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Venezuelan lawmakers beaten, besieged in latest violence

CARACAS: Pipe-wielding government supporters burst into Venezuela's opposition-controlled congress on Wednesday, witnesses said, attacking lawmakers and journalists in the latest flare-up of violence during a political crisis. Hours afterwards by late afternoon, a crowd of roughly 100 people was still besieging the building, trapping people inside, witnesses said. Some of the those outside brandished pistols and some shouted they would cut water and power supplies. The crowd had gathered from
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Murray, Nadal through, heartbreak for Kvitova

Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams breezed into the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday, while fellow former champion Petra Kvitova tumbled out. Williams, Kei Nishikori and Johanna Konta had to grind their way into the last 32, while new mum Victoria Azarenka continued her comeback bid for Grand Slam glory. Dustin Brown, the dreadlocked German with Jamaican roots, knocked out Nadal in the second round two years ago at the All England Club. However, world number one Murray was not
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Is Nasir Jamshed's marriage in trouble?

KARACHI/LONDON: Suspended Pakistani Test cricketer Nasir Jamshed, who recently made headlines pertaining to Pakistan Super League spot-fixing scandal, is having a tense relationship with his wife, sources confided to Geo News Wednesday. Samara Afzal, Jamshed's wife, lent weight to the reports when she posted a message on Twitter, stating, "Relationships break down but life must go on". She, however, refrained from divulging further details of her relationship with the suspended
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At least 26 killed in shootout in northern Mexico

MEXICO CITY, July 5 (Reuters) - At least 26 people died in a shootout in the northern Mexican border state of Chihuahua early on Wednesday, according to a spokesman from that state´s attorney general´s office. The incident, which took place near the rural community of Las Varas, involved two armed groups, and the number of dead could rise, spokesman Felix Gonzalez told Reuters.
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Priyanka?s selfie stirs lip job debate

Bollywood megastar Priyanka Chopra?s latest car selfie on a Sunday sparked a debate which many film actresses fall victim to time and again. Pee Cee, who uses Twitter and Instagram regularly, posted a closeup selfie in her car on a casual Sunday. The picture was captioned: Summer lovin... #carfiesunday." Unfortunately, the picture proved to be fuel for the social media enthusiasts who immediately started speculating if the actress has gone with a lip job. This is not the first time the actr
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COAS hosts reception for victorious Pakistan cricket team

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Bajwa held a reception on Wednesday for Pakistan cricket team and the management, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations statement. He also asked the team to continue to be hard-working and humble as they are the ambassadors of Pakistan, said the ISPR release. Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Shaharyar Khan thanked the Army Chief for his support and making a conducive environment for the sport in the country. Chairman Executive Committee PCB
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Panama Leaks: 51pc Pakistanis believe decision will be against prime minister

In a recent survey by Gallup Pakistan, as many as 51 per cent of Pakistanis believe that the Supreme Court`s decision on Panama Leaks will be against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family. In a sample size of 1,700 participants, 48pc suggested that the judiciary will give a clean chit to the first family and the percent chose not to give an answer. Another question asked was whether Hussain Nawaz`s leaked picture was a failure of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), 56pc of the respondent
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Root 'excited' to lead England at last

File Photo LONDON: Joe Root says he feels excited by the prospect of finally leading England in a Test on the eve of the South Africa series opener at Lord´s. Months of waiting will come to an end on Thursday for the 26-year-old Yorkshire batsman, who was named as Alastair Cook´s successor as Test captain back in February. England, however, have been concentrating on limited overs action since then but Thursday´s match, the first of a four-Test series, will mark their return to red-ball crick
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Dar expresses indignation over spike in US dollar rate

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday took notice of the current spike in US dollar against the Pakistan Rupee in the interbank market, touching Rs108. According to a press release by the finance division, the finance minister has ?expressed deep concern, indignation, and disappointment at the fact that the current political situation is being exploited by certain individuals, banks and entities, resulting in the artificial rise of the interbank rate of the US Dollar versus the Pak
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Modi, Netanyahu seek to deepen ties on first visit by an Indian PM

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday on the first ever visit by an Indian premier to Israel as they sought to deepen ties beyond high-priced defence deals. The two leaders presented a series of agreements between India and Israel for cooperation on satellite technology, water and agriculture, as well as the creation of a $40 million innovation fund. The agreements are part of efforts to extend relations in civilian areas between both countries,
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Merkel, Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks on sidelines of G20

File Photo BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hold talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of a summit of G20 leading economies starting on Friday in the German port of Hamburg, her spokesperson said on Wednesday. Relations between the NATO partners have soured in the last few months. On Tuesday, Turkey condemned as incitement to violence an art installation in front of the German chancellery that portrayed Erdogan as a dictator. The spokesperson also said Merke
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SC to hear Imran Khan disqualification case on July 11

ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Saqib Nisar will hear a petition on disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on July 11 (Tuesday). Along with the Chief Justice, the disqualification case will be also presented before Justice Umar ata Bandiyal and Justice Faisal Arab. The Supreme Court has issued notices to all relevant parties in the case. Meanwhile, Election Commission of Pakistan is also hearing a plea seeking disqu
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Nasr has put cold water on cold start, says army chief after successful missile test

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army on Wednesday conducted a training launch of short-range surface to surface ballistic missile Nasr, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa witnessed the launch and said, "Nasr has put cold water on cold start". He also reiterated and expressed complete confidence in the effective command, control, safety and security of all strategic assets.   The statement from
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PS-114 by-polls: PPP resorting to cheap tactics, says Farooq Sattar

