Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death
The finding of microplastics and nanoplastics in plaque is "a breakthrough discovery," Dr. Philip Landrigan reveals.
Sat Mar 16 2024
Lisbon plaques remember Portugal's 'silenced' role in slavery
Plaques turning the spotlight on Lisbon's role in slavery and "silenced" African history have been installed in various locations.
Sat Jan 20 2024
London's Horniman Museum to return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
London's Horniman Museum said it would return 72 artefacts, including 12 brass plaques known as Benin Bronzes, looted from Benin City.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Princess Diana honoured with blue plaque at former London flat
The plaque is on the building that was her home between 1979 and 1981.
Thu Sep 30 2021
'It means everything': Mary J. Blige inducted into NYC's Apollo Walk of Fame
Blige has nine Grammy Awards, eight multi-platinum albums, two Academy Award nominations and now, a plaque on Apollo Theater's Walk of Fame.
Sat May 29 2021
Sultan Nazrin presents prizes to Quran Recital Assembly winners
Sultan Nazrin Shah presented each of them with RM10,000 in cash, a Haj package worth RM10,000, a plaque and a certificate.
Mon Mar 29 2021
IJN introduces procedure for patients suffering from severe atherosclerosis
The procedure makes use of sonic waves to break down hard calcified plaque accumulated in the arteries.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Thai protesters plaque removed from near palace - police
A plaque placed by Thai pro-democracy protesters near the Grand Palace in Bangkok that declared that Thailand belongs to the people and not the king has been removed, police said on Monday.
Mon Sep 21 2020
Thai protesters defy monarchy with 'People's Plaque'
The new plaque states, "The people have expressed the intention that this country belongs to the people, and not the king."
Sun Sep 20 2020
David Bowie plaque unveiled at late star's Berlin home
A plaque honouring David Bowie was unveiled on Monday at the home where the late rock star lived during his stay in Cold War-era Berlin.
Tue Aug 23 2016
France begins one-year commemorations of Charlie Hebdo attack
French President Francois Hollande unveiled a plaque at the former offices of the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo which was attacked.
Tue Jan 05 2016
Blueberries could help fight gum disease, reduce antibiotic use
Wild blueberry extract, whose key ingredient is polyphenol, fights foodborne pathogens in addition to a species of bacteria most commonly associated with periodontitis.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Malaysia to host next year's Asean tourism forum
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen tonight received a plaque as next year's Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) host.
Thu Jan 24 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