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Manchester United boss Mourinho refutes tax fraud accusations

Jose Mourinho's advisers have hit back at accusations that the Manchester United manager failed to pay millions of euros in taxes to the Spanish authorities during his time in charge of Real Madrid. The 54-year-old Portuguese, who coached Madrid from 2010 to 2013, has been accused of "two offences against the public treasury", the prosecutor's office said in a statement on Tuesday. They claim that Mourinho, who took over at United last year, failed to declare 3.3 million euros ($3.7m, £2.9m)
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Einstein letters on God, physics fetch $210,000

Letters written by Albert Einstein about God, Israel and physics fetched nearly $210,000 at a Jerusalem auction Tuesday, with the highest bid going to a missive about God's creation of the world. Eight letters, written in English between 1951 and 1954 and signed by Einstein, were sold by Winners auction house which had initially estimated their combined value at between $31,000 and $46,000. The highest bid of $84,000 was for a letter to eminent physicist David Bohm. In it Einstein wrote: "If
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Portugal PM demands answers as deadly forest fires rage

Portugal's prime minister led calls Tuesday to find out why a highway now dubbed the "road of death" -- where most of the 64 victims of a giant forest fire perished -- had not been blocked off, as questions mounted over the disaster management response. More than 1,000 firefighters were still battling to control the flames which broke out in the central Pedrogao Grande region at the weekend and spread at breakneck speed to neighbouring areas. A civil protection spokesman told AFP that a firefi
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Lightning kills 22 in Bangladesh

Lightning strikes have killed at least 22 people in Bangladesh in the last 48 hours, authorities said Tuesday, a week after monsoon rains triggered a series of deadly landslides in the country. The deaths came as storms swept the country on Sunday and Monday, the head of the disaster management department Reaz Ahmed told AFP. Among the dead were a couple and their young daughter who were were working on a peanut farm when they were struck by lightning. Hundreds of people die every year from l
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Daniel Day-Lewis announces retirement from acting

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis, one of the most acclaimed performers of his generation, has announced he is retiring. Citing the 60-year-old star's spokeswoman Leslee Dart, trade magazine Variety said he "will no longer be working as an actor." "He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years," Dart said. "This is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject." Day-Lewis, a master of method
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Foo Fighters announce 'biggest sounding album ever'

Foo Fighters announced Tuesday a new album and a one-day festival as the alternative rock titans promised their heaviest sound yet. Weeks after releasing a hard-hitting single, Foo Fighters said that their ninth studio album, "Concrete and Gold," would come out on September 15. Dave Grohl's band, which had appeared to be lying low earlier this year, said it had quietly spent six months working on the album with Greg Kurstin, the producer best known for co-writing Adele's smash hit "Hello." Th
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Belgian troops shoot person at Brussels station after blast: police

BRUSSELS: Belgian troops patrolling Brussels Central Station "neutralised" a person after a small explosion on Tuesday, a police spokesman said, adding that there were no other casualties and the situation was under control. He could not confirm media reports that the person had been wearing an explosive vest and it was not clear whether the person shot was still alive. The station and the adjacent historic downtown area, packed with tourists and locals on a hot summer evening, was partly evac
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Four women die as gusty winds, rain hit Punjab

BAHAWALPUR/LAHORE: Four women died in separate incidents after gusty winds, followed by heavy rain, hit various cities in Punjab on Tuesday. Strong winds collapsed roofs and walls of several houses, besides blowing signboards away in cities across Punjab on Sunday. The pre-monsoon rain lashed Multan, Bahawalpur, Jhang, Lodhran, Vehari, Khanewal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Gojra, Bhakkar, Sargodha and Mianwali. The incidents claimed lives of four women, while over a dozen people we
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Sarfraz terms Pakistan win outcome of nation, family's prayers

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed speaks to Geo News. KARACHI: Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed, following his side's historic win in the Champions Trophy 2017, has termed it an outcome of the nation and his family?s prayers. In his exclusive interview to Geo News, Sarfraz said, "I feel happy that we provided a chance to the Pakistani people to celebrate." He said that there is nothing like junior or senior in the team, and all the players in the squad support each other.
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Pictures of Indian cricketers with Azhar Ali?s sons go viral

Despite political tensions between the two countries, the players of Pakistan and India continue to enjoy a cordial relationship with each other as the players themselves from both the teams have mentioned it several times. The latest example of this emerged when Azhar Ali tweeted pictures Indian stars MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh with his sons. Earlier before the Pakistan-India final, pictures of Dhoni with the son of Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed had also emerged on
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Two terrorists killed by security forces near Tank, says ISPR

Weapons seized from the terrorists. -ISPR Two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces on Tuesday, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The statement added the terrorists were attempting an attack on a check post near Dewana Baba Ziarat, 12km north of Tank. Security forces launched a nationwide military operation 'Radd-ul-Fasaad' earlier in February, which includes broad-spectrum security and counter-terrorism operations in Punjab,
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People of Balochistan question claims of development, says Bilawal

QUETTA: Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto on Tuesday said the people of Balochistan question Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's claims of development.  "There is only unemployment and hunger in Balochistan," said Bilawal while addressing his party workers and added that the incumbent government does not care about the people.   Referring to the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the Sharif family for alleged corruption, the PPP chairman said Nawaz could be seen panicking after bei
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At least 10 killed in Mogadishu minibus bombing

