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Indian troops martyr four youth in IoK

SRINAGAR: Indian troops martyred four Kashmiri youth in Bandipore district early Monday morning. According to the Kashmir Media Service, at least four youth were martyred by the Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a shoot out near its camp in the Sumbal area of the district. An Indian police official, while talking to media in Srinagar, claimed that a paramilitary CRPF camp was attacked and Indian forces killed four militants at the Housing Irrigation Colony in Sumbal, the KMS report

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'Your lives must be boring', says Putin, slamming Kushner proposal allegations

Russia?s President Vladimir Putin attends a presentation of the final stage of the preparations for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Aleksey Nikolskyi/RIA Novosti/Kremlin  WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has no knowledge of a reported pre-inauguration proposal by Jared Kushner ? US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and top aide ? to set up a secret, bug-proof communications channel with the Kremlin. In an interview aired on NBC's Sunday Night

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Record temperature of 51°C observed in D.I Khan today: MET

A continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country on Monday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). A westerly wave is expected to enter upper parts of the country today and likely to persist during the next 2-3 days. Explore: 7 easy hacks to beat the heat Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next twenty-four hours the PMD forecasted, while very hot weather conditions are expected over plain areas of Punjab, KP, and upper Sindh.

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Childhood cancer survivors have fewer long-term side effects: study

Better treatment strategies for pediatric cancers are helping survivors live longer, with fewer serious health problems related to their treatment, US researchers said on Friday. The finding, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago, is based on analysis of data from 23,600 participants in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Overall, severe health conditions arising within 15 years of childhood cancer diagnosis fell

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UAE warns citizens against travelling to UK after London attacks

Background image: A woman attaches a sign near London Bridge after attackers rammed a hired van into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed others nearby killing and injuring people in London, Britain. June 4, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls  The United Arab Emirates on Sunday warned its citizens against travelling to Britain after the London Bridge attack, the third in the country linked to militants in three months. The warning was based on the ministry's assessment of risks and th

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Adoring Madrid fans demand Ballon d'Or for hero Ronaldo

Thousands of delirious Real Madrid fans called for Cristiano Ronaldo to win a fifth Ballon d'Or on Sunday as the Spanish giants paraded the Champions League trophy for a record 12th time. Ronaldo scored twice in Real's 4-1 thrashing of Juventus in Cardiff on Saturday as Madrid became the first side to retain the Champions League. Sporting a newly cropped haircut, Ronaldo was the star of a spectacular lights and firework show as 81,000 fans crammed into Real's Santiago Bernabeu stadium. "Crist

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First UN talks to tackle ocean problems kick off today

World leaders convene at UN headquarters next week for the first major bid to solve the toughest problems facing our oceans, from coral bleaching to plastic pollution, overfishing and rising seas due to climate change. The Ocean Conference in New York from June 5-9 will attempt to rally nations big and small to make meaningful changes to preserve what is arguably the Earth's most important resource, experts say. US President Donald Trump's recent decision to withdraw from the Paris climate acc

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Turin bomb scare sparks stampede, leaving 1,500 Juventus fans injured

TURIN: More than 1,500 people were injured, three seriously, after a bomb scare triggered a stampede among Juventus fans watching the Champions League final in Turin, local authorities said Sunday. In an update on Saturday's dramatic events in a square packed with supporters watching the Cardiff match on a giant screen, the local prefecture said 1,527 had been treated for mainly minor injuries. Three people were in a serious condition, including a young boy of Chinese origin who was crushed af

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Daesh claims London stabbing rampage

Police forensics officers work on London Bridge in London on June 4, 2017, as investigations continue following the terror attack on the bridge and at the nearby Borough Market on June 3. AFP/Odd Andersen  LONDON: Daesh claimed responsibility Sunday for an attack by knife-wielding men who mowed down and stabbed revellers in London, killing seven people before being shot dead in a barrage of police gunfire. Saturday night's rampage at a popular nightlife hub around London Bridge by three men we

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'Wonder Woman' muscles in on the men, dominating US box office

It took a long time for Wonder Woman to get her due. Long after such male characters as Superman, Batman, Iron Man and even Aquaman and Ant-Man made the leap from comic books to the silver screen -- and 76 years after she first appeared in print -- "Wonder Woman" the film made a splashy debut this weekend on North American screens, netting just over $100 million. The Warner Bros. and DC Comics film had generated a huge buzz, based partly on a critical reception that was unusually warm for a su

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World Bank sees improving global economy but risks remain

The global economy is set to post solid growth this year, amid improving world trade and better performance by large emerging markets, but key risks could still threaten the outlook, the World Bank said Sunday. Rising trade protectionism and policy uncertainty, primarily in the United States under President Donald Trump, pose important cautions for the outlook. For the first time in four years, the latest edition of the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects has not downgraded the growth forec

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Trump criticized for tweet on London mayor after bridge attacks

US President Donald Trump holds a rally at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, US. March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump came under fire on Sunday for criticising London's mayor in the aftermath of attacks in the city that killed seven people and injured at least 48 others. In a tweet, Trump seized on comments by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who said Britons should not be alarmed to see more police on the streets after three m

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Paris's Eiffel Tower to go dark for London attack victims

PARIS: The lights at the Eiffel Tower will be switched off Sunday night to honour victims of the attack in the heart of London that killed seven people and injured 48, the company running the monument said on Twitter. "Tonight, at 1245 am, I will turn my lights off to pay tribute to the victims of the London attack," the Eiffel Tower's Twitter feed said. The Paris landmark has been switched off twice already this week, once for the victims of suicide blasts in Baghdad that killed at least 42 p

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Major terrorism incidents in Britain over past decade

