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First gene-edited babies claimed in China

Published On: November 26, 2018 07:17 PM NPT By: Associated Press

HONG KONG, Nov 26: A Chinese researcher claims that he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies — twin girls born this month whose DNA he said he altered with a powerful new tool capable of rewriting the very blueprint of life.

Anxiety abounds at NASA as Mars landing day arrives

Published On: November 26, 2018 06:14 PM NPT By: Associated Press

FLORIDA, Nov 26: A NASA spacecraft’s six-month journey to Mars neared its dramatic grand finale Monday in what scientists and engineers hoped would be a soft precision landing on flat red plains.

145 pilot whales die in stranding on New Zealand beach

Published On: November 26, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WELLINGTON, Nov 26: All of the 145 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a remote New Zealand beach have died.

Taliban ambush police convoy, killing 20

Published On: November 26, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

KABUL, Nov 26: An Afghan official says that at least 20 policemen were killed when the Taliban ambushed a police convoy in western Farah province.

First gene-edited babies claimed in China

Published On: November 26, 2018 03:24 AM NPT By: Associated Press

HONG KONG, Nov 26: A Chinese researcher claims that he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies — twin girls born this month whose DNA he said he altered with a powerful new tool capable of rewriting the very blueprint of life.

In South Sudan, a new approach in ending child soldiers' use

Published On: November 25, 2018 05:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

JUBA, Nov 25: After coming face to face with "unpredictable" gun-waving children almost 25 years ago, the former commander of the failed U.N. peacekeeping mission during the Rwandan genocide dedicated his life to eliminating the use of children as weapons of war.

Taiwanese reject legalizing same-sex unions in referendum

Published On: November 25, 2018 03:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov 25: Voters in Taiwan passed a referendum asking that marriage be restricted to one man and one woman, a setback to LGBT couples hoping their island will be the first place in Asia to let same-sex couples share child custody and insurance benefits.

EU set to endorse Brexit deal but hard work lies ahead

Published On: November 25, 2018 02:53 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BRUSSELS, Nov 25: In a bittersweet landmark, European Union leaders gathered Sunday to seal an agreement on Britain’s departure next year — the first time a member country will have left the 28-nation bloc.

New lander will add to humans’ long fascination with Mars

Published On: November 25, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Nov 25: In our solar system family, Mars is Earth’s next-of-kin, the next-door relative that has captivated humans for millennia. The attraction is sure to grow with Monday’s arrival of a NASA lander named InSight.

With child coming, it’s off to the suburbs for Harry, Meghan

Published On: November 25, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Nov 25: Like many a couple before them, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are moving to the suburbs ahead of the anticipated birth of their first child.

Syria state TV: 50 injured in rebel poison gas attack

Published On: November 25, 2018 10:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

DAMASCUS, Nov 25: At least 50 civilians were being treated Saturday following a suspected poison gas attack by Syrian rebel groups on the government-held Aleppo city in the country’s north, according to reports in Syrian state media.

Houston Texans founder and owner McNair dies at 81

Published On: November 24, 2018 01:19 PM NPT By: Associated Press

HOUSTON, Nov 24: Robert “Bob” McNair, the man who brought football back to Houston after the Oilers left for Tennessee by founding the Texans, has died. He was 81.

Tijuana declares ‘humanitarian crisis,’ seeks help from UN

Published On: November 24, 2018 10:15 AM NPT By: Associated Press

TIJUANA, Mexico, Nov 24:The mayor of Tijuana has declared a humanitarian crisis in his border city and said Friday he was asking the United Nations for aid to deal with the approximately 5,000 Central American migrants, most of whom were camped out inside a sports complex.

Taiwan votes in local elections amid pressure from China

Published On: November 24, 2018 10:11 AM NPT By: Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov 24: Taiwanese began voting in midterm local elections Saturday seen as a referendum on the independence-leaning administration of President Tsai Ing-wen, amid growing pressure from the island’s powerful rival China.

Opponents of Rajapaksa win control of panel in Parliament

Published On: November 23, 2018 03:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Nov 23: Lawmakers opposed to disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa won control of a key committee setting Parliament’s agenda during a crucial vote on Friday that dealt a severe blow to his government.

Gunmen storm Chinese Consulate in Pakistani city of Karachi

Published On: November 23, 2018 12:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov 23: Three gunmen stormed the Chinese Consulate in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi on Friday, triggering an intense, hour-long shootout during which two police officers and all the assailants were killed, officials said.

Samsung apologizes over sicknesses, deaths of some workers

Published On: November 23, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SEOUL, Nov 23: Samsung Electronics on Friday apologized for the sickness and deaths of some of its workers, saying it failed to create a safe working environment at its computer chip and display factories.

Google tightens political ad rules ahead of Europe elections

Published On: November 22, 2018 05:08 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Nov 22: Google is expanding stricter requirements for political advertising to the European Union as part of efforts to curb misinformation and increase transparency ahead of the bloc’s elections next year.

China rejects US hacking report ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Published On: November 22, 2018 05:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Nov 22:  China on Thursday rejected a U.S. government report that accuses Beijing of stepping up efforts to steal technology ahead of a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Cut off from the world, an Indian island remains a mystery

Published On: November 22, 2018 04:46 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, Nov 22: For thousands of years, the people of North Sentinel island have been isolated from the rest of the world.