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Новости за 22.08.2024

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Attackers ambush and kill 11 police officers in eastern Pakistan, officials say

Officials in Pakistan say bandits armed with rocket-propelled grenades and guns have ambushed a police convoy in the eastern Punjab province, killing at least 11 officers and wounding others. Punjabi police say the attack happened in the Rahim Yar Khan district when the police officers were passing through a deserted area in a patrol targeting robbers who operate in the region. Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militants attacks in recent years, but such a high number of police casualties in one attack is rare.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

B'desh upheaval takes a toll on medical tourism in India

The number of Bangladeshi patients visiting India for medical treatment has plummeted by up to 50% due to political unrest in Bangladesh. This downturn has impacted revenues for Indian hospitals. Pharma exports to Bangladesh are also at risk, as the country sources 30% of its pharmaceutical ingredients and raw materials from India, potentially affecting medication availability.

«Just Jared» 

'Frasier' Reboot Season 2 - Watch the First Trailer & See the Guest Stars!

Frasier is back! Paramount+ just revealed the first trailer for Season 2 of the revival series, featuring Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) returning to KACL in Seattle. Guest stars are set to include Dan Butler as Bob “Bulldog” Briscoe, Edward Hibbert as Gil Chesterton, and Harriet Sansom Harris as Frasier’s agent, Bebe Glazer, all reprising their roles [...]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Assam govt tables bill to abolish Muslim marriages, divorce act

The statement of objectives of the repealing bill states, "There remains a scope of registering marriages of persons below 21 years (in case of males) and 18 years (for females). It hardly had any provisions for monitoring the implementation of the Act throughout the state and it attracted huge amounts of litigation in court".

The Punch 

Army advocates collective measures for improved security in schools

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called for collective measures among security agencies, community members and school managers to secure schools against security challenges. Musa made the call on Thursday at a safe school workshop with the theme ”Providing a Secure and Safe Learning Environment for Advancement of National Development” organised by

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Phys.org 

The secret to sleepy cells' control of inflammatory secretions

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have revealed a new secret regarding senescence, a cellular state similar to sleep that is more likely to affect aged cells. This drowsy condition is known to provide health benefits under certain conditions while also potentially causing collateral damage.

Track Side Online 

RACE PREVIEW – BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

BITNILE.COM GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND PREVIEW FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024 RACE: BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of PortlandTRACK: Portland International RacewayLOCATION: Portland, Oregon, USATRACK LAYOUT: 12-turn, 1.964-mile natural road courseRACE LENGTH: 110 Laps/216.04 Miles PRACTICE: Friday – 2:55-4:10 p.m. PT (Peacock)Saturday – 9-10 a.m. PT, 5:15-5:45 p.m. PT (Peacock)QUALIFYING: Saturday – 12:30-2 p.m. PT (Peacock)RACE: Sunday – 12 p.m. PT (USA Network, Peacock) CHRISTIAN RASMUSSEN, NO. Читать дальше...

Scoop 

ComCom trims Chorus spending ambition

In its final decision, the Commerce Commission has approved Chorus' investment plans for the next four years. One NZ shows its sustainability credentials and Palmerston North-based Advantage is to offer enterprise grade satellite comms.

The Hindu 

A new secretariat, a heritage institution, and an impassioned protest

On January 31, 2003, in the ongoing Assembly session, the then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announced a plan to demolish the Queen Mary’s College and build a new Secretariat on the site. What followed was a protest to save one of the city’s most distinguished educational institutions