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Parents can now breathe easy, its the genetic makeup thats responsible for your childrens fussy eating. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Research suggests parents may be responsible for picky eating habits...

Parents can now breathe easy, it's the genetic makeup that's responsible for your children's fussy eating.

5 Oct 2017 1:48 PM GMT

Countless organisations were founded to help integrate these highly valuable new citizens upon their arrival. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Einstein's plea for aiding Jewish refugees to be auctioned

By 1950s, the Council had helped more than 3,000 refugees secure jobs and live healthy, productive lives, the auction...

19 Nov 2017 9:06 AM GMT

Jesmyn Wards Sing, Unburied, Sing, a surreal and poetic novel about a struggling family in Mississippi, on Wednesday night won the National Book Award for fiction.

Newsmakers

Jesmyn Ward wins National Book Award for Sing, Unburied, Sing

It is the second time Ward is receiving the fiction prize, having won in 2011 for Salvage the Bones.

16 Nov 2017 12:18 PM GMT

The online auction house had expected the item to be sold for USD 8,000. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Obama's doodles sold for over USD 11,000 at auction

The online auction house had expected the item to be sold for USD 8,000.

15 Nov 2017 8:51 AM GMT

President Donald Trump will dispatch his top diplomatic and military advisors to Pakistan in the coming weeks. (Photo: AFP | File)

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Twitterati react to deaprting employee who deactivated Trump's account

According to a company spokesperson, the act was done by Twitter customer-support employee who did this on his last day...

3 Nov 2017 7:09 AM GMT

Octavius Valentine Cattos contributions to American democracy rival some of the countrys most celebrated patriots. (Photo: AP)

Newsmakers

Philadelphia to honour black activist with City Hall statue

Octavius Valentine Catto's contributions to American democracy rival some of the country's most celebrated patriots.

26 Sep 2017 6:06 AM GMT

The senior Trump administration official said the United States will have a process to recognize same-sex domestic partners of foreign diplomats from countries where same-sex marriage is not legal, but which recognize American domestic partners. (Representational Image)

Opinion

America is central to the economy of drugs

The world's major cocaine production centres are all located in South America.

26 Oct 2018 7:01 PM GMT

Nederlandse kooikerhondje, Escher, right, and Rhett are shown during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in New York. The club announced that its recognizing the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. (Photo: AP)

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American Kennel Club adds two new dog breeds to its roster

The grand basset griffon Vendeen and Nederlandse kooikerhondje are the first breeds added to the roster since 2016.

11 Jan 2018 3:58 AM GMT

State lawmakers in America are pushing schools to put more emphasis on teaching students how to tell truth from lies. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Spread of fake news prompts literacy efforts in schools

Several more states are expected to consider such bills in the coming year, including Arizona, New York and Hawaii.

1 Jan 2018 5:44 AM GMT

President Donald Trump has declined to approve releasing the memo on the grounds it contains sensitive information. (Photo: File)

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Donald Trump worst president in history of US, reveals 'Greatness'...

American Political Science Association released results ranking each of America's 44 presidents on Greatness scale.

21 Feb 2018 7:24 AM GMT

India has requested the US to exempt it from the hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

Business

India requests US for exemption from steel, aluminium tariffs

India exports around USD 1.5 billion worth of these products to America.

2 April 2018 10:21 AM GMT

$The mini-kidneys lack a large artery, and without that the organs function will only be a fraction of normal. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Risk stages for children with chronic kidney disease uncovered

Healthcare providers currently rely mainly on their own clinical experience.

25 July 2018 5:35 AM GMT