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Chief Farooq Sattar said on Wednesday that Pakistan People?s Party is resorting to cheap tactics, adding that in the PS-114 byelections Kamran Tessori would emerge successful. MQM-Pakistan chief was speaking to media, where he addressed the issue of upcoming by-polls on July 9 in PS-114 constituency. He said that the party has not been informed about the details of returning officers and staff stationed at the polling stations, alleging that police ha
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SRK gearing up to deliver speech at Oxford University

The undisputed King of Bollywood is all set to deliver a lecture at Oxford University. Shahrukh Khan's first ever TED Talk in Vancouver earlier this year made waves ? his brilliant and effortless oratory skills impressed people globally.  If the past is any barometer, the Oxford lecture would also be as sensational as his previous TED TALK. An Indian press report confirmed that SRK has accepted the invitation to deliver a speech at the University and is in the process of working out his date
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Messi commits to Barcelona until 2021

BARCELONA: Lionel Messi has agreed to stay at FC Barcelona until 2021 in a deal that all but commits the star striker to playing out the rest of his top-flight career at the Spanish giants. The megastar who joined Barcelona as a teenager 17 years ago will remain at the club until he is 34 under the new deal, the Catalan club announced Wednesday, ending months of speculation about the future of the five-time Ballon d´Or winner. "The deal will be signed in the coming weeks, when Messi returns to
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PM Nawaz gives Rs 20 million grant to host Blind Cricket World Cup

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) received Rs 20 million grant from the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in view of hosting the Blind Cricket World Cup scheduled to be held in Sharjah and Pakistan from January 10 to 25, 2018. ?A total of Rs 50 million is required to host the Blind Cricket World Cup and we have also requested Punjab government and our other sponsors for their support in this regard,? PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah told APP. Sultan also thanked the Prime Minister of Pa
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Indian troop withdrawal ´precondition´ for peace: China

China has alleged that the Indian troops are on its soil. BEIJING: China warned Wednesday that the withdrawal of Indian troops from disputed territory was a precondition for peace as tensions rise in a border row between the two Asian powers that has drawn in tiny Bhutan. Indian and Chinese troops are reportedly facing off on a section of land high in the Himalayas near what is known as the trijunction, where Tibet, India and Bhutan meet. China has alleged that the Indian troops are on its soi
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NAB chairman appears before Panama Papers JIT

ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhry reached the Federal Judicial Academy on Wednesday after being summoned by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the Panama Papers case.  Chaudhry reached the academy with all relevant documents pertinent to the case.  The NAB chairman was summoned earlier in the week and was asked by the JIT to bring documents relevant to the case.  Earlier today, daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, made her
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Analysts take stock of Maryam Nawaz's address following JIT appearance

ISLAMABAD: Following Maryam Nawaz's address before the media after she appeared in front of the joint investigation team (JIT) probing the Sharif family's assets, senior journalists analysed the importance of her comments and body language.  Rana Jawad Director Geo News Rana Jawad used the terms ?blunt? and ?defined? to describe Maryam's speech. He opined that the premier?s daughter appeared to be ?gusty and blunt? and spoke openly. ?She came across as a heavyweight, mature politician,? Jawa
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Scared of being lynched, Indian Muslim man dons burqa

In what seems to be another case of embarrassment for the government of India, a Muslim man in Uttar Pradesh resorted to wearing a burqa to conceal his identity as he was scared of being lynched. According to a news report published in the Indian media, travelers at the Agra railway station alerted Government Railway Police (GRP) after observing suspicious movements of a burqa-clad individual. The police immediately detained him. The man identified as Nazmul Hassan, an assistant engineer in A
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Blast from the past: Famous Bollywood actress flaunts bearded look

We?ve all seen tons of throwback pictures of famous people on social media but have you ever seen one where you couldn?t even recognize the person? Well, this Bollywood actress recently posted a picture of herself on Instagram from the bygone years, sending the internet into meltdown as people tried to make sense of it all. The photo is from the only play the actress, now 38, ever performed in. It was also her first ever role. "My 1st role ever...in the only stage play I have ever done called
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PPP won't stop fighting for democracy: Zardari

Former president Asif Ali Zardari addressing supporters in Dadu, Sindh on July 5, 2017. Photo: Geo News DADU: Former president Asif Ali Zardari stated on Wednesday that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will continue to fight for democracy. ?You are all sons of [Zulfiqar Ali] Bhutto. We are raising the flag of democracy. We promise that we will continue to fight for democracy,? he told supporters in Dadu, Sindh at an event. Referring to the 40th anniversary of Gen Zia-ul-Haq?s martial law, Zard
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Alleged conman sent on judicial remand

Some of the puppies recovered from the suspect. Photo: Geo News  KARACHI: A young man arrested for allegedly conning people into buying phony ?pedigreed? dogs was sent on judicial remand on Wednesday. After police produced Sagheer in front of a judicial masgistrate, the judge sent him to jail on judicial remand till July 17. However, sources said the suspect could apply for bail as he has been booked on a bail-able offence and thus may avoid spending time in the lockup. On Tuesday, police a
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First polio case of 2017 reported in Balochistan

File Photo: Polio drops being administered to a child  QUETTA: The first polio case of 2017 was reported in the province, the provincial health department said on Wednesday. According to the health department, an 18-month-child was confirmed with the polio virus in the Chaman area of Qilla Abdullah. The parents of the child had refused to administer polio drops, the health department added. 
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