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Print - 2014-06-09
IBI registers 45 percent growth in Q1CY14

IBI registers 45 percent growth in Q1CY14

The profitability of Islamic Banking Industry (IBI) has posted a notable growth of 45 per cent during the first quarter of this calendar year (CY14) mainly due to declining non-performing financing of the industry.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Milk, yogurt rates increased

Milk, yogurt rates increased

With the levy of five percent general sales tax on oil cake (Khal), owners of dairy farms have increased the rates of milk by 8 percent while milk-sellers have also increased the prices of yogurt (Dahi) by 12 percent.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PAMA lauds Dar for presenting equitable budget

PAMA lauds Dar for presenting equitable budget

Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has complimented Mohammad Ishaq Dar for presenting a fair and an equitable national budget 2014-15 despite many challenges facing the economy. "We commend the efforts of the Finance Minister and the Cha
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PC's summer art festival begins today

PC's summer art festival begins today

Pearl Continental Karachi of Hashoo group with a freedom of culture, colours and food which is an amalgamating venture. Management of Pearl Continental Karachi, with great zeal, has always put Pearl Continental Karachi forward in various cultural, nationa
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PPP senators appeal MNAs not to approve elite-friendly budget

PPP senators appeal MNAs not to approve elite-friendly budget

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) senators Saeed Ghani, Ajiz Dhamra and Karim Khawaja criticised the federal government for presenting rich and elite-friendly budget-2014-15. In a joint statement issued from PPP Media Cell on Sunday, the PPP Senators said the
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
KP to announce culture policy soon: Farman

KP to announce culture policy soon: Farman

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Culture, Shah Farman has said that the provincial government would soon announce a comprehensive cultural policy reflecting cultural diversity of the province and extend support to artists for continuing cul
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
KP chalks out plan for generating 2000MW power: Khattak

KP chalks out plan for generating 2000MW power: Khattak

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak Sunday said that the provincial government has chalked out a comprehensive plan for setting up hundreds of small hydel power stations to generate cheap energy and make the province attractive for investment and industrial
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
24 students washed away in north India river surge

24 students washed away in north India river surge

Twenty-four students were missing late Sunday after being washed downstream by a sudden surge of river water in a remote Himalayan valley in northern India, a state minister said. The students had stopped to take photographs on the edge of the Beas river
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
24 students washed away in north India river surge

24 students washed away in north India river surge

Twenty-four students were missing late Sunday after being washed downstream by a sudden surge of river water in a remote Himalayan valley in northern India, a state minister said. The students had stopped to take photographs on the edge of the Beas river
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Mangla power station: Wapda restores 3 out of 5 tripped units

Mangla power station: Wapda restores 3 out of 5 tripped units

A spokesperson for Wapda stated here on Sunday that five units of the Mangla Hydel Power Station tripped last night at about 12:30 am due to a technical fault in power transformer of unit No 4, depriving the national grid of 550MW electricity. He maintain
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Mangla power station: Wapda restores 3 out of 5 tripped units

Mangla power station: Wapda restores 3 out of 5 tripped units

A spokesperson for Wapda stated here on Sunday that five units of the Mangla Hydel Power Station tripped last night at about 12:30 am due to a technical fault in power transformer of unit No 4, depriving the national grid of 550MW electricity. He maintain
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Mangla power station: Wapda restores 3 out of 5 tripped units

Mangla power station: Wapda restores 3 out of 5 tripped units

A spokesperson for Wapda stated here on Sunday that five units of the Mangla Hydel Power Station tripped last night at about 12:30 am due to a technical fault in power transformer of unit No 4, depriving the national grid of 550MW electricity. He maintain
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Contacting political parties: government constitutes three-member body

Contacting political parties: government constitutes three-member body

The government on Sunday constituted a three-member committee for contacting political parties over the prevailing political situation in the country. According to reports, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Railways, Khwaja S
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Contacting political parties: government constitutes three-member body

