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After losing voice, Shania Twain announces comeback

Shania Twain, the crossover country star whose huge success in the 1990s was followed by troubled years in which she lost her voice and husband, is ready with a comeback album. Twain, the top-selling woman in country music history, announced that she will put out a fifth album, "Now," on September 29 -- her first studio release since 2002. The Canadian-born singer unveiled the album's first single, "Life's About to Get Good," a buoyant tune about surviving setbacks that, true to Twain's style,
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May rushed from area of London fire after protests

Prime Minister Theresa May was rushed away under heavy police guard on Friday as protesters shouted "Shame on you" after she met residents who live near a tower block in London where at least 30 people died in a fire. May, already under pressure after a botched snap election, is facing widespread criticism for her response to the blaze. She has promised to set up a public inquiry and pledged 5 million pounds to help the victims. Separately, hundreds of protesters stormed the local town hall ch
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Sleeping-in on weekends linked to lower body weight

Catching up on lost sleep over weekends may help people keep their weight down, according to a study in South Korea. Not getting enough sleep can disrupt hormones and metabolism and is known to increase the risk of obesity, researchers write in the journal Sleep. ?Short sleep, usually causing sleep debt, is common and inevitable in many cases, and is a risk factor for obesity, hypertension, coronary heart disease, as well as mortality,? lead author Dr Chang-Ho Yun of the Seoul National Univers
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Trump acknowledges he is under investigation in Russia probe

US President Donald Trump speaks about the shootings in Alexandria, Virginia, from the White House in Washington, US, June 14, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump acknowledged on Friday he is under investigation in a probe of alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential race and possible collusion by his campaign ? and seemed to assail the Justice Department official overseeing the inquiry. Robert Mueller, the special counsel named by the department to i
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US Navy ship crashes into merchant vessel south of Japan

WASHINGTON: A United States Navy destroyer ? USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) ? collided with a merchant ship, 56 nautical miles south-west of Japan's Yokosuka, late Friday night, the American naval warfare services said. The US Navy in its statement mentioned it has consequently requested assistance from the Japanese coast guard, while the extent of US personnel injuries is currently "being determined". "The extent of damage is being determined. [?] The incident will be investigated," the US
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US confirms death of Daesh commander in Afghanistan

KABUL: The United States has confirmed death of senior member of global terror outfit 'Daesh' in an airstrike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province earlier this month, according to a US Forces-Afghanistan statement issued Friday. Jawad Khan, Daesh's senior director of media production, was killed in an airstrike in Achin, Nangarhar, on June 3, read the statement. "His death will disrupt Daesh network, degrade their recruitment process and hinder their attempts to conduct international operation
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Girlfriend convicted in US texting suicide trial

Michelle Carter (right) in court during her trial. People.com via Faith Ninivaggi/The Boston Herald NEW YORK: A 20-year-old US woman was convicted of involuntary manslaughter Friday for ordering her teenage boyfriend to follow through on his long-planned suicide and for failing to save him from harm. Michelle Carter broke down in tears and sobbed into a tissue during the 20-minute juvenile court hearing in Massachusetts, which is likely to break new ground in a state that has no law against enc
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AVCC nabs four suspected muggers in Karachi

KARACHI: Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC), in its bid to contain growing street crimes during Ramazan, has nabbed four suspected street criminals, officials said Friday, who have confessed to their involvement in over 35 muggings. AVCC, acting on the directives of IG Sindh AD Khawaja, launched a crackdown on street criminals in the megapolis, said SSP AVCC Tariq Razzak Dharejo. The law enforcers also seized weapons and snatched goods from arrested suspects. The suspects have been identified a
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PM Nawaz understands 'puppet show' very well, says Shah

KARACHI: Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah on Friday said that "Mian sahib understands puppet show very well, but the premier at times pretends to be innocent to make a fool out of others". Speaking to media here, Shah said he wishes for the representative assemblies in the country to complete their term. "We have seen elected prime ministers being taken to gallows and appearing before the courts twice," he said, referring to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was
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Attitude of JIT is biased, says PM's spokesperson

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistance and Spokesperson to the prime minister Musadiq Malik on Friday termed the attitude of the Joint Investigation Team?s (JIT) as biased and urged the Supreme Court to remove uncertainity from the investigatives team?s attitude. He said, while addressing a press conference, that in such a scenario, the decision presented by the JIT would be doubtful. The spokesperson also alleged that witnesses in the case were being forced to withdraw their affidavits and were thre
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CJCSC meets Chinese official, discusses defence and security cooperation

RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat during his second day of the official visit to China, called on Air Marshal Xu Qilian, Vice Chairman of Central Military Commission. Matters related to prevailing strategic environment and bilateral defence and security cooperation were discussed during the meeting. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Zubair Mahmood Hayat also called on Mr Yu Zhengsheng, Chairman Chinese People's Consulta
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Bilawal likens PM Nawaz to a 'monarch'

PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. ? FILE PESHAWAR: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Friday said that Nawaz Sharif has staged a new drama every day and likened the premier to a "monarch against whom no one could dare speak". "It matters not even if Nawaz Sharif denigrates institutions on a daily basis. He had the Supreme Court attacked, but did not appear before it. Yet he stood before Grade 20 officers in the (Panama case) joint investigation team" the PPP chair
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Large cache of weapons recovered from villages in North Waziristan: ISPR

