
China's Panchen Lama meets Xi, calls for 'national unity'
A man Beijing has named as one of the most senior figures in Tibetan Buddhism met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, state media said Thursday, as Communist authorities seek to win support for their policies in the region. ... more
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India floats first locally made aircraft carrier
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier has been floated out of its building drydock for equipment fitting prior to sea trials in 2017. ... more
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Comet water analysis strengthens link to Earth origins
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Genetic traits behind hibernation may offer new hope for treating metabolic disease
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Researchers work to minimize drought impact on food crops
The worldwide demand for legumes, one of the world's most important agricultural food crops, is growing; at the same time, their production has been adversely affected by drought. In an Indiana Univ ... more
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Nepal parties reach long-awaited charter deal after quake
Nepal's rival political parties have struck a historic agreement to end years of deadlock on a new constitution that will divide the country into eight provinces, spurred by a devastating earthquake. ... more
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Greenpeace says India barred activist from entry
Greenpeace said Monday an Australian staff member had been barred from entering India despite holding a valid visa, in what it said was the latest crackdown against the group. ... more
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Google puts India PM in criminal search line-up
Google on Friday was working to get India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi out of the line-up of photos served up in searches for "Top 10 Criminals." ... more
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Nepal police teach quake victims self-defence after attacks
Nepal is teaching self-defence to quake-affected women and children following a string of attacks in temporary camps housing survivors, police said Friday. ... more
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