Contacting political parties: government constitutes three-member body

The government on Sunday constituted a three-member committee for contacting political parties over the prevailing political situation in the country. According to reports, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Railways, Khwaja S
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Troops kill 10 BRA men in Dera Bugti

Troops kill 10 BRA men in Dera Bugti

Paramilitary forces Sunday killed more than 10 separatist rebels in the violence-stricken Balochistan as part of a fresh operation to quell a long-running insurgency, officials said. The operation in Dera Bugti district's Gandyari town, 250 kilometres (15
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Troops kill 10 BRA men in Dera Bugti

Troops kill 10 BRA men in Dera Bugti

Paramilitary forces Sunday killed more than 10 separatist rebels in the violence-stricken Balochistan as part of a fresh operation to quell a long-running insurgency, officials said. The operation in Dera Bugti district's Gandyari town, 250 kilometres (15
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Three inmates escape Quebec jail on helicopter

Three inmates escape Quebec jail on helicopter

Three prisoners, deemed extremely dangerous by police, have broken out of a Canadian jail in a helicopter, local media reported, the second such daring jailbreak recently in Quebec. In March 2013, two inmates were lifted on a hijacked helicopter from a pr
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Three inmates escape Quebec jail on helicopter

Three inmates escape Quebec jail on helicopter

Three prisoners, deemed extremely dangerous by police, have broken out of a Canadian jail in a helicopter, local media reported, the second such daring jailbreak recently in Quebec. In March 2013, two inmates were lifted on a hijacked helicopter from a pr
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Rescuers battle to aid Afghan flood victims as toll hits 80

Rescuers battle to aid Afghan flood victims as toll hits 80

Rescuers scrambled Sunday to deliver food and medical supplies to Afghan families marooned on mountaintops after flash floods killed 80 people in a remote northern district, washing away hundreds of homes and forcing thousands to flee. The death toll was
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Abbas, Peres call for peace at Vatican ceremony

Abbas, Peres call for peace at Vatican ceremony

Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas called for peace on Sunday at an unprecedented prayer with Pope Francis on Sunday amid heightened tensions between the two sides.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
India and China inch towards policy reset?

India and China inch towards policy reset?

India hailed talks with China on Sunday as a good step towards stronger ties in the first high-level meeting of the rival Asian giants since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Indian counterpart in New Delhi
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: marginal change

THE RUPEE: marginal change

Divergent trend seen on the money market during the week, ended on June 7, 2014. In the interbank market, the rupee gained three paisa in terms of the dollar for buying at Rs 98.60 and the local currency also picked up two paisa for selling at Rs 98.65. I
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: marginal change

THE RUPEE: marginal change

Divergent trend seen on the money market during the week, ended on June 7, 2014. In the interbank market, the rupee gained three paisa in terms of the dollar for buying at Rs 98.60 and the local currency also picked up two paisa for selling at Rs 98.65. I
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: marginal change

THE RUPEE: marginal change

Divergent trend seen on the money market during the week, ended on June 7, 2014. In the interbank market, the rupee gained three paisa in terms of the dollar for buying at Rs 98.60 and the local currency also picked up two paisa for selling at Rs 98.65. I
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Sisi sworn in as Egypt president

Sisi sworn in as Egypt president

Ex-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed Sunday to build a stable Egypt as he was sworn in as president almost a year after he overthrew the country's first freely elected leader. The retired field marshal became Egypt's second elected president since a p
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Sisi sworn in as Egypt president

Sisi sworn in as Egypt president

Ex-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed Sunday to build a stable Egypt as he was sworn in as president almost a year after he overthrew the country's first freely elected leader. The retired field marshal became Egypt's second elected president since a p
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Several Shia pilgrims among 23 killed in Taftan

Several Shia pilgrims among 23 killed in Taftan

At least 23 people including several Shia pilgrims were killed in a gun and suicide attack on the restive Pakistan-Iran border late on Sunday night, officials said. The attack came when a bus carrying Shia pilgrims returning from a visit to holy sites in
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Several Shia pilgrims among 23 killed in Taftan

