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Deep shock over Ukraine plane crash

_76342615_023195090apMalaysia’s leader has called the Malaysia Airlines plane crash in eastern Ukraine “deeply shocking”. Describing the disaster as a “tragic day” in a “tragic year” for Malaysia, Najib Razak said the investigation “must not be hindered in any way”. The plane, carrying 298 people, crashed in rebel-held territory near the Russian border. Both sides in Ukraine’s civil conflict have accused the other of shooting it down with a missile. The Boeing 777, with the call sign MH17, was flying from Amste...

Toni Kroos joins Real Madrid on a six-year deal

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has signed a six-year deal to join Real Madrid from Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Thursday. kroos-ap-mThe 24-year-old was instrumental in Germany’s World Cup-winning campaign that culminated in a 1-0 final victory over Argentina on Sunday, and moves to the Bernabeu for a fee believed to be in the region of 25 million Euros ($33.82 million). Kroos is Real’s first signing ahead of the new season and he could well take over set-piece duties from Xabi Alonso. His arrival could also lead to the...

NASA software to improve spacing between planes  

NASA has developed a new air traffic control software to better manage the spacing between planes to help save both time and fuel and reduce emissions. The computer software tool designed to aid air traffic controllers was presented to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during a ceremony at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. The Terminal Sequencing and Spacing (TSS) technology will enable air traffic controllers to better manage the spacing between aircraft as they fly more efficient approaches into airports, saving both time and fuel and reducing emissions. na... </div><!-- .entry-content --> </article><!-- #post-## --> <div class=

Sunny Leone on career high  

Actress Sunny Leone is juggling between different Bollywood films, dance numbers in the southern movie world and brushing up her Hindi skills. On a career high, the Indo-Canadian talent says she’s here to stay. In an interview, she has spoken about her new projects and about her journey in the Hindi film industry. Excerpts from the interview: Q. All of a sudden there is a lot happening in your career. How do you feel about this sudden surge of activity? sunnyleone2A. Well, to me it’s beyond a surge. It’s complete insanity, every...

Hanif Sanket with prestigious environment medal

hanif-sanket-640Popular cultural personality, eminent TV presenter, writer and producer AKM Hanif Sanket got environment medal 2014.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the medal in a programme at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in city on Thursday morning.

To mark the occasion of World Environment Day and National Tree Plantation Campaign-2014, the Ministry of Environme...

Internet use may cut depression in elderly

work--300Spending time on-line has the potential to ward off depression among retirees, particularly among those who live alone, according to new research.

Internet use reduced the probability of a depressed state by 33 per cent among the study sample, researchers said. “Retired persons are a population of interest, particularly because one mechanism by which Internet use may affect depression is to counter the effects of isolation and lonelin...

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