SOCIETY
Record $417M award in lawsuit linking baby powder to cancer
Record $417M award in lawsuit linking baby powder to cancer
LOS ANGELES, August 22: A Los Angeles jury on Monday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a record $417 million to a hospitalized woman who claimed in a lawsuit that the talc in the company’s iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene.
Aug 22, 2017
WORLD
As NKorea vows response, US dismisses calls to pause drills
As NKorea vows response, US dismisses calls to pause drills
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea, August 22: As North Korea vowed "merciless retaliation" against U.S.-South Korean military drills that it claims are an invasion rehearsal, senior U.S. military commanders on Tuesday dismissed calls to pause or downsize exercises they called crucial to countering a clear...
Aug 22, 2017
SPORTS
Martial tips Man United team mate Pogba to win Ballon d'Or soon
Martial tips Man United team mate Pogba to win Ballon d'Or s...
MANCHESTER, August 22: Manchester United's Paul Pogba is the world's best midfield player and has the potential to win the Ballon d'Or in the next five years, the Frenchman's club and national team mate Anthony Martial has said.
Aug 22, 2017
WORLD
Iran says can produce highly enriched uranium in days if U.S. quits deal
Iran says can produce highly enriched uranium in days if U.S...
LONDON, August 22: Iran can resume production of highly enriched uranium within five days if the nuclear deal it struck with world powers in 2015 is revoked, Iran's atomic chief was quoted by state media as saying on Tuesday.
Aug 22, 2017
SPORTS
Agar set for recall as Australia hint at twin spin for Mirpur
Agar set for recall as Australia hint at twin spin for Mirpu...
DHAKA, August 22: Ashton Agar looks set to play his first cricket test in four years against Bangladesh on Sunday after coach Darren Lehmann suggested Australia would go with two spinners for the series opener in Mirpur.
Aug 22, 2017
WORLD
India’s top court: Instant divorce among Muslims unlawful
India’s top court: Instant divorce among Muslims unlawful
NEW DELHI, August 22: India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down the Muslim practice that allows men to instantly divorce their wives as unconstitutional.
Aug 22, 2017
SPORTS
Pakistan set to host World XI next month
Pakistan set to host World XI next month
PUNJAB, August 22: After playing most of their home games in the United Arab Emirates due to security concerns over the last eight years, Pakistan hope hosting a series against a World XI next month will help cement the return of international cricket to the country.
Aug 22, 2017
SOCIETY
CIAA registers charge sheet against sub-engineer
CIAA registers charge sheet against sub-engineer
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has registered a charge sheet against a sub-engineer at a Special Court today.
Aug 22, 2017
SOCIETY
"FNJ will be developed as an umbrella organisation", pledges Chairperson Acharya
"FNJ will be developed as an umbrella organisation", pledges...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Newly elected Chairperson of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), Govinda Acharya, has said that the FNJ would be developed as an umbrella organization during his next three-year leadership.
Aug 22, 2017
POLITICS
Deuba to induct 15 state ministers in his cabinet today
Deuba to induct 15 state ministers in his cabinet today
KATHMANDU, August 22: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is all set to induct 15 more state ministers in his cabinet before he embarks on a state visit to India.
Aug 22, 2017