Several Shia pilgrims among 23 killed in Taftan

At least 23 people including several Shia pilgrims were killed in a gun and suicide attack on the restive Pakistan-Iran border late on Sunday night, officials said. The attack came when a bus carrying Shia pilgrims returning from a visit to holy sites in
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 81 basis points

Futures spreads up by 81 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 81 basis points to 11.18 per cent during the outgoing week ended on June 6, 2014. Trading activity on the futures counter witnessed downward trend and average daily volumes decreased by 37.2 per cent to 23.10 million share
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 81 basis points

Futures spreads up by 81 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 81 basis points to 11.18 per cent during the outgoing week ended on June 6, 2014. Trading activity on the futures counter witnessed downward trend and average daily volumes decreased by 37.2 per cent to 23.10 million share
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 81 basis points

Futures spreads up by 81 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 81 basis points to 11.18 per cent during the outgoing week ended on June 6, 2014. Trading activity on the futures counter witnessed downward trend and average daily volumes decreased by 37.2 per cent to 23.10 million share
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Futures spreads up by 81 basis points

Futures spreads up by 81 basis points

The futures spreads increased by 81 basis points to 11.18 per cent during the outgoing week ended on June 6, 2014. Trading activity on the futures counter witnessed downward trend and average daily volumes decreased by 37.2 per cent to 23.10 million share
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Volatility witnessed

Volatility witnessed

Karachi share market observed volatility during the last week ended on June 6, 2014. Although the federal budget FY15 offered mixed measures for the stock market, the sensitive law and order situation in the metropolitan city restricted market attempts to
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Volatility witnessed

Volatility witnessed

Karachi share market observed volatility during the last week ended on June 6, 2014. Although the federal budget FY15 offered mixed measures for the stock market, the sensitive law and order situation in the metropolitan city restricted market attempts to
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Volatility witnessed

Volatility witnessed

Karachi share market observed volatility during the last week ended on June 6, 2014. Although the federal budget FY15 offered mixed measures for the stock market, the sensitive law and order situation in the metropolitan city restricted market attempts to
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Zardari in London to meet Altaf

Zardari in London to meet Altaf

Pakistan People's Party Co-Chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardai arrived in London to meet Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain. Sources said that former President Zardari would convey his whole-hearted support to Altaf Hussain durin
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Zardari in London to meet Altaf

Zardari in London to meet Altaf

Pakistan People's Party Co-Chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardai arrived in London to meet Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain. Sources said that former President Zardari would convey his whole-hearted support to Altaf Hussain durin
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Karachi airport attacked

Karachi airport attacked

At least 17 people including nine security personnel and a civilian, besides seven terrorists were killed when heavily armed militants attacked Karachi airport on Sunday night.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Karachi airport attacked

Karachi airport attacked

At least 17 people including nine security personnel and a civilian, besides seven terrorists were killed when heavily armed militants attacked Karachi airport on Sunday night.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (June 08, 2014) and the forecast for Monday (June 09, 2014).

Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (June 02 to 06 2014).

Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
One pharmacist available for over 1,200 beds in hospitals

One pharmacist available for over 1,200 beds in hospitals

Only one pharmacist is available for over 1,200 beds in most hospitals; against the World Health Organization (WHO)'s standard of one pharmacist for 50 beds. This was informed by renowned Pharmacist and leader of Pakistan Pharmacists Forum (PPF) Noor Meha
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Maryam Nawaz satisfied with progress of PMYBLS

Maryam Nawaz satisfied with progress of PMYBLS

Chairperson Prime Minister Youth Programme Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday expressed her deep satisfaction over the paying back of loans in easy instalments by the young beneficiaries of the Scheme. She was talking, during a call on by Tahira Raza, Presiden
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
BS, MS and diploma programmes: SMIU admissions begin today

