Washington, Mar.30 (ANI): US First Lady Michelle Obama is getting set to take the world stage by accompanying husband and President Barack Obama on their first trip abroad after assumption of office.

Both are headed for London and Paris, where President Obama is to attend this week's G-20 Summit and a meeting of NATO leaders.

According to Politico, the first couple's trip to Europe Tuesday takes Michelle Obama to a land that likes her husband but seems positively fascinated by her.

Washington, Mar 30 : Diabetics who think they are taking good care of themselves, and have the condition under control, might be mistaken because a new study suggests that constant vigil may not translate into improved blood sugar levels.

Researchers at Duke University surveyed the responses of 1,034 adults on their risk tolerance, concern about their future, and beliefs about their longevity.

Washington, Mar 30 : Scientists have found that a combination of two more efficient applications of biomarkers of heart failure can promise an earlier diagnosis and improved treatment for patients.

Heart failure describes a syndrome of symptoms without a single diagnostic test.

But now, two studies suggest that a combination of two biomarkers may improve diagnosis and prognosis, and form the basis of optimal management of patients with heart failure.

Washington  - The United States has no definitive plans for military intervention if North Korea launches a long-range missile, but would take steps if it were headed to US territory, US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates said.

Gates, who made the remarks on a Fox News Sunday talk show, said if an "aberrant missile" were headed for Hawaii, "we might consider" action.

"But I don't think we have any plans to do anything like that at this point," Gates said.

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Washington, Mar. 30 : The United States has said that drone strikes on Taliban and Al-Qaeda hideouts inside Pakistan would be carried out only after consulting Islamabad.

President, Barack Obama, in a television interview, said missile hits against terror camps would continue in the future also.

"I haven't changed my approach. If we have a high-value target within our sights, after consulting with Pakistan, we're going after them," The Daily Times quoted Obama, as saying.