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Father of UCLA player in shoplifting case is 'ungrateful fool,' says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reignited a feud with the father of one of the three UCLA basketball players who were detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting, calling him an ?ungrateful fool? in a series of early-morning tweets. LaVar Ball, the father of LiAngelo Ball, has played down Trump?s involvement in the three athletes? release from Chinese detention after they admitted to stealing items from three stores during a team trip to China earlier this month.

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PSG crush Celtic 7-1 to extend perfect European record

Neymar scored a double as Paris St Germain extended their perfect Champions League record with a 7-1 home demolition of Celtic on Wednesday. The Brazilian forward, Edinson Cavani, who also scored twice, Kylian Mbappe, Marco Verratti and Dani Alves all found the back of the net after Moussa Dembele?s early opener for the visitors as PSG powered on to 15 points from five games. They lead second-placed Bayern Munich, who won 2-1 at Anderlecht, by three points before they play in Germany with Grou

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Motorcycle crashes cause far more severe injuries than car accidents

File Motorcycle crashes are much more likely to cause severe injuries, fatalities and extensive medical costs than car accidents, a Canadian study suggests. While plenty of previous research has documented the potential for motorcycle collisions to lead to far more extensive injuries than car crashes, the current study offers fresh evidence of the financial toll, researchers write online November 20 in CMAJ. Researchers examined data on 26,831 patients injured in motorcycle crashes and 281,826

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England win toss, to bat first in first Ashes test

BRISBANE: England captain Joe Root won the toss and chose to bat first in the opening Ashes test against Australia in Brisbane on Thursday, with the hosts confirming opener David Warner and batsman Shaun Marsh were fit to play. Australia?s vaunted pace attack will therefore have first crack at the England batsmen on a green-tinged Gabba pitch and under a cloudy sky as the tourists bid for their first win at the Brisbane fortress since 1986. ?Maybe slightly softer than we anticipated coming her

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Russian billionaire under investigation in France

A French judge put Russian businessman and lawmaker Suleiman Kerimov, whose interests the Kremlin has pledged to defend, under formal investigation on Wednesday after his arrest linked to a French tax evasion case, the prosecutor said. The investigation, a step that often but not always leads to a trial in the French legal system, was opened on suspicion of aggravated laundering of tax fraud proceeds, a crime that carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years. The judge decided that Kerimov coul

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Real Madrid's Carvajal charged by UEFA for 'deliberate booking'

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has been charged by UEFA for getting booked on purpose during their 6-0 win at Apoel Nicosia in Champions League Group H on Tuesday to wipe his disciplinary slate clean for the knockout stage. The right-back was shown a yellow card in the 90th minute for time wasting when taking a throw-in, his third booking of the group stage which means he is banned for the final group game at home to Borussia Dortmund on Dec. 6. The yellow card meant holders Madrid, alread

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Barca leave Messi on the bench and qualify with 0-0 draw

Barcelona allowed themselves the luxury of starting with Lionel Messi on the bench and still held out for a 0-0 draw at Juventus to reach the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. Barcelona, who brought on Messi early in the second half, enjoyed long spells of possession but used it as a defensive tactic to stop Juventus attacking rather than creating chances themselves. Juve were lacklustre, with forward Gonzalo Higuain barely getting a look-in as they failed to score in a home match

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Fire breaks out at wood market in Karachi

KARACHI: A fire erupted in a wood market in Orangi Town area of Karachi, early on Thursday, Geo News reported. No casualties have been reported, although items worth millions came under the wrath of the fire and were reduced to ashes.

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Bayern stretch winning run with 2-1 win at Anderlecht

Robert Lewandowski and Corentin Tolisso scored to earn already-qualified Bayern Munich a scrappy 2-1 Champions League win at Anderlecht on Wednesday, stretching their winning streak under coach Jupp Heynckes to nine matches in all competitions. Lewandowski put the visitors ahead six minutes after halftime but Sofiane Hanni?s volley on the hour gave the Belgians, who had missed a bagful of golden chances in the first half, their first Champions League goal of the season. France?s Tolisso, howev

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Griezmann stunner helps keep Atletico Champions League hopes alive

Antoine Griezmann?s spectacular scissors-kick helped earn Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Roma on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the Champions League last 16. The striker scored his first goal in nine games in the 69th minute before setting up Kevin Gameiro for the second in the closing stages to silence his critics. Diego Simeone rotated his side, appearing almost to give up on qualification, but the 2014 and 2016 finalists stayed true to their motto, ?Never stop be

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Uber breach, cover-up trigger government probes around the globe

Governments around the globe launched investigations into Uber Technologies Inc after the company disclosed it had covered up a breach that exposed data on millions of customers and drivers, the latest scandal to rock the ride-hailing firm. Authorities in Britain and the United States, two top Uber markets, as well as Australia and the Philippines said on Wednesday they would investigate the company?s response to the data breach. Some US lawmakers called for Congressional hearings and implored

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Man Utd progress on hold after Basel celebrate 1-0 win

Manchester United missed a chance to reach the Champions League knockout stages with a match to spare for the first time since 2014 after a conceding a late goal in a 1-0 defeat at Basel in a pulsating Group A clash on Wednesday. Midfielder Michael Lang tucked in an 89th winner for Basel after Raoul Petretta found him with a pinpoint low cross at the far post, giving United?s stand-in keeper Sergio Romero no chance. United are still top of the section with 12 points from five games, three ahea

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CSKA's 2-0 win ends Benfica quest to make the last 16

MOSCOW: CSKA Moscow earned their first home win of the Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Benfica on Wednesday that strengthens their push to reach the knockout stages while shattering the Portuguese side?s chances. Georgi Schennikov put CSKA ahead after 13 minutes with a left-footed finish, having been assisted by Bibras Natcho?s short through ball that shredded Benfica?s backline. The visitors? troubles worsened after the interval as defender Jardel then clumsily deflected a c

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Magnitude 5.0 quake strikes southwest Turkey

ISTANBUL: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hit southwest Turkey at 2022 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre was 31 km (20 miles) southeast of Mugla province, a popular tourist region on the Aegean Sea, at a depth of 10 km, the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake.

