Steven Hogg

George Clooney's Fiance Amal Alamuddin Refuses UN Offer To Serve on Gaza Probe panel

By Steven Hogg - Aug 12, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

Amal Alamuddin, human-rights lawyer and George Clooney's fiancé, has refused to serve on a United Nations panel to investigate war crimes in Gaza.

WHO Approves Use of Experimental Ebola Drugs

By Steven Hogg - Aug 12, 2014 08:31 AM EDT

The World Health Organisation or WHO approved Tuesday, the use of untested Ebola drugs to combat the increasing menace in the West African region.

Workout Everyday to Prevent Breast Cancer during Post-Menopausal Age: Study

By Steven Hogg - Aug 12, 2014 05:17 AM EDT

Hitting the gym regularly after menopause curbs your chances of developing breast cancer, advises study.

Russia Extends Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine; West Wary of the Move

By Steven Hogg - Aug 11, 2014 01:54 PM EDT

President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was sending humanitarian aid to the strife-torn eastern Ukraine despite warnings by the western countries not to use it as a ploy to send troops to the region.

Iraqi Prime Minister Threatens Legal Action against President

By Steven Hogg - Aug 11, 2014 01:29 PM EDT

The Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki is resisting all calls for his resignation and has accused the President of the country of violating the constitution in a speech Sunday night and said he will file a legal complaint.

Anti-Bacterial Compounds Harmful for Fetuses

By Steven Hogg - Aug 11, 2014 12:22 PM EDT

A new research shows that antibacterial compounds might be pregnant women and their babies.

Britons Find Wikipedia More Trustworthy than News Reports

By Steven Hogg - Aug 11, 2014 08:59 AM EDT

People in Britain trust Wikipedia more than traditional news outlets, new poll shows.

Google Adds Call Back Number Option On Android Device Manager App

By Steven Hogg - Aug 09, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Google is improving its device tracking app Android Device Manager by adding a new space for a call back number along with a custom message in case of losing the device.

Manly Women More Likely to be Hired in Male Jobs

By Steven Hogg - Aug 09, 2014 09:33 AM EDT

A new study says women who described themselves as assertive and achievement oriented were liable to do better in male-oriented dominated work places than females who appeared warm and nurturing.

FDA Eases Restrictions on Experimental Drug For Use on Ebola Patients

By Steven Hogg - Aug 09, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

The US Food and Drug Administration has loosened restrictions on the experimental medicines of Ebola and allowed Tekmira Pharmaceuticals' TKM-Ebola drug to be used on Ebola patients.

Office Stress Increases Type-2 Diabetes Risk

By Steven Hogg - Aug 09, 2014 07:26 AM EDT

Stress at the workplace could lead to type-2 diabetes among employess, a new research shows.

No Caliphate in Iraq will be Allowed, says President Obama

By Steven Hogg - Aug 09, 2014 03:54 AM EDT

President Barack Obama clarified in an interview that the United States was not interested in being "the Iraqi Air Force"

Changing Pillows Can Prevent Pimples and Allergies

By Steven Hogg - Aug 08, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

Researchers say that a third of your pillow's weight might be a house to bugs, dust mites, their faeces and dead skin.

Snowden Given A Three- Year Stay Permit in Russia

By Steven Hogg - Aug 08, 2014 11:47 AM EDT

Edward Snowden, the National Security Agency whistle-blower, has been given a three-year residency permission to stay in Russia, according to Russian media reports.

No Monkey Business; Copyright Issue over Monkey Selfie

By Steven Hogg - Aug 08, 2014 08:18 AM EDT

A series of selfies taken by a monkey have led to copyright dispute between Wikipedia and a British wildlife photographer.

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