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Pak’s ISI has close links with Al-Qaeda, Taliban: Admiral Mullen

Pak’s ISI has close links with Al-Qaeda, Taliban: Admiral MullenWashington, Mar. 28 : US Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Admiral Mike Mullen has confirmed media reports that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has close links with Al-Qaeda and the Taliban network, and is offering logistical support them.

"There are certainly indications that's the case," The Dawn quoted Admiral Mullen, as saying.

Shampoos, conditioners, soaps can cause eczema

Shampoos, conditioners, soaps can cause eczemaWashington, Mar 28: Many shampoos, skin conditioners and soaps contain an ingredient that can cause eczema, warn Swedish scientists.

A thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden found that over 5 percent of those who underwent patch testing were allergic to the air oxidized form of the fragrance ingredient linalool.

Eczema can cause a lot of different skin conditions, including rashes, swelling, itching and cracking.

Fireflies, jellyfish genes shedding light on causes of infertility, autoimmune diseases

Fireflies, jellyfish genes shedding light on causes of infertility, autoimmune diseasesWashington, March 28: Studies on fireflies and jellyfish’s genes are providing significant insights into the possible causes of infertility and autoimmune diseases in humans, says a report.

The article states that with the aid of the luminescent and florescent genes, scientists illuminate cells that produce a hormone linked to conditions, which include rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Diets targeting oxidized cysteine may reduce inflammation and lower disease risk

Diets targeting oxidized cysteine may reduce inflammation and lower disease riskWashington, March 28 : Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine say that they have found a direct association between oxidative stress and inflammatory signals in the blood.

The researchers believe that their finding may pave the way for improved strategies for preventing several diseases by including antioxidants in the diet, and for reducing the impact of inflammation in critically ill patients by adding cysteine to intravenous or tube feeding.

Obama seeking to capitalize on popularity in Europe

Obama seeking to capitalize on popularity in EuropeWashington  - US President Barack Obama will make his first trip to Europe next week since taking office, hoping his immense popularity on the continent will provide a fresh start in cross- Atlantic relations.

Obama is due to arrive in London to attend Thursday's 20-nation summit on the financial crisis, before heading to France and Germany for a NATO summit April 3-4. Later, he'll stop in Prague for an EU gathering and then Turkey.

General Motors unlikely to make US government loan deadline

General Motors Washington - With a Tuesday deadline looming for its survival plan, General Motors appeared to be seeking a delay as it juggles demands by bondholders and unions, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

The country's largest car maker, which received a government loan lifeline of more than 13 billion dollars last year, was to have taken certain steps in its viability plan by Tuesday.

But GM could bump up against the deadline and receive an extension of 30 days, several people briefed on the matter told the Journal.

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