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Zika virus may infect, kill human brain stem cells
According to a study, Zika virus-laden mosquito bite may infect and kill a type of brain cell, vital for the development of the brain.
Pope Francis shocked by 'diabolical' attack on Yemen care home
Four gunmen stormed the facility housing dozens in Aden's Sheikh Othman district on Friday, killing a guard before tying up and shooting employees, security officials said.
Salman Khan shares an adorable picture from the sets of 'Sultan'
In the image, the actor is seen with over a dozen school children, who seemed more than happy posing with the 'Wanted' star.
US government issues notification for sale of F-16s to Pakistan
The total cost of these F-16 is estimated to be nearly $700 million, said the federal notification. It added that the Government of Pakistan had requested for this sale.
All India Mahila Congress protests outside BJP office against proposed EPF taxation
The proposal has been facing a lot of flak from all political corners as well.
Families of 12 passengers on flight MH370 file lawsuits
The families are suing the carrier and the government for negligence, breach of contract, loss of financial support, bereavement, funeral expenses and unspecified damages.
Suarez returns to Uruguay squad after serving biting ban
Barcelona's Suarez was suspended for nine games after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup in Brazil.
UN human rights chief warns anti-encryption tool for iPhones could open 'Pandora's Box'
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein warned it could infringe the rights of millions worldwide and ease the way for authoritarian rulers and criminal hackers.
Adcom threatens to sue Freedom 251-maker Ringing Bells
In another twist, IT products firm Adcom said that it sold mobile handsets to Ringing Bells for Rs 3,600 a unit and was unaware of its plans to resell the device at Rs 251.
Bogus consumer fills Bollywood songs in ration card details in J & K
These discrepancies occurred while collecting the data and the authorities had promised to review the details.
Pakistan police rescue 9-year-old girl from wedding
Under existing laws in Pakistan, parents of child brides are punishable by only a month in prison and a fine of 1,000 rupees
UN warns of 'Pandora's Box' in FBI Apple case
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein's intervention came after Apple's largest rivals backed the tech giant's bid to resist the US government demand seeking to access the iPhone used by one of the attackers in a deadly rampage in San Bernardino, California.
200 FIRs in connection with illegal sex tests in Bihar: Government
Bihar government has apprised the state assembly that 200 FIRs were registered in 2015 in connection with illegal sex determination tests.
Rahul accuses PM of launching personal attacks at him
The Congress Vice President said Modi attacked him but did not reply to the questions he had asked of him in his speech.
EPL: Another defeat can derail Manchester City's title hopes, says Pellegrini
City's 3-0 loss at Anfield was their third league defeat in a row and even though they have a game in a hand, bridging a 10-point gap between themselves and leaders Leicester City over the final two months of the season will be a monumental task.
Poll dates for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry to be announced today
The Election Commission has convened a press conference on Friday where polls to all five states could be announced. As per available indications, the polls would be held in April-May.