Washington, November 1: American scientists have found that a molecule called SleX can help restore an important biological function of stem cells, in case they have lost such surface proteins as are crucial to their therapeutic potential.

Once the molecule has been added to the surface of the cells, according to the researchers, it takes just 45 minutes to show its effect.

Kathmandu, Nov 1: United Nation’s Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon today said that he will continue to pledge UN''s support to Nepal.

Addressing a special meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) here, the Secretary General said, "I have been, and will continue to watch with great interest, the peace process and its achievements, and to pledge the UN''s continued strong support."

Srinagar, Nov 1: Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today called for an effective management policy for timely completion of the projects being executed by Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) in the state.

Reviewing the progress of the ERA projects at a high level meeting in Srinagar, Vohra asked the officers to supervise the work on regular basis.

According to official sources, over Rs 438 crore projects are under execution in the state by ERA during the current year under Asian Development Bank Funding.

According to the recent Obama vs McCain Pennsylvania polls, Barack Obama is having sizable lead over John McCain in the Keystone State.

Pennsylvania has been the Democratic state — the state was won by Democrats in 2000 and 2004. The recent opinion polls show the State presently favoring Barack Obama. Let’s check out what McCain vs Obama Pennsylvania polls show.

Temple University’s Obama vs McCain PA poll, conducted from October 20 to October 26, shows Obama leading McCain by 9 % points — 50 % to 41 % among the likely voters of Pennsylvania

Washington, November 1: Angelina Jolie’s breast-feeding pictures in the November issue of ‘W’ magazine have reportedly left Brad Pitt’s parents upset.

‘Star’ magazine reported that while father Bill Pitt refused to talk about the published photos, mum Jane Pitt has been displeased with the way the couple’s kids have been used for advertisement purposes.

Fox News quoted the magazine: "Brad's dad won't talk about it — that means he's upset.

London, Nov 1: The biggest dog in Britain has been put on a crash diet, after vets decided that the 20st giant was too heavy to undergo a life-saving operation to repair a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left hind leg.

Standing tall at 6ft 6in on his hind legs, Samson has ruptured a cruciate ligament in his left hind leg.

And now, his owners Ray and Julie Woods, from Wyberton, Lincolnshire, have forcefully postponed his 1,400 dollars surgery till the time the canine loses some weight.

According to vets, if Samson fails to reduce waist, he will not recover properly, and may never be able to walk again.