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Google linking online and offline worlds in new ad challenge

Google is testing a way to tie online ads to brick-and-mortar store purchases. Photo: file  SAN FRANCISCO: Google is testing a way to tie online ads to brick-and-mortar store purchases, a move whetting marketing appetites while fueling privacy worries. A product currently described as a "store sales measurement solution" was unveiled at a marketing conference this month in San Francisco by the internet giant. Google has long been able to determine when users click on ads and make purchases, bu
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Former Panama dictator Manuel Noriega dies at 83, president says

Manuel Noriega died on Monday in a hospital in Panama City.Photo: AFP PANAMA CITY: Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has died at the age of 83 following brain surgery this year, Panama´s President Juan Carlos Varela said on Twitter late on Monday. Noriega, who ruled Panama from 1983 to 1989, spied for the Central Intelligence Agency until the United States invaded and toppled his corrupt government, ending a criminal career that saw him working with drug traffickers like Pablo Escobar.
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Swedish art gallery satire 'The Square' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

"The Square", a Swedish movie about the curator of a museum filled with grotesquely pretentious conceptual art, beat stiff competition to win the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Critics hailed the movie by writer-director Ruben Ostlund as "high-wire cinema" that veers between comedy and thriller with moments of pure surrealism, though some said it could easily have shed part of its 2 hours and 22 minutes running time. The film's highlight is a dinner for the museum's well-to-d
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LHC temporarily stays Lahore airport?s privatisation

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday temporarily stayed the planned privatisation of the Allama Iqbal International Airport and adjourned the hearing of the case. LHC Chief Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, who is hearing a petition filed by Dr Mubashir Hasan against the privatisation of management control of the airport, ordered the Civil Aviation Authority and federal government to file detailed replies on the issue in four weeks. The petitioner has stated that the federal government is s
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British Airways vows 'never again' after costly IT collapse

British Airways said it would take steps to ensure there was no repeat of a computer system failure that stranded 75,000 passengers over a holiday weekend and turned into a public relations disaster. BA had been forced to cancel all its flights from Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, and Gatwick on Saturday after a power supply problem disrupted its operations worldwide and also hit its call centers and website. The airline was returning to normal on Monday, planning to run more than 95 perce
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Weather to remain very hot, dry on Tuesday: MET

According to PMD, continental air continues to prevail over most parts of the country. Photo: AFP/file The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecasted very hot and dry weather in the plain areas of the country in the next twenty-four hours. Continental air continues to prevail over most parts of the country, the MET said. A shallow westerly wave is present over upper parts of the country. Dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at a few places in Malakand, Hazara
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Suicide bomber kills eight at Baghdad ice cream shop: officials

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged vehicle at a popular Baghdad ice cream shop, killing at least eight people, security officials said on Tuesday. The overnight attack in the Karrada district in central Baghdad also wounded at least 30 people, officials said. The Islamic State (IS) group-linked Amaq propaganda agency said the suicide bomber targeted a "gathering of Shiites." IS considers members of Iraq's Shiite Muslim majority to be heretics and frequently carries out attacks ag
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Third time?s not the charm: Persistent power cuts test Karachiites? patience

A photo depicts people protesting on a road near Liaquatabad, Karachi. May 30, 2017. Update [8:15 AM]: KARACHI: The notorious 500-KV Jamshoro line has tripped yet again early Tuesday morning ? after tripping on both Sunday and Monday nights ? throwing almost half of Sindh into darkness, Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) sources stated. Cities currently facing a major power outage include Karachi, Larkana, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Thatta, Mirpur Khas, Su
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Persistent power cuts test peoples' patience

People protesting on a road near Liaquatabad, Karachi on May 30, 2017. Photo: Geo News KARACHI: The 500-KV Jamshoro Line tripped again early Tuesday morning ? after tripping both Sunday and Monday nights ? throwing almost half of Sindh into darkness, officials at the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) said. Cities that faced a major power breakdown include Karachi, Larkana, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Thatta, Mirpurkhas and Sujawal. Protests were also held i
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Four suspects rounded up during raids in Karachi

