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After extended flights in space, a microscopic worm Caenorhabditis elegans (C elegans) undergoes genetic changes that help it to live longer.

International donors urge effective implementation of developmental projects with the aid as they worry financial mismanagement and corruption could undermine the purpose of the aid.

The status which comes into immediate effect will provide Kabul with special access to US arms.

Shin Shin the panda surprises zoologists by giving birth to cub at Ueno Zoo in Japan.

Natural climatic changes such as El Nino have stalled the growth of coral reefs for nearly 2,500 years.

China is aggressively pushing forward with its currency liberalisation plans, after slashing its interest rate in the first time in less than a month

Australia and New Zealand join WWF and Greenpeace against plans, which they declare are 'commercial whaling in drag'.

Although triggered by tsunami, the Fukushima disaster 'could and should have been foreseen and prevented', according to independent parliamentary investigation.

The hugely controversial ACTA treaty has been rejected by the European Parliament in a landslide vote.

Juan Mata and David de Gea have both been included in Spain's preliminary Olympic Games squad for the London 2012 football competition.

Corporate barrister Owen Watkins tells IBTimes UK that Barclays' newly resigned CEO Bob Diamond and individuals involved in rate-fixing scandal may avoid UK criminal proceedings.

Japan, Norway and Iceland among countries block long-running campaign at International Whaling Commission vote.

Markets hold onto gains as Unemployment around the region hits record and manufacturing shrinks

Japanese PM Yoshihiko Noda orders restart of reactors 3 and 4 at Ohi nuclear power plant.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Shinji Kagawa will play for Manchester United in their pre season matches, along with young Crewe signing Nick Powell.

RBS admits it was guilty of offences similar to those of Barclays, though it maintains they were less serious and more isolated.

FSA is expected to announce evidence on Barclays' involvement in Libor manipulation.

Shares in British banks took a dive on the FTSE 100 in morning trading a day after the Libor rate fixing scandal involving Barclays broke.

Three of Britain's biggest lenders, RBS, Lloyds and HSBC are among the 17 banks and one broker that are being investigated, following Barclays' involvement in fixing two of the most important interest rates in the global financial markets which resulted in a record fine.

Japan is ignoring lessons from the Fukushima nuclear disaster, triggered by last year's earthquake and a massive tsunami, say two seismologists.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao wraps up his visit to Latin America with the announcement of a $10bn credit support for infrastructure development of the region.

Shinji Kagawa has revealed what made him want to sign for Manchester United, with the young playmaker insisting that it has always been his dream to run onto the pitch at Old Trafford in red and black.

Sunita Williams, 46-year-old, Indian American astronaut, is all set to return to the international space station.

The most popular newsreader app Flipboard has finally arrived on Android.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliners have better fuel efficiency, high cabin pressure and humidity that contribute to cheaper operating costs and more flying comfort.

Mounting concerns over eurozone sovereign debt crisis and slowdown in China's growth dampening business outlooks for some of Asia's largest companies.

Tempting delicacies potentially hazardous to travellers if not prepared properly.

Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Victor Moses throughout last season and though the bid fell well short of Wigan's valuation, the two clubs are expected to continue negotiations over a potential deal.

Kazuhiko Asakawa and three others were accused of hiding the losses.

China pledges to provide $43bn (£27.4bn) to International Monetary Fund to boost its lending power.