New York, Jan 6 (DPA) Popular US talk show host Oprah Winfrey has vowed to battle her recent weight gain, saying “It’s about using food - abusing food”.

London, Jan 6 (IANS) Former British premier Tony Blair is to be presented with one of America’s highest civilian honours but is yet to pick up a Congressional gold medal awarded to him in 2003.

London, Jan 6 (IANS) Former British premier Tony Blair is to be presented with one of America’s highest civilian honours but is yet to pick up a Congressional gold medal awarded to him in 2003.

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Low-carb diets taken for six months help manage type 2 diabetes better, according to research.

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Scientists taking a leaf out of the social sciences are trying to read signs from nature to know whether they presage potential collapse of ecosystems.

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Just seeing someone smoke aborts the smoker’s resolve to kick the habit, according to new research.

Colombo, Jan 6 (IANS) A group of unidentified gunmen Tuesday torched a leading Sri Lankan private television and radio station on the outskirts of the national capital, drawing strong condemnation from the US, rights groups and media organisations.

Bangkok, Jan 6 (DPA) Thai officials Tuesday said the government recently blocked 2,300 websites for allegedly insulting the monarchy and is seeking court approval to shut down another 400.