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WHO approves use of experimental drug ZMapp against Ebola Virus

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved the use of drug ZMapp to combat Ebola spread as the death count surged. The WHO decision comes after a US...

August 13, 2014

Russia hackers stole 1.2 billion usernames and passwords

As per Hold Security – a US firm with expertise in spotting breaches, a Russian group of hackers dubbed ‘CyberVor’ has stolen 1.2 billion usernames and passwords belonging...

August 8, 2014

ZMapp: Experimental drug to treat Ebola infected U.S. Aid Workers

A small biotech company Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc. based in San Diego-based has provided an experimental Ebola treatment for two Americans infected with the deadly virus in Liberia. The...

August 7, 2014

Special 301 Report: Section 3(D) of the Indian Patent Act opposed by the US

The US has taken exception to India’s level of protection provided to Intellectual Property as it brought the “Special 301 Report” for the year 2014 which classifies India...

July 30, 2014

Theodore VanKirk (Dutch): Last Airman in US bombing of Hiroshima passed away

Theodore VanKirk (93), also known as “Dutch,” who was the last surviving member of the crew that jettisoned an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, bringing an end of World...

July 30, 2014

MH-17 crash: EU extends sanctions on Russia

In the wake of the Malaysian Airplane MH-17 crash that happened over eastern Ukraine recently, European Union has extended the sanctions on Russia. The imposition of sanctions on...

July 26, 2014

India-US Malabar naval drill not aimed at containing China: US

The US has clarified that the annual India-US bilateral “Malabar” naval exercise which started in the Asia Pacific region is not aimed at containing China and that the...

July 26, 2014

India support UNHRC resolution to probe Israel’s offensive on Gaza

India voted in support of a UN Human Rights Council resolution to begin an investigation of Israel’s offensive on Gaza. In the 47-member council, 29 countries which also...

July 24, 2014

OECD introduces ‘single global standard’ for automatic exchange of financial info

Taking a significant step towards combating the black money menace, the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) unveiled ‘single global standard’ for automatic exchange of financial...

July 22, 2014

Sim Bhullar: First Indian-origin player in NBA also the tallest player in NBA at present

Sim Bhullar (21) has become the first player of Indian origin to join the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he inked a summer contract with the Sacramento Kings,...

July 16, 2014

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