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Pakistan cricket team arrives in UAE for series with Sri Lanka

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket team players reached the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, where they are to play the series against Sri Lanka. The national team arrived in Dubai today via Emirates flight 623. The team comprises 16 players and nine officials. The first Test starts in Abu Dhabi from Thursday (Sept 28). The second Test -- a day-night affair -- will be played in Dubai from October 6. The two teams will also play five one-day internationals and three Twenty20s, the last of which is sc
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Fighter jets, drones on table as US Defence Secretary visits India

US Defense Secretary James Mattis is presenting the options on Syria to President Donald Trump and administration officials in response to White House requests-AFP (FILE)  NEW DELHI: Fighter jets, drone deals and shared concerns over Afghanistan´s security challenges look set to dominate the agenda when US Defence Secretary James Mattis visits India this week. Mattis is scheduled to arrive in Delhi late Monday and is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new defence minister i
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Germany votes as history beckons for Merkel, and far-right

German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a breakfast with supporters at the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party election campaign meeting centre in Berlin, Germany, September 23, 2017. Photo: Reuters   BERLIN: Germans vote in a national election today that is likely to see Chancellor Angela Merkel win a historic fourth term and a far-right party enter parliament for the first time in more than half a century. Merkel?s conservative bloc is on track to remain the largest group in parliament, o
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One girl martyred, 2 persons wounded by Indian army at LOC

An Indian army soldier stands guard while patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) ? a ceasefire line dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan ? in Poonch district, August 7, 2013. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta/Files  RAWALPINDI: One girl was martyred and two citizens were injured Saturday following an incidence of unprovoked firing by Indian Army in the Nakyal sector of the Line of Control (LOC), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement issued earlier last night. However, th
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ICC confirms corruption unit probe into Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka captain Upul Tharanga, pictured in March 2017, was among 40 contracted players on Sri Lanka's national team to call for an inquiry into Sri Lanka Cricket based on allegations by former team member Pramodya Wickremasinghe: Image Courtesy: Yahoo Philippines  BRISTOL: The International Cricket Council announced Saturday it had initiated investigations in Sri Lanka and that officers from its anti-corruption unit (ACU) had recently visited the country. The ICC's general manager, ACU, Ale
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India is 'mother of terrorism' in S. Asia: Maleeha Lodhi hits back at Swaraj

UNITED NATIONS: Maleeha Lodhi ? Pakistan?s permanent representative to the UN ? during her address to the General Assembly (UNGA) early Sunday morning said India is the mother of terrorism in South Asia. Voicing her rebuttal to Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's comment that Pakistan is a "pre-eminent export factory for terror", Lodhi claimed that India's posture is that of a predator. Lodhi also emphasised that India ? a nation ruled by fascist ideology ? should stop supporting and aidi
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BREAKING: Six people believed injured in London acid attack

LONDON: Six people were believed to have been injured on Saturday after a group of males reportedly sprayed a noxious substance in an area around a large shopping centre in east London, police said. The incident near the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford was not being treated as terror-related, a police spokesman said. ?A number of people have been reported injured at different locations - believed to be six people. We await further details,? London?s Metropolitan Police said in a stateme
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Charles Bradley, late-blooming US soul great, dead at 68

Charles Bradley of Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires performs on stage on the first day of the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival at Randall's Island, New York City, US, June 1, 2017. AFP/Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images North America NEW YORK: Charles Bradley ? the soul singer whose robust, brassy voice won him stardom in his final years after decades of scraping along ? died Saturday from cancer. He was 68. Bradley ? who earlier this year had triumphantly returned to the stage where he tha
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Three factory workers die after falling into chemical tank in Karachi

One of the four workers who fell into the tank, identified as Abu Bakar, was rescued: Photo: Geo News KARACHI: Three factory workers lost their lives after they fell in a chemical tank in Karachi's Ibrahim Haidri vicinity late Saturday. One of the four workers who fell into the tank, identified as Abu Bakar, was rescued. Three factory workers lost their lives after they fell in a chemical tank in Karachi's Ibrahim Haidri vicinity late Saturday. Photo: Geo News  "He is in critical condition a
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Frida the rescue dog emerges as hero of Mexican earthquake

source: Reuters MEXICO CITY: For a country still in mourning and counting its dead from Tuesday?s devastating earthquake, Frida the Navy rescue dog has emerged as a source of inspiration and pride in the search for survivors. Known for her custom-made doggy goggles and boots, the 7-year-old yellow Labrador has become a social media star, appearing on one man?s tattoo and the unofficial image of a 500-peso note. Some posts have wildly exaggerated her feats. In her career, Frida has located 12 p
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Buddhist mistrust of foreign aid workers hampers relief for Myanmar's Rohingya

SITTWE: Relief agencies struggling to reach hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims displaced by strife in northwestern Myanmar are facing rising hostility from ethnic Rakhine Buddhists who accuse the United Nations and foreign aid groups of only helping Muslims. So far, the Myanmar government has only granted Red Cross organisations access to the area. The United Nations suspended its activities and evacuated non-critical staff after the government suggested it had supported Rohingya insurge
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Requested formation of Model Town commission, says Shehbaz

LONDON: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that he had requested for a commission to be formed to probe Model Town incident. Commission?s report belongs to the government besides the matter is in the court and should not be discussed, he added. He remarked that he was not aware of any session in London, adding that the question of attending the session would arise had he known about the session. Shehbaz, who reached London on Saturday, said that he has come to check up on t
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India responds to Pakistan with barrage of accusations at UNGA

