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‘Healthy Ocean, Healthy People’ exhibition enchants spectators
Dhaka, Nov 3 (UNB) - The five-day long interactive exhibition titled 'Healthy Ocean, Healthy People' enthralled hundreds of visitors on the 3rd consecutive day at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Saturday.
Palau to ban sunscreen as it tries to save its coral reefs
Wellington, Nov 2 (AP/UNB) — In an attempt to protect the coral reefs that divers so admire they have dubbed them the underwater Serengeti, the Pacific nation of Palau will soon ban many types of sunscreen.
Exhibition on marine wildlife begins at BSA
Dhaka, Nov 01 (UNB) - A five-day-long interactive exhibition titled “Healthy Ocean, Healthy People” began at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Thursday.
More deaths seen for less invasive cervical cancer surgery
Dhaka, Nov 1 (AP/UNB) - New evidence about a cancer operation in women finds a higher death rate for the less invasive version, challenging standard practice and the "less is more" approach to treating cervical cancer.
Dogs could detect malaria by sniffing socks of infected people: study
London, Oct 30 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Sniff dogs could be trained to detect malaria in people infected with the disease even if they are not showing symptoms, according to a new study by Durham University.
Australian men living 10 years longer than global average
Canberra, Oct 30 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The life expectancy of Australian males has hit its highest mark on record, data has revealed.
Diabetes drug may help prevent blindness
San Francisco, Oct 29 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Researchers from China's Taiwan Province have found that a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may have an effect of lowering the possibility of developing a disease leading to blindness, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) said Sunday.
Mexicans line capital's boulevard for Day of Dead parade
Mexico City, Oct 28 (AP/UNB) — Towering skeletons and dancers dressed in regional costumes are bouncing along Mexico City's main avenue, surrounded by orange marigolds, as the city celebrates its third annual Day of the Dead parade.
PM Modi congratulates Chhayanaut
Dhaka, Oct 27 (UNB) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all associated with Chhayanaut, a Bangladeshi cultural organisation, as it has been named for prestigious Tagore Award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to cultural harmony.
Eva Longoria to be honored at Latino achievement ceremony
Los Angeles, Oct 27 (AP/UNB) — Eva Longoria and Gina Rodriguez will be among those honored at next month's ALMA awards.