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US sanctions Sri Lankan Army officer for human rights violations
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Pursuant to Section 7031(c), the Department of State is designating Bulathwatte for his involvement in a gross violation of human rights, namely torture and/or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment of Sri Lankan journalist, Keith Noyahr, in May 2008," US State Department s
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MP Kanimozhi apologizes for derogatory remarks on women by DMK leader Sad
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In a video clip that has surfaced on social media platforms, the speaker, identified as Saidai Sadiq, mocked Khushbu and three other BJP leaders like actor Namitha, Gayathri Raghuram and Gautami. He could be heard saying the saffron party depended only on these "actresses" to make inroads in
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Afghans run out of patience amid degrading humanitarian situation: UN Depu
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], August 29 (ANI): The people of Afghanistan have run out of patience as the humanitarian situation keeps degrading, UN Deputy Special Representative Ramiz Alakbarov said.
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Adhir Ranjan writes to Om Birla, says "the way Smriti Irani yelled Preside
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Congress Lok Sabha MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday alleged that Union Minister Smriti Irani was "yelling" the name of President Droupadi Murmu "without prefixing Madame or Smt" during her address in the House, the manner which "amounts to degrading th
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Kerala Minister Saji Cherian resigns after backlash on remarks concerning
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 6 (ANI): Kerala minister Saji Cherian on Wednesday resigned from the state cabinet, a day after he allegedly made degrading remarks about the Indian Constitution.
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Human activities causing continuous land degradation around the world: UN
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Bonn [Germany], April 30 (ANI): Human activities are degrading and damaging land in an unsustainable manner, according to a new UN report.
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IIT Roorkee experts identify pollutant degrading enzymes that break down p
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Roorkee (Uttarakhand) [India], February 5 (ANI): Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee discovered a 3D structure of a bacterial enzyme that can aid the faster breakdown of plastic, said a press release.
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Off-target antibodies undermine HIV vaccine efforts
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
California [US], July 31 (ANI): A new study from Scripps Research suggests that some proof-of-concept HIV vaccines in early human trials generate antibodies that actively hinder protection by degrading the vaccine's payload.
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HIV vaccine efforts are undermined by off-target antibodies
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
California [US], July 29 (ANI): Some proof-of-concept HIV vaccines in early human trials generate antibodies that actively hinder protection by degrading the vaccine's payload, suggests a new study from Scripps Research.
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Two Chinese face prosecution in Congo over 'humiliating' treatment of ille
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kinshasa [Congo], July 26 (ANI): Two Chinese men in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be facing military prosecution for ordering two Congolese soldiers to inflict "degrading and humiliating treatment" on illegal miners on Saturday, the army said.
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Cuba criticizes US statement condemning protests in Latin American country
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Havana [Cuba], July 12 (ANI/Sputnik): Havana believes that Washington, which imposed a blockade on Cuba, has no right to make any statements regarding demonstrations in the Latin American country, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on Monday.
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China-Pakistan Economic corridor's degrading effect on Gilgit-Baltistan
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan] July 8 (ANI): China's Belt and Road Initiative, aimed at renewing the country's historic trade routes in the coastal countries of south-east Asia, Eurasian mainland and big sweeps of the Indian Ocean if it is finished as intended could have lasting consequences for China
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