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Russias UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused Britain of sowing discord at a time when the Security Council is in dire need of closing its ranks by bringing the resolution to a vote knowing it would be vetoed. (Photo: AP)

Russia vetoes UN resolution citing Iran sanctions violation

The vote in the Security Council was 11 in favor, Russia and Bolivia opposed, and China and Kazakhstan abstaining.

27 Feb 2018 8:22 AM IST

The findings showed that hope and self-efficacy significantly predicted intentions to take actions against skin cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adding hope to health messages may motivate better behaviours: study

We often think of emotions as irrational, but emotions can help us do the things that will keep us healthy.

24 Feb 2018 5:25 PM IST

It has been hailed by some as a landmark moment in Games history and the footage went viral on social media. (Twitter/GusKenworthy)

Let's hope gay Olympians spark even greater change

Let's hope the rest of the world has been watching, and learning, and growing ever more accepting.

21 Feb 2018 6:12 PM IST

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Ajit Pais proposal would end net neutrality and give big Internet providers like Comcast and Verizon broad powers to determine what website should reach out to subscribers faster than others. (Photo: Twitter)

FCC reversal of net neutrality rules expected to be published Thursday

The Republican-led FCC in December voted 3-2 to overturn rules barring ISPs from blocking, or charging more for certain...

21 Feb 2018 12:33 PM IST

If overweight girls with PCOS can lose upto15 kg, they might resume their regular periods without medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity may lower your chances of conception

Women who are obese are also at a greater risk for pregnancy complications like having a C-section.

20 Feb 2018 9:58 AM IST

former FBI Director Robert Mueller (Photo: AP)

US indicts 13 Russian nationals for interference with 2016 election

Mueller alleges that the group posed as Americans and controlled social media accounts that focused on divisive social...

17 Feb 2018 8:09 AM IST

Philippines Marine Major General Emmanuel Salamat receives an M4 rifle with grenade launcher from US Army Colonel Ernest Lee on Monday. (Photo:AP)

China's growing military pace could soon rival us: Top US official

'China's impressive military buildup could soon challenge the United States across almost every domain,' Admiral Harry...

16 Feb 2018 9:52 AM IST

Cruz, who has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, is accused of using a legally purchased AR-15-style weapon in Wednesdays attack, moving through Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland outside Miami. (Photo: AFP)

Florida shooter visited Subway, McDonald's after massacre before his...

Cruz may have left warning signs on social media in a comment on YouTube video that read 'I'm going to be a professional...

16 Feb 2018 9:28 AM IST

Trump vowed during his State of the Union address last week to extend an open hand to both parties in pursuing an immigration deal that shields 1.8 million undocumented migrants from deportation. (Photo: AP)

Trump's travel ban on Muslim-majority countries violates constitution:...

As a candidate, Trump promised 'a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.'

16 Feb 2018 8:35 AM IST

Saudi Aramco, a key exporter to China, is due to list next year, with a potential $100 billion equity sale that is expected to be the worlds largest to date.

China coercing its neighbours to reorder Indo-Pacific region: Pentagon

The objective of defence strategy is to set military relationship between US and China on a path of transparency and...

13 Feb 2018 11:13 AM IST

In an interview with Reuters in January, Trump accused Russia of helping North Korea evade international sanctions meant to punish Pyongyang for its pursuit of a nuclear-armed missile capable of reaching the United States. (Photo; AFP)

More steps need to be taken to scrap N Korea nuclear programme: Trump...

Trump and Putin spoke after US Vice President Mike Pence, in an interview, raised the prospect of talks with North...

13 Feb 2018 10:40 AM IST

Trump has exchanged insults and threats with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and officials say he and his advisers have discussed a preventative strike against North Korea. (Photo: AP)

Out of USD 4 tn annual budget, US proposes USD 336 mn aid to Pakistan

The budgetary proposal says that the military aid depends on Pakistan taking action against terrorist safe havens.

13 Feb 2018 8:39 AM IST