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Iraqi offensive on Tikrit stalled by ISIS bombs

Iraqi offensive on Tikrit stalled by ISIS bombs

Mar 17, – Iraq’s huge offensive to retake Tikrit from the Islamic State group was stalled on Tuesday by a slew of bombs and the several hundred jihadists holding out in the city. While Iraqi troops and militia were able to surround the jihadists in Tikrit with relative ease, ousting them from the city’s streets […]

March 17, 2015 | By | Reply More
Ukraine forces gain ground as fighting leaves 7 soldiers dead

Ukraine forces gain ground as fighting leaves 7 soldiers dead

Feb 10, – The Ukrainian army lost seven men and another 23 were wounded in the Donbas war zone over the past day, acting spokesman for the Ukrainian General Staff Vladyslav Selezniov said. Government forces are reporting gains in rebel-held eastern Ukraine as the parties in the conflict gear up for talks. Fighting between government […]

February 10, 2015 | By | Reply More
Yoga, Meditation May Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers Alike

Yoga, Meditation May Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers Alike

June 06, – ‘Holistic’ program involving these and other activities brought relaxation, exercise, small study foundLife with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias can be difficult for the affected individual and his or her caregiver. But a small British study suggests that a “holistic” program involving yoga, meditation and other interventions can ease the burden for […]

June 6, 2014 | By | Reply More
Kids With Cochlear Implants Suffer Memory Problems

Kids With Cochlear Implants Suffer Memory Problems

May 23, – A cochlear implant is an implanted device that helps provide a sense of sound to people who are deaf or have severe hearing loss, according to the U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Deaf children with cochlear implants are at increased risk for developmental delays in memory and higher […]

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6 killed, 74 hurt in massive New York City explosion

6 killed, 74 hurt in massive New York City explosion

Mar 13, – The fiery blast, on Park Avenue at 116th Street, not far from the edge of Central Park, erupted about 9:30 a.m., around 15 minutes after a neighboring resident reported smelling gas, authorities said. The Con Edison utility said it immediately sent workers to check out the report, but they didn’t arrive until […]

March 13, 2014 | By | Reply More
Turkey’s internet censorship bill passes through parliament

Turkey’s internet censorship bill passes through parliament

Feb 06, – Turkey’s Parliament on Wednesday approved measures which would allow the telecommunications authority to block websites for a privacy violation without seeking permission from a court. They would also force Internet providers to keep records on Web users’ activities for two years and make them available to authorities on request. The legislation was […]

February 6, 2014 | By | Reply More
Vodka to blame for high death risk in Russian men

Vodka to blame for high death risk in Russian men

Jan 31, – Russian men who down large amounts of vodka — and too many do — have an “extraordinarily” high risk of an early death, a new study says. Researchers tracked about 151,000 adult men in the Russian cities of Barnaul, Byisk and Tomsk from 1999 to 2010. They interviewed them about their drinking […]

January 31, 2014 | By | Reply More
Al-Qaida-linked forces capture town of Fallujah in Iraq

Al-Qaida-linked forces capture town of Fallujah in Iraq

Jan 04, –  A rejuvenated al-Qaida-affiliated force asserted control over the western Iraqi city of Fallujah on Friday, raising its flag over government buildings and declaring an Islamic state in one of the most crucial areas that U.S. troops fought to pacify before withdrawing from Iraq two years ago. The capture of Fallujah came amid […]

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India, UAE ink key investment protection agreement

India, UAE ink key investment protection agreement

Dec 13, – The UAE and India on Thursday signed an eagerly-awaited Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPA) that would be crucial in redefining the investment and trade cooperation between the two countries. The landmark accord promises to significantly boost investments in Indian infrastructure projects by the UAE and will help enhance investor confidence […]

December 13, 2013 | By | Reply More
Hydration, regular breakfast give sound sleep

Hydration, regular breakfast give sound sleep

Dec 08, – Don’t skip breakfast and drink as much water as possible to sleep well. You may start worrying about finding the perfect gift for your loved ones or over too many Christmas party invitations, and such thoughts can have a negative impact on one’s sleep pattern. Sleep expert Nerina Ramlakhan has shared advice […]

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