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Mark Hamill of 'Star Wars' pays tribute to 'space sis' Carrie Fisher

LOS ANGELES: Star Wars icon Mark Hamill paid emotional tribute to his "space sis" Carrie Fisher Friday, as both were bestowed with Disney's "Legend" status at the entertainment giant's D23 fan convention. Fisher ? who died at the age of 60 in December ? and her co-star have been friends since they played twins Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker in the epic sci-fi saga, starting with Star Wars Episode V: A New Hope in 1977. "I would love to give my deepest respects for the super-cool space sis I
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Two German tourists stabbed to death on Egyptian beach

A man walks in front of an ambulance arriving at El Salam Hospital after an Egyptian man stabbed two German tourists to death and wounded four others at the beach of the Zahabia hotel, in Hurghada, south of the capital Cairo, Egypt, July 14, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Aly  CAIRO: An Egyptian man stabbed two German tourists to death and wounded four others on Friday at a popular seaside vacation spot on the Red Sea, after apparently searching out foreigners to attack, officials and witnesses said.
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WHO warns of cholera risk at annual Haj, praises Saudi preparedness

An old man infected with cholera lies on the bed at a hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, May 12, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi/File Photo  GENEVA: A cholera epidemic in Yemen ? which has infected more than 332,000 people ? could spread during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in September, although Saudi authorities are well prepared, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. The pilgrimage draws 2-4 million Muslims every year, including 1.5-2 million foreigners, raising the risk
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US issues revised security directive to airlines worldwide

People wait at the arrival hall at Terminal 4 of JFK airport after US President Donald Trump's limited travel ban was approved by the US Supreme Court, in New York City, US, June 29, 2017. REUTERS/Joe Penney WASHINGTON: The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a revised directive to airlines around the world in response to requests that it clarify aviation security measures scheduled to begin taking effect next week, the agency said on Friday. "This clarifying update will strengthen g
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Rain in Karachi as monsoon system enters megapolis

KARACHI: Several areas in Karachi received first rain of another spell as a monsoon system entered the megapolis late Friday. The areas where there it has been raining include Saddar, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Defense, Shahrah-e-Faisal and Gulshan-e-Hadeed. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a monsoon system has entered into the city. It had earlier predicted another spell of monsoon rain in Karachi, Hyderabad and some areas of Balochistan over the weekend.
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Federer outclasses Berdych to reach 11th Wimbledon final

LONDON: Roger Federer's relentless pursuit of an eighth Wimbledon title continued as he beat stubborn Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 to reach the final for the 11th time on Friday. The 35-year-old Swiss was given a tough test by the 11th seed, who beat him in the quarter-finals in 2010, but raised his game at the crucial moments to become the oldest men's singles finalist here since Ken Rosewall in 1974. Rosewall, 39, went on to lose to Jimmy Connors but Federer will be a huge favourit
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Gunmen kill five Egyptian police south of Cairo

CAIRO: Gunmen ambushed an Egyptian security checkpoint on Friday, opening fire on a car and killing five policemen in an area just south of the capital, the state-run MENA news agency and the Interior Ministry said. Three gunmen on a motorbike attacked police in al-Badrasheen area of Giza province, 30 km (20 miles) south of Cairo, killing two officers and three conscripts in the latest attack on Egyptian security forces battling an insurgency. "A police officer who was near the site of the att
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Indian police file case against AIB over ´insulting´ Modi meme

FIR has been registered against AIB for tweeting photo of Modi look-alike Indian police have filed a defamation case against a group of comedians accused of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the latest incident to raise fears over creative freedoms in the country. A spokeswoman for the Mumbai police said on Friday that the force had registered a first information report against AIB over a tweet poking fun at India´s leader. "An FIR has been registered against AIB at Mumbai´s cyber police
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US lawmaker calls for hearing on Amazon's Whole Foods deal

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The top Democrat on the US House of Representatives' antitrust subcommittee has voiced concerns about Amazon.com Inc's (AMZN.O) $13.7 billion plan to buy Whole Foods Market Inc (WFM.O) and is pushing for a hearing to look into the deal's potential impact on consumers. The deal announced in June marks the biggest acquisition for the world?s largest online retailer. Amazon has not said what it will do with Whole Foods' stores and other assets, but analysts and investors worr
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Students from Pakistan leave for international robotics competition

Team is financially supported by the American embassy. ISLAMABAD, July 14 (APP): Six Pakistani students and their mentors departed for the United States on Friday to participate in the inaugural FIRST Global Challenge robotics competition, due to be held in in Washington D.C. The team, which is financially supported by the American embassy, will work with other teams from across the world to accomplish engineering tasks focused on access to clean water, a news release said. American Embassy Ch
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Beyonce wakes up world with first pictures of twins on Instagram

Beyonce's Instagram Pop star Beyonce debuted the pictures of her twins, Sir Carter and Rumi, in an Instagram post on Friday, causing an internet sensation once more in her first public acknowledgement of their birth. "Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today," Beyonce, 35, wrote in the post, which showed her holding her two infants. She wore a blue veil and a colorful flowing robe that fell off her left shoulder. The picture had been "liked" more than 6.5 million times nine hours after it was posted
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Honda recalls 2.1 million vehicles worldwide over fire risk

WASHINGTON: Honda Motor Co said on Friday it would recall about 2.1 million vehicles worldwide to replace battery sensors due to the risk of fire. Chris Martin, a spokesman for the Japanese automaker said the recall would include 1.15 million Honda Accord vehicles from the 2013-2016 model years in the United States, and nearly 1 million elsewhere, to replace a 12-volt battery sensor. The company said it had received four reports of engine compartment fires in the United States and at least one
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Chairman PCB terms performance in Women World Cup ?disappointing?