KARACHI: Security forces took into custody three suspects during a search operation near Sango and Umar Lane areas late Monday night, police sources stated. The suspects ? Majeed, Aijaz, and Usama Baloch ? are reportedly the henchmen of female drug seller 'Mema', police sources said, adding that a large volume of contraband was recovered from them. Another suspect was arrested during a raid carried out in the PIB Colony area last night, police said, adding that weapons were also taken into cus
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Indonesian all-girl Muslim metal band 'Voice of Baceprot' challenges stereotypes

Firdda Kurnia, leader of the metal band Voice of Baceprot, performs during a school's farewell event in Garut, Indonesia, May 15, 2017. REUTERS/Yuddy Cahya3 GARUT: Heads covered in headscarves, the three members of the Indonesian band VoB ("Voice of Baceprot" or "Noisy Voice") do not look like your typical heavy-metal group. Formed in 2014, the band of teenagers met at school in Indonesia's most populous province of West Java and use their music to combat the stereotype of Muslim women as subm
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Third time?s not the charm: Persistent power outage tests Karachiites? patience

KARACHI: It seems that the power authorities have gone back on all the promises made to not carry out load-shedding during Ramazan, as the city faced a continued power outage early Tuesday morning ? the third Sehri, Geo News reported. An extra high-tension line tripped once again, putting to test Karachiites? patience as they had Sehri in dark, waving handheld fans, dripping with sweat, and cursing electricity-related authorities. Spurred by anger and desperation, some citizens turned to prot
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European stocks tread water as Wall Street takes day off

Eurozone stock markets were among the few major exchanges operating Monday, showing a rangebound picture in thin business as traders in London and New York took the day off. It was "a slow start to the week", noted LCG Senior Market Analyst Jasper Lawler. But he added that markets still appeared solid, retaining, or even extending, most of the gains won over the past weeks. "The old adage of 'sell in May and go away' hasn't worked out too well," Lawler said. Losses linked to political upheaval
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Four dead, one injured during firing incident in Peshawar

Picture of the car that was shot at in Mattani, Pehsawar. May 29, 2017. PESHAWAR: Four people died and one was injured when their car was fired at by unidentified persons near suburban area Mattani late Monday night, Geo News reported. Among the deceased are Aman Lashkar (peace force) ? Mattani leader Irshad and his friends Waheed, Muhammad Ali, and Imtiaz, police reported, adding that the injured man ? identified as Mohsin ? was reportedly a friend of the chief. Security officials added that
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Peace committee leader among four gunned down in Peshawar

Picture of the car that was shot at in Matani, Pehsawar. May 29, 2017. PESHAWAR: Four people died and one was injured when their car was fired at by unidentified persons near the suburban area of Matani late Monday night, Geo News reported. Among the deceased are Matani aman lashkar (peace committee) leader Irshad and his colleagues Waheed, Muhammad Ali, and Imtiaz, police revealed, adding that the injured man ? identified as Mohsin ? was reportedly a friend of the deceased. Security officials
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DSP shot dead by unidentified attackers in Quetta

QUETTA: The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Headquarters was killed while his nephew injured as a result of firing from unidentified assailants outside a mosque on Jail Road in the wee hours of Tuesday. Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri took notice and sought a report of the incident. According to the police, DSP Umar Rahman, along with his nephew Inspector Bilal Ahmad, was on his way to offer evening prayers at a mosque on Jail Road when unidentified armed men opened fire on th
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DSP Headquarter shot dead by unidentified men in Quetta

QUETTA: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Headquarter was killed, while his nephew was left injured as a result of firing from unidentified assailants in the wee hours of Tuesday, outside a mosque on Jail Road in Quetta. The Chief Minister took notice and sought report of the incident. According to police, DSP Headquarter Umar Rahman along with his nephew Inspector Bilal Ahmad was on his way to offer Maghrib prayers at a mosque located on Jail Road, when unidentified men opened fire on the
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Spotify agrees to fund to settle copyright suits

