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Remote PNG island conquers malaria with ancient Chinese medicine

Nestled away in tropical waters off the east coast of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Kiriwina Island, a palm tree laden paradise, is largely untouched by the modern world.

World diabetes day observed in Hyderabad

World Diabetes Day observed here on Wednesday to raise awareness about harmful effects of diabetes and its complications amongst the general population and professionals

Mahmudullah hits ton as Bangladesh set Zimbabwe 443-run target

Mahmudullah Riyad scored his first Test century in more than eight years as Bangladesh set Zimbabwe a towering 443-run target to win the second Test in Dhaka on Wednesday.

New Zealand to send body-recovery team into death mine

Body-recovery specialists will enter a New Zealand mine where 29 men died in a 2010 explosion, officials said Wednesday after years of heated debate about retrieving the workers' remains.

'Incomparable' pink diamond smashes record at Geneva auction

An exceptionally rare 19-carat pink diamond fetched $50 million at auction in Geneva Tuesday, Christie's said, setting a new per carat record for a stone of its kind.

Two thirds of African cities face 'extreme climate risk'

Hopper, de Kooning hit new auction records in New York

UAE Press: Together, UAE and its neighbours can harness skills and resources to greater effect

Merkel Says Contemplated Whether to Seek Re-Election as Chancellor Back in 2016

WTO Says Expects Russia to Help Overcome Existing Trading System Challenges

Despite the protectionist policies gaining ground on the international stage, the existing opportunities outweigh the risks, and Russia could play an important role in moving things forward, Alan Wolff, the deputy director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), told Sputnik on Tuesday.

Taijul puts Bangladesh on top despite Taylor ton

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed his third consecutive five-wicket haul on Tuesday to put Bangladesh in command in the second Test against Zimbabwe despite a defiant century by Brendon Taylor in Dhaka.

US Midterm Election Turnout Hits Highest Level in 104 Years - Reports

Turnout for voters the midterm election on November 6 was the highest in more than a century according to a new analysis, US media reported on Tuesday.

El Chapo's US drug trial set for opening statements

Prosecutors and defense lawyers are set to deliver opening statements Tuesday in the New York trial of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, one of the world's most notorious criminals accused of spending a quarter of a century smuggling cocaine into the United States.

Deadliest fire in California history kills 42 people

The number of people killed by a massive blaze in northern California rose to 42 on Monday, making it the deadliest wildfire in the history of the state.

'Incomparable' pink diamond could smash record at Geneva auction

An exceptionally rare 19-carat pink diamond goes under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, when it could fetch $50 million (44 million euros), setting a new record for a stone of its kind.