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Human Rights Watch
urges west to accept rising Islamist political power in Arab
nations
Washington, Jan 23 A human rights organisation has urged the
Western governments to accept that Islamist parties are a
rising political power in Arab nations following a wave of
popular uprisings in the last year.
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South Australia says trade with India
to play ‘significant role in its economic growth’
Canberra, Jan 23 South Australia should devise a strategy to take advantage of
emerging trade opportunities with India, the government has said.
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Racism against Indian migrant workers
in Oz finance, IT jobs can ‘ make skin crawl’
Canberra, Jan 23 Workers from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and China
in Australia’s IT and finance sectors are more likely to suffer racism, a survey
has revealed.
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Obama and Jobs
argued over outsourcing
Washington, Jan 23 Barack Obama and the late Steve Jobs had
a terse exchange last February, over Apple out-sourcing the
manufacturing of its famous products.
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Brit surgeons urge ban on ‘mummy
makeover’
London, Jan 23 Plastic surgeons are calling for a complete ban on advertising
for cosmetic surgery, annual checks on practitioners and measures including
increased regulation of the “cowboy” market in the UK.
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Oxford dons worry about students’
inability to revise and spell
London, Jan 23 Some Oxford University students show a “distressing” grasp of
their subjects and the answers to their final exams are often little better than
A-level standard, according to their tutors.
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Sitting for too
long cuts workplace productivity
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 23 Sitting down for long-hours causes back
aches, which may hamper workplace productivity, researchers
say.
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Whole grains and
protein rich diet best for women to lose weight
Washington, Jan 23 Eating a well-balanced diet that provides
all the essential nutrients required by the body can help
women keep in shape, researchers say.
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Satellites detect
large dome of fresh water in Arctic Ocean
London, Jan 23 With the help of ESA satellites, scientists
have discovered that a large dome of fresh water has been
building up in the Arctic Ocean over the last 15 years.
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Fission rockets could be ‘critical
first step in long road to stars’
Washington, Jan 23 Fission rockets could be a vital stepping-stone technology
towards the next generation of interstellar space exploration, researchers say.
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Soon, interactive
car windows to keep kids entertained on road
Sydney, Jan 23 Researchers are developing a new technology
to turn your car’s rear windows into interactive devices
that could allow backseat passengers, especially children,
to have a more exciting experience while travelling.
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Committee meetings
may make you act ‘brain dead’
London, Jan 23 Scientists have found that small-group
dynamics - such as jury deliberations, collective bargaining
sessions, and cocktail parties - can alter the expression of
IQ in some susceptible people.
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New airless tyres
that never go flat to put an end to punctures
London, Jan 23 The misery of stopping at the side of the
road to change a flat tyre could soon be a thing of the
past.
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Hormones alone
‘not to blame for women’s mood swings’
Washington, Jan 23 Women’s emotional responses can vary
significantly premenstrually. They may become depressed or
grumpy during menstruation or the premenstrual phase, known
as premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
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Fruit and veggies
may help ward off colon cancer
Washington, Jan 23 A vital nutrient found in fruits and
vegetables could help protect against colon cancer, which is
the second most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in
the western world.
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