Doctors often reluctant to attend patients’ funerals
(Reuters Health) – Although hospitals and medical practitioners may follow a few bereavement practices after a patient dies, funeral attendance is uncommon, according to a...
Russia to expand its Hmeimim air base in Syria: reports
Russia is expanding its Hmeimim air base in Syria and rebuilding a second landing strip to allow the facility to serve more aircraft, Russian news...
Moderate quake shakes Istanbul, eight people slightly hurt
A moderate 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook buildings and damaged two mosques in Istanbul on Thursday, slightly injuring eight people and causing residents to rush from...
VW targets African roadblocks with ride-hailing business
German automaker Volkswagen is testing out a new business model in Rwanda as it looks to gain a greater foothold in the African market. Serena...
An affordable and comfortable alternative prosthetic arm
Two London entrepreneurs are slashing the cost of prosthetics by creating a multi-tool-style arm which can be customised by swapping attachments for different tasks. Emer...
U.S. judge overseeing opioid litigation won’t disqualify himself
The U.S. judge overseeing nationwide litigation over the opioid epidemic on Thursday rejected a request by major pharmacies and drug distributors that he disqualify himself...
Britain’s Prince Harry says ‘race against time’ on climate change
Britain’s Prince Harry warned the world faces “a race against time” and that “no one can deny science” as he arrived in Botswana on Thursday...
India faces first court challenges to e-cigarette ban
India’s ban on electronic cigarettes has been challenged in a court in the eastern city of Kolkata, marking the start of the first legal battle...
U.S. judge overseeing opioid litigation refuses to disqualify himself
The U.S. judge overseeing nationwide litigation concerning the opioid epidemic on Thursday rejected a request by drug distributors and pharmacies that he disqualify himself, including...
UK lawmakers vote against parliament adjourning for Conservative conference
British lawmakers voted on Thursday against adjourning parliament until Oct. 3 for the governing Conservative Party to hold their annual conference....