BS, MS and diploma programmes: SMIU admissions begin today

Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) has announced to start admissions in BS, MS and Diploma programmes from Monday, 9 June 2014. According to SMI release, the admissions are being offered for four-year BS in computer science, media studies, environm
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Sindh government may replace Karachi Police Chief

Sindh government may replace Karachi Police Chief

The Sindh government is likely to take a major step by replacing Karachi Police Chief Ghulam Qadir Thebo with one of the senior police officers presently posted in Balochistan. In this regard, the Sindh government may ask the federal government to hand ov
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
JUI-F announces district level intra-party polls results

JUI-F announces district level intra-party polls results

JUI-F Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sunday announced the names of the newly elected district office bearers of the party while elections for provincial office bearers would be held on June 26. According to the spokesman of JUI-F KP Media Cell, Abdul Jalil Jan has sa
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
New set of instructions to improve NAB prosecution issued

New set of instructions to improve NAB prosecution issued

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has set a benchmark of 75% conviction rate, against existing 65 %, in a new set of instructions which have been issued for strict compliance by all Regional NABs and NAB HQ. Chairman NAB, Qamar Zaman Chaudhry, took not
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Navy rescues boat carrying 20 fishermen

Pakistan Navy rescues boat carrying 20 fishermen

The Pakistan Navy ship Madadgar, while on a routine patrolling on Sunday intercepted a distress call from a Karachi registered fishing boat, Al-Rehman, stranded in the open sea about 200 miles from Karachi. The PN ship immediately responded and informed t
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Energy shortage - I

Energy shortage - I

We have electrical power shortage ranging from 1,000MW to 4,000MW, depending on weather and available hydel capacity. We have enormous natural gas shortages even in summer and 200 MMCFD or even 400 MMCFD addition with LNG import would hardly make a differ
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Tax on bonus shares

Tax on bonus shares

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in his budget speech said that bonus shares are being taxed on receipt of bonus shares the shareholders sell the same and receive cash. Bonus share principally is simply capitalization of retained earnings and not distribution o
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Property slowdown hits Korean home lease system

Property slowdown hits Korean home lease system

A lengthy property market slump and low interest rates are threatening the future of a uniquely South Korean home lease system that traces its roots back to the 19th century.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Namaste Hindustan, goodbye India!

Namaste Hindustan, goodbye India!

T.S Eilot once wrote that "The historical sense involves a perception, not only of the pastness of the past, but of its presence." International diplomacy emphasized the pastness of the past as leaders from around the world gave unqualified felicitations
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Not a people's budget!

Not a people's budget!

Ishaq Dar Federal Finance Minister has left me completely baffled. Not because of the out-of-the-box solutions that he should but did not include in the budget, not because he failed to make some serious effort to increase revenue through broadening the t
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Elections in the ME

Elections in the ME

Results of the elections held last week in the Middle East two most important countries, Egypt and Syria, were never in doubt. As expected, both Egypt's former army chief Gen Abdel Fatah al-Sisi and Syria's Bashar al-Assad won presidential elections with
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Nargis Sethi's resilience

Nargis Sethi's resilience

Nargis Sethi's resilience who happens to be a highly-rated Grade-22 officer was never in doubt but the way she has been able to earn the respect of the new Prime Minister and get the position of Secretary, Water and Power would surprise many because of th
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Hot weather increases water inflows in rivers

Hot weather increases water inflows in rivers

The water inflows have increased in the four live rivers of the country as the weather has warmed up in the mountainous regions of the country. Wapda engineers told Business Recorder that the running water in the mighty Indus increased from 89,000
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Non-profit bodies may be taxed if not file returns, WHT statements

Non-profit bodies may be taxed if not file returns, WHT statements

Non-profit organisations, trusts or welfare institutions may be charged to tax by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) if they do not fulfil certain conditions like filing of returns/withholding tax statements for the immediately preceding tax year and tax
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Kirmani inquires after Jhagra and Balti's health

Kirmani inquires after Jhagra and Balti's health

Political Secretary to Prime Minister Dr Asif Saeed Kirmani met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Zafar Iqbal Jhagra at PIMS hospital in Islamabad on the directions of the Prime Minister. He inquired after his health and conveyed good wishes of
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Manhandling of lady doctor condemned

