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Daily recommended amount of sugar should be halved, scientists
CANADA: A committee of scientists has advised the government to halve the current recommended daily intake of sugar. Nutrition experts...
Japanese investment in deep-water port at Matarbarhi Island highlights increasing geo-political rivalry
TOKYO: Japanese investment in a new deep-water port at Matarbarhi Island on the southeast coast of Bangladesh highlights increasing geo-political...
Japanese scientists fine new asteroid name that may contain secret of life
TOKYO: Japanese space scientists are on the hunt for a new name for an asteroid that may contain the secret...
South Korean stocks end 0.91pc lower, KOSPI tumbles 18.89pts
SEOUL: South Korean stocks ended 0.91 percent lower Wednesday as foreigners dumped their holdings ahead of an upcoming Fed meeting,...
European stocks plunge at start of trade, Stoxx Europe 600 dives 0.4%
ROME: European stocks fell Wednesday, as sentiment across equity markets worldwide was soured by a round of disappointing corporate earnings....
Japan Post Holdings Co launches JV to sell investment trusts at post offices
TOKYO: Japan Post Holdings Co (IPO-JAPP.T) said it would launch a joint venture to sell investment trusts at post offices,...
VK introduces photo-sharing mobile App that will give tough time to Instagram
NEW DELHI: VK Russia's version of Facebook has launched a photo-sharing mobile application that is reportedly aimed to give Instagram...
iOS app, Be My Eyes can be blessing in disguise to visually-impaired people
LONDON: A smartphone app can be a blessing in disguise to the visually-impaired people. As a newly launched iOS app,...
U.K. stocks record biggest decline since July 7 at start
NEW YORK: U.K. stocks headed for their biggest decline since July 7. ARM Holdings Plc slid 3.1 percent after reporting...
Pixate service could help Google make better apps of its own
NEW YORK: Google has acquired Pixate, whose app-prototyping service could help Google make better apps of its own. Pixate provides...
UAE police foils attempt to smuggle 10.8m tramadol pills on Eid Al Fitr
RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 10.8 million Tramadol pills to an Arab-African...
Lenovo K3 Note is on sale again today
NEW DELHI: The Lenovo K3 Note is on sale again today, with the white variant up for grabs in a...
China stocks close mixed, Shanghai Composite gains 0.2pc
BEIJING: China stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, with volatility easing as investor sentiment calmed following the market's two-week-old rebound from...
Instagram adds Search tool for web via which users can now browse many things
NEW DELHI: In 2013, Instagram moved from an app-only platform to a full-feed experience for web users. Through the years,...
Korea Customs Service: Import farm prices gain 6.9% in June
SEJONG: Prices of imported farm products gained 6.9 percent on-month in June mainly due to a rise in international grain,...
Hong Kong stocks decline at end of trade, Hang Seng drops 1.0pc
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday, tracking losses in overseas markets, with tech shares leading the decline. The...
Twitter stops allowing users to set their own custom backgrounds
LONDON: Twitter abruptly stopped allowing users to set their own custom backgrounds, quietly turning off the much-loved feature and replacing...
Germany’s car makers to buy Nokia’s HERE map business from 2.5b to 3b euros
BERLIN: Germany's premium car makers are close to a deal to buy Nokia's HERE map business for between 2.5 billion...
2016 Toyota Camry, Corolla expect to arrive in mid-August 2015, at dealerships
TOKYO: With new trim levels and attractive styling, the Special Edition 2016 Toyota Camry and Corolla are expected to arrive...
Tokyo stocks close 1.19pc lower, Nikkei 225 descends 248.30pts
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks have closed 1.19 per cent lower following a sell-off on Wall Street and a stronger yen denting...
