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Research: Climate change resulting in itchy eyes and runny nose
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Two of the most common allergens in the contiguous United States are oak and ragweed pollens. Researchers at the Rutgers Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute have modelled how climate change may alter these two pollen distribution patterns. Your eyes may water reading the
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New venues for regional cooperation needed in South Asia: Report
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Despite being at the centre stage of world politics, South Asia is the least interconnected. Various factors undermine any political or non-political dialogue and cooperation between the countries that share borders in this part of the world, according to the South Asia Democratic Forum (SAD
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US Federal Court dismisses cancer linkage associated with Zantac (Ranitidi
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Almost 2,500 lawsuits alleging links between heartburn medication Zantac (Ranitidine) and cancer were dismissed by the court in US district of Florida.
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Indian American neurosurgeon sentenced to five years for fraud, illegal pa
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Lokesh S. Tantuwaya, 55, of San Diego, was sentenced by United States District Judge Josephine L. Staton, who also ordered him to forfeit his ill-gotten gains of USD3.3 million
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"We would take PM Modi at his words", says US on India's stand on Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Earlier in September, on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Samarkand, PM Modi had told Russian President Vladimir Putin that "today's era isn't of war". He also emphasized the need to find ways to address the problems of food, fuel security, and fertilizers.
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Biden administration launches 'China House' amid competition with Beijing
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
China House brings together a group of China experts from throughout the State Department to work on security, economic, technological, diplomatic and strategic issues, the statement said. Improved coordination will result in more consistent State Department policy, and better position th
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Pakistan's religious minorities face severe marginalization in all aspects
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The United States on December 2, 2022, designated Pakistan, along with China, Iran and Russia, as countries of particular concern under the Religious Freedom Act over severe violations, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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COVID-19 vaccines lag in rural, underdeveloped areas: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Vaccine resistance is just one of the reasons why fewer people have been vaccinated against coronavirus in some parts of the United States.
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Ex-diplomat KP Fabian rebukes Pakistan for giving shelter to Osama Bin Lad
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Former diplomat KP Fabian today said it is "important" to remind Pakistan and the rest of the world that Pakistan gave shelter to Osama Bin Laden after the 9/11 attacks in the United States.
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Chinese student arrested in US for threatening person who spoke out agains
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Xiaolei has been charged with one count of stalking and will make an initial appearance in federal court in Boston, Massachusetts, later in the afternoon, the release added.
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US, Africa seal USD 15 billion in trade investments during Washington summ
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Since 2021, the US government said that it has helped close more than 800 two-way trade and investment deals across 47 African countries for a total estimated value of over USD 18 billion, and the US private sector has closed investment deals in Africa valued at USD 8.6 billion.
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Former US pilot held in Australia faces US charges over Chinese military p
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Earlier, Australian police had arrested Duggan in the rural town of Orange at the request of the US government in October. His extradition request by the United States is likely pending.
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