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shahryar Khan called the performance of women`s cricket team in the World Cup 2017- 'disappointing'. In an interview to BBC Urdu, the chairman said that in view of raising the standard of women cricket in the country - new talent must be discovered and taken forward, adding that the team were given special training before the tournament and he is gravely disappointed by the team`s performance. He said making Sabih Azhar coach of the team at the eleventh hour di
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Balochistan is my prime focus, says army chief

Army chief was apprised of the significant reduction in sectarian killings in the province. -ISPR RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday reiterated his support for Balochistan and said the province was his prime focus, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). ?Balochistan is my prime focus and prosperity of people in Baluchistan at par with other provinces is the main objective," COAS said during his visit to the Quetta Garris
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Hajj flight operation to commence from July 24

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Friday issued schedule for Hajj flight operation, which is to commence from July 24. The flight operation for departure of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia will continue from July 24 to August 26. The first Hajj flight will leave for Madina from Islamabad on July 24, according to the ministry. For the return of pilgrims, the flight operation will start from September 6 and last until October 6. Earlier on Friday, the National Institute of Health (NIH)
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Trump's awkward interaction with French first lady

US and French Presidents with - AFP US President Donald Trump, after sharing an awkward handshake with French first lady Brigette Macron, commented her in a rather awkward manner. "You're in such good shape. She's in such good physical shape. Beautiful," Trump said to the French first lady. Trump then turned to the French President Emmanuel Macron, and said, ?She?s in such good physical shape.? It was not the first awkward meeting between Trump and a Macron. Earlier, he shared a tense handsha
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Student?s Hassan Ali style celebration goes viral

Pakistan?s bowling sensation Hassan Ali not only earned praise for his performance during the ICC Champions Trophy but also for his now trademark celebration. After taking a wicket, Hassan Ali would celebrate in a fashion which he compared to an explosion taking place. Hassan Ali celebrates after taking a wicket against England in the ICC Champions Trophy - AFP  The cricketer?s celebration was replicated by fans in Pakistan and one such example is of a student who paid tribute to the bowler
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US has no proof Daesh leader Baghdadi is dead: Mattis

Daesh chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - File Photo  WASHINGTON: Pentagon chief Jim Mattis said Friday he cannot confirm whether or not Daesh chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead, after reports from Syria that the militant leader had been killed. "If we knew, we would tell you -- right now, I can't confirm or deny it," Mattis said. "Our approach is we assume he's alive until it's proven otherwise, and right now I can't prove it otherwise." The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a lon
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Nisar did not walkout from parliamentary meeting, says spokesman

Nisar could not attend the parliamentary party meeting due to personal engagements ISLAMABAD: A spokesman for the Ministry of Interior on Friday claimed that Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan did not walk out from the cabinet meeting chaired by the prime minister. "We should avoid speculations and unrealistic comments with regard to the remarks of the interior minister during a cabinet meeting held on Thursday," said the statement.  ?There was no truth in news telecast on certain media channels in thi
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Faisal Sabzwari wanted to join PSP, claims Raza Haroon

KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party leader Raza Haroon on Friday claimed that three leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, including MPA Faisal Sabzwari, had wanted to join the Mustafa Kamal-led party. Haroon said MQM-P?s mandate is the same as its founder and added that no one should presume anything after PSP?s recent offer to the MQM factions to work together. Sabzwari, however, said Haroon?s statement is as weak as his party?s assertion of a million men march. Earlier, the PSP chief ha
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PM should stand his ground on resignation calls, urges Fazl

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman speaks at a press conference in Karachi. ? Geo News screengrab KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman on Friday urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to take a firm stand on resignation calls from opposition and not to step down in face of it. Speaking at a press conference here, the JUI-F chief said how could the ones, who continued to sit in the Parliament despite having resigned, ask others to step down. "You are teaching moralit
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NIH issues advisory on prevention & control of MERS for Hajj pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: The Field Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance Division (FEDSD), National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad issued an advisory for Pakistani citizens regarding Prevention & Control of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) during upcoming Hajj, Through this advisory, the NIH directed to all concerned authorities including federal and provincial ministries of religious affairs to take appropriate measures during Hajj season in order to prevent the spread of
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Kyle Walker set to become world's most expensive defender

Tottenham defender Kyle Walker will cost Man City an initial £45mn with another £5mn due in a year's time and £4mn due in add-ons, according to The Times LONDON: Kyle Walker is set to become the world's most expensive defender on Friday with Manchester City prepared to spend up to £54 million ($70mn, 61mn euros) for the out of favour Tottenham player. The 27-year-old England international, who joined Spurs alongside Kyle Naughton in 2009 for £9mn from Sheffield United, will cost an initial £45m
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Coming week most important in Pakistan's history, says Imran

KAHUTA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Friday claimed that the coming week will be the most important in Pakistan?s history. Imran, addressing a rally in Kahuta, said the coming week will decide whether Pakistan remains a ?country of dacoits or change into Naya Pakistan?. Imran further said that when an elected prime minister lies, the country is effected negatively as institutions start to decay.  ?Today the country is in debt, there is no respect for the green passport an
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Federal judge weakens Trump travel ban

WASHINGTON: A US federal judge weakened the terms of the Trump administration's controversial travel ban on visitors from six majority-Muslim countries, dealing another legal setback to the government. Judge Derrick Watson in Hawaii ruled Thursday that grandparents and some other relatives of people in the United States should be exempt from the clampdown, saying the terms of the ban as enforced defied common sense. His decision was hailed as a victory by opponents of the ban, who say it singl
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