LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - British scientists have applied for permission to edit the genes of human embryos in a series of experiments aimed at finding out more about the earliest stages of human development.
MADRID, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Major Spanish banks said on Friday a split between Catalonia and Spain would be a serious threat to financial stability in the northeastern region, where a looming election is being framed by local leaders as a vote on independence.
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain moved a step closer to their first Davis Cup final for 35 years with Andy Murray crushing Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis in the opening rubber of the semi-final in Glasgow on Friday.
LONDON (Reuters) - If holders New Zealand are to have their noses bloodied in the early stages of their Rugby World Cup defence then Argentina's Pumas are likely to be the side to do it at Wembley on Sunday.
MILAN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Friday after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, fuelling concerns over the global economy and leaving investors guessing about when policy tightening will start.
PARIS (Reuters) - British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor has decided to leave the anti-Semitic graffiti on his "Dirty Corner" installation at the Palace of Versailles near Paris, but will cover it up, palace authorities said on Friday.
HELSINKI (Reuters) - More than 30,000 people rallied in Helsinki on Friday to protest against government plans to cut workers' benefits, with strikes also halting railroads, harbours and paper mills around the country.
LONDON (Reuters) - You could forgive Wales coach Warren Gatland if he wrapped his players in cotton wool and asked opponents to go gently on them, such has been their injury misery in the build-up to the Rugby World Cup.
SEABROOK, S.C. — Beaufort County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a horse was found shot to death earlier this week in the Seabrook community.
LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - If holders New Zealand are to have their noses bloodied in the early stages of their Rugby World Cup defence then Argentina's Pumas are likely to be the side to do it at Wembley on Sunday.
Reuters Health) - (A small U.S. study appears to confirm adult fears that teens who spend more than the average amount of unsupervised time “hanging out” with peers have higher odds of smoking cigarettes and marijuana and drinking alcohol.
Reuters Health) - (A small U.S. study appears to confirm adult fears that teens who spend more than the average amount of unsupervised time “hanging out” with peers have higher odds of smoking cigarettes and marijuana and drinking alcohol.
FRANKFURT, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Greece needs to implement its pension reform to ensure it can fully pay pensions in the years to come, the president of the European Central Bank said in a letter published on Friday.
WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday issued regulations easing restrictions on American companies seeking to do business in Cuba and opening up travel in the latest action to weaken the U.S. trade embargo amid warming relations with the Communist country.
Mahindra Racing is offering four lucky MotoGP fans the chance to attend the Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur on 25th October 2015 by entering the team’s #RaceToMalaysia competition. Mahindra Racing has teamed up with Tourism Malaysia to provide the winners with an extensive weekend of race action plus sightseeing […]
Читать дальше...CARDIFF, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Uruguay, whose entire squad are at their first World Cup, have named their strongest side and six forwards on the bench for their Pool A opener against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.
LONDON (Reuters) - British scientists have applied for permission to edit the genes of human embryos in a series of experiments aimed at finding out more about the earliest stages of human development.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is set to turn to big-money signing Nicolas Otamendi to fill the void left by injured captain Vincent Kompany this weekend.
Opinion polls published on the final day of campaigning in Greece's general election suggest the left-wing Syriza party and conservative New Democracy are in a dead heat before the Sunday ballot.
By The Associated Press In this photo by Niranjan Shrestha, lawmaker K.P. Oli, leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), signs Nepal's new constitution in the Constituent...
“All of life’s problems can be solved with two things—duct tape and WD40. If it moves and it shouldn’t, you need duct tape. And if it doesn’t move and it should, you need WD40.”—Unknown Indian automotive enthusiasts are no strangers to the concept of “jugaad,” the knack of making things that ought not to work […]
Читать дальше...LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Reuters) - Australian Jason Day missed out on a chance at a magical 59 on Friday as the world number three's eagle attempt from 44 yards at the final hole of his opening round at the BMW Championship came up short.
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Mamuka Gorgodze: With Tonga and Namibia joining them Pool C, two victories may not be out of the question for the ever-improving European side, and captain Gorgodze is a key reasons behind that development.
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South Carolina companies are producing jobs. Filling them with skilled workers is another matter.