Weapons recovered from North Waziristan. -ISPR Security forces on Friday seized a large quantity of weapons and ammunition from vilages in Datta Khel tehsil in North Waziristan Agency, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Recovered weapons included 12.7mm heavy machine guns, sub-machine guns, missile launchers, RPG-7 rocket launchers and ammunition of various calibres. Security forces also recovered 107mm rockets and improvised explosive devices with deton
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TV ad rates rocket ahead of Pakistan, India final

NEW DELHI: Television advertising rates for Sunday?s cricket final between India and Pakistan are 10 times the normal price, industry sources said, as millions of fans are expected to tune in for a clash that last time ranked among the six most-watched sporting events. Pakistan, the lowest-ranked team at the Champions Trophy tournament, upset host and favourites England to set up a final with defending champions India, feeding a frenzy for a game that commands a fanatical following in the regi
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Iran vows measures against new US sanctions

TEHRAN: Iran on Friday condemned new sanctions adopted by the US Senate and vowed to respond with "reciprocal and adequate measures". Tehran "will take reciprocal and adequate measures to guarantee its national interests", foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghassemi said, quoted by ISNA news agency. He did not elaborate. The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed tough sanctions on Iran for its alleged "continued support of terrorism" and the bill has been sent to the House of Representative
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Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market for $13.7 bn

NEW YORK: Amazon will acquire upscale US grocer Whole Foods Market, known for its pricey organic options, for $13.7 billion, the companies announced Friday, in a deal that underscores the online retailer´s growing influence. Under the all-cash deal, Amazon will acquire the Texas-based champion of organic and specialty food for $42 a share. Whole Foods traded in the mid-$30 range for May and the first part of June. Whole Foods, which has faced pressure from activist investors, will continue to
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PCB Chairman backs Sarfraz, slams 'disgraceful' remarks by ?frustrated former cricketer?

LAHORE: Chairman PCB Shahryar Khan called the strong-worded allegations of Amir Sohail on Sarfraz Ahmed and Pakistani cricket team as "disgraceful unwarranted and vicious remarks by a frustrated former cricketer". In the statement - which doesn't mention Sohail`s name - the PCB chairman also appreciated Team Pakistan for performing brilliantly in the Champions Trophy. "The PCB and the entire nation whole heartedly supports captain Sarfraz and his team before the most important match faced by P
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Cannot defeat terrorism by diverting blame, ignoring responsibilities: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said that terrorism cannot be defeated by closing eyes from one's own responsibilities and resorting to throwing blames outside as being done by few players in the region. He was addressing participants of National Security and War Course at National Defence University Islamabad. Highlighting internal and external challenges to national security, COAS said that the full spectrum of threat demands comprehensive nationa
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Six found guilty of involvement in 1993 blasts in India´s Mumbai

MUMBAI: An Indian court on Friday found six men guilty of involvement in a series of blasts in the city of Mumbai in 1993 that killed 257 people and wounded 800, the latest in scores of convictions related to India´s most deadly bombings. The special anti-terrorism court said the six had transported weapons and planted bombs, which targeted landmark buildings in the financial hub, including the main stock exchange. A seventh man was acquitted on a lack of evidence.  All of the seven men were
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PIA announces 25pc discount on domestic flights for Eid

Pakistan International Airlines has announced a discount of 25 per cent on all domestic flights for Eidul Fitr, tweeted the airline on Friday.  The promotional offer is valid from June 27 to June 29.  Special Eid Discount! 25% off on all domestic flights, read the tweet from the national carrier.   
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Five times India-Pakistan got personal

NEW DELHI: There is never a dull moment when India and Pakistan clash in cricket. Ahead of their showdown in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, here are five of their most memorable spats: When Miandad mimicked More Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More angered Pakistan?s mercurial Javed Miandad at the 1992 World Cup in Sydney with constant appeals for a dismissal. Miandad looked furious when More at one stage appealed for a run out, leaping up and down the pitch. Miandad turned towards
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Nawaz Sharif lied to Supreme Court, NA over Qatari prince letter, says Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan - File image  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had lied over the Qatari prince's letter to the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) and National Assembly (NA). ?Had the Qatari letter been true there would have been at least a banking transaction. When Nawaz Sharif addressed the assembly, there was no mention of the Qatari prince ? but the name was suddenly mentioned in the Supreme Co
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?No employee of SECP involved in leaking Hussain Nawaz?s photo?

ISLAMABAD: No employee of the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan was involved in leaking Hussain Nawaz?s photo, read a statement issued from the commission on Friday. SECP stated that neither had they received any complaint from the Joint Investigation Team of leaking of Hussain?s photo, nor any of its officers were returned to the commission. Hussain, the prime minister?s elder son, submitted a petition in the apex court against the leaking of his picture during his visit to the J
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Erasmus, Kettleborough to umpire India-Pakistan final

LONDON: South Africa´s Marais Erasmus and England´s Richard Kettleborough will be the on-field umpires for the Champions Trophy final between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Friday. Both officials are known for their calm demeanour, a quality that could come in useful with a capacity and raucous crowd expected at The Oval in south London on Sunday when India and Pakistan meet in the latest edition of international cricket´s most high-profile cla
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Man with knife arrested outside UK parliament: police

Photo: Twitter LONDON: Local police on Friday arrested a man at the fence surrounding the British parliament on suspicion of carrying a knife, which comes nearly three months after an Islamist terror attack in the same area. The man was detained at 11:10 am (1010 GMT) by the Palace of Westminster in central London, police said in a statement. "The man -- aged in his 30s -- was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife. There are no reports of any injuries," the brief statement said. A be
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