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2019 becomes second hottest year on record

A labourer drinks water as another looks on on a hot summer day at a grain market in Chandigarh, India, April 19, 2016. REUTERS/Ajay Verma/Files2019 was the second hottest year on record and ended the hottest decade in history, the European Union's climate monitoring service said Wednesday. Data released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) showed that worldwide temperatures last year were second only to 2016, in which temperatures were boosted 0.12°C by an exceptionally strong El Nino
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What has transpired since US killed Iran's Soleimani?

Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, center, attends a meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photo: APHere is a recap of events since the killing of a top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad by the United States on January 3, which escalated tensions between Tehran and Washington: US assassinates Soleimani On January 3 a US drone strike on Baghdad's international airport kills Soleimani, head of the Revolutionary Guard Corps' foreign operations arm, the Quds Force. R
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Iran refuses to hand over crashed Boeing 737 black box to Americans

TEHRAN: Iran has reportedly refused to hand over the black box from the Ukraine International Airlines 737 to planemaker Boeing, according to Reuters.  Iran's aviation authority has said it would not hand over to Americans the recovered black boxes of a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 that crashed Wednesday, killing all 176 passengers and crew. "We will not give the black boxes to the manufacturer (Boeing) and the Americans," Iran Civil Aviation Organisation head Ali Abedzadeh said, qu
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Australia's Chris Green receives three-month bowling ban for illegal bowling action

The off-spinner underwent testing which revealed the illegal bowling action. Photo: cricket.com.auSydney Thunder off-spinner Chris Green on Wednesday received a three-month ban from bowling after being found to have an illegal action. The 26-year-old was reported by the umpires after Thunder's T20 Big Bash League clash with the Melbourne Stars in Sydney on January 2. Under Cricket Australia protocols, he then underwent testing at the National Cricket Centre, with the results showing an illegal b
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Rani Mukerji feels blessed to have fans that 'kept her relevant'

Rani Mukerji thanked her fans for supporting her film, 'Mardaani 2'Rani Mukerji’s new film, Mardaani 2 has received massive success at the box office and the veteran actor cannot be happier over the heartwarming response from fans.  While many Bollywood celebrities keep in touch with their fans through different social media handles, the Hichki actor does not use the channel to garner fan following.  She said, “More than pressure, it’s a relief because as actors, we strive for people’s reaction,
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Trade unions in India go on strike as slowdown hits jobs

Protesters shout slogans during a nationwide general strike called by trade unions aligned with opposition parties to protest the Indian government's economic policies in Chennai on January 8, 2020. Photo: AFPNEW DELHI: Tens of thousands of workers affiliated to trade unions led a strike in parts of India on Wednesday, disrupting transport and banking services in a protest against privatization and the growing impact of an economic slowdown on jobs. More than 10 national trade unions affiliated
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US-Iran conflict: Analysts express concern over Middle East oil supplies

Photo: FileLONDON: Analyst have expressed concern over the spiraling Iran crisis and worry about the oil supply over the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping lane for a fifth of global crude — and also over Iraq's output. Oil prices had surged last Friday after US President Donald Trump ordered the drone assassination of Iran's top general Qasem Soleimani, but the market stabilised on Monday and Tuesday with Middle East crude supplies unaffected. However on Wednesday, the oil market shifted highe
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Can the Iranian army confront the might of the American military?

