February2018
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co to pay Nektar Therapeutics $1.85 billion in cancer deal
Feb 14, 2018In one of the largest single-drug collaboration deals ever, Nektar will receive $1 billion in cash upfront and Bristol-Myers will purchase about 8.28 million Nektar shares at $102.60 per share, or an equity stake of just... -
Prince Henrik of Denmark dies at 83
Feb 14, 2018The controversial French-born prince had been diagnosed with dementia last year and was admitted to hospital in January with a lung infection. Prince Henrik of Denmark, the husband of Queen Margrethe who was famous for his... -
Trump lawyer paid $130,000 to porn star linked to president
Feb 14, 2018Trump was a private citizen when the 2006 sexual encounter with Clifford allegedly took place. US President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer told the New York Times on Tuesday he paid $130,000 of his own money to... -
Farmer puts up Sunny Leone poster to keep crop safe
Feb 14, 2018Sunny Leone strikes a sultry pose in a red bikini against the green backdrop of a farmer’s large field of vegetable crop in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district. And as intended, she attracts all the attention. The... -
Honda Motor Company to manufacture motorcycles in Bangladesh this year
Feb 13, 2018The meeting discussed various issues, including policy supports for the development of motorcycle industry and spare parts production for motorcycles. The Japanese Honda Motor Company is going to manufacture motorcycles in Bangladesh this year as the... -
Four patients per 1000 screened with fourth-generation tests received a new diagnosis of HIV infection
Feb 13, 2018Newer “fourth-generation” HIV tests detect not only antibodies to the virus but also the HIV-1 p24 antigen, which is present before antibodies. Thus, these tests can detect infection earlier. Four patients per 1000 screened with fourth-generation... -
Virtual reality-based CBT can reduce paranoia and anxiety for people with psychotic disorders
Feb 13, 2018The study of 116 people with psychosis across seven Dutch mental health centers suggests that virtual reality CBT does not immediately lead to participants spending more time with others, but helps them have more positive interactions... -
Grameenphone set to offer best 4G experience
Feb 13, 2018The 1800 MHz band is the most suited spectrum for 4G/LTE rollout and GP’s acquisition firmly consolidates its leadership position. Grameenphone acquired 5 MHz spectrum on 1800 band today at the spectrum auction, held by Bangladesh... -
Rade Kovačević appointed as the CTO of Grameenphone
Feb 13, 2018Rade has over 17 years of experience in the telecom industry, working in different senior positions. Prior to joining Grameenphone, he was serving as Head of IT Asia (acting), Technology & Services of Telenor Group and... -
Syrian frontline town divides NATO allies Turkey and U.S.
Feb 13, 2018A dispute between Turkey and the United States over control of a north Syrian town has put the NATO allies on opposing sides of the conflict’s front line, deepening a diplomatic rift ahead of a visit...
