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Rita Ora rocks leopard print for her VMA Kickoff Concert performance with surprise guest Liam Payne
Published On: August 20, 2018 02:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
Aug 20: She's nominated for Best Dance and Best Visual Effects at the 2018 MTV VMAs for her collaboration with the late Avicii on their track Lonely Together.
Fresh earthquakes killed at least 13 people on Indonesian islands
Published On: August 20, 2018 11:10 AM NPT By: Agencies
INDONESIA, Aug 20: Multiple strong earthquakes killed at least a dozen people on the Indonesian islands of Lombok and Sumbawa as the region was trying to recover from a temblor earlier this month that killed hundreds of people.
800,000 people homeless after floods tear through Kerala with more rain on the way
Published On: August 20, 2018 10:30 AM NPT By: Agencies
While the central government has dispatched multiple military units to Kerala, state officials are pleading for additional help. Officials have put initial storm damage estimates at nearly $3 billion. At least 250 people have died in the flooding in a little over a week, with 31 others missing, according to Mr Kurian. More than 1,000 people have died in flooding in seven Indian states since the start of the monsoon season, including over 350 in Kerala.
Brazil deploys troops at Venezuela border
Published On: August 20, 2018 10:00 AM NPT By: Agencies
Aug 20: Brazil has called in troops to its border with Venezuela after residents of the Brazilian border town of Pacaraima drove out Venezuelan immigrants from their improvised camps, amid growing regional tensions. Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have crossed the border into Brazil over the past three years as they seek to escape the economic, political and social crisis gripping their country.
Why treaty protection is needed for migratory pollinators
Published On: August 19, 2018 03:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
When a German study reported last year a more than 75 percent insect decline in protected areas over 27 years, the news was particularly disturbing because insects are prodigious pollinators. Perhaps even more concerning, scientists have determined that the Sixth Mass Extinction is underway.
Muslim pilgrims ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage
Published On: August 19, 2018 12:45 PM NPT By: Agencies
The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws millions of visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world. Around 2.5 million Muslims are expected to attend this year's Hajj pilgrimage, which is highlighted by the Day of Arafah, one day prior to Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha is the holiest of the two Muslims holidays celebrated each year, it marks the yearly Muslim pilgrimage (Hajj) to visit Mecca, the holiest place in Islam.
Child passive smoking 'increases chronic lung risk'
Published On: August 19, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
Non-smoking adults have a higher risk of dying from serious lung disease if they grew up with parents who smoked, according to US research.
Mexico faces challenges of the future in robotics World Cup
Published On: August 19, 2018 11:55 AM NPT By: Agencies
CARACAS, Aug 19: The 'First Global Challenge 2018' featured the next generation of young engineers and robotics technicians from 193 countries.Aged 14 to 18, the 696 competitors were challenged to create a robot capable of activating sustainable energy sources and energizing power plants, while including an electrical transmission network optimally.The young engineers were asked to determine the strongest energy generator: solar energy, wind turbine, a nuclear reactor, and a combustion plant.
140 Saudi-led forces killed in Yemen in 48 hours
Published On: August 19, 2018 11:20 AM NPT By: Agencies
TEHRAN, Aug 19: According to Yemeni sources, at least 140 forces affiliated with Saudi-led coalition were killed in a conflict with Yemeni army and popular committees during the past 48 hours.
High blood pressure symptoms - four of the most common warning signs of hypertension
Published On: August 19, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: Agencies
High blood pressure symptoms can be difficult to spot, as most people don’t show any signs of hypertension. But these are four symptoms that could reveal your risk of extremely high blood pressure.
Initial loss of flood at INR 195 bn: Kerala CM
Published On: August 19, 2018 09:11 AM NPT By: Agencies
INDIA, Aug 19: Unprecedented flooding triggered by torrential rain in Kerala had inflicted a loss of about Rs 195 billion on the state’s economy, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took stock of the situation on Saturday.
Priyanka and Nick engaged, attend traditional roka
Published On: August 18, 2018 06:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
It's the year of weddings in Bollywood. After Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's extravagant wedding in May, B-Town is going to witness another grand event- Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's marriage.
Israeli army opens fire on Palestinian protesters, injures 270
Published On: August 18, 2018 01:30 PM NPT By: Agencies
TEL AVIV, Aug 18: Israeli forces opened fire on a group of Palestinian protesters, killing at least two and injuring over 40, during a demonstration near the eastern Gaza Strip, the Gaza Health Ministry said Friday.
Putin to discuss with Merkel crisis in Syria, Ukraine
Published On: August 18, 2018 01:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
MOSCOW, Aug 18: Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel outside Berlin on Saturday to discuss the Syrian and Ukrainian crises, as well as issues regarding bilateral cooperation.
Pakistan’s MPs elect Khan as new PM
Published On: August 18, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18: Lawmakers in Pakistan’s lower house of parliament elected former cricket legend Imran Khan as the country’s new prime minister on Friday.
Giant Panda no longer threatened with extinction - Chinese Naturalists
Published On: August 18, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
BEIJING, Aug 18: Thanks to extensive conservation efforts, Chinese researchers announced Thursday that the giant panda was no longer threatened with extinction.
Imran Khan sworn in as Pakistan prime minister
Published On: August 18, 2018 11:40 AM NPT By: Agencies
PAKISTAN,Aug 18: Former cricketer Imran Khan has been sworn-in as the new prime minister of Pakistan, more than two decades after he entered politics.
At least 77 reportedly shot in Asian Games crackdown
Published On: August 18, 2018 11:01 AM NPT By: Agencies
JAKARTA, Aug 18: Indonesian police have fatally shot dozens of "petty criminals" in the lead up the 2018 Asian Games, rights group Amnesty International says.
Italy bridge collapse: Genoa prepares for state funeral
Published On: August 18, 2018 10:51 AM NPT By: Agencies
ITALY, Aug 18: Italian President Sergio Mattarella is due to preside over a state funeral for 18 of the victims of Tuesday's bridge collapse in Genoa.
US takes away $230mn of Syria stabilization funding
Published On: August 18, 2018 10:00 AM NPT By: Agencies
WASHINGTON DC, Aug 18: The US has ended funding for stabilization projects in Syria, as President Trump looks to withdraw from the long-running conflict. The move comes as allies step up their contributions.
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