Brazilian study links Zika virus to more neurological disorders
RIO DE JANEIRO: A Brazilian medical study reveals a link between the mosquito-borne virus Zika and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), a condition…
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Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM: Thousands of Orthodox Christians from across the globe marked Good Friday with a procession through Jerusalem’s Old City, retracing…
Helicopter carrying up to 17 people crashes off Norway
OSLO: A helicopter crashed off the western coast of Norway on Friday, police said, with media reporting that 15 to…
Korean American sentenced to 10 years hard labour
Kim Dong Chul arrested in North Korea has admitted to committing unpardonable espionage including stealing military secrets SEOUL: North Korea’s…
600 kilos of Roman coins discovered in Spanish town
SEVILLE, Spain: Construction workers have found 600 kilos of ancient Roman coins while carrying out routine work on water pipes…
Rare New Zealand parrot ‘kakapo’ not dead, just pining for fiords
WELLINGTON: The world’s rarest parrot has enjoyed a bumper breeding season in New Zealand, raising hopes it can eventually be…
China aims for manned moon landing by 2036 — Senior space official
BEIJING: China wants to put astronauts on the moon by 2036, a senior space official said, the latest goal in…
New violence as Paris police break up youth protest
PARIS: Several dozen youth protesters clashed with police in the early hours of Friday in a central Paris square after refusing…