Child soldiers: the ugliest face of wars and conflicts
“Human rights groups say there are girls and boys under 15 who fight in 37 of the world’s 55 continuing or just-ended wars; more than...
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Ukraine detain Israeli man accused of running drug trafficking network
KIEV: Ukraine has arrested an Israeli who is reportedly heading a massive global drug trafficking network. The network is said to be marketing illegal drugs...
2018 Sees death of world’s last male white rhino in Kenya
LAIKIPIA (Kenya): The year 2018 witnessed the beginning of extinction of an endangered animal. The last northern male white rhino fondly referred to as Sudan,...
KSA wants CPEC extended to Red Sea, Africa
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabian Minister for Economic Planning Engineer Adil Al Faqih on Monday said that his country was keen to work with Pakistan and China...
Microsoft launches Windows 10 in 190 countries including Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The US tech giant Microsoft began rolling out its Windows 10 operating system Wednesday as a free upgrade for computer users in 190 countries,...
Injury toll in South Africa train crash tops 200
JOHANNESBURG: As many as 200 passengers were reportedly injured in a commuter train crash in south Johannesburg late Friday, medical officials said, as investigators examined...
Facebook Light: FB gives another smart app to Asian users
SANS FRANCISCO – Facebook (FB) has introduced a very high speed app Facebook Light in the developing countries where internet is very slow....
Ebola ‘out of control’ in West Africa
DAKAR: An epidemic of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa is now “out of control” with more than 60 outbreak hotspots, the medical charity...
Hey ref, can I have a haircut?
CUIABA: A dancing chemist, a British bobby and doppelganger for a Hollywood star, a Swedish millionaire, and a hair salon owner are all playing a...
‘Super’ banana to face first human trial
A super-enriched banana genetically engineered to improve the lives of millions of people in Africa will soon have its first human trial, which will test...