Olympics - River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23
Data published by city and regional authorities showed concentrations of enterococci and E.coli bacteria above legal thresholds on July 21.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Bacterial infections the 'second leading cause of death worldwide'
S. aureus is a bacterium common in human skin and nostrils but behind a range of illnesses, while E. coli commonly causes food poisoning.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Mersing Polytechnic invents mobile incubator to detect bacteria in water
A group of researchers has successfully created a portable incubator to detect E.coli and Coliform bacteria in treated or contaminated water sources in a shorter period of time.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Despite E. Coli infection, Najib to work from home
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has contracted E. Coli bacterial infection during his visits to flood-affected areas, the Prime Minister's Office tweeted today.
Mon Jan 05 2015
Clean cutting boards a must for avoiding E. coli contamination
According to a recent study, hospitals aren't the only places where the multi-drug-resistant bacteria E. coli may be lurking.
Sat Apr 12 2014
Illegal activities could be cause for E-coli presence
Illegal activities surrounding the Batu Ferringhi coastal area could have caused the latest E.coli outbreak.
Thu Feb 06 2014
Traces of e-coli found in Batu Ferringhi waters
Tests were conducted after the waters off Batu Ferringhi beach had turned black allegedly due to contamination by sewage wastes.
Wed Feb 05 2014
300 sick in Japan after eating contaminated food
The food maker had so far recovered some 1.2 million packages of potentially tainted products out of 6.4 million it wants to recall.
Tue Jan 07 2014
Tablets and phones dirtier than a toilet seat?
The company took swabs from 90 devices, finding "hazardous" levels of bacteria that can make you sick, including E. coli.
Thu Sep 19 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024