LONDON: The terror attack in central London that left seven people dead was the latest in a string of strikes to hit Britain in recent years. Here is a rundown of major terror incidents since 2005. Manchester Arena bombing (May 2017) Police officers relocate floral tributes in St Ann's Square in Manchester, north-west England on May 23, 2017, laid as a mark of respect to those in killed and injured following a deadly terror attack at the concert at the Manchester Arena the night before. AF

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Music stars unite in Manchester as fans face down fears

MANCHESTER: Cheers drowned out tears in Manchester on Sunday as Ariana Grande was joined by fellow music stars for a charity concert where fans vowed to face down fears of terrorism after two deadly attacks in Britain. "Let the world hear your resilience," Pharrell Williams told a sell-out crowd of 50,000 who had gathered to remember victims of a May 22 suicide bomb attack on Grande's concert in the city. The hastily-organised "One Love Manchester" event became one of the biggest single gather

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Pakistani batsmen playing 'old-fashioned' cricket: experts

KARACHI: Experts have opined that Pakistani batsmen were playing old-fashioned cricket and domestic cricket needs to be streamlined to yield better results in future. Speaking in Geo News special transmission on Sunday, former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar regretted, "Pakistan has shown such immaturity in run chase against India that it appeared as if we had raised our hands." He said that scoring 300 runs in modern-day cricket has become an easy task but Pakistani batsmen were still playing

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Experts opine Pakistani cricketers playing conventional cricket

KARACHI: Experts have opined that Pakistani batsmen have still been playing old-fashioned cricket and that domestic cricket needs to be streamlined to yield better results in future. Speaking in Geo News special transmission on Sunday, former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar regretted, "Pakistan has shown such immaturity in run chase that we have raised our hands." He said that scoring 300 runs in modern-day cricket was a common thing, but Pakistani batsmen were still playing conventional game.

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Pakistan fail to break jinx as India win by 124 runs

Senior batsman Shoaib Malik leaves the field after being run out. BIRMINGHAM: India thrashed Pakistan by 124 runs on Sunday in their Champions Trophy opener at Edgbaston, as the green-shirts yet again failed to break the jinx of defeat against their arch-rivals in ICC tournaments. Chasing a revised target of 289 in 41 overs after three rain interruptions, Pakistan finished on 164, with injured last man Wahab Riaz unable to bat as India won with 44 balls to spare. India piled up 319 for three

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Injured Wahab taken to hospital

Pacer Wahab Riaz sitting on ground after having twisted his foot. BIRMINGHAM: Pakistani pacer Wahab Riaz was taken to hospital after he developed a foot injury during the Champion Trophy match against India here on Sunday. Wahab gave away 87 runs in 8.4 overs in Sunday's match against arch-rival India. He, however, could not bowl after having twisted his foot in his 9th over. The Pakistani pacer had to leave the game before completing the over, after which he was taken to hospital. He left f

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Pakistan fail to break jinx as India win by 124

Indian team celebrating the wicket of Azhar Ali - Picture from AFP  BIRMINGHAM: India thrashed Pakistan by 124 runs in the arch-rivals´ Champions Trophy opener at Edgbaston on Sunday. Pakistan, set a revised target of 289 in 41 overs following three rain interruptions, finished on 164, with injured last man Wahab Riaz unable to bat as India won with 44 balls to spare. India had previously piled up 319 for three in 48 overs after Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss. Rohit Sharma top

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Security forces seize arms, explosives in Balochistan

Photo: FILE RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Sunday foiled a major terror bid in Balochistan seizing a sizeable quantity of arms and explosives, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Security personnel raided a hideout of banned militant outfit, Balochistan Liberation Army, in Kahan area of district Kohlu. They seized a huge cache of arms and explosives during the operation, the ISPR said in a statement. The cache included mines, detonators, guns and rocket launchers.

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Malik back to pavilion after run out, Pakistan lose fourth wicket in chase of 289

Azhar Ali plays a shot in Pakistan's match against India - Reuters BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan's match against arch-rival India resumed after a rain delay with a revised target of 289 runs in 41 over for the men in green.  Pakistan lost their first wicket when Ahmed Shehzad fell for 12 runs lbw to Bhuvneshwar Kumar.  The team lost its second wicket in the 13th over when Babar Azam (8) was dismissed by Umesh Yadav.   In the 14th over Pakistan's Az

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Police raid building in East Ham after London terror attack

Police aim guns at balcony above a betting shop in East Ham. ? Twitter LONDON: Police have raided a building in East Ham and are currently searching it, British media reported, after three men rammed a van through crowds of pedestrians on London Bridge Saturday, before attacking revellers with knives, killing seven people. Police are searching a building in East Ham that has been cordoned off, the Independent reported. There is heavy armed police presence on Barking Road, but it is not yet con

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Pakistan lose Shehzad in chase of India?s 289 target

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan's match against arch-rival India resumed after a rain deal with a revised target of 289 runs in 41 over for the men in green.  Pakistan lost their first wicket when Ahmed Shehzad fell for 12 runs lbw to Bhuvneshwar Kumar Earlier, Pakistan began their chase of 324 in the team?s opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy being played at Edgbaston here on Sunday. Batting first India scored 319 in 48 overs in their innings which was delayed by rain twice. According to the Duc

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Kohli, Sharma power India to 319 in rain-hit match against Pakistan

BIRMINGHAM: Powerful batting by India skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Yuvraj Singh powered India to 319-3 against Pakistan during the high-voltage match at Edgbaston on Sunday.  In the rain-hit match which was reduced to 48 overs, India have set a 324 run target for Pakistan to chase.  Pakistan bowling was earlier given a breather after a throw by Babar Azam/Sarfraz Ahmed saw Rohit Sharma fall 9 runs short of a century. India resumed batting at 173-1 (33.1 overs) after rain cleared fo

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