A blood test could soon detect colorectal and pancreatic cancer
Scientists in Israel are working on developing a blood test that can detect pancreatic and colorectal cancer.
Sun Sep 25 2022
What a worm! Japan firm uses nematodes to sniff out cancer
A screening test using tiny worms to detect early signs of pancreatic cancer in urine has been developed by a Japanese biotech firm.
Thu Nov 18 2021
'Jeopardy!' game show host Alex Trebek dies at 80, fans mourn an 'icon'
Trebek, who was known for engaging contestants with straight-faced but witty banter, hosted more than 7,000 episodes of "Jeopardy!"
Mon Nov 09 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
A diminutive yet towering womens rights champion, she became the courts second female justice.
Sat Sep 19 2020
John Hurt, British actor who played desperate, eccentric characters, dies at 77
John Hurt, a British actor who gave compelling depth to desperate, flawed and sometimes monstrously deformed characters in performances that captivated audiences and critics has died. He was 77.
Sat Jan 28 2017
British actor John Hurt, star of 'The Elephant Man', dead at 77
Veteran British actor Sir John Hurt, Oscar-nominated for his star turn in "The Elephant Man", has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Sat Jan 28 2017
Tiara Jacquelina, Afdlin Shauki mourn death of Samantha Schubert
Schubert died at the Prince Court Medical Centre at 7.16pm Monday after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Tue Apr 26 2016
Former Miss Malaysia/World 1991, Samantha Schubert dies at 47
TV/film actress and producer, Samantha Schubert died at the Prince Court Medical Centre at 7.16pm today after battling with pancreatic cancer. She was 47.
Mon Apr 25 2016
The hilarious reason why San Francisco is looking for Steve Jobs
Five years after Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer, the city of San Francisco is trying to give him $176.
Sun Feb 28 2016
World Cup betting: Malaysia's Paul Phua may be allowed to visit ailing mom
Phua told the court May 22 he wants to return to Malaysia because his mother is suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer.
Sat May 30 2015
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