Manhandling of lady doctor condemned

President Young Doctors Association Sindh Dr Murad Qureshi has strongly criticised the manhandling of a lady doctor of gynaecological ward of Civil Hospital Hyderabad and demanded the high ups of the government to take serious notice over the incident and
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Minor girl allegedly raped, killed by relative

Minor girl allegedly raped, killed by relative

A 10-year old girl, Allah Rakhi, was kidnapped and allegedly raped by her relative, Ahsan, who later strangled her to death in Muradad, a suburb of Muzaffargarh. Acting DPO Arif Aslam Rao said that Ahsan was a close relative of Allah Rakhi who lured her a
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
12 killed in road accidents across country

12 killed in road accidents across country

At least 12 people were killed and more than 50 others injured on Sunday in separate road accidents in different parts of the country. At least eight people including four children were killed when a vehicle plunged into a ravine near Lower Dir's Bandi Pu
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
CTP arrest 1,533 beggars in five months

CTP arrest 1,533 beggars in five months

City Traffic Police (CTP) have arrested 1533 beggars from the main city roads in last five month while 12 cases were registered against the beggars during the period. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi, Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Shoaib Khurra
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Appointment of 20,000 new teachers to be completed by June 15: Khuhro

Appointment of 20,000 new teachers to be completed by June 15: Khuhro

Sindh Senior Minister for Education Nisar Ahmad Khuhro said on Sunday that targeted operation would be conducted in every district of Sindh to bring improvement in educational system while all work-shy educational officers would be sent home.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Targeted operation to be extended to other parts: Qaim

Targeted operation to be extended to other parts: Qaim

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday said ongoing targeted operation against criminals will be extended to other parts of the province. He said operation in Karachi will continue for a longer period. Regarding budget, the chief minister said
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Four die of sun stroke, dozen hospitalized in Sahiwal

Four die of sun stroke, dozen hospitalized in Sahiwal

At least four people died of sun stroke and dozen others were hospitalized after being affected by the scorching heat in different areas of Sahiwal on Sunday. According to reports, three people, including two-year-old Arzoo of village 82/6-R, Ahsan, 10, a
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Red Bull and Newey agree new deal

Red Bull and Newey agree new deal

Formula One's top designer Adrian Newey has agreed a new multi-year agreement with world champions Red Bull, the team announced on Sunday. It indicated, however, that the Briton's focus would no longer be entirely on Formula One. "As part of this new agre
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Sponsors raise pressure on FIFA over Qatar claims

Sponsors raise pressure on FIFA over Qatar claims

Sponsors Adidas, Sony and Visa called on soccer's rulers to deal thoroughly with allegations of bribery to secure the 2022 World Cup for Qatar, an issue that is overshadowing this week's kickoff in Brazil. With its four yearly showpiece event only four da
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Sri Lanka in Northants stalemate

Sri Lanka in Northants stalemate

Rob Keogh's century ensured Sri Lanka encountered determined Northamptonshire resistance as their final match before next week's first Test against England at Lord's ended in a draw. That was always the most likely outcome after Saturday's third day of fo
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
China's Ma makes history with touring car win

China's Ma makes history with touring car win

Ma Qing Hua, driving a fourth works Citroen car, made history on Sunday by becoming the first-ever Chinese driver to win a race of an FIA World Championship. Ma won the 16-lap Race 2 of the FIA World Touring Car Championship in Moscow.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Murray turns to Mauresmo as new coach

Murray turns to Mauresmo as new coach

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray appointed former women's number one Amelie Mauresmo as his coach on Sunday in a rare move for a top player in the men's game. Former Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Mauresmo will initially take up the role for the gra
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Nadal wins ninth French Open, 14th Grand Slam

