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Thirsty rocks may contain

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What happened to all the water that once sloshed in lakes and oceans on Mars? Much of it, researchers proposed on Wednesday, may be locked up in stone. Previous studies had concluded that the water was swept into space by powerful solar winds when the planet's magnetic field collapsed, while some was captured in sub-surface ice. But this did not account for allRead more

Oxford strips Suu Kyi of city’s freedom

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Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been stripped of the honorific freedom of Oxford, the British city where she studied and raised her children, over her “inaction” in the Rohingya crisis. “When Aung San Suu Kyi was given the Freedom of the City in 1997 it was because she reflected Oxford’s values of tolerance and internationalism,” the city councilRead more

Bali's Mt. Agung volcano threatening

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Indonesian authorities have raised a maximum alert as Mount Agung on Bali -- an island that attracted nearly five million tourists last year -- threatens to erupt. Here's what experts say: - Already erupting? - Short answer: 'Yes' -- but things could get much worse. "What we are seeing at the moment are small explosions, throwing out hot gases andRead more

Oxford University puts Tariq Ramadan on leave amid rape, sex abuse scandals

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Islamist academic Tariq Ramadan took a leave of absence on Tuesday from the University of Oxford following multiple rape and sexual misconduct allegations, the British institution said. “By mutual agreement, and with immediate effect, Tariq Ramadan has taken a leave of absence from the University of Oxford,” it said in a statement. Ramadan's duties will be reassigned and he willRead more

Oxford academic Tariq Ramadan takes leave over sex abuse probes

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Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has taken a leave of absence from the University of Oxford following multiple rape and sexual misconduct allegations, the British institution said on Tuesday. "By mutual agreement, and with immediate effect, Tariq Ramadan, Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies, has taken a leave of absence from the University of Oxford," it said in a statement source: AFPRead more

Tariq Ramadan denounces ‘slander campaign’ after rape allegations

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Islamist thinker Tariq Ramadan, targeted by two recent rape accusations, has reacted for the first time on Saturday night by posting a message on his Facebook page denouncing what he called a “campaign of slander clearly orchestrated by my longtime adversaries”. Ramadan, 55, is the grandson of the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood and enjoys a high popularity among conservativeRead more

MR PORTER to launch own brand MR P.

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MR PORTER, the award-winning online destination for men’s style, has announced the upcoming launch of MR P., its very own label, debuting exclusively on MR PORTER on 7 November. Created by a team of in-house designers, MR P. is a year-round collection of future classics, centring on an Essentials range of core staples. In addition, there will be five limited-edition capsulesRead more

On Aspirin and Colon Cancer

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Daily aspirin use -- known to reduce the risk of colon cancer -- could also make the disease harder to treat if it does occur, researchers reported Wednesday. The new findings based on mathematical modelling, If confirmed statistically and in the lab, would mean that aspirin's ability to ward off colon cancer may come at an unacceptably high cost, theyRead more

The freak, or indestructible 'moss piglet'

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If a monster space rock crashes into our planet or radiation from an exploding star boils our oceans, humans and most other life forms will disappear. But one creature is sure to survive, according to a study published Friday. And it will keep going for as long as the Sun doesn't die -- at least another 10 billion years. Earth'sRead more

Aspirin Increases Bleeding Risk

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Long-term, daily use of aspirin to prevent blood clots in very elderly patients leads to an increased risk of serious or fatal internal bleeding, researchers said Wednesday. Heartburn medication would allows people 75 years and older to keep the preventative benefits of aspirin while avoiding its dangerous side-effects, they reported in the medical journal The Lancet. Even among people withRead more