Genes linked to superbugs’ antibiotic resistance identified

Last Updated: Friday, September 9, 2011, 16:22

An analysis of the genome of a superbug has yielded vital clues that could be key to counteract the bacterium’s resistance to an antibiotic.

Great Australian WWII heroine dies at 98

Last Updated: Monday, August 8, 2011, 14:02

Australian PM said Nancy Wake was a devastatingly effective saboteur and spy.

Armed residents put up resistance to Syrian army

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 16:03

Residents used automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades to repel advancing government troops in central Syria, putting up a fierce fight for the first time in their two-month-old revolt against Assad`s autocratic regime.

‘Take local resistance to Mopa airport into account’

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 18:47

Opposition by locals should also be taken into consideration besides other yardsticks before the construction of greenfield airport at Mopa in North Goa, a senior official said.

Britain planned to help Afghan resistance after Soviet invasion

Last Updated: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 15:52

A top official negotiated how to channel covert military aid to guerrillas.

Researchers crack open secret of superbug`s resistance

Last Updated: Saturday, June 5, 2010, 18:43

CPU of a superbug`s weaponry which`ll provide new options to disable the virulent bacteria, found.

Village resistance group man shot dead in WB

Last Updated: Friday, April 16, 2010, 14:18

A member of a village resistance group was shot dead by unknown gunmen Friday at Mongalkote in Burdwan district.

Resisting robbery bid costs youth`s life

Last Updated: Monday, February 15, 2010, 23:13

A 21-year-old man was stabbed to death and his friend beaten up when the deceased tried to resist a robbery attempt by six persons in an east Delhi locality, police said on Monday.

US Marines advance in southern Afghanistan

Last Updated: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 23:44

US Marines pressed into a remote Taliban stronghold with their first major assault in Afghanistan since Obama earmarked 30,000 more troops.

Taliban vow to step up resistance in Afghanistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 18:37

The Taliban vowed today to step up resistance and fight against the extra 30,000 American troops Prez Obama has ordered to Afghanistan, a spokesman said.

Pakistan expecting `tough resistance` in Waziristan

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 13:11

The Pakistani army expects Taliban and al-Qaida fighters in the South Waziristan tribal region to put up "tough resistance" against a military offensive, the army`s chief spokesman said.