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EU court threatens Poland with heavy fines over ancient forest logging

Bialowieza Forest is one of Europe's last primaeval forests, Poland. AFP/Files LUXEMBOURG: The EU's top court on Monday warned Poland's rightwing government to "immediately" stop logging in one of Europe's last primaeval forests or face fines of up to 100,000 euros ($118,000) a day. The case is the latest in a string of issues causing tension between Warsaw and Brussels, which has watched the Polish administration's recent judicial reforms with alarm. "Poland must immediately cease its active

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Beyonce is 2017's highest-paid woman in music with $105 million

Beyonce. Image: Getty LOS ANGELES: Beyonce?s hit album Lemonade and world tour made her the highest-paid woman in music in 2017, according to an annual Forbes list on Monday, edging out Britain?s Adele and pop star Taylor Swift. The R&B singer earned some $105 million from record sales and from her Formation concert tour, according to Forbes. She also has her own Ivy Park fashion line and other business interests. Adele, whose 25 album broke first-week U.S. sales records in 2015 and who

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Novotna, a true winner, was famed for a sporting 'choke'

LONDON: Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna was a true winner but it was the misfortune of the brilliant Czech, who died on Monday aged 49, to always be recalled for one of sport?s most famous and heart-rending meltdowns despite her collection of 100 tennis titles. After Novotna?s death following a long fight with cancer, Wimbledon, the tournament where she really made her name in both defeat and victory, paid tribute to her as ?a true champion in all senses of the word?. For even though she was v

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Jeffrey Tambor quits 'Transparent' after sexual assault claims

After two women on the set of "Transparent" accused him of sexual harassment, Emmy-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor announced Sunday he is leaving the Amazon series, the latest Hollywood star embroiled in allegations of misconduct. "Playing Maura Pfefferman on 'Transparent' has been one of the greatest privileges and creative experiences of my life," Tambor told Deadline Hollywood magazine about the transgender role. "What has become clear over the past weeks, however, is that this is no longer th

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'Touched By An Angel' actress Della Reese dead at 86

Actress Della Reese speaks in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, December 14, 2004. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/Files LOS ANGELES: Actress and gospel singer Della Reese, best known for her role in the Touched By An Angel television series, has died at the age of 86 at her home in California, her family said on Monday. The actress ?passed away peacefully at her California home surrounded by love? on Sunday, her husband, Franklin Lett, and her family said in a statement. The statement was posted

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PTI, JUI-S enter into electoral alliance

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema Islam-Sami (JUI-S) have entered into an alliance for the General Elections 2018, the JUI-S chief Maulana Samiul Haq announced Monday. The two parties held a meeting at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House, Islamabad, on Sunday. It has been learnt that the meeting had PTI chairman Imran Khan, JUI-S chief Maulana Samiul Haq, KP CM Pervez Khattak, KP Information Minister Shah Farman, Maulana Hamidul Haq and Maulana Yousuf Shah in presence. The two s

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Civilians in need of dire medical aid in Syria's besieged Ghouta

12-year old Rihaf suffers from cerebral palsy, a condition that inhibits her brain's growth.  12-year old Rihaf suffers from cerebral palsy, a condition that inhibits her brain's growth. The room is dark because there isn't much electricity in eastern Ghouta. Her mother used to give her honey, milk and other nutritious food but not anymore. Rihaf used to be well and was going to the school, until there was a lack of food and medicine. ?My husband can't work and because of the high prices

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India?s Rahul Gandhi set to take over as Congress party chief

India?s opposition Congress party will hold leadership elections next month, an official said Monday, amid growing speculation Rahul Gandhi will take over from his mother as its leader. Photo: AFP file  NEW DELHI: India?s opposition Congress party will hold leadership elections next month, an official said Monday, amid growing speculation Rahul Gandhi will take over from his mother as its leader. Rahul, whose father, grandmother and great-grandfather all served as prime minister, was the centre

