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APD | Emergency measures to be implemented to avert power crisis

By APD writer EaswaranCOLOMBO, Jan 23 (APD) -- The Sri Lankan Government has decided to implement several emergency measures to avert a power crisis, the government sai

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Israeli researchers develop method to rejuvenate kidneys

Israeli researchers have discovered a method to rejuvenate the kidneys, which has the potential to eliminate the need for dialysis in the future, Israel's Sheba Medica

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Trump's lawyers urge Senate to reject impeachment, acquit him speedily

U.S. President Donald Trump's lawyers on Monday argued that Trump had done nothing wrong, urging the Senate to reject the impeachment articles approved by Democratic-led House of Representatives las

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Samsung unveils cabinet-sized home dry cleaning machine

The company claims that the cabinet-sized cleaning machine can be used to sterilise clothes as well as clean them.

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Syrian Militants Launch Drone Attack Against Hmeimim Base, Air Defence Repels Strike - Russian MoD

Unidentified militants using unmanned flying vehicles launched an airstrike on Sunday targeting the Russian Hmeimim airbase in Syria. Air defence systems successfully t

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SpaceX could catch future Crew Dragons with astronauts onboard using ships at sea

SpaceX demonstrated a safety system that will protect astronauts in the case of any unfortunate unforeseen accidents in future Crew Dragon flights, which included the spacecraft splashing down in the

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Iran's home-made satellite Zafar ready for launch

The indigenous satellite Zafar has been delivered to Iran Space Agency (ISA) for launch, official IRNA news agency reported Sunday. "The satellite will be put into orb

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Expert calls for Australian bushfire demarcation line

An expert has called for a bushfire demarcation line to be established in South Australia to identify high-risk areas not suitable for human habitation. Sukhbir Sandhu, an expert in sustainability f

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Expert calls for Australian bushfire demarcation line

An expert has called for a bushfire demarcation line to be established in South Australia to identify high-risk areas not suitable for human habitation. Sukhbir Sandhu, an expert in sustainability f

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UN official sees deteriorating security situation in Mali and wider region

The security situation in Mali and the wider Sahel region is deteriorating at an alarming rate, said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN undersecretary-general for peacekeeping operations, on Wednesday. Last wee

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Formlabs CEO on the state of 3D printing and its remaining challenges

3D printing isn’t the buzzy, hype-tastic topic it was just a few years ago — at least not with consumers. 3D printing news out of CES last week seemed considerably quieter than years prior; the

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Austin-based FlashParking raises $60 million for parking management technology

FlashParking, an Austin-based developer of parking management software and services has raised $60 million in new financing from the private equity investment firm L Catterton.The company’s soft

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Tickets designs unveiled for Tokyo 2020 Olympic, Paralympic Games

The designs of the tickets for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games was unveiled on Wednesday by the organizers, using four traditional Japanese colors. Tokyo 2020 (The Tokyo Organising Committee o

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UK to ban gambling on credit cards

In a bid to reduce problem gambling, Britain's Gambling Commission unveiled Tuesday a plan to ban people from using credit cards to gamble in the country. The ban, whi

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Australian PM accused of "deceit" over false emissions reduction claim

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of using fake figures to mislead Australians about his government's record on reducing emissions. During an interview with Australian Broadc

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Australian PM accused of "deceit" over false emissions reduction claim

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of using fake figures to mislead Australians about his government's record on reducing emissions. During an interview with Australian Broadc

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China prohibits new capacity in steel sector in 2020

New capacity will be strictly prohibited in the steel sector in 2020, said the China Iron and Steel Industry Association (CISA) Monday. The policy is a step to consoli