Moderna says its Covid-19 offers protection against variant
New York [US], January 26 (ANI): US biotechnology firm Moderna announced on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated a ...
Male breast cancer patients at higher risk of heart issues
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): Male breast cancer patients are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, suggested a new study. ...
US to keep travel restrictions on Europe
Washington DC [US], January 26 (ANI): US President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation later in the day to keep ...
Why the West is morally bound to offer reparations for slavery
The 20th anniversary of the UN World Conference on Racism, held in Durban, South Africa, in 2001, will be celebrated ...
As the world changes, science does too -- and that's a good thing
The term "Industry 4.0" has been used for years to describe the need for societies to adapt their work and ...
Moderna Says Its Vaccine Is Effective Against COVID-19 Variants
U.S. pharmaceutical company Moderna said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine appears to produce virus-neutralizing antibodies against new variants of the coronavirus ...
How history textbooks will deal with the US Capitol attack
Editor's note: The Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol represented an event unlike any other in American history. But ...
Babar not fan of on-field aggression
Karachi [Pakistan], January 25 (ANI): Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Monday said that he is not a fan of on-field ...
Turkey: No Word from Pirates Who Seized Sailors off Nigeria
ANKARA - Pirates who seized 15 sailors when they stormed a Turkish-crewed container ship in the Gulf of Guinea two ...
nuclear war might trigger big El Nino and decreased seafood
Washington [US], January 25 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study have found that a nuclear war could trigger an unprecedented ...
WTC final postponed
By Baidurjo BhoseNew Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) ...
Advocate for sexual assault survivors is 2021 Australian of the Year
A young advocate who fought for a voice for survivors of sexual assault has been named Australian of the Year.Grace ...
Zimbabwe tour will help us prepare for WC qualifiers: Aliya
Durban [South Africa], January 25 (ANI): After losing the ODI series against South Africa, Pakistan batter Aliya Riaz is eyeing ...
Australia batsman Will Pucovski visits surgeon
Sydney [Australia], January 25 (ANI): Australia opener Will Pucovski, who was ruled out of the fourth and final Test against ...
War crime suspect from CAR surrendered to ICC
The Hague [Netherlands], January 25 (ANI/Sputnik): The Central African Republic (CAR) has surrendered a suspected war criminal to the International ...
Ponting feels Starc needs to start swinging ball again
Melbourne [Australia], January 25 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting feels pacer Mitchell Starc might not board the plane for ...
Legendary South African musician Jonas Gwangwa, 83, dies
Tributes have poured in for legendary South African musician Jonas Gwangwa, 83, after news of his death surfaced on Saturday.Details ...
NV PLGU continues to give aid to hog growers affected by ASF
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Jan. 25 (PIA) - The provincial government here continue to provide help to hog raisers who were ...
Are India and Vietnam trade ties growing?
By Lee Kah WhyeSingapore, January 25 (ANI): As India and Vietnam compete to complement China as "factories of the world", ...
Tunisian Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Tunis [Tunisia], January 25 (ANI/Sputnik): Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi announced that he has contracted the coronavirus and has severe ...
Biden to Reinstate COVID Travel Rules, Add South Africa
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the ...
Jessica Korda wins playoff, takes Tournament of Champions title
Jessica Korda followed up a sizzling 60 on Saturday with a playoff win over Danielle Kang on Sunday to capture ...
Cebuano News: Mga ports of entry sa Bohol gi-alerto batok sa ASF
TAGBILARAN CITY, Jan. 19 (PIA)--Gi-alerto ang mga ports of entry sa lalawigan sa Bohol human natala ang labing unang kaso ...
South Africa Tests mark 'monumental moment' for Pakistan cricket
South Africa will play their first Test in Pakistan for 14 years this week, a match being described as a ...
SA Breweries suspends contracts of 550 temporary workers - report
SA Breweries (SAB) has suspended the contracts of 550 temporary workers indefinitely, citing the impact of the alcohol ban, according ...
Kruger Park evacuates some camps, closes roads as Cyclone Eloise hits
A number of main roads have had to be closed, bushveld camps evacuated, with rivers filling up and flowing strongly ...
UAE approves opening of Embassy in Israel
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 24 (ANI): The United Arab of Emirates (UAE) on Sunday has approved the opening of its ...
I think it's time to hang up the gloves? ? DJ Sbu
TRENDINGWith more than 3 million YouTube views of his latest single, Nakupenda, radio pioneer DJ Sbu Leope is charged up. ...
PCB signs three-year deal with Sony
Lahore [Pakistan], January 24 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed a three-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) ...
Faf admits Yasir Shah, reverse swing will be a problem
Proteas batsman Faf du Plessis has identified Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah as a clear and present danger for the upcoming ...
Price of ginger shoots after high demand due to Covid-19
If you're a ginger lover, you may be wincing every time you buy it lately. And, if you haven't bought ...
Heavy rains, strong winds as tropical storm Eloise reaches SA
Tropical storm Eloise made landfall in South Africa overnight.It came from Mozambique where, as a tropical cyclone, it had caused ...
Taibu reveals Dravid's advice to play Kumble better
New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Former Zimbabwe skipper Tatenda Taibu on Sunday revealed the advice he received from Rahul ...
Hundreds protest police repression, corruption in Tunisia
People protested in Tunisia, demanding an end to police corruption and poverty.The government extended a curfew from 20:00 local time.More ...
In Zimbabwe, coronavirus sick told to buy their own ventilators
Two decades of economic stagnation has left Zimbabwe with few resources to face an outbreak that's gaining momentum despite a ...
Pasha 92: How we discovered two new giant radio galaxies
A telescope in South Africa by the name of MeerKAT enabled the discovery of two giant radio galaxies recently. Finding ...
Ghana's unstable building problem is about more than lax regulation
Collapsed buildings are worryingly common in several large African cities. One study counted 54 building collapse deaths and 122 injuries ...
How young Kenyans feel about farming goes against conventional wisdom
Every year, 12 million young people enter the labour market across the African continent.Economists and policy makers differ about how ...
How Kenya's new personal data protection law could affect researchers
The risk of infringing on privacy is growing by the day given the increased frequency and granularity of the data ...
New Zealand Investigates Case of Coronavirus Community Spread
For the first time since Nov. 18, New Zealand health officials Sunday began to investigate a probable case of community-spread ...
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Nikkei 225 loses 276 points, Aussie stock market shut for national day
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Stocks in Asia lost ground on Tuesday. The Australian market missed the damage as markets were ...
United States Senate overwhelmingly approves Yellen as treasury chief
WASHINGTON, DC, January 26 (ANI) - The U.S. Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen to be the next Secretary of the ...
U.S. stocks have choppy day, Nasdaq records solid gain
NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street got the wobbles on Monday after a sell-off in Europe and the UK. ...
Harry Potter could be headed for small screen debut
Washington [US], January 25 (ANI): Potterheads have a reason to rejoice as a new 'Harry Potter' television series is currently ...
Positive start to week for stock markets in Asia
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Stocks hit the floor running on Monday in a positive start to the new week.Futures trading ...
Farmers in India still at odds with government after 9 weeks
The massive campaign organized by India's farmers against laws to deregulate the agricultural sector has entered its ninth week. The ...
Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs
DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...
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