A new kind of metal could make nuclear reactors stronger and...
March 22, 2016
Despite opposition and safety concerns, nuclear power remains a big part of the world’s energy mix—providing about 10% of world’s electricity. And since nuclear reactors typically last 40 years, there are still hundreds of decades-old reactors around the world that must be maintained.
Ready to take another battering.
At least 17 Pakistani Hindus die, as spurious hooch tragedy claims...
March 22, 2016
Karachi: At least 17 Hindus were among 20 people who have died after consuming spurious liquor during Holi celebrations in Pakistan's Sindh, two years after a similar tragedy struck the country's southern province.
Police said that 34 people were rushed to a hospital in the Tando Mohammad Khan district on Monday, where 20 of them, including two women, died.
Islamic State claims Brussels attacks that kill at least 30
March 22, 2016
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - Islamic State claimed responsibility for suicide bomb attacks on Brussels airport and a rush-hour metro train in the Belgian capital on Tuesday which killed at least 30 people, with police hunting a suspect who fled the air terminal.
Princess Kate Reveals Prince George’s Adorable Nickname for the Queen
March 21, 2016
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The Royal Family are sharing sweet memories in honor of Queen Elizabeth's upcoming 90th birthday, but it's Kate Middleton's revelation about Prince George's nickname for his great-grandmother that might be the most adorable of them all.
Apple starts busy week with new iPhone launch
March 21, 2016
Apple is kicking off a busy week: Today the giant tech company will host reporters and analysts at its Silicon Valley headquarters for a product launch event. On Tuesday, its lawyers will square off with authorities in federal court over the FBI's demand for help unlocking a San Bernardino killer's encrypted iPhone.
Obama arrives in Havana for historic visit to former Cold War...
March 20, 2016
HAVANA, CUBA – President Barack Obama arrived in Cuba on Sunday on a historic visit, opening a new chapter in U.S. engagement with the island's Communist government after decades of animosity between the former Cold War foes.
BJP Will Improve Its Presence In Coming Assembly Elections: Arun Jaitley
March 20, 2016
On Day 2 of the National executive meet of the BJP, Union minister and senior party leader Arun Jaitley said the party will "increase its presence" in the upcoming assembly elections.
Women T20 World Cup: Pakistan Women squeeze through in rain-affected game...
March 19, 2016
Brief Scorecard: Pakistan 77 for 6 (Ameen 26, Gayakwad 1-11) beat India 96 for 7 (Krishnamurthy 24, Amin 1-9, Iqbal 1-13) by two runs (D/L method)
Sidra Ameen's run-a-ball 26 eventually swung a tight contest Pakistan's way © ICC/Getty
FlyDubai plane crashes in Russia, all 61 people on board killed
March 19, 2016
Russian officials said on Saturday that all 61 people on board a passenger jet flying from Dubai to southern Russia were killed when their plane crashed on its second attempt to land at Rostov-on-Don airport.
One comet to swerve closer to Earth than any other comet...
March 18, 2016
An emerald-green comet will brush the Earth Monday, followed one day later by a kissing cousin that will swerve closer to the planet than any other comet in nearly 250 years.
