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Earth was formed by tiny millimetre-sized stones
Chondrules are believed to be the original building blocks of the solar system, researchers said. The study shows that asteroids were formed by capturing chondrules with the help of gravitational force.
New Pentagon strategy warns of cyberwar capabilities
The 33-page strategy says the Defense Department "should be able to use cyber operations to disrupt an adversary's command and control networks, military-related critical infrastructure and weapons capabilities."
17 Indian pilgrims killed in Nepal accident, bodies identified
The 45 Indian pilgrims aboard the bus were returning to Gorakhpur in India after visiting the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu.
Pakistan trip like visiting home of 'own brother': Xi Jinping
"This will be my first trip to Pakistan, but I feel as if I am going to visit the home of my own brother," Xi said in an article for the Pakistani media ahead of his visit.
'Amazingly intact' World War II aircraft carrier found in Pacific
"This ship fought a long, hard war in the Pacific and after the war was subjected to two atomic blasts that ripped through the ship."
Deadlock deepens over US base relocation in Japan
The two men remained as far apart as ever after a 30-minute meeting that analysts said was largely Abe going through the motions of consultation ahead of a key trip to the United States.
Roadmap for India-Canada free trade pact by September: PM Modi
Modi said the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) will also be concluded soon.
Hollande to hold high-level meeting today over Rafale jets sale to India
Modi had asked France to supply 36 Rafale jets in flyaway conditions as soon as possible.
Barack Obama promises 'tough conversation' with Arab allies over security: New York Times
In an interview with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman published on Sunday, he said he would tell Gulf states they also needed to be more active in addressing regional crises.
Large Hadron Collider restarts in hunt for dark matter
On Sunday, a proton beam was back in the 27-kilometre tunnel for the first time since 2013, followed by a second beam rotating in the opposite direction, CERN said.
Yoga not a gateway to Hinduism, doesn't violate religious rights of students: US court
Yoga is now taught at schools across the country, but the district is believed to be the first with full-time yoga teachers at all schools.
Hostages, families sue TV over Paris terror attack coverage
Paris prosecutor's office spokeswoman Agnes Thibault-Lecuivre said Friday that a preliminary investigation has been opened into the coverage by BFM all-news television, on possible charges of "putting others' lives in danger."
Nawaz Sharif leaves for Turkey to discuss Yemen crisis
Sharif will meet with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.
Somali Islamists kill 147 as troops end Kenya varsity massacre
Troops then continued to search the campus for any possible insurgents.
India strongly condemned outrageous terror attack in Kenya
"India strongly condemns barbaric terrorist attack on a university campus at Garissa in north-eastern Kenya," the External Affairs Ministry said.
Email accidentally revealed personal details of world leaders at G20 summit
An employee mistakenly sent the passport numbers, visa details and other personal identifiers of world leaders to the organisers of the Asian Cup football tournament.