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US hits 'Taliban where it hurts' by striking drug labs

KABUL: US Forces have launched airstrikes on drug-making laboratories in Afghanistan as part a new joint strategy with the Afghan military to cut off funding for the Taliban, authorities said Monday. Numerous drug labs were decimated in a series of aerial bombardments in the poppy-rich southern province of Helmand - a Taliban stronghold - on Sunday night, US and Afghan officials said. The joint operation came days after a UN report showed opium production in Afghanistan - a key source of fundi

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Bakhtawar terms Imran 'Taliban Khan'

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/7996d91b83fad6bd7c70c243a3e99cdb.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMjAvMjAxNyA2OjE4OjIzIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9Q2Y0b0NwWVlrdE1IL1NoVGdsYWJKQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] KARACHI: Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, daughter of former president Asif Ali Zardari, Monday termed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairm

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Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terror

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday declared North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism, returning Kim Jong-Un's nuclear-armed pariah regime to a short blacklist of targeted US foes. "Should have happened a long time ago. Should have happened years ago," Trump declared, announcing the designation at the start of a White House cabinet meeting. North Korea is already under a wide array of United States and United Nations sanctions, and the terror designation will not have much immediate e

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Apple Pay in first deal with major French bank

Apple has reached its first agreement with a major French bank on Apple Pay, as Societe Generale said Monday it would offer its clients the chance to use the smartphone payment system. Photo: AFP file  PARIS: Apple has reached its first agreement with a major French bank on Apple Pay, as Societe Generale said Monday it would offer its clients the chance to use the smartphone payment system. In a brief statement, Societe Generale said it would in future offer Apple Pay to its clients, without pr

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Hezbollah says ready to pull forces from Iraq after Daesh defeat

BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said Monday he was prepared to pull his forces from Iraq, after Daesh lost control over its last urban stronghold in the country. In a televised address on Monday evening, Nasrallah said the Lebanese movement had deployed "large numbers of our commanders and cadres" to Iraq to fight Daesh. "We consider that the mission has been accomplished, but we are waiting for the final, Iraqi announcement of victory," he said. Once that official declaration came,

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Volvo to supply Uber with self-driving cars

Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars said Monday it has signed an agreement to supply ?tens of thousands? of self-driving cars to the ride-sharing company, Uber. Photo: AFP file  STOCKHOLM: Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars said Monday it has signed an agreement to supply ?tens of thousands? of self-driving cars to the ride-sharing company, Uber. Volvo ? which is owned by China?s Geely and has yet to build a self-driving system ? said in a statement that it would supply Uber with ?autonomous driving compatib

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Maria Sharapova booked by Indian police on cheating charges

International tennis star Maria Sharapova was booked on cheating charges by Indian police in regards to a luxury housing project, reported China Daily.  Sharapova, in 2013, had endorsed the housing project in Gurgaon, which lies on the outskirts of New Delhi.  The project was named 'Ballet by Sharapova', never was constructed. "The tennis star has now been booked for cheating and criminal conspiracy by Delhi Police, following a local court's order. An aggrieved homebuyer had approached the co

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Beatles for sale: German police recover John Lennon diaries

German police on Monday arrested a 58-year-old man in Berlin on suspicion of handling stolen items from John Lennon?s estate, including the late Beatle?s diaries. Photo: AFP file  BERLIN: German police on Monday arrested a 58-year-old man in Berlin on suspicion of handling stolen items from John Lennon?s estate, including the late Beatle?s diaries. The items were stolen from Lennon?s widow Yoko Ono in New York in 2006 and have been seized as evidence, Martin Steltner, a spokesman for the Berlin

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New groping allegation against US Senator Al Franken

A second woman has said she was groped by US Senator Al Franken, who is already facing a potential ethics investigation over an earlier allegation, CNN reported on Monday. Photo: AFP file WASHINGTON: A second woman has said she was groped by US Senator Al Franken, who is already facing a potential ethics investigation over an earlier allegation, CNN reported on Monday. Lindsay Menz said she took a photograph with the senator at a fair in Minnesota in 2010, and that Franken ?pulled me in really

