DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A new report estimates that some 20 million Bangladeshis are still being poisoned by arsenic-tainted groundwater drawn from government wells. That number remains unchanged from 10 years ago, despite years of action to dig new wells.
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A new report estimates that some 20 million Bangladeshis are still being poisoned by arsenic-tainted groundwater drawn from government wells. Arsenic is a naturally occurring and toxic element found in the soil and groundwater of some areas of the world, including vast delta regions like in eastern India and Bangladesh, where rivers empty into the Bay of Bengal.
With his decisive victory in Wisconsin, Sen. Ted Cruz has not only shaken up the Republican presidential race, but heading into the homestretch, he has suddenly become the odds-on favorite to win the nomination in Ohio. With 16 primaries and caucuses remaining, Donald Trump has to win 70% of the delegates to secure the 1,237 […]
The flavors of sofrito, a blend of peppers, onion, garlic and in this case cilantro, anoint flank steak for a decidedly Latin result. Fitting, then, to pair it with wines from South America.
Darren Sammy's success in captaining the West Indies to the World Twenty20 title has been recognised by his native St Lucia after it was announced that the island's main cricket ground would be renamed in his honour.
The Warriors’ margin for error is gone. In its quest to go 73-9 and top the 72-10 Bulls, Golden State lost to the surprisingly defiant Timberwolves in overtime Tuesday. The 124-117 setback drops the Warriors to 69-9. Golden State led by 15 in the first quarter, 17 in the third quarter and – after Minnesota […]
India is on the verge of "astounding" itself and the world as it is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship and is experiencing a "growing vibrancy", US assistant secretary of state for economic and business affairs Charles H Rivkin said in Washington.
As an entrepreneur you're very much under a microscope. Your team watches you closely; your customers pay attention to small slices of their experiences with you and make up what type of person and company you are in their own heads. And so do your vendors and investors.
Business leaders understand that your habits matter. Here are what I consider to be five essential "integrity habits" to behave at your best and positively impact your team.
1. Be on time, all the time.
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As an entrepreneur you're very much under a microscope. Your team watches you closely; your customers pay attention to small slices of their experiences with you and make up what type of person and company you are in their own heads. And so do your vendors and investors.
Business leaders understand that your habits matter. Here are what I consider to be five essential "integrity habits" to behave at your best and positively impact your team.
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The company may offer 0.5p per 10 kb of data usage, which is lower than the 4p per 10 Kb data being charged by Airtel, Vodafone and Idea.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan denies any connection with offshore companies in tax havens.
In a tragic incident, six people, including 2 BSF jawans, lost their lives after they consumed spurious liquor in Rajasthan's Barmer district.
For first time, Trump has revealed how he plans to get Mexico to pay for wall he says he'd have built along U.S. border
The Leech Lake Reservation school gained national attention for poor conditions.
ARLINGTON, Texas - Jeff Banister wasn't nearly nose-to-nose with Scott Servais the way he was last season in a verbal sparring match with Houston manager A.J. Hinch.
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has determined that North Korea is capable of mounting a nuclear warhead on its medium-range Rodong ballistic missile, which could reach all of the South and most of Japan, a senior government official said. ......
Condemning the baton charge on the students of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Srinagar, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government in Jammu and Kashmir and asked them to put an end to the tensed state of affairs at the campus.
Women are now more than happy to marry divorced dads - and don't mind if they are unattractive or old, according to a study.
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Xiaomi's recently announced Mi 5 smartphone went on sale via flash sale Wednesday (April 6).
A MAN who spat phlegm in the mouth of a young McDonald’s drive-through worker because his frozen cokes were taking too long has been bailed.
The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, could be capable of conducting cyberattacks on the United States, the commander of U.S. Cyber Command warned Tuesday, CNN reported. Adm. Michael Rogers, who oversees the military's cyberspace operations, made the comments while addressing the Senate Armed Services Committee. ISIS had "harnessed the power of the information arena" for propaganda of their ideology, Rogers said, according to CNN. They have also used social media platforms to recruit and coordinate their activities, he added.
Sputnik spoke to the Palestinian ambassador, who said that Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to meet with Vladimir Putin on April 18.
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis police say an officer has fatally shot a man in an altercation.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors hit an unexpected obstacle on their quest for a record 73 wins, blowing a 17-point lead and losing 124-117 in overtime to the last-place Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors hit an unexpected obstacle on their quest for a record 73 wins, blowing a 17-point lead and losing 124-117 in overtime to the last-place Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.