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India, US widen horizons as they seal 'unprecedented' nuclear deal

As India and the US inked a historic and unprecedented civil nuclear deal after over three years of tortuous twists and turns, they also widened their horizons, looking far beyond a dramatic transformation of their bilateral relations.

Countries will work to avoid broader economic fallout: Bush

US President George W. Bush said Saturday that the world's economic powers will work closely to overcome the ongoing financial crisis and create a plan toward recovery.9:30 PM on October 11

Peru's president accepts resignation of entire cabinet

Peru's President Alan Garcia accepted the resignations of his entire cabinet in the face of a brewing corruption scandal over petroleum concessions.8:02 PM on October 11

India looks beyond US for nuclear trade

India clearly views its nuclear deal with the US as opening the door to resuming nuclear trade with the rest of the world too, indicating American firms should not expect any preferential treatment.8:00 PM on October 11

Study unlocks stem cell, DNA secrets to speed therapies

Researchers have discovered that as embryonic stem cells turn into different cell types, there are dramatic corresponding changes in the order in which DNA is replicated and reorganised.3:01 PM on October 11

Fat-regenerating stem cells found in mice

Researchers have identified stem cells with the capacity to build fat. They found that transplants of the progenitor cells, isolated from the fat tissue of normal mice, can restore normal fat tissue in animals that are otherwise lacking it.3:01 PM on October 11

Americans find financial crisis far greater threat than terrorism

The vast majority of Americans surveyed post economic meltdown agreed that the financial crisis 'poses a greater threat to the quality of my life than does the threat of terrorism', says a new opinion poll.3:00 PM on October 11

India bound only by 123: Pranab Mukherjee

India has declared that it is bound by only the bilateral 123 Agreement sealing its civil nuclear deal with the US and expressed confidence that Washington too will implement it 'in good faith' under international law.1:33 PM on October 11

India not against a US-Pakistan n-deal: Mukherjee

India has indicated it would not mind the United States entering a civil nuclear deal with Pakistan, saying it believed every country has the right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.1:32 PM on October 11

Nalbandian suspicious of Davis Cup venue

Argentina's David Nalbandian expressed doubts on the imposed choice of Mar del Plate as the venue for next month's Davis Cup final against Spain.1:31 PM on October 11

Protein matchmaker between immune cells identified

A protein that plays matchmaker between two key types of white blood cells, T and B cells, enabling them to establish long-lasting immunity after an infection, has been identified.1:02 PM on October 11

Bombard seeds with electrons to kill fungal spores, viruses

Researchers have developed a method to bombard seeds with electrons to kill fungal spores and viruses and ensure untainted food, as well as protect plants.1:01 PM on October 11

Two Cuban football players 'disappear' in Washington

Two players from Cuba's national football team, here for a World Cup 2010 qualifying match, have gone missing, a team official confirmed.1:00 PM on October 11

Nalbandian, Nishikori roll through in Stockholm

Argentine top seed David Nalbandian outclassed Spaniard Albert Montanes 6-4, 6-1 at the Stockholm Open tennis tournament to line up against two-time finalist Jarkko Nieminen in the semi-finals.1:00 PM on October 11

Statins may prevent miscarriages

Statins may be able to prevent miscarriages in women suffering from pregnancy complications caused by antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), say researchers on the basis of trials with mice.1:00 PM on October 11