A display featuring missiles and a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is seen at Baharestan Square in Tehran, Iran. Photo: ReutersIran’s launching of more than a dozen missiles at American-led forces in Iraq on Wednesday came after years of preparing for a confrontation with its superpower foe, whose forces are vastly larger and more advanced, reported Reuters news agency on Wednesday.  The Gulf country has more than 500,000 active-duty personnel, including 125,000 members
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Kangana Ranaut all praises for Deepika Padukone for 'Chhapaak'

Kangana Ranaut is thankful to Deepika Padukone, Meghna Gulzar for ChhapaakDeepika Padukone's, Chhapaak after gathering thumbs up from Karan Johar and other fellows from the media industry, has now left Kangna Ranaut impressed as well, who has thanked the Padmaavat actor for coming up with a film on the issue of acid attacks. Apart from that, the heart touching story line has also impressed many other eminent media personalities and new to the list is Kangana Ranaut who has not only praised the
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Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor use public transport to avoid traffic jam

Photo taken from Bollywood photographer Varinder Chawla InstagramBollywood stars Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor were spotted using public transport to avoid massive traffic jam and reach the shoot location timely. The pictures of Kartik and Janhvi travelling separately have been doing rounds on social media. The Pati Patni Aur Woh actor was snapped in a rickshaw last night and earlier travelling in a jetty to avoid Mumbai traffic. Using public transport to avoid massive traffic jam by Bollywood
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Gold rate in Dubai: Today's gold prices in UAE ? January 08, 2020

DUBAI: Gold rates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 08, 2020 were 1,897.50 UAE dirhams (AED) per 10 grams for 24K and 1,782.50 AED per 10 grams for 22K. Below you can find gold prices for the past seven days in Dubai. Date24K 10 Grams Gold Rates22K 10 Grams Gold Rates18K 10 Grams Gold RatesJanuary 07, 20201,907.501,792.501,455.00January 06, 20201,880.001,765.001,465.00January 04, 20201,875.001,762.501,445.00January 03, 20201,817.401,665.901,440.00January 02, 20201,837.501,725.001,4
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Pakistani passport slips further in ranking, now fourth-worst for international travel

Pakistani passport. Photo: FileThe Pakistani passport has been ranked as the fourth worst passport for international travel, according to the Henley Passport Index. The Henley Passport Index, which is a ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, placed Pakistan on the 104th position.  Last year the Pakistani passport had been ranked as the fifth worst passport to hold. It now fares better than the passports of only
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WATCH: Pakistan?s Haris Rauf bags hat-trick in BBL

Melbourne Stars' pacer Haris Rauf on Wednesday became the first Pakistani to bag a hat-trick in the Big Bash League (BBL) while playing against Sydney Thunder. The fast bowler grabbed the wickets of Daniel Sams, Matthew Gilkes and Callum Ferguson and finished with figures of 3/23. It is pertinent to mention that one of his deliveries clocked at 151.3km/hr.  Previously, the fast bowler had come under fire for his controversial cut-throat celebration to which Rauf had apologised for and adapted a
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Gold prices hit all-time high in Pakistan amid Gulf tensions

In the local market gold moved up Rs2,600 to Rs93,400/tola from Rs90,800/tola. Photo: ReutersKARACHI: Gold prices hit an all-time high of Rs93,400/tola on Monday in Pakistan following tensions between United States and Iran, reported The News. Tehran and Washington are at loggerheads following the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani last week in Baghdad disrupting various investment markets. Read more: Trump warns Iran of 'major retaliation', threatens sanctions on Iraq In the local mar
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Karachi braces for another cold day on Wednesday

People sitting around wooden fire to keep them warm during chilled weather in city. Photo: APP/M. Saeed Qureshi    The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that there would be no rain for Karachi under the influence of a westerly disturbance which has caused widespread rain and snowfall in vast areas of Balochistan, reported The News. The metropolis has been gripped by a new cold wave due to cold and dry northwesterly winds over the last few days. “Karachi missed rain as a wes
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US defence chief denies decision to leave Iraq

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Photo: File WASHINGTON: Pentagon chief Mark Esper denied on Monday that American forces would pull out of Iraq, after a US general's letter told the Iraqi government that troops were preparing to depart "in due deference to the sovereignty" of the country. "There is no decision whatsoever to leave Iraq... There has been no decision made to leave Iraq. Period," the US defence secretary said, one day after the Iraqi parliament voted in favor of ordering the US mili
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South Korea's Moon seeks Kim Jong Un visit to Seoul

