Death toll in heavy rain in China climbs to 61
Beijing: Death toll in heavy rains and landslides in China during the last few days rose to 61 as 14 more death were reported.
Man believed to be oldest dies at 106
los Angeles: A man believed to have been the oldest living Pullman porter has died at 106. A family friend told The los Angeles Times that lee Wesley Gibson died on June 25 at his los Angeles home.
‘Veils help observers’ ability to judge truth’
Toronto: It may be easier to determine the truthfulness of a woman wearing a headscarf or even a veil when testifying, contrary to the opinions of some courts which believe that it is necessary to see a person’s face to detect deception, a new study has claimed.
6K year-old stone tombs may be 1st ‘telescopes’
london: Ancient megalithic tombs — such as those at the 6,000 year old Seven-Stone Antas in Portugal — may have been the first astronomical tools used to watch the skies, millennia before telescopes were invented, scientists say. Astronomers are exploring what they believe to be the first astronomical observing tool, potentially used by prehistoric humans 6,000 years ago.
Saudi-funded mosque opens in France
Nice: A Saudi-funded mosque in Nice has opened its doors for the first time after a 15-year tussle with the local town hall. The Nicois En-nour
Institute mosque received authorisation to open early on Saturday from the local prefect, substituting for town mayor Philippe Pradal.
Muslim doctor in US shot twice near Mosque
Houston: A Muslim doctor in the US was on Sunday shot at twice by some unidentified assailants here while he was on his way to a Mosque for offering morning prayers. After parking his car, the victim was waylaid by three suspects. One of the assailants whipped out his gun and shot the doctor near the Mosque, authorities said. According to Houston Police Department, the man was shot twice and was rushed to a nearby hospital.