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Aguero breaks Man City record in thrilling win at Napoli

Manchester City?s all-conquering season reached new peaks as Sergio Aguero became the club?s all-time top scorer with a decisive goal in a thrilling 4-2 victory at Napoli that secured their place in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday. The Argentine struck his historic 178th goal for City, which took him past Eric Brook?s landmark, in the 69th minute to help to settle a magnificent contest between the English and Italian league leaders. Headed goals from City?s unlikely central defensive

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New York cop hailed as 'humble hero' for stopping attacker

A makeshift memorial for victims of Tuesday's attack is seen outside a police barricade on the bike path next to West Street a day after a man driving a rented pickup truck mowed down pedestrians and cyclists on a bike path alongside the Hudson River in New York City, in New York, US, November 1, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton  NEW YORK: The police officer who confronted and shot the truck attacker who killed eight people on a New York City bike path on Tuesday was being hailed as a hero for q

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US lawmakers reach agreement on new North Korea sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and wife Ri Sol Ju visit a cosmetics factory in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on October 28, 2017. KCNA/via REUTERS WASHINGTON: Republican and Democratic U.S. senators on Wednesday said they agreed on a new package of sanctions on North Korea, and that the Senate Banking Committee would act on the legislation next week, while President Donald Trump is on his first trip to Asia since taking office. Amo

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Alli shines as Tottenham stun champions Real

LONDON: Champions League holders Real Madrid suffered a horrendous Wembley debut as Dele Alli scored twice in Tottenham Hotspur?s 3-1 victory at Wembley on Wednesday to send the London club into the last 16. The sides began the night as joint leaders of Group H but Tottenham were far superior as they ended Madrid?s 30-match unbeaten run in Champions League group play in stunning fashion. Alli gave Tottenham the lead from close range in the 27th minute and doubled the home side?s advantage earl

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UK defence secretary quits over sexual harassment allegation

Britain's Defence Secretary Michael Fallon leaves 10 Downing Street after the weekly meeting of the cabinet in central London, October 31, 2017. AFP/Tolga Akmen/Files  LONDON: British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon resigned on Wednesday following a highly-publicised allegation of sexual harassment, the first politician to step down in a developing scandal at Westminster. "A number of allegations have surfaced about MPs in recent days, including some about my previous conduct. Many of these

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Won't reciprocate opponents' misbehaviour, says Shehbaz

LONDON: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said that they will not reciprocate opponents' misbehaviour for it is no service to the nation. He was speaking to media after holding a video-link meeting with officials in Punjab. Shehbaz said those spoiling the culture of Pakistan through their misconduct are not doing any service to the nation. The Punjab CM praised the Pakistani high commissioner for making exemplary arrangements for the meeting. "Previously it would take days for

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Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified, not discredited: Maryam

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Leader Maryam Nawaz speaking on Aapas Ki Baat on November 1, 2017. Photo: Geo News screen grab1 KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Leader Maryam Nawaz remarked that party head Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified but not discredited, despite many attempts by their enemies. While speaking on Geo News programme Aapas Ki Baat on Wednesday, she said since the disqualification of Nawaz failed to achieve its purpose, the narrative surrounding plus and minus formulas hav

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India's Nehra says goodbye to international cricket

Indian bowler Ashish Nehra waves at supporters as he leaves the field with his team at the end of the first T20 cricket match between New Zealand and India at Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium in New Delhi, on November 1, 2017.?AFP photo NEW DELHI: World Cup winning fast bowler Ashish Nehra ended his career with India's Twenty20 win over New Zealand on Wednesday. Now 38, Nehra bid farewell at his home Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi after not being part of the team for a T20 series agains

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Sirajul Haq calls on govt to merge FATA with KP

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq on Wednesday demanded the government to fulfill its promise of FATA's merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and annul the Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR). The JI emir was speaking at a press conference flanked by delegates of FATA Youth Jirgah in Islamabad. He said they would not let the government backtrack on its promise of KP-FATA merger, reminding that even the National Action Plan (NAP) mentioned of bringing reforms to the tribal areas. "The

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At least 15 killed in Afghanistan tanker explosion

CHARIKAR: At least 15 people were killed and 27 wounded when fuel tankers exploded in the town of Charikar, northwest of the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday, destroying a nearby bus, residents and officials said. A security official said a sticky bomb destroyed two tankers, setting off an explosion that engulfed the bus, burning many passengers to death. Waheeda Shahkar, a spokeswoman for the local governor, put the death toll at least 15, with 27 wounded. There was no immediate claim of re

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CIA releases vast Bin Laden archive seized in compound

The Central Intelligence Agency on Wednesday released a vast archive of documents and video seized in the 2011 US raid on a compound in Pakistan that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Photo: AFP file  WASHINGTON: The Central Intelligence Agency on Wednesday released a vast archive of documents and video seized in the 2011 US raid on a compound in Pakistan that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Researchers from a Washington think tank who had prior access to the newly declassified

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Man gets six months in prison for remarrying without first wife's approval

LAHORE: A Pakistan court on Wednesday ruled against a man who had remarried without his first wife's permission in a landmark verdict that was applauded by women's right activists. Judicial magistrate Ali Jawwad Naqvi announced the verdict in a Lahore lower court, ordering the man to serve a six-month jail term and pay a fine of Rs200,000. It was the first time a court in Pakistan had sided with the woman under a 2015 family law, and followed a petition by Ayesha Bibi, who said her husband, S

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Iran's Khamenei says Moscow, Tehran cooperation can isolate US

Iran?s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Tehran and Moscow needed to step up cooperation to isolate the United States. Photo: Reuters  ANKARA: Iran?s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Tehran and Moscow needed to step up cooperation to isolate the United States and restore peace in the Middle East, Iranian state TV reported. ?Full resolution of Syria?s crisis needs strong cooperation between Iran and R

