Society

Why people love goosebumps during horror movies

Research says that watching horror movies is for the thrill and enhancement of the excitement in the human brain

Jan 26, 2020

By IANS

Dozens pulled from rubble as Turkey quake toll hits 35

Rescuers working in sub-zero temperatures used drills, mechanical diggers and bare hands to continue searching for the survivors at three sites in Elazig province

Jan 26, 2020

By Reuters

UK govt mulls 'emergency evacuation' for Brits in China

The UK government is thinking about evacuating more than 200 UK citizens who are in China because of the virus outbreak

Jan 26, 2020

By IANS

US will not lift sanctions to negotiate with Iran: Trump

Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that The United States will not lift sanctions on Iran in order to negotiate, in a response to Der Spiegel interview with Iran's foreign minister

Jan 26, 2020

By Reuters

Woman's frozen embryo trial leads way to new law in Arizona

A woman's frozen embryo will be donated following the court's verdict about using the embryo by the woman after her divorce from her ex-husband

Jan 26, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Australia Day celebrations clouded by the bushfires tragedy

The Australia day also witnessed thousands rally in support of the indigenous Australians who mark this day as the 'Invasion Day'

Jan 26, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Defense at Senate trial says ousting Trump would be 'massive interference' in election

White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, told senators they would be denying voters their right to give their opinion on Trump if they found him guilty and ousted him now

Jan 26, 2020

By Reuters

Us presidential election

US veteran group 'expects' Trump apology for brain injury comment

34 service members had been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following missile strikes by Iran on a base in Iraq

Jan 26, 2020

By Reuters

Hoax busted: Iceland declared all religions are mental disorders, is false

The article published in Patheos.com, which claims to be an "online destination for credible and balanced information about religion" said - Iceland is now declaring all religions to be psychological disorders.

Jan 26, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

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Membership in Labour party sees a massive surge in the midst of leadership change

The members will vote from February 21 to select a new chief for the party as Corbyn is set to step down

Jan 25, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Sanders touts controversial comedian's 2020 support, sparking criticism

Bernie Sanders tweeted a video clip of Rogan on Thursday saying he would "probably vote for Bernie" as "He's been insanely consistent his entire life"

Jan 25, 2020

By Reuters

Us presidential election

Tea rooms and double-decker buses: Prince Harry may find home in Canada's royal city

Victoria has often been a stop for royal family members who visit Canada, which used to be a former British colony

Jan 25, 2020

By Reuters

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Areas blocked by anti-govt protesters in Iraq reopened

Security forces and Baghdad municipality started to clean the scenes in al-Khalani Square near al-Tahrir Square, according to Baghdad Operations Command (BOC)

Jan 25, 2020

By IANS

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Actress Rosie Perez backs up Sciorra account in Weinstein rape trial

After forensic psychiatrist, Barbara Ziv testified, actress Rosie Perez said Weinstein had pinned Sciorra's arms above her head as he raped her

Jan 25, 2020

By Reuters

Two Rohingya women killed as Myanmar army shells village

As per a national member of parliament for Buthidaung township in northern Rakhine state, shells fired from a nearby battalion hit Kin Taung village in the middle of the night

Jan 25, 2020

By Reuters