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Political prisoners in Myanmar subjected to inhumane treatment by military
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Tokyo [Japan], May 16 (ANI): A Japanese freelance journalist, who spent nearly four weeks in a Myanmar prison before returning to Japan on Friday, said that political prisoners imprisoned by the military are being subjected to inhumane conditions.
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Stressed students can reduce anxiety, enhance thinking skills by petting t
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Washington [US], May 16 (ANI): A new study has found that college students who are under pressure may bust their stress by spending time petting a therapy dog.
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Indonesia suspends use of CTMAV547 batch of AstraZeneca vaccine
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Jakarta [Indonesia], May 16 (ANI/Xinhua): The Indonesian government has suspended the use of the CTMAV547 batch of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following the death of a recipient in the capital of Jakarta recently, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.
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COVID-19: Bangladesh's Dhaka North City Corporation launches mass mask-wea
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Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 16 (ANI): The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched a mass-masking campaign in the area to inculcate the practice of wearing masks and reduce transmission of COVID-19.
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Noted Myanmar anti-coup activist dies after being set ablaze by unidentifi
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Naypyitaw [Myanmar], May 16 (ANI): Amid human rights violations in military-ruled Myanmar, a noted Myanmarese poet, philanthropist and veteran politician died after he was set ablaze by an unidentified man. This is being seen as another act perpetrated by the junta's security forces in the c
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China fears US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan could lead to rise in ter
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Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): China wants Central Asian countries to get involved in its Belt and Road Initiative, but fears that US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan could lead to a rise in terrorism in the region and affect its plans.
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Punjab CM directs chief secy to explore Sputnik V procurement for inoculat
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Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 16 (ANI): Amid the large-scale COVID-19 vaccination drives across the country, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday directed Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan to explore the possibility of procurement of the newly received vaccine - Sputnik V for the im
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People persuaded by message in social media post, not view numbers: Study
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Ohio [US], May 16 (ANI): The findings of a new study conducted on 819 demographically diverse American adults aged 18-35, suggest that people are more persuaded by the actual messages contained in social media posts than they are by how many others viewed the posts.
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Punjab CM announces 'Corona Mukt Pind Abhiyaan' to tackle COVID spread in
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Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 16 (ANI): To tackle the worrying spread of COVID in the rural areas of Punjab, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday announced a unique "COVID Fateh programme" as part of the Corona Mukt Pind Abhiyaan.
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Punjab extends COVID curbs till May 31
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Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 16 (ANI): Owing to the upsurge of cases in Punjab, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered an extension of all existing COVID-restrictions till May 31, with directions for strict enforcement.
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Smartphone breathalyzer alcohol testing devices vary widely in accuracy: S
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Pennsylvania [US], May 16 (ANI): A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania finds that some of the personal alcohol breath testing devices were found to be relatively accurate, while others may mislead users into thinking that they are fit to drive.
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Tendulkar terms 2011 WC win as 'best cricketing day' of his life
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New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday that winning the 2011 World Cup is the best cricketing day of his life as his biggest dream came true.
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