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China scientists find protein to 'switch' off coke addiction
Chinese scientists have claimed to have developed a new protein which can act like a switch to turn off and on cocaine addition. Cocaine affects the brain by increasing the level of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays important roles in many brain fun...
Drunk man sleeps on track, escapes unhurt as train passes over him
Troopers say Collins was highly intoxicated when he went to sleep on Wednesday night on tracks in the Rensselaer County town of Schaghticoke.
Indian Spice Garden pops up on the bank of Thames
A first-of-its-kind Indian Spice Garden has been set up on the banks of the river Thames in London with an aim of reviving the city's rich maritime and trading history with India.
Blaze burns cars, closes California freeway
The blaze also burned at least five nearby houses after breaking out near the I-15 freeway northeast of Los Angeles. It damaged another 10 cars.
EU countries approve seven billion euro short-term loan to Greece
"We have an agreement on bridge financing.... This agreement is backed by the 28 member states," Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis told reporters.
Uber tops taxi use for business travellers: Certify report
In the three months ended in June, Uber overtook taxis as the most expensed form of ground transportation.
Indian firms invest $15 billion in US, employ over 90,000
India-based companies have invested over $15 billion across the US, creating an estimated 91,000 jobs, according to a new report released by the CII and Grant Thornton (GT).
South Korean police say professor fed former student feces
South Korean police said on Tuesday they've detained a university design professor for allegedly forcing a former student to eat human feces
Indian-origin schoolboy in UK develops new Alzheimer's test
A 15-year-old Indian-origin boy in the UK has developed a potential test for Alzheimer's disease.
Eurozone leaders agree for fresh bailout to near-bankrupt Greece
Leaders had argued through the night with Greece about terms for a third bailout to keep the country in the eurozone.
China restricts passports for Tibetans: Human Rights Watch
"If you are a religious minority who lives in a part of the country where most people are minorities, it's virtually impossible to get a passport," Human Rights Watch, said.
Aung San Suu Kyi says opposition to contest Myanmar general election
Aung San Suu Kyi said her opposition National League for Democracy would participate in a historic general election in Myanmar.
Greek Parliament backs government's bailout reform plan
The proposed measures, including tax hikes and cuts in pension spending, are certain to inflict more pain on a Greek public who just days ago voted overwhelmingly against a similar plan.
2 killed in Germany shooting; suspect captured
German police say they have captured a man who allegedly shot and killed two people in Bavaria and then fled by car.
Greece crisis poses little threat to global economy: IMF
The ongoing Greece economic crisis poses a little threat to the rest of the world as the global economy has withstood the stress tests of the last two weeks fairly well, the International Monetary Fund said.
PM Modi proposes 10 point initiative for BRICS nations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday proposed a 10-point initiative that includes India hosting the first trade fair for the grouping.
