 3D device can deliver treatment or predict an impending heart attack before a patient shows any physical symptoms. Using an inexpensive 3D printer, biomedical engineers are developing a custom-fitted device with embedded sensors that could transform treatment and prediction of cardiac disorders. The team at the school of engineering and applied science […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves came from behind to beat the Phoenix Suns 110-101 in an NBA game. Kevin Love finished the game Tuesday night with 33 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. It is the sixth straight game that the All-Star scorer has got at least 30 points and 10 rebounds, reports Xinhua. The Wolves were […]
Unveiling a new national security policy Wednesday, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan underlined a major policy shift, saying attacks by militants will be met with an appropriate military response. Giving details of the policy in the National Assembly here, Nisar said that the matter was discuss with all political parties and the decision […]
India’s Somdev Devvarman lost to Tunisian Malek Jaziri in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Championships here Wednesday. World No.78 Devvarman went down 3-6, 5-7 against his 137-ranked opponent. Monday, Devvarman had beaten world no.5 Juan Martin del Potro who retired with a wrist injury after losing the first set. The Indian entered […]
Singers Katy Perry and John Mayer have reportedly parted ways. A source said that Perry broke up with Mayer within the last few days. No other details about what made Perry take the decision have been shared, reports eonline.com. Mayer also didn’t accompany Perry on her recent trip to London and Milan. The duo earlier […]