NEW YORK: Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Saturday addressed the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and let loose a barrage of allegations aimed at Pakistan. Addressing the annual session, Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj rejected allegations by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the world body earlier in the week in which he accused India of state-sponsored terrorism and violating human rights. Swaraj said Pakistanis should look at the pro
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Syria at UN says 'victory is now within reach'

UNITED NATIONS: Syria's foreign minister told the United Nations on Saturday that a military victory in the six-year war was "now within reach" following a series of battleground gains by government forces. "The liberation of Aleppo and Palmyra, the lifting of the seige of Deir Ezzor and the eradication of terrorism from many parts of Syria prove that victory is now within reach," Walid al-Muallem told the General Assembly. The foreign minister, who also holds the rank of deputy prime minister
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Dubai says skyscraper facades being replaced after series of fires

DUBAI: Dubai authorities have begun telling owners of high-rise buildings across the emirate to make the facades more resistant to fire, the government said on Saturday, after a string of skyscraper blazes. The government did not specify how it would ensure that owners complied with the policy, which could be costly, or reveal how many buildings might be affected in the fast-growing city, home to hundreds of high-rise towers, including the world?s tallest skyscraper. But it said it had already
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Abbasi not ready to accept himself as PM: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/93756b2d84800da680cd9ba049d362a3.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OS8yMy8yMDE3IDQ6NTI6NDMgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT02RkJ1cXY5cXpnN2dJY1pDeURJOGRBPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday claimed that Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz's
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Turkey plans security steps over Iraqi Kurdish referendum

ISTANBUL/BAGHDAD: Turkey said on Saturday it would take security and other steps in response to a planned independence referendum in northern Iraq's Kurdish region that it called a "terrible mistake", as a Kurdish delegation arrived in Baghdad for talks. The Turkish parliament convened at 4pm for a debate and vote on extending a mandate that authorizes Turkish troop deployments to Iraq and Syria, and Prime Minister Binali Yildirim alluded to possible military moves. The United States and other
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Google looking to help news outlets win subscribers

SAN FRANCISCO: Google is seeking ways to help publishers win paying subscribers for news stories, a person close to the matter told AFP. To this end, the US internet giant is collaborating with NewsCorp, the Financial Times, and the New York Times, according to the source. Google was said to be ramping up its support for subscription services in recognition of the fact that such revenue is vital for publishers who can't rely on advertising alone for financial survival. Google declined to comm
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NBA's LeBron James calls Trump a 'bum'

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James. - Fortune.com Professional basketball player LeBron James has called President Donald Trump a bum after a White House invitation for the Cleveland Cavaliers player was rescinded, reported CBS Sports James took to Twitter to express his displeasure towards the president and said that visiting the White House was no longer the honour it once was with Trump in office.  James has been a vocal critic of Trump and his presidency and has referred to him as
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Twitter melts down as Fawad Alam ignored again by selectors

Social media has been fuming following the announcement of Pakistan Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Fans took to Twitter to vent out their anger at the blatant omission, once again, of Fawad Alam, who failed to make it to the national squad despite consistent and impressive performance with the bat in domestic cricket. Here's how some of the cricket buffs reacted:
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Pakistani American comedian Kumail Nanjiani to host Saturday Night Live

Pakistan American comedian Kumail Nanjiani will host an episode of Saturday Night Live in the upcoming 43rd season, NBC announced on Thursday. The Silicon Valley actor will host the October 14 episode with musical guest Pink. Nanjiani was recently seen on the screens in the critically-acclaimed indie comedy, The Big Sick. Other hosts for the season include Wonder Woman Gal Gadot, who will host the show on October 7, The Notebook actor Ryan Gosling will host the season opener on September 3
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Self-exiled MQM leader is an absconder: Mustafa Kamal

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/e879f376ac139ee31acc2e65c1ffb33e.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OS8yMy8yMDE3IDM6NDU6MzMgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1OaDRCZFh3SG4wTXlycTVaWjVHMWlRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party?s (PSP) Founder Mustafa Kamal, on Saturday, said that the self-exiled chief of the Muttahida Qaumi Movem
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Saudi Arabia marks national day with fireworks, concerts

Saudi families arrive outside a stadium to attend an event in the capital Riyadh. -AFP RIYADH: With iconic buildings bathed in green light and planned cultural shows, concerts and fireworks, Saudi Arabia geared up to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the kingdom on Saturday. Car stereos blared patriotic songs as citizens began racing through the streets of the capital Riyadh at midnight in cars bedecked with the national flag to mark the annual event in the kingdom, founded in the 19
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New Zealand's Trump-esque 'Kingmaker' to decide election

WELLINGTON: For decades New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been known as "The Kingmaker" -- a role the populist anti-immigration campaigner is set to play again after the country´s general election ended in a stalemate. New Zealand´s complex proportional voting system means minor parties usually hold the balance of power, allowing Peters to carve out a parliamentary niche as the man in the middle of the major parties. Both the incumbent National Party and the centre-left Labour oppos
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Strong 6.2 magnitude quake shakes central Mexico: quake monitors

MEXICO CITY: A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook central Mexico on Saturday days after a powerful quake that killed nearly 300 people, Mexican and US seismological monitors said. The quake struck at 12:53 GMT with an epicentre 19.3 kilometres southeast of the city of Matias Romero, in the state of Oaxaca, the US Geological Survey reported. Mexican quake monitors gave the same figure. In Mexico City work crews temporarily halted rescue operations, while the country´s Civil Protection servic
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