TECHNOLOGY
NASA telescope finds 10 more planets that could have life
NASA telescope finds 10 more planets that could have life
WASHINGTON, June 20: NASA's planet-hunting telescope has found 10 new planets outside our solar system that are likely the right size and temperature to potentially have life on them, broadly hinting that we are probably not alone.
Jun 20, 2017
SPORTS
FIFA president happy with video review despite confusion
FIFA president happy with video review despite confusion
ST PETERSBURG, June 20: Video review is making FIFA President Gianni Infantino "extremely happy" after being used five times and causing moments of confusion in the first round of Confederations Cup games.
Jun 20, 2017
SPORTS
Perez says he hasn't spoken to Ronaldo about rumors of exit
Perez says he hasn't spoken to Ronaldo about rumors of exit
MADRID, June 20: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he has yet to speak with Cristiano Ronaldo regarding speculation that the star forward wants to leave Spain after being accused of tax fraud.
Jun 20, 2017
SPORTS
Germany's inexperience highlighted while beating Australia
Germany's inexperience highlighted while beating Australia
SOCHI, June 20: The learning curve facing an inexperienced and experimental German side became clearer to coach Joachim Loew after they were given a fright by Australia at the Confederations Cup on Monday.
Jun 20, 2017
WORLD
UNICEF names first goodwill ambassador who is a refugee
UNICEF names first goodwill ambassador who is a refugee
UNITED NATIONS, June 20: The UN children's agency has announced the appointment of its youngest goodwill ambassador — 19-year-old Syrian refugee and education activist Muzoon Almellehan.
Jun 20, 2017
WORLD, TECHNOLOGY
Google promises YouTube crackdown on online extremism
Google promises YouTube crackdown on online extremism
SAN FRANCISCO, June 20: Google is promising to be more vigilant about preventing terrorist propaganda and other extremist videos from appearing on its YouTube site amid intensifying criticism about the internet's role in mass violence.
Jun 20, 2017
WORLD
US student freed by North Korea in a coma dies at age 22
US student freed by North Korea in a coma dies at age 22
CINCINNATI, June 20: Otto Warmbier, an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week after almost a year and a half in captivity, died Monday, his family said.
Jun 20, 2017
WORLD
Russia threatens after US downs Syrian warplane
Russia threatens after US downs Syrian warplane
BEIRUT, June 20: Russia has threatened aircraft from the U.S.-led coalition in Syrian-controlled airspace and suspended a hotline intended to avoid collisions in retaliation for the U.S. military shooting down a Syrian warplane.
Jun 20, 2017
ELECTION
NC, Maoists join hands to keep UML at bay
NC, Maoists join hands to keep UML at bay
KATHMANDU, June 20: Unsettled by their dismal performance in the first phase local elections, the ruling Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Center) have strengthened their electoral ties to check the main opposition UML.
Jun 20, 2017
ECONOMY
Easy, cheaper loans key to sustaining growth rate: Pvt sector
Easy, cheaper loans key to sustaining growth rate: Pvt secto...
KATHMANDU, June 20: Private sector leaders have said that the monetary policy for the coming fiscal year 2017/18 should address the current problem of high interest rates and shortage of lendable funds in the banking system.
Jun 20, 2017