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Barack and Michelle Obama’s romance made into movie
Los Angeles: A movie about the US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama is being developed.
'Southside with You' will focus on the couple's romance, particularly the summer 1989 afternoon when he wooed her into a first date…
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Computer-based approach could reduce suicide risk
Washington: Researchers have developed a simple computer-based approach to treating anxiety that could have major implications for people at risk for suicide.
"We have been using computer-delivered interventions for many years now in an…
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Hackers threaten Sony staff in new email
Los Angeles: Sony Pictures staff have received a threatening email claiming to be from the hackers who breached the entertainment giant's computer network, reportedly with warnings that they and their families were "in danger."
The email…
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Obama to nominate Ashton Carter as next US Defence Secretary
Washington: US President Barack Obama will nominate Ashton Carter as his next defence secretary, the White House said today.
A formal announcement in this regard is expected to be made by the president himself later today evening.
"Obama…
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China to have world’s longest metro rail network
Beijing: China is expected to build 8,500 kms of subway systems by 2020, giving it the world's longest metro rail network, the government said today.
Nineteen cities have recently extended their metro systems, with total mileage expected…
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China observes first Constitution Day
chinaBeijing: China today celebrated its first Constitutional Day to highlight the importance of the rule of law amid a nationwide clamour for independent judiciary, free from the influence of the ruling Communist Party of China, which…
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Tiger to test his back and new swing at Hero World Challenge
Orlando (Florida), Dec 4 (PTI) A brand new swing and a fit-again back would both be put through a stringent test when celebrated golfer Tiger Woods makes a comeback at the Hero World Challenge against a highly competitive field, which…
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Pakistan cricket fans pay tribute to Hughes
Cricket fans in Pakistan held candlelight vigils here for Australian batsman Phil Hughes, who died yesterday in a Sydney hospital after being hit by a bouncer in a domestic match on Tuesday.
"We are deeply saddened by the untimely and…
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Modi, Sharif exchange pleasantries during SAARC retreat
From Priyanka Tikoo and Manash Pratim Bhuyan
Kathmandu, Nov 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif today "exchanged pleasantries" during an informal retreat of SAARC leaders in Dhulikhel on the…
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Australian batsman Philip Hughes, 25, dies from head injury
SYDNEY, NOV 27: Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital on Thursday, two days after the batsman was struck on the head by a bouncer during a domestic match.
Governing body Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the 25-year-old had…
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