World's oldest sperm found in Antarctica
New York: Scientists have discovered the world's oldest known animal sperm cells - dating to a whopping 50 million years ago - embedded within the walls of a fossilised cocoon in Antarctica.
French beheading selfie appears on Twitter
london: An infamous selfie taken by a French national - who appears confused about his motive - beside the dead body of his boss before he beheaded him has made its way to Twitter.
US mining firm eyes asteroids for minerals
london: With minerals in short supply on earth, a US-based company is on its way to mining valuable minerals from asteroids that it believes will increase the world's gross domestic product.
Taiwan, China sign landmark water PACT
Taipei: China and Taiwan inked a landmark deal Monday that will see water pumped from the Chinese mainland to a Taiwanese-controlled archipelago, in another sign of warming ties between the rivals.
Scientists discover the taste of fat
Washington: Scientists claim to have discovered a sixth flavour - the taste of fat - and say it could hold the key to fighting obesity and heart disease. According to researchers, fat has a "unique and unpleasant taste", which they have named oleogustus.
4 detained over Beijing sex video scandal
Beijing: Four persons, including a young couple, have been detained in China in connection with a sex- tape shot in an upmarket fitting store here which went viral online, provoking fierce criticism from internet users.
Nepal begins discussion on constitution
Kathmandu: Millions of Nepalese people, including those abroad, Monday participated in a two-day campaign to garner public opinion on the first draft of the country's new constitution.