Rio throws final party to say goodbye to Olympics 2016 RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil and the world bid farewell Sunday to the first Olympic Games in South America, a 16-day spectacle that combined numerous highlight reel moments with ugly and even bizarre episodes that sometimes overshadowed the... 22 Aug, 2016
Zika spreads to Miami Beach, US expands travel warning MIAMI/CHICAGO: Federal health officials on Friday warned pregnant women not to travel to trendy Miami Beach after Florida confirmed that the mosquito-borne Zika virus was active in the popular tourist destination. The US Centers for Disease... Environment 20 Aug, 2016
Zika researchers seeking volunteers willing to be infected WASHINGTON : Wanted: Volunteers willing to be infected with the Zika virus for science. It may sound bizarre, but researchers are planning just such a study — this winter, when mosquitoes aren't biting — to help speed development of... Environment 19 Aug, 2016
US declares health emergency in Puerto Rico due to Zika SAN JUAN: The US government on Friday declared a public health emergency in Puerto Rico as a result of a Zika epidemic. The declaration allows the US Department of Health and Human Services to award grants, access emergency funds and temporarily... Women 13 Aug, 2016
US declares a Zika public health emergency in Puerto Rico CHICAGO: The Obama administration on Friday declared a public health emergency in the US territory of Puerto Rico, saying the rapid and widespread transmission of the Zika virus threatens the health of infected pregnant women and their... Environment 13 Aug, 2016
In Miami, Clinton to call on Congress to act on Zika virus WASHINGTON: Hillary Clinton will call on Congress to return to Washington and pass emergency funding for the Zika response during a visit to a Miami neighborhood dealing with the first US outbreak of the disease. On Tuesday afternoon, the... Women 09 Aug, 2016
Muhammad first US athlete to wear hijab at an Olympics RIO DE JANEIRO: The third day of Olympic competition featured a couple of notable firsts: Rafaela Silva captured host Brazil's initial gold medal of the Rio Games and fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the only American ever to compete in the Olympics... 09 Aug, 2016
Zika vaccines work in monkeys, boosting hopes for people NEW YORK: Three experimental Zika vaccines protected monkeys against infection from the virus, an encouraging sign as research moves into studies in people. The success in monkeys, which involved a traditional vaccine and two more cutting-edge... Environment 06 Aug, 2016
Zika vaccines work in monkeys, boosting hopes for people NEW YORK: Three experimental Zika vaccines protected monkeys against infection from the virus, an encouraging sign as research moves into studies in people. The success in monkeys, which involved a traditional vaccine and two more cutting-edge... Environment 05 Aug, 2016
Djokovic glad some Russian athletes competing in Rio RIO DE JANEIRO: Serbia's Novak Djokovic said the doping scandal engulfing Russia was bad for the country and international sport, but he was glad some Russian athletes have been allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics. The World Anti-Doping... 04 Aug, 2016
Murray relishes 'different' atmosphere in Rio RIO DE JANEIRO: Adjusting quickly to the Olympic atmosphere and its unfamiliar environment will be key for Andy Murray as he bids to defend the title he won in London four years ago, the world number two has said. The Scot, who beat Novak... 03 Aug, 2016
Nadal remains doubtful over Rio participation RIO DI JANEIRO: Rafael Nadal has conceded he is not yet sure that he will be able to represent Spain at the Rio Olympics as his fitness concerns linger. The 2008 gold medallist withdrew from the French Open with a wrist injury and missed... 02 Aug, 2016
