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Ex-UB football player hopes he set world box jump record

Ex-UB football player hopes he set world box jump record

Chris Spell is on a dual track toward two lofty goals. Play football in the NFL. Set the world record for the highest standing jump. Spell will try o ...
There may be 9200 more tree species in the world than we thought

There may be 9200 more tree species in the world than we thought

Earth is home to many more types of tree than previously thought, according to researchers who say thousands of species are still to be discovered in ...
World Bank demands debt transparency, says Nigeria, others need $429bn

World Bank demands debt transparency, says Nigeria, others need $429bn

The World Bank has demanded debt transparency as a crucial step in countries’ development process, while it estimates that external financing needs i ...
India needs a world class higher education system: Vice President

India needs a world class higher education system: Vice President

Bengaluru: The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that a world-class higher education system was the need of the hour. Address ...