MOGADISHU: At least 10 people were killed Tuesday when Al-Shabaab drove an explosives-laden minibus into local government offices in the Somali capital Mogadishu, according to the security ministry. The minibus rammed through a security barrier outside offices in the southern district of Wadajir, injuring nine people including the district´s top government official. "More than 10 people died in the blast which was carried out by the Shabaab group and nine others are wounded," said security min
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French President Macron launches tech visa for start-ups

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a technology visa for start-up founders employees and investors to create world-leading companies, reported CNBC.   The visa will make it easier for foreign talent to work in France while the new regulation will also support start-ups with money.  The fast-tracked procedure will allow individuals to obtain a residence permit in France know as the "Talent Passport". The permit will be valid for four years and will be extended to immediate fa
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Google steps up efforts to block extremism, following Facebook

WASHINGTON: Google is stepping up its efforts to block "extremist and terrorism-related videos" over its platforms, using a combination of technology and human monitors. The measures announced Sunday come on the heels of similar efforts unveiled by Facebook last week, and follow a call by the Group of Seven leaders last month for the online giants to do more to curb online extremist content. "While we and others have worked for years to identify and remove content that violates our policies, t
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COAS arrives in Turkey for official visit

ANKARA: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has arrived in Turkey on an official visit, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said on Tuesday. On arrival, COAS visited Ataturk Mausoleum and laid floral wreath to pay homage to the father of Turkish nation and penned down his respects on the visitor?s book. COAS visited Turkish Land Force Headquarters where he was received by General Salih Zeki Çolak, Commander Turkish Land Forces and was presented guard of honour
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Salaries in limbo as FBR freezes IESCO employees? accounts

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has frozen the bank accounts of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) employees for not filing tax returns, FBR sources told Geo News. The step has put the salaries of the IESCO employees in limbo. According to IESCO sources, employees would not be able to get salaries if the accounts are not unfrozen in two days.
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Deepika nominated for Teen Choice Awards 2017

Bollywood powerhouse performer Deepika Padukone is having a lucky year. First making a transition to Hollywood, the actress has now received a nomination for Action Movie Actress for her film ?xXx: Return of Xander Cage?. The actress would be fighting for the Teen Choice Award along with none other than ?Wonder Woman?, Gal Gadot. Other nominees are Michelle Rodriguez for ?The Fate of The Furious?, Kaya Scodelario for ?Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales? and costars Nina Dobrev an
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PM announces Rs10mn for each member of cricket team

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday announced Rs10 million as prize money for each player of the winning Champions Trophy team.  The victorious cricketers arrived amid tight security earlier in the wee hours of Tuesday, and were greeted with thousands of joyous fans who chanted patriotic songs and welcomed the players with garlands. A young Pakistan team stunned the world and created history on Sunday, thrashing an in-form and star-studded Indian side by 180 runs in the Champions Trophy fin
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Australia suspends air strikes in Syria after US downing of Syrian jet

File Photo - Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne reacts during a media conference, regarding Indonesia?s military suspension with Australia, in Sydney, Australia, January 5, 2017. REUTERS Australia said on Tuesday it had suspended air strikes into Syria following the US downing of a Syrian military jet and Russia's subsequent threat against US-led coalition aircraft. Russia said on Monday it would treat US-led coalition aircraft flying west of the River Euphrates in Syria as potential targ
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Taliban gunmen kill eight Afghan guards at largest US base

Photo: File KABUL: Taliban gunmen have killed eight Afghan guards working at the largest American base in Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday, as the US appears set to boost its troop presence in the country. The guards were ambushed near Bagram base north of Kabul as they were driving home in a convoy late Monday, said district governor Abdul Shakoor Quddusi. "They were all local residents serving as guards at Bagram," he said, adding that two other guards were wounded. The Taliban claimed r
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England wrong to drop Roy: Pietersen

LONDON: Kevin Pietersen believes it was a "poor decision" by England to drop Jason Roy during the Champions Trophy, a tournament he believes the hosts "should have won" in their own conditions. Before the one-day competition got underway, struggling opening batsman Roy was given unequivocal backing by England captain Eoin Morgan, who said he would "definitely" stay in the side for the whole tournament. But after managing just 51 runs in eight ODI innings so far this season, Roy was dropped fo
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Infiltration prone border areas being fenced: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army has initiated fencing along the Pak-Afghan border in the infiltration prone areas of Bajaur, Mohmand and Khyber Agencies, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Agencies deemed to be prone to high number of infiltration attempts are being fenced in the first phase, while the remaining border areas, including Balochistan, will be fenced in the second phase. The Army and the FC are also constructing new forts and border posts to imp
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15 arrested in India for celebrating Pakistan?s Champions Trophy victory

Police in India have arrested 15 Muslims for allegedly celebrating Pakistan?s stunning victory against India in the Champions Trophy finale. The 15 people were arrested in the Madhya Pradesh state on Monday over charges of sedition. They were shouting slogans in favour of Pakistan and bursting crackers, police claimed. The accused would be presented before the court on Tuesday. Pakistan thrashed India by 180 runs to clinch their maiden Champions Trophy title, in a historic victory featuring
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