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Air pollution could kill 6.6 million people a year by 2050
In a study published in the journal Nature, they found that outdoor air pollution already kills about 3.3 million people a year worldwide.
NASA astronauts' poop to burn in the Earth's atmosphere, will look like shooting stars
Kelly will also drink 730 litres of recycled urine and sweat during his term aboard the ISS.
Obama tells daughter to be open to new experiences at college
"The advice ... is to be open to new experiences when you go to college. Don't go to college just to duplicate the same experience you had in high school," said Obama.
China builds museum in honour of 1st nuke, space scientists
It is the first time some researchers have had their contributions and names revealed publicly, said Cao Xiaoye, vice secretary-general of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), that carried out the construction.
Saudi king vows to find cause of pre-hajj crane tragedy
For years, work has been under way on a 400,000-square-metre enlargement of the Grand Mosque to allow it to accommodate up to 2.2 million people at once.
Gunmen kill local politician in Pakistan
Jan Ahmed Dashti, who was a councillor in the Dank area of Turbat, was gunned down on Friday while he was on his way to home.
2 Indians among 107 killed in Mecca Grand Mosque crane tragedy, 15 others suffer injuries
The Ministry of External Affairs said that officials from the Indian consulate in Jeddah are monitoring the situation on the ground.
Why the British love their Queen, an awestruck Indian in England
The love for the Queen is immense and it is well justified as she has given extraordinary service to her country over more than sixty years.
Chinese man bites off wife's nose, eats it for not picking his calls
According to local news reports, Yang claims her husband - who had two grown-up children from his previous marriage - attempted to sell the couple's child so she could care for his grandchildren.
Indo-Pak peace not possible without resolving the Kashmir issue, says Pakistan Army Chief
The Pakistani Army chief on Sunday also showed serious concerns at the 'deteriorating security' situation in Afghanistan and condemned the elements which frustrated the rare peace talks.
War stops 13 million going to school in Middle East, North Africa: UN
Conflicts across the Middle East and North Africa are preventing more than 13 million children from attending school, leaving their hopes and futures shattered, the United Nations Children's Fund said in a report issued on Thursday.
Pope to allow all priests to forgive abortion during Holy Year
Francis is the first non-European pope in 1,300 years and has also marked himself out for his tolerance regarding taboo topics.
Blast, clashes as Ukraine MPs back more autonomy for rebels
About a dozen people were reportedly injured, the eyewitness said.
Follow India's of engagement in Afghanistan: US to China
Lauding India's constructive role in Afghanistan, the US has asked China to follow the Indian model of engagement and developmental efforts in the war-torn country.
Australian survivor of WWII 'Great Escape' dies aged 101
Paul Royle, an Australian pilot who took part in a mass breakout from a German prisoner of war camp during World War II has died.