Photo: AFP/FileSEOUL: South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday called for better relations with the North so leader Kim Jong Un can visit Seoul, despite Pyongyang's abandonment of its nuclear and missile test moratoriums. Moon's appeal came after Kim threatened a demonstration of a "new strategic weapon" at a four-day ruling party meeting last week, where he never mentioned South Korea. Since the breakdown of Kim's summit with US President Donald Trump in Hanoi last year, Pyongyang has repe
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National Assembly approves Army Amendment Bill 2020

An important session of the National Assembly got under way around noon on Tuesday to legislate on the tenure of the services chiefs' tenure. Prime Minister Imran Khan made a rare appearance in the Lower House as the assembly passes three amendment bills to formalise the tenures of the army, navy and air force chiefs. Before the start of the voting, Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak took the floor to request the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to take back amendments it had suggested in the bills,
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Muslims should unite after Iran commander's killing: Malaysian PM

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Photo: File KUALA LUMPUR:  Muslim countries should unite to protect themselves against external threats, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday after describing the US killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani as immoral. The world’s oldest premier, who has in recent months stoked diplomatic tensions by speaking out on issues concerning the Muslim world, also said the US drone attack on Soleimani was against international
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Ex-Trump aide Bolton ready to testify in impeachment trial

WASHINGTON: Former White House national security advisor John Bolton, in a surprise announcement, said on Monday that he is willing to testify if subpoenaed in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Democrats believe Bolton has direct knowledge supporting charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress by the president. But Bolton, a veteran Washington insider who was fired by Trump in September, has not publicly disclosed whether his testimony would be damaging or helpful
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Pakistan likely to miss growth target: SBP

State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday said during the first quarter of current fiscal year FY-20, Pakistan's economy moved progressively along the adjustment path, however, inflation reached the highest level during the last seven years, reported The News.  The central bank in its report said Pakistan’s economic growth was unlikely to meet the target of four per cent this fiscal, due to soft trends in agriculture and manufacturing production. The
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Bills to formalise services chiefs' tenure to be tabled in NA today

National Assembly. Photo: FileThe National Assembly is expected to pass the the three amendment bills pertaining to the tenure of the serving chiefs of the armed forces today. The lower house of parliament will debate on the bills after the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Defence had unanimously approved the three amendment bills on Monday. In order to pass the bills, lawmakers in the lower house of Parliament on Monday adopted a resolution to suspend private members day to take up gov
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South Africa's Elgar adamant he didn't hit ball after controversial dismissal

England celebrate after Joe Denly dismissed Elgar. Photo: AFPSouth African opening batsman Dean Elgar insisted that he was "very confident" he should not have been given out on Monday during the second Test against England at Newlands. Elgar, who made 88 in the first innings, fell for 34 when he was given out caught behind by Jos Buttler off Joe Denly's occasional leg-spin, despite referring the decision. "I wouldn't waste a referral knowing that I've nicked it. I don't play cricket like that,"
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PM Imran gives approval for Rs6bn relief package for utility stores

Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday gave approval for a Rs6billion relief package for Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to bring down the prices of essential commodities, The News reported. An official notification in this regard will be issued today. Sugar, which is being sold at a retail price of Rs75/kg in the open market will now be provided at Rs68/kg at the utility stores, suggests media report. Last year in November the government had deci
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Gum, runs and a 'light sabre leave' - the starry rise of cricket's Labuschagne

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne. Photo: AFPAustralia's Marnus Labuschagne has joined the stars of world cricket in just five months, soaring to fourth in the batting rankings from a nondescript 110th after seizing a freak opportunity with both hands. Labuschagne emerged from nowhere to become Test cricket's leading scorer last year with 1,104 runs, including 896 since November -- bettering the great Neil Harvey (834) for most runs scored by an Australian in a five-Test summer. The South African-b
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