Philippines mulls pullout of Syria peacekeepers The Philippine foreign secretary says he is recommending to President Benigno Aquino III to pull out all Filipino U.N. peacekeepers from the Golan Heights following the abduction of four by Syrian rebels. More
8 die in clothing factory fire in Bangladesh as Rana Plaza toll passes 900 Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory building two weeks ago climbed above 900. More
S&P cuts Egypt's credit ratings Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has pushed Egypt's sovereign credit ratings deeper into junk status, citing "continued pressure" on foreign reserves. More
“Achilles Heel” of Drug-Resistant TB Identified Using CRISPR Interference Researchers have used whole-genome CRISPR interference screening to identify the “Achilles Heel” of drug-resistant tuberculosis and identify drugs that target these weaknesses to rapidly kill ... 11/20/2024 - 11:52 pm | View Link
Louisiana files dismissal in lawsuit against Homeland Security after detainees exposed to tuberculosis medically cleared Louisiana filed the federal lawsuit last month after it said Mayorkas allowed a detainee with a contagious disease to move through ICE detention facilities. 11/20/2024 - 7:33 am | View Link
How CRISPRi is Helping Combat Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Findings on isoniazid-resistant M. tuberculosis reveal key vulnerabilities, suggesting new avenues for treatment strategies against drug-resistant tuberculosis. 11/20/2024 - 12:09 am | View Link
UTSA scientists are advancing treatment against infectious diseases like tuberculosis NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — UTSA faculty are leveraging their expertise to fight Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the germ responsible ... Additionally, multidrug-resistant bacteria have emerged that are ... 11/19/2024 - 4:00 am | View Link
Flies carry bacteria, and some are resistant to antibiotics—evidence from three South African hospices Houseflies live close to humans and domesticated animals and because they are so mobile they can easily spread bacteria that make people sick. 11/18/2024 - 7:42 am | View Link
Ever come across something online and wished you could save it effortlessly for later? From insightful articles to helpful videos or that sudden idea for a to-do list, capturing information online can quickly get overwhelming if you dont have the right tools. This is where the following Chrome extensions come in handytheyre the sidekicks that make capturing, organizing, and revisiting all that information a breeze.
Third-party apps can improve your social media experience, but that doesnt mean theyre universally good. Although you can keep track of all your accounts in one place, you may also leave yourself vulnerable to numerous potential security risks.
Most people use Google Slides solely for presentations I did, too, until recently. While its undoubtedly great for presentations, Ive discovered that the platform is far more versatile. Here are some of my favorite things to do on Google Slides.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a political survivor. For more than 20 years, first as Turkey’s Prime Minister and then as its President, he has weaved his way through the kinds of crises that end the careers of even the most resourceful and resilient of leaders: runaway inflation, a spiraling currency, the arrival of millions of refugees, a devastating earthquake, corruption accusations, mass protests, international condemnation and pressure, and a 2016 coup attempt.
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Erdoğan has always been a shrewd populist who understands the importance of cultivating both the right friends and the right enemies.
BAKU, Azerbaijan — United Nations climate talks adopted a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity’s fight against climate change, aimed at helping poor nations cope with the ravages of global warming in tense negotiations in the city where industry first tapped oil.
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The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off the coal, oil and gas that causes the globe to overheat, adapt to future warming and pay for the damage caused by climate change’s extreme weather.