Nadal wins ninth French Open, 14th Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal clinched his ninth French Open and 14th career Grand Slam title on Sunday with a brutal 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 victory over a battling Novak Djokovic. The world number one also became the first man to win five Roland Garros crowns in succession a
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Maradona slams FIFA 'bribes'

Maradona slams FIFA 'bribes'

Argentina legend Diego Maradona lashed out at "bribes" within FIFA, demanding action against those involved in corruption claims linked to Qatar's World Cup bid, in remarks published Sunday.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Cameroon squad refuses to depart for Brazil

Cameroon squad refuses to depart for Brazil

Cameroon's World Cup squad refused to board their scheduled plane to Brazil on Sunday in a strike action over money for the tournament, officials said. Cameroon's footballers have previously refused to play due to rows with the football federation over ca
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan-made balls set to be rolled in Blind Cricket World Cup

Pakistan-made balls set to be rolled in Blind Cricket World Cup

Pakistani manufactured plastic balls are set to be used for the first time in the forthcoming Blind Cricket World Cup scheduled to be held in South Africa in November this year, thus adding another feather in its cap of being the sports goods producing co
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Germans get warm World Cup welcome in Brazil

Germans get warm World Cup welcome in Brazil

Several hundred people gave Germany a rousing welcome Sunday when they arrived at their World Cup base in Brazil. The squad travelled overnight from Frankfurt with a stop-over in Salvador, capital of Bahia state, where they will play their opening Group G
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
England touch down in Rio for World Cup

England touch down in Rio for World Cup

England touched down in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to launch their World Cup campaign after escaping unscathed from a bruising final friendly against Honduras. The Three Lions caught an overnight flight to Brazil after Saturday's 0-0 draw in Miami, which wa
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Sleepless nights raise brain levels of Alzheimer's protein

Sleepless nights raise brain levels of Alzheimer's protein

After a night of no sleep, even a healthy brain has higher than normal levels of the protein that forms the signature tangles in Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from the Netherlands. "We think normal healthy sleep helps reduce the amount of
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Climate talks: 'Raise your voice, not sea level': UN

Climate talks: 'Raise your voice, not sea level': UN

The United Nations seized World Environment Day to demand action on climate change to protect small island states threatened by rising seas, drought and floods. "We have very, very alarming news from science," UN climate chief Christiana Figueres told rep
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Japan researcher agrees to withdraw disputed stem cell paper

Japan researcher agrees to withdraw disputed stem cell paper

A Japanese researcher accused of fabricating scientific results originally hailed as a breakthrough in stem cell research has agreed to retract two papers, deepening doubts about her "game- changing" findings. After staunchly defending her work in a rare,
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Direct evidence that MERS comes from camels

Direct evidence that MERS comes from camels

Researchers said on June 04 they have found the first direct evidence that the potentially deadly Middle East respiratory virus, or MERS, jumps directly from camels to humans.
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Monsoon reaches India coast slightly later than usual

Monsoon reaches India coast slightly later than usual

Monsoon rains reached India's southern coast a few days later than usual on June 06, offering relief to farmers eagerly waiting for the start of the wet season that is crucial for their summer crops. But the slight delay in the monsoon's onset is unlikely
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
A second language may keep the brain young

A second language may keep the brain young

Being able to speak more than one language may help you think more clearly in later life, even if you've learned the second language as an adult, according to a new study. "In previous studies, if bilinguals got dementia they got it 4 to 5 years later tha
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
New gene tests may give cancer patients quicker path to treatment

New gene tests may give cancer patients quicker path to treatment

A new way of evaluating tumors may soon help cancer patients identify the underlying genetic link to their disease - and the best possible treatment - all in a single test. Researchers are set to begin clinical trials using a more comprehensive testing me
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Networked sockets and light bulbs: smart homes are here already

Networked sockets and light bulbs: smart homes are here already

Future home-movie nights may be set up by just the touch of a button. "Pressing on the light switch will automatically dim the lights, the shutters will come down and the home cinema will be turned on," says Tobias Arns of German technology industry assoc
Published 09 Jun, 2014 12:00am
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