Washington, Jan 13 : Scientists at Iowa State University have come a step closer to finding how to counter the Ebola virus.

They have now unfolded the structure from a key part of the Ebola protein known as VP35.

VP35 interferes with the natural resistance of host cells against viral infections.

"Usually when viruses infect cells, the host immune system can fight to eventually clear the virus. But with Ebola infections, the ability of the host to mount a defence against the invading virus is lost," said Gaya Amarasinghe, an assistant professor in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, who led the study.

The petroleum ministry has signaled that besides freeing fuel pricing from administrative control, the government on Thursday may cut petrol, diesel and domestic LPG prices.

According to an official working in the petroleum ministry, the Cabinet, which is planed to meet on Thursday, may reduce petrol price by Rs 5 a litre, diesel by Rs 3 per litre and domestic LPG by Rs 25 per cylinder, thus, giving relief to the common man and further easing inflationary pressures.

London, Jan 13 : Brit singer/songwriter Robin Gibb has still not gotten over the death of his twin brother Maurice Gibb.

London, Jan 13 : Brit singer/songwriter Robin Gibb has still not gotten over the death of his twin brother Maurice Gibb.

Washington, Jan 13 : While other stars tried to put their best foot forward for the Golden Globe Awards on January 11, Eva Longoria Parker had to hobble up the red carpet, because she badly sprained her ankle.

The `Desperate Housewives' star got injured at one of hubby Tony Parker''s basketball games.

The pretty lady had to wear an ankle brace under her stunning red Reem Acra gown for the event.

London, Jan 13 : American actor David Hasselhoff was spotted dancing enthusiastically with a go-go girl as she gyrated her body in front of him.

Hasselhoff, 56, got on stage at the Las Vegas nightclub Prive and rocked his hips to the rhythm of Daft Punk''s Around The World, at the same time staring unashamedly at the brunette's boobs as she teased him.

The actor was seen holding the woman's bare waist as he gyrated with her to the music, when was joined by a random punter, who sandwiched the girl in-between them.