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Scientists create the first ‘tree of life’

Scientists from 11 organizations create a digital ‘tree of life’ which is a genetic map 2.3 million named species of animals, plants, fungi and microbes that all branched off over time from a common ancestor.
21 September 2015, 07:41 AM

No Muslim should be US president: Carson

Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson said no Muslim should be president of the United States.
21 September 2015, 04:07 AM

Man returns stolen phone 4 days later with note of apology

A man who stole a cellphone from a business returned it four days later with a letter of apology, but police are not willing to forgive and forget.
20 September 2015, 06:12 AM

First trailer of ‘Jungle book’ is here!

Disney releases it's first trailer of the much awaited film 'Jungle Book'
16 September 2015, 05:06 AM

This dog is a real scaredy cat!

Facebook user Cody Viselli's dog is possibly the most cowardly pooch on the planet.
15 September 2015, 08:07 AM

Clashes rock Jerusalem mosque compound for third day (video)

Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound for a third straight day on Tuesday.
15 September 2015, 07:34 AM

5 things Indians want Modi to ask Zuckerberg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's impending visit to Facebook headquarters has generated massive buzz in India.
15 September 2015, 05:53 AM

California fire: ‘State of emergency’ declared

The governor of California declares a state of emergency after wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes in the north of the state.
14 September 2015, 05:46 AM

4th US-Bangladesh security dialogue held

The fourth security dialogue between Bangladesh and the United States is being held in Washington.
12 September 2015, 04:58 AM

Nato warns on Russian role in Syria

US and Nato express concern over reports that Russia is increasing its military presence in Syria.
10 September 2015, 04:48 AM

Clinton paid staffer to maintain email server

Hillary Clinton says she and her family paid a State Department staffer with personal funds to maintain a private email server that she used for both personal and government matters while secretary of state.
6 September 2015, 05:07 AM

Sergio Aguero superb as Argentina beat Bolivia 7-0

A virtuoso performance from Sergio Aguero led Argentina to a 7-0 friendly win over Bolivia in Houston.
5 September 2015, 11:33 AM

Obama reassures Saudis on Iran deal

Saudi Arabia says it is happy with President Obama's assurances that the recent nuclear deal with Iran will not imperil the Gulf states.
5 September 2015, 05:16 AM

Dhaka now more prepared to face major earthquake: US

Appreciating the progress made in Bangladesh, the United States says the country is more prepared for a major earthquake in Dhaka city today than in the past.
3 September 2015, 12:07 PM

Everest epic gets Venice film fest off on a high note

"Everest", an account of a 1996 disaster on the world's most famous mountain, got the 72nd Venice film under way on a high note.
2 September 2015, 15:55 PM

US box office receipts on course to set record

2015 is on course to be the biggest grossing year in movie history in the United States and worldwide.
2 September 2015, 14:21 PM

Myanmar sets $2.80 daily minimum wage in bid to boost investment

Myanmar has set a minimum wage of 3,600 kyat ($2.80) for an eight-hour work day.
29 August 2015, 14:26 PM

I never said I'd quit Argentina: Lionel Messi of Barcelona FC

Lionel Messi has hit out at reports he was set to take a break from international football after failing to lift the Copa America.
28 August 2015, 11:05 AM

Misplaced sympathy breeds criminality

The name Barrack Obama will remain etched in history as the first black President of the United States (POTUS). Soon, with a little more help from Donald Trump (Conservative/Independent), the US might be having its first woman president.
25 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Justin Wilson: British IndyCar driver dies after crash

British driver Justin Wilson has died after being struck by flying debris and suffering a serious head injury in Sunday's Pocono IndyCar 500 race.
25 August 2015, 10:36 AM