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December 11, 2016 4:52 PM

Over 100, 000 people challenge Albert Einstein in global experiment

More than 100,000 people from laboratories around the world for the first time have conducted a unique global experiment that verified the laws of quantum physics,thus refuting Albert Einstein's understanding of the microscopic world. <br/><br/>Twelve laboratories from around the wo...

December 11, 2016 2:11 PM

Indonesia, India must enhance anti-terror cooperation: President Joko Widodo

Ahead of his state visit, Indonesian President Joko Widodo says India and Indonesia must cooperate closely in areas like defence, security and counter-terrorism. He said Indonesia is also willing to consider a bilateral trade pact with India.<br/><br/>Mr Widodo hope to increase ties in a...

December 11, 2016 1:28 PM

Turkey declares day's mourning after Istanbul bombings

Turkey declared a one-day morning after twin blasts ripped through the heart of Istanbul killing 29 people, mainly police, and wounding 166. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim also ordered flags to fly at half mast after a car bombing near a football stadium followed by a suicide bombing at a nearby par...

December 11, 2016 11:37 AM

India needs to invest more in public healthcare: WHO

WHO says India needs to invest more in public healthcare and build a robust health delivery system in all aspects, including infrastructure and human resources, with special focus on rural areas. WHO Representative to India Henk Bekedam said though India has made enormous progress in the healthcare ...

December 11, 2016 8:27 AM

Nigerian church collapse kills at least 60 worshippers

The roof of a crowded church collapsed onto worshippers in southern Nigeria, killing at least 60 people. The Reigners Bible Church International in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom state, was still under construction and workers had been rushing to finish it in time for a ceremony to ordain founder Akan We...

December 11, 2016 8:27 AM

Turkey: At least 29 killed, 166 injured in two explosions in Istanbul

In Turkey, at least 29 people were killed and 166 others injured after two explosions near Besiktas football stadium in Istanbul. Turkish officials said the blasts, believed to be a car bomb and a suicide bomb, had targeted police officers. No group has said it was behind the attack. Ten arrests hav...

December 11, 2016 7:38 AM

Turkey: At least 15 killed, 69 injured in two explosions in Istanbul

In Turkey, at least 15 people were killed and 69 others injured after two explosions near Besiktas football stadium in Istanbul. <br/><br/>Turkish officials said the blasts, believed to be a car bomb and a suicide bomb, had targeted police officers. <br/><br/>No group has sai...

December 11, 2016 6:11 AM

Turkey: At least 13 killed in two explosions in Istanbul

In Turkey, at least 13 people were killed many others injured after two explosions near Besiktas football stadium in Istanbul. <br/><br/>Turkish officials said the blasts, believed to be a car bomb and a suicide bomb, had targeted police officers. No group has said it was behind the atta...

December 11, 2016 5:43 AM

Incoming UN chief to take oath of office tomorrow

Incoming UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will take the oath of office tomorrow.<br/><br/>During a formal ceremony at the General Assembly, Mr. Guterres will be sworn in before outlining in an address to all 193 UN member-states his plans to confront global crisis and reform the 71-...

December 11, 2016 2:23 AM

Highest French civilian distinction conferred on John Kerry

The highest French civilian distinction, Officer of the Legion of Honour, was conferred today on US Secretary of State John Kerry for his contribution in peace effort. <br/><br/>French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault bestowed the award on Kerry after the two held talks on Syria's...

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