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Newborn dumped in garbage, burnt alive in Faisalabad

The child was burnt to death after sanitary workers set the garbage on fire. Photo: Geo News file FAISALABAD: A newborn was burnt alive after an unknown person threw the girl child in a garbage dump in Faisalabad's Kanal Road vicinity. The child was burnt to death after sanitary workers set the garbage on fire. The body was transferred to Allied Hospital's mortuary. According to the police, this is the fifth such incident during the past 30 days. "All of the newborns thrown in garbage dumps

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Brexit threatens 10,000 finance jobs: Bank of England

Some 10,000 UK financial services jobs could move abroad on the first day of Brexit, the Bank of England predicted Wednesday after warnings of up to 75,000 relocations in total. Photo: AFP file   LONDON: Some 10,000 UK financial services jobs could move abroad on the first day of Brexit, the Bank of England predicted Wednesday after warnings of up to 75,000 relocations in total. Back in April, the central bank asked British financial companies to draw up contingency plans based on the assumpti

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Indian power plant explosion kills at least 10: police

An explosion at an Indian power plant Wednesday killed at least 10 workers and seriously burned dozens of others, with police warning the death toll could rise. Photo: AFP file  LUCKNOW: An explosion at an Indian power plant Wednesday killed at least 10 workers and seriously burned dozens of others, with police warning the death toll could rise. The blast occurred at a coal-fired power plant in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, run by the government-owned National Thermal Power Corporation.

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Hollywood director Brett Ratner accused of sexual misconduct: LA Times

Actresses Natasha Henstridge and Olivia Munn and four other women have accused Hollywood director Brett Ratner of sexual misconduct or harassment. Photo: AFP file  WASHINGTON: Actresses Natasha Henstridge and Olivia Munn and four other women have accused Hollywood director Brett Ratner of sexual misconduct or harassment, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday. Ratner, 48, director of ?Rush Hour?and ?X-Men: The Last Stand?among other films, strongly rejected the allegations in a statement to

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Weinstein effigy to be torched at British bonfire party

EDENBRIDGE: An effigy of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will be torched this weekend as part of a British town´s Bonfire Night celebrations, organisers revealed on Wednesday. The 11-metre (36-foot) effigy of a semi-naked Weinstein, showing him clutching an Oscar statuette in one hand and a bra in the other, will go up in flames on Saturday in Edenbridge, south of London. Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night, is an annual event marking the foiling of a plot by Catholic conspirators

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Birthday special: here is all that you need to know about Aishwarya Rai

Age is definitely just a number for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who turns 44 today, as she continues to reign the hearts of fans all across the world.  From being considered the most beautiful actress to having a tulip named after her, Aishwarya is clearly every bit of the diva. Here are some of the lesser-known facts about the charismatic actress. Many Firsts Aishwarya Rai is the first Bollywood actress to get a wax statue hosted at Madame Tussauds. She is also the first Indian actress to be i

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Sony revives robot pet dog

TOKYO: Japanese electronics giant Sony is marking the year of the dog by bringing back to life its robot canine -- packed with artificial intelligence and internet capability. Sony's new "Aibo" dog is an ivory-white puppy-sized, 30 centimetre (one foot) hound with flapping black ears and a wagging tail. It has the ability to roll its eyes to display emotions. It comes with an array of sensors, cameras and microphones and boasts internet connectivity, allowing owners to play with the pet remote

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MQM-P to hold rally in Karachi despite not being permitted

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/7493e41f38b31d949174ed72e507edaf.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMS8yMDE3IDI6NDg6NTAgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT0zZmNPdjh3T0NPbWtNWDlnUzdTOEFBPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced going ahead with its rally against provisional census results in Kar

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Hong Kong set to auction $42 million 'Pink Promise' diamond

HONG KONG: An enormous oval-shaped diamond named the "Pink Promise" is set to be auctioned at Christie´s in Hong Kong, with an eye-watering US$42 million price tag. A 14.93-carat pink gemstone forms the centre-piece of the diamond-studded ring. A Christie´s spokesperson said it was one of the most important pink diamonds ever to be sold because of its colour and clarity. "The rarity of pink diamond makes it so valuable," Fung Chiang of Christie's jewellery department told AFP. "For diamond p

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Transformer blast kills 13 at wedding in India

NEW DELHI: At least 13 people including a pregnant woman were killed when an electrical transformer exploded outside a wedding ceremony in western India, police said Wednesday. Dozens of guests had assembled for the ceremony outside a family home in the western state of Rajasthan when the transformer exploded, spewing hot oil and metal shards. "Four people died on the spot," local police superintendent Rameshwar Singh told AFP. "We are ascertaining the cause of the blast." Singh said several

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Miss Peru contestants use platform to highlight gender-based violence stats

Miss Peru pageant contestants tore down the glitzy façade of the event as they used the platform to raise awareness regarding violence against women. In a segment, where the women are required to introduce themselves and give their measurements, the contestants highlighted the violence against women statistics in their country, reported Buzzfeed.  The pageant organiser, identified as Jessica Newton, remarked that the decision to raise awareness regarding gender-based violence sought to empowe

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India to repatriate 13 Pakistani prisoners

The freed Pakistani nationals include Ms Mumtaz D/o Muhammad Siddique, Ms Fatima Bibi W/o Saii Ur Rehman, and her daughter Ms Hina. Photo: Geo News   NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Wednesday announced that it will repatriate 13 Pakistani prisoners held in Indian jails and transit camps. According to sources, Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi worked closely with the Indian Authorities for the release and repatriation of the prisoners. Four civilians and nine fishermen will be hande

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