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IMFC calls on private creditors to join debt standstill amid COVID-19 cris
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), the IMF's governing body, has underscored the importance of the Fund in fighting the economic crisis caused by coronavirus pandemic.
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Study links genetics to childhood emotional, social and psychiatric proble
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): In recent research, scientists have linked the emotional, social and psychiatric problems in children and adolescents with higher levels of genetic vulnerability for adult depression. The study implies that the genetics passed from parents may be linked w
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Blood test may help doctors detect pancreatic cancer, says study
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): In a multidisciplinary study, researchers have found that a blood test may be able to detect the most common form of pancreatic cancer when it is still in its early stages, while also helping doctors accurately stage a patient's disease and guide them to
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Exercising may help improve mental fitness, says research
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): Indulging in sports activities and exercising has been proved to improve your cognitive performance, but which type and how much exercise will keep your mind in top shape?
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IMF urges countries to spend all they can during coronavirus pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 16 (ANI): IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has outlined the difficult economic environment countries are facing because of the COVID-19 epidemic and her global plan of action to take it on.
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Asia Pacific to clock lowest growth since 1960s due to COVID-19 pandemic:
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 16 (ANI): Economic growth in the Asia Pacific this year will come to a halt for the first time in 60 years as coronavirus crisis takes an unprecedented toll on the region, the International Monetary Fund has said.
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Trump wants his name on all COVID-19 relief checks to Americans
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 16 (ANI): The Treasury Department has ordered President Donald Trump's name to be printed on all stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans struggling financially because of coronavirus.
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US returns another USD 300 mn of recovered 1MDB funds to Malaysia
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 15 (ANI): The US Department of Justice on Tuesday (local time) said it has repatriated approximately USD 300 million (RM 1.292 billion) to Malaysia in additional funds misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (MDB), the Asian country's investment developme
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Interacting with your GP may prevent cardiovascular disease: Study
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 15 (ANI): A general practitioner (GP), trained in motivational interviewing may reduce risk of getting cardiovascular disease in those who are not diabetic or are at risk of developing it, suggests a randomised study from Aarhus University.
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Traditional vegetable diet lowers risk of premature babies, says study
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Washington DC [USA], April 15 (ANI): A study has suggested that consuming the traditional 'three-veggies' before pregnancy lowers the risk of premature birth.
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US agency allows non-immigrants to remain beyond authorised period of stay
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 14 (ANI): A US-based immigration agency has allowed non-immigrants to "unexpectedly remain" beyond their authorised period of stay due to COVID-19 outbreak.
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US approves sale of Harpoon missiles, torpedoes worth USD 155 million to I
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 14 (ANI): The US government has approved the sale of air-launched Harpoon anti-ship missiles and torpedoes to India for a combined cost of USD 155 million.
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