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Double goalscorer subbed in time to see son's birth

Wigan Athletic winger Ryan Colclough scored two goals for his team before being substituted so that he could get to hospital in time to see the birth of his son. Colclough left the pitch after his brace in Wigan?s 3-0 third-tier League One victory over Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday after finding out at halftime that his partner had gone into labour. But he stayed on long enough to score his second and secure the victory before leaving for the hospital still in full kit. ?I?m still overwhelmed b

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Hazard, Willian shine as Chelsea cruise into last 16

Chelsea powered into the Champions League last 16 as Eden Hazard and Willian inspired a 4-0 thrashing of 10-man Qarabag on Wednesday. Antonio Conte's side reached the knockout stages with a game to spare thanks to influential displays from Hazard and Willian at the Olympic Stadium that knocked Azerbaijanis Qarabag out of the competition. Chelsea will go into their last Group C fixture against Atletico Madrid, who take on Roma at the Wanda Metropolitano later on Wednesday, on 10 points and stil

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Army to act upon govt decision on Islamabad sit-in: DG ISPR

KARACHI: The Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor said on Wednesday the army would act upon whatever decision the government makes on the ongoing sit-in in Islamabad. General Ghafoor, however, said it is better to diffuse the situation through mutual understanding, adding that whatever decision the government makes in this regard would be acted upon. Routine life remained greatly disrupted as protesters, belonging to a religious group, continued

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IG KP submits DI Khan assault report to PHC

PESHAWAR: The IG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Salahuddin Khan Mehsud submitted a report on the disgraceful incident in Dera Ismail Khan, in which a 16-year-old girl was reportedly stripped and paraded in the village to avenge her brother?s conduct, to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday. The chilling incident took place in Garahmatt village of DI Khan last month. The 16-year-old girl was returning home after fetching water when she was cornered.  Teenager stripped, paraded as punishment f

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Faryal pokes fun at husband after he squeals trying to grab a snake

Amir Khan is back in news, and this time not for his controversial personal life. The boxer is part of reality show I?m A Celebrity 2017 and he recently faced backlash after he chickened out of his first Bushtucker Trial on Monday night. Amir?s pregnant wife Faryal Makhdoom couldn?t help but tease her husband after he squealed before quitting the challenge of grabbing hold of a snake. The former boxing champ?s panicked reaction within minutes of starting the challenge was hilarious, to say th

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Flash floods triggered by heavy rains sweep through Jeddah

Cars drive through a flooded street in northern Riyadh, on November 17, 2013, after heavy rains fell overnight in the Saudi capital, caused floods and traffic jams which forced the Saudi Eduction Ministry to suspend studies in schools and universities for one day. Photo: AFP 1 Flash floods triggered by heavy rains swept through Jeddah on Tuesday, leaving motorists stranded and forcing authorities to shut schools and universities in Saudi Arabia's second biggest city. Dozens of people were pluc

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Incapable rulers pushed nation into deep crisis: Bilawal

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/8caf08775d971df23b687e1c0b4eef77.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMjIvMjAxNyA2OjMxOjE0IFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9OEhld3FJNXNDanZGR01CS2oxMGcyQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said incapable rulers have pushed the nation into

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Digital currencies will not replace physical money soon: Bank of Japan official

TOKYO: Financial technology is fast revolutionising the banking industry but digital currencies will not replace physical money any time soon, a senior Bank of Japan (BOJ) official said on Wednesday. ?It?s too far off,? Hiromi Yamaoka, head of the BOJ?s payment and settlement systems department, said on the sidelines of a forum on financial innovation hosted by Thomson Reuters. ?It would change the banking system too drastically.? Japan has become a front runner in the financial technology (

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Nawaz shares light-hearted moments with journalists

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/2d63d6b0062b7934a4cc01a3448cc728.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMjIvMjAxNyA2OjEzOjE1IFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9VEtZOXBMWGRuZUtud084UlZYTW80UT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] ISLAMABAD: Former premier Nawaz Sharif appeared to be in a lighter mood on the occasion of his appearance before an accountability co

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Ugandan tabloid editors detained over 'fake' story

KAMPALA: The editors and directors of one of Uganda´s most popular tabloid newspapers have been detained over what authorities called a fake news story about a political plot implicating the president. The offices of the privately-owned English-language Red Pepper, and its vernacular sister publications, were raided and eight employees arrested, police said. The story in question, published on Monday, said President Yoweri Museveni was plotting to overthrow his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame

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Punjab Food Authority inducts former SSG commandos, wrestlers

The muscular men, 40 former SSG commandos and 14 wrestlers, will prevent manhandling against PFA officials in crackdowns. Photo: Geo News file  LAHORE: In a unique development the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday announced the recruitment of wrestlers and former SSG commandos to its team to ensure the safety of food inspectors during raids. The muscular men, 40 former SSG commandos and 14 wrestlers, will prevent manhandling against PFA officials in crackdowns, a spokesperson of the age

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