WORLD
Italy bridge designer warned in 1979 of risk of corrosion
Italy bridge designer warned in 1979 of risk of corrosion
ROME, Aug 20: The Italian engineer who designed the Genoa bridge that collapsed and killed dozens warned four decades ago that it would require constant maintenance to remove rust given the effects of corrosion from sea air and pollution on the concrete.
Aug 20, 2018
WORLD
Shots fired at gate of US Embassy in Turkey, but no one hurt
Shots fired at gate of US Embassy in Turkey, but no one hurt
ISTANBUL, Aug 20: Unknown attackers fired shots at a security booth outside the U.S. Embassy in Turkey’s capital early Monday, but U.S. officials said no one was hurt.
Aug 20, 2018
SPORTS
Bale stakes early claim for Ronaldo's Real mantle
Bale stakes early claim for Ronaldo's Real mantle
MADRID, Aug 20: Gareth Bale opened the scoring for Real Madrid in each of the last three La Liga seasons, but ultimately every time he played a supporting role in Cristiano Ronaldo’s show.
Aug 20, 2018
WORLD
South Koreans enter North to reunite with kin split by war
South Koreans enter North to reunite with kin split by war
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug 20: Dozens of elderly South Koreans crossed the heavily fortified border into North Korea on Monday for heart-wrenching meetings with relatives most haven’t seen since they were separated by the turmoil of the Korean War.
Aug 20, 2018
Lifestyle
Consuming milk at breakfast lowers blood glucose throughout the day
Consuming milk at breakfast lowers blood glucose throughout...
UNITED STATES, Aug 20: A change in breakfast routine may provide benefits for the management of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the Journal of Dairy Science.
Aug 20, 2018
WORLD
Afghan forces free 149 hostages taken by Taliban in ambush
Afghan forces free 149 hostages taken by Taliban in ambush
KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug 20: Afghan forces launched a lightning operation in northern Kunduz province on Monday, rescuing 149 people, including women and children, abducted by the Taliban just hours earlier, officials said.
Aug 20, 2018
POLITICS
Lift exorbitant tariffs, curb unbridled corruption: Lawmakers
Lift exorbitant tariffs, curb unbridled corruption: Lawmaker...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Lawmakers have drawn the government’s attention toward the issues related to embezzlement taking place at every state organs and heavy taxation being imposed on every icome of the citizens.
Aug 20, 2018
SOCIETY
Locals padlock RM's office in Jumla against financial irregularities
Locals padlock RM's office in Jumla against financial irregu...
JUMLA, Aug 20: Citing financial irregularities on development activities, locals of Dhachugaun and Kudu village have padlocked the office of Hima rural municipality for the past five days.
Aug 20, 2018
Lifestyle
Liam Payne may get the first word on Cheryl split as he announces first single since ‘over...
Liam Payne may get the first word on Cheryl split as he anno...
Aug 20: Liam Payne has overshadowed Cheryl’s new music announcement with a release of his own. The former One Direction singer confirmed new record First Time on Sunday night, just a few days after ‘overhauling’ the track listing in the wake of his split from Cheryl. Just a matter of days ago, Chery...
Aug 20, 2018
SPORTS
Dahal bids farewell to table tennis team taking part in Asiad
Dahal bids farewell to table tennis team taking part in Asia...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Communist Party of Nepal (CPN)'s chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal today bade farewell to a table tennis team representing Nepal in the ongoing 18th Asian Games (Asiad) in Indonesia.
Aug 20, 2018