Music streaming leader Spotify has agreed to set up a $43.45 million fund to settle a potentially costly pair of US copyright lawsuits from artists, lawyers said Monday. The move marks the latest effort by the Swedish company to turn the page on messy disputes as it considers a public listing amid the soaring growth of streaming. The settlement would end lawsuits spearheaded by two indie songwriters who double as academics -- folk rock singer Melissa Ferrick and David Lowery, frontman of alter
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Cities may be 8 degrees Celsius hotter by 2100: study

Under a dual onslaught of global warming and localised, urban heating, some of the world's cities may be as much as eight degrees Celsius (14.4 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer by 2100, researchers warned Monday. Such a temperature spike can have dire consequences for the health of city-dwellers, robbing companies and industries of able workers, and put pressure on already strained natural resources such as water. The projection is based on the worst-case-scenario assumption that emissions of planet
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Buffon knocking on Ballon d'Or door

As Juventus look to end a 21-year-wait for the Champions League title, there are those who believe goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon can end a 54-year wait and be officially crowned the top shot-stopper in Europe. The rock of a team that recently embellished its growing pedigree with a record sixth consecutive title and record third successive league and Cup double, Buffon, many believe, is in firm contention for the Ballon d'Or. Given the dominance in recent years of Cristiano Ronaldo, a key threat
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Female zookeeper dies in UK tiger 'freak accident'

An air ambulance landed at the wildlife park but there were no other injuries. May 29, 2017. BBC/Heidi Maury  LONDON: A female zookeeper died Monday after a tiger entered the enclosure where she was working in south-east England, with the zoo calling it a "freak accident". A statement from police in the county of Cambridgeshire said they arrived at the scene of the "serious incident" at Hamerton Zoo Park at around 11:15 AM (3:15 AM PST). "A tiger had entered an enclosure with a keeper. Sadly
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Valverde hired as new Barcelona boss

Spanish coach Ernesto Valverde is the man charged with reviving Barcelona's fortunes after being confirmed as the Catalan giants' new boss on a two-year deal on Monday. "Valverde has the ability, the judgement, the knowledge and the experience. He promotes the youth players and he has a Barça way," club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said at a press conference. Valverde, whose contract will include an option for a third season in charge, will be officially unveiled on Thursday. Valverde, 53,
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Rabada sparks England slump as Proteas win 3rd ODI

Kagiso Rabada sparked a dramatic England collapse as South Africa went in search of a consolation win in the third one-day international at Lord's on Monday. England slumped to 20 for six in five overs after losing the toss before recovering to 153 all out. Fast bowler Rabada took four wickets for 12 runs in his first three overs, before eventually finishing with four for 39 in nine. New ball colleague Wayne Parnell took three for 43 in eight. Jonny Bairstow, recalled for this match, kept th
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Huddersfield promoted to Premier League after penalty drama

Huddersfield Town won promotion to the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Christopher Schindler's penalty sealed a 4-3 shoot-out victory over Reading in the Championship play-off final on Monday. David Wagner's side will play in the English top-flight for the first time in 45 years after holding their nerve in the nerve-shredding penalty shoot-out that followed a tense 0-0 draw at Wembley. Huddersfield's promotion is worth at least £170 million ($218 million, 195 million euros) across the n
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DR Congo authorises trial of experimental Ebola vaccine

The Democratic Republic of Congo has approved using an experimental Ebola vaccine to combat an outbreak of the virus in the northeast, the government said Monday. "The DRC accepts the use of vaccines against the Ebola virus," a source in the health ministry told AFP, adding that the government concluded it had no objections to the tests being conducted in the country. "We're waiting for an operational plan from our partners which will determine what steps need to be taken, in which geographic
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