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Tokyo, Sep 4 (IANS) Japanese researchers have revealed the mechanism how breast cancer evolves as the entire process — from the early stages of cell mutations starting in puberty to their manifestations as breast cancer in later years — has remained shrouded in mystery. The team from the Kyoto University showed the mechanism by which breast cancer is formed in the cells of the mammalian epithelium, whose main function is to secrete milk. The findings are published in the journal Nature.According to the team’s first analysis, approximately 20 mutations accumulate annually in each epithelial cell until menopause. After menopause, however,…

Kiev, Sep 4 (IANS) Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov on Monday said he has submitted a letter of resignation to parliament chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk after his dismissal by President Volodymyr Zelensky.”It was an honor to serve the Ukrainian people and work for the Ukrainian army for the last 22 months, the toughest period of Ukraine’s modern history,” Reznikov said on the social media X, formerly known as Twitter.In the letter, the 57-year-old, who was appointed as Defence Minister in November 2021, said that all the key tasks set for his mandate have been accomplished, reports Xinhua news agency.Rustem Umerov, who…

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) As the Africa climate summit began in Nairobi on Monday, grassroots groups and climate activists from across the continent will be holding African leaders to account to deliver concrete climate action and plans to address the continent’s pressing needs. “We are calling on African governments to prioritize the needs of the African people and deliver adequate measures to address the climate crisis, energy poverty and interlinked challenges. African nations need to prioritize green renewable energy targets rooted in justice over fossil fuels and false solutions and push for substantial global investments to support the clean…

Phnom Penh, Sep 4 (IANS) Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archeological Park welcomed nearly half a million foreign tourists in the first eight months of 2023, the state-owned Angkor Enterprise said in a statement on Monday.The statement said 498,513 international visitors had traveled to Angkor from January to August, representing a significant rise of 350.8 per cent from 110,570 in the same period last year, reports Xinhua news agency.The ancient site made $23.09 million in revenue from ticket sales during the eight-month period, up 420 per cent from $4.44 million, it added.In August, the site welcomed 59,148 foreigners, earning 2.77 million dollars…

Islamabad, Sep 4 (IANS) The Hindu community in Kashmore district of Pakistan’s Sindh province has had enough of the continuous lawlessness, kidnappings for ransom and failure of authorities to recover the victims.The continued kidnappings targeted on Hindu traders and community members in Kashmor has sparked a wave of protests across the province.Kashmore’s Hindu community staged a strong protest, blocking the main Indus Highway for at least 34 hours, disconnecting the road route of Sindh province from Balochistan and Punjab.The protesters chanted slogans for freedom and justice, demanding immediate action against the ongoing abductions of their loved ones from the community…

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Vaccination against Covid-19 with Covidshield and Covaxin did not raise any risk of heart attacks, according to a study on Monday.The study led by doctors at the GB Pant Hospital in the national capital aimed to determine impact of Covid-19 vaccination on mortality following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or heart attack.The study comes amid an increase in heart attack cases post Covid-19 pandemic, which has often been linked to the vaccinations.“Covid-19 vaccines have shown to decrease all-cause mortality at 30 days and six months following AMI,” said Dr. Mohit D. Gupta,Department of Cardiology, Govind Ballabh…

Vancouver, Sep 4 (IANS) Two Air Canada planes colloded on the tarmac at the Vancouver International Airport, local media reported.While being pushed back from the gate on Sunday, an Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319’s wingtip made contact with the wing of a Jazz Air Canada Express Q400, which was parked at a nearby gate, Xinhua news agency quoted the CTV report as sayingNo travelers or ground staff were injured, and passengers are being switched to different flights, it said.The Q400 is currently still scheduled to take off Sunday despite a three-hour delay, and passengers on the A319 have been rebooked…

Toronto, Sep 4 (IANS) A Khalistan referendum event, scheduled to take place on September 10 at a school in Canada, has been cancelled after images of weapons on the poster were brought to the school authorities’ notice by concerned residents.The Surrey School District announced on Sunday that it has cancelled the event at Tamanawis Secondary School in Surrey town of British Columbia province as the event organisers failed to remove the “concerning images” despite repeated requests. “Earlier today, our district cancelled a community rental of one of our schools due to a violation of our rental agreement. Promotional materials for…

Ottawa, Sep 4 (IANS) At least two people were killed and six others injured after a shooting at a wedding reception in Canada’s capital Ottawa, police said.Addressing media on Sundat, Acting Duty Insp. Amy Bond said police responded to reports of gunfire at about 10.21 p.m. on Saturday in the city’s south end, CBC News reported.Thevictims were attending areception at the Infinity Convention Centre onthe 2900 block ofGibfordDrive, off Hunt Club Road near the Ottawa International Airport.Four hours after the shooting, police here were no further threats to public safety.The two victims were identified Sunday afternoon as 26-year-old Said Mohamed…

Wellington, Sep 4 (IANS) The New Zealand Electoral Commission on Monday called on eligible voters to enroll as soon as possible in order to cast a ballot for the 2023 general election on October 14.Currently, 89 per cent of eligible voters are enrolled, said Anusha Guler, the Electoral Commission’s deputy chief executive operations, calling on those yet to enroll to act now, reports Xinhua news agency.New Zealand uses the Mixed Member Proportional voting system to elect its parliament. Under this system, the government is usually formed by two or more parliamentary political parties.New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of 18…