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More than 100 people killed in Syria clashes

Shawdesh Desk: More than 100 fighters were killed in clashes between regime and jihadist-led forces in northwest Syria, a war monitor said Thursday, as violence raged on the edge of

Sugary drinks linked with cancer risk: study

Shawdesh Desk: Consumption of sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juice is linked to a higher risk of developing certain kinds of cancer, researchers reported on Thursday. The consumption

Iran attempted to seize British tanker, claims UK

Shawdesh Desk: Armed Iranian boats attempted to seize a British tanker in the strategic Gulf waters on Wednesday but were driven off by a Royal Navy frigate, CNN reported. The

Rapists Deserve Fast And Exemplary Punishment

Dr. Jesmin Chowdhury: Abdus Salam, the father of Saima, the seven years old girl who was raped and killed a few days ago, has appealed to the country’s people to

Journey to the moon: Experiences and epiphanies

Shawdesh Desk: Twelve American men walked on the moon between 1969 and 1972 with most describing in great detail their experiences on the dusty, low-gravity world lit by the blinding

US Marine duo held for migrant trafficking

Shawdesh Desk: Two US Marines have been arrested for trafficking undocumented Mexican migrants into the United States in exchange for money, according to a court document. Byron Darnell Law II

UN report: 464,000 people killed in homicides in 2017

Shawdesh Desk: Some 464,000 homicides were recorded around the world in 2017, far more than the number pf people killed in armed conflicts and terrorist attacks, a U.N. report said Monday.

Iran set to exceed nuclear deal uranium enrichment cap

Shawdesh Desk: Iran said Sunday it was set to breach the uranium enrichment cap set by an endangered nuclear deal within hours as it seeks to press signatories into keeping