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Scientists have identified a cell protein in mice that allows the malaria parasites passage through the liver where a few organisms multiply into tens of thousands and are then released into the bloodstream.

Barack Obama has appealed to the UK to stay in the European Union (EU), saying its membership of the 28-nation bloc is necessary for Britain to continue to have influence on the world stage.

Pakistan will buy eight submarines from China in a multi-billion dollar deal that will boost Pakistani navy's maritime capabilities, media reported on Friday.

A man who police say sneaked into a US home and hid under a bed for three days before he was found was the ex-boyfriend of the homeowners' daughter.

US President Barack Obama has invited Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for an official visit, a move seen here as mark of support for his policies, particularly efforts to improve ties with neighbours including India.

A Chinese national walked free on Tuesday after a court overturned his conviction in the murder of a graduate school classmate, for which he spent 11 years in prison.

The New Development Bank (NDB) floated by the BRICS nations, including India, to step up infrastructure funding in the emerging economies formally started its operations at its headquarters here on Tuesday.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi invoked the memory of her assassinated father on Sunday.

It is believed that the girl became pregnant after her 40-year-old stepfather, who has been accused of rape of a child and illegal possession of firearms, allegedly abused her.

Chancellor Angela Merkel called on German lawmakers to back negotiations for a third Greek bailout, saying the alternative was chaos and that suggestions Athens might leave the euro temporarily wouldn't work.

There have been a series of ceasefire violations along the LoC in J&K by Pakistan which has resorted to mortar shelling of Indian areas over the past two days.

"Through the H-1B programme, those who hold visas are not supposed to replace Americans with jobs. Any such allegations are troubling should be investigated," Johnson told.

Pope Francis is calling for the peace process in Colombia to go ahead and is offering the Holy See's assistance if it might help.

Thousands of chefs from India may be forced to leave the UK as the new salary threshold of 35,000 pounds comes into force.

European shares surged in early trading on Monday after European Council President Donald Tusk said euro zone leaders reached a unanimous agreement.

The moves were mild, with investors wary of over-reacting after having seen so many deadlines come and go with no resolution of the crisis in Greece.