Man accused of abducting Chinese student had visited kidnap fetish website
She disappeared after that, authorities said, and didn't answer calls when fellow students, professors and the apartment manager called.
Mon Jul 03 2017
Girls as young as six equate "brilliance" with opposite sex - scientists
Girls assimilate stereotypes associating brilliance with men rather than women by the time they are six, potentially limiting their aspirations and impacting their future careers.
Fri Jan 27 2017
Too much smartphone time could be a sign of anxiety, study finds
Anxiety and depression mainly affected young adults who used their smartphone as a means of escaping a sometimes unpleasant reality.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Omega-3s may boost cognitive flexibility in at-risk older adults
A study found that for adults at risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's, consuming more omega-3 fatty acids could have a positive effect of cog
Wed May 20 2015
Fiber supplements could help with weight loss: study
Two specific kinds of dietary fiber could lead to weight loss if taken daily over a long term, according to a new study conducted in Illinois.
Wed Nov 19 2014
Kids with strong ties to parents create better friendships: study
The parent-child bond could play a role in children's social savvy, according to a new study.
Sun Jun 22 2014
Parents: A good sleep routine can keep the whole family healthy
A new study conducted at the University of Illinois says that children who are raised by families that prioritize shut-eye are less likely to be obese.
Wed Jun 11 2014
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024