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New net launched promising greater protection against malaria

The trial in Tanzania showed that a long lasting insecticidal net treated with a chemical called piperonyl butoxide (PBO LLIN) reduced the prevalence of malaria by 44 per cent and 33 per cent in the first and second year respectively

Apr 13, 2018

Quantum Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (QuAIL) at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View

FDA approves first AI device to detect diabetic eye disease

The device IDx-DR is a software programme that uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to analyse images of the eye taken with a retinal camera.

Apr 13, 2018

Artificial intelligence Diabetes

Venezuela's Schemidt wins World Press Photo contest

Schemidt's picture during the Venezuela Crisis, on May 3, 2017 for AFP when the 28-year-old protester Jose Victor Salazar caught fire amid clashes during a protest in Caracas.

Apr 13, 2018

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey

Comey's upcoming book to target Trump's White House

After Trump fired Comey as FBI director last May, news emerged that Comey kept contemporaneous memos on his conversations with Trump, claiming Trump had asked him to end the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn

Apr 13, 2018

Saudi Arabia executes prince from House of Saud in unprecedented act

China remains world's top executioner, Iran next, says Amnesty report

Besides China, 84 per cent of all reported executions took place in just four countries -- Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan.

Apr 12, 2018

Ex-FBI Director compared Trump to mob boss: Report

Trump later said the Russia investigation was on his mind when he decided to fire Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey.

Apr 12, 2018

The main entrance to the BBC headquarters and studios in Portland Place, London, Britain,

BBC admits faking scenes in documentary series

The BBC, in a statement last week, admitted that "the portrayal of the tribe moving into the treehouse as a real home is not accurate".

Apr 12, 2018

Google rolls out 'More results' in search for mobile users

Sullivan had confirmed Google was running a test on the new "More results" button earlier this week.

Apr 12, 2018

Twitter replaces 'pistol' emoji with 'water gun'

The change is part of Twitter's emoji update "Twemoji 2.6," Tech Crunch reported late on Wednesday.

Apr 12, 2018

Adele persuaded Amy Schumer to get married

Adele subsequently performed a U-turn, but that didn't stop Schumer from going through with her wedding plan.

Apr 12, 2018

Celebrity news

'Night owls' at greater risk of dying sooner

The findings based on a study of nearly half a million participants showed that night owls suffer from more diseases and disorders than morning larks.

Apr 12, 2018

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square and CEO of Twitter, speaks during an interview

Twitter CEO takes zero salary in 2017

Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey owns 65.5 million shares in the company which currently is worth $3.1 billion.

Apr 12, 2018

aipur: Rajasthan Royals celebrate after winning an IPL 2018 match against Delhi Daredevils at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 11, 2018.

IPL 2018: Rajasthan ride bowlers' good show to beat Delhi in rain-affected tie

When opener Colin Munro was run out without facing a ball, Chris Morris and Shreyas Iyer were at the crease.

Apr 12, 2018

Wrestler Babita enters CWG final

Babita started off by defeating Bose Samuel of Nigeria in her opening bout. Babita shook off a strong start by the Nigerian to clinch a 3-1 win.

Apr 12, 2018

105 soldiers killed in Algeria military plane crash

The Algerian Defence Ministry said the Algerian Air Force plane was departing for the western province of Oran.

Apr 11, 2018

Facebook to reward people reporting data abuse

The Data Abuse Bounty is inspired by the existing bug bounty programme that the company uses to uncover and address security issues.

Apr 11, 2018

Facebook

Australian jailed for fake cancer scam

Dickenson had pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to seven charges of obtaining property by deception.

Apr 11, 2018

Australian birds hit by 'mysterious' illness

Investigators have identified symptoms similar to a neurological syndrome that caused mass bird death in New South Wales between 2003 and 2006.

Apr 11, 2018

Chinese smartphone vendors begins losing buyers

China court dismisses Samsung's patent appeal against Huawei

The Beijing IP court upheld an earlier decision by a court that banned sales of certain phone models from Samsung.

Apr 11, 2018

Samsung

Luis Fonsi holds his awards for Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Long Form Music Video for "Despacito" and Best Urban Fusion/Performance for "Despacito (Remix)".

Most-watched YouTube video 'Despacito' hacked, restored

The Spanish-language hit disappeared from a Google-owned platform on Tuesday, with a pro-Palestine message from the hackers.

Apr 11, 2018

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