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US stocks rise as market eyes key shopping season

Wall Street stocks rose modestly early Monday to open a holiday-shortened week that will launch the Christmas shopping season, a pivotal stretch for retailers. Photo: AFP file  NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rose modestly early Monday to open a holiday-shortened week that will launch the Christmas shopping season, a pivotal stretch for retailers. There was no pattern among leading retailers early in the trading session, with Best Buy and Macy?s higher and Williams-Sonoma and Target lower. Analy

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Arab League chief says Lebanon should be ?spared?

Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Gheit said on Monday Lebanon should be ?spared? from spiralling regional tensions, during a visit to Beirut a day after Arab diplomats condemned Lebanese movement Hezbollah. Photo: AFP file  BEIRUT: Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Gheit said on Monday Lebanon should be "spared? from spiralling regional tensions, during a visit to Beirut a day after Arab diplomats condemned Lebanese movement Hezbollah. The Arab League held an extraordinary general meeting on Sunday in C

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Supermodel leads mourning for fashion?s ?King of Cling'

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and Tunisia?s president led mourners in a final tribute Monday to French-Tunisian fashion designer Azzedine Alaia, who died this month aged 77 after winning a worldwide following. Photo: AFP file  SIDI BOU SAID: Supermodel Naomi Campbell and Tunisia?s president led mourners in a final tribute Monday to French-Tunisian fashion designer Azzedine Alaia, who died this month aged 77 after winning a worldwide following. Campbell and fellow fashion icon Farida Khelfa, close

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PML-N's govt has ended hardships of people, says Shehbaz

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government has taken sincere steps to transform the hardships of people into happiness and joy. "Due to solid economic policies of the government, the country has begun its journey on the road to development," he said while speaking to elected representatives. "Pakistan of today is much more peaceful, secure and prosperous than before." The chief minister said defeated political elements have

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Bangladesh to deport five Indians for betting on cricket

Bangladesh police said Monday they would deport five Indians caught betting at a weekend cricket match as authorities crack down on illegal bookmaking in the lucrative domestic league. Photo: AFP file DHAKA: Bangladesh police said Monday they would deport five Indians caught betting at a weekend cricket match as authorities crack down on illegal bookmaking in the lucrative domestic league. The men were detained Saturday at Dhaka?s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium during the one-day Bangladesh Pre

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Attempted distress calls did not come from missing sub: Argentina navy

The seven signals received at Argentina?s naval bases at the weekend were not attempted distress calls from one of its submarines, now missing for five days, the navy said Monday. Photo: AFP BUENOS AIRES: The seven signals received at Argentina?s naval bases at the weekend were not attempted distress calls from one of its submarines, now missing for five days, the navy said Monday. ?We?ve received the report from the company that analyzed the signals ? the seven attempted calls did not come fro

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Indian troops martyr one more Kashmiri youth in Tral

Indian troops martyred one more Kashmiri youth in Indian occupied Kashmir's (IoK) Pulwama district on Monday, the Kashmir Media Service reported. Photo: KMS file SRINAGAR: Indian troops martyred one more Kashmiri youth in Indian occupied Kashmir's (IoK) Pulwama district on Monday, the Kashmir Media Service reported. The troops killed the youth during a cordon and search operation in Chopan Mohalla of Tral area. The martyred youth was identified as Adil Rashid Chopan, a resident of Larow villag

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Mugabe's party to launch impeachment process Tuesday: MP

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/c2f87ae2cfec5884d09494fd32fb0f16.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMjAvMjAxNyAzOjQ4OjExIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9Wi83a2UzdjJieVhha05seUNNamhnQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] HARERE: Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party will launch the parliamentary process on Tuesday for impeaching President Robert Mugabe, a go

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