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FBI locates second Uzbek man sought for questioning in NY attack probe

Mukhammadzoir Kadirov ? who the FBI is seeking in relation to the Tuesday's deadly attack in the Tribeca neighbourhood of New York City, New York, US ? is shown in this image released on November 1, 2017. Courtesy FBI New York/Handout via REUTERS  WASHINGTON: A second Uzbek man wanted for questioning in the investigation of Tuesday?s fatal truck attack in New York City has been located, an official of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Wednesday, though no details were provided o
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Trump calls for ending visa program after New York attack, blasts Democrats

US President Donald Trump hosts a tax reform industry meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Files  WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday seized on the deadly New York City truck attack to step up demands for stricter U.S. immigration laws, asking Congress to end a visa program that let the Uzbek suspect into the country and saying he might send him to Guantanamo Bay. In a day of harsh recriminations over Tuesday?s attack that killed
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Accountability court to hear reference against Ishaq Dar today

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: Geo News  ISLAMABAD: The accountability court hearing a corruption case against Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will resume its proceedings today.  At the last hearing on October 30, the minister, accused by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of possessing assets that are disproportionate to his known sources of income, was a no-show.  The court had then issued bailable warrants for his arrest and sent a notice to the minister's guarantor who has submitted t
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Facebook profit soars, with no sign of impact from Russia scandal

A 3D-printed Facebook like button is seen in front of the Facebook logo, in this illustration taken October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Files  Facebook Inc faced harsh criticism in Washington on Wednesday over its failure to prevent Russian operatives from using its platform for election meddling, but the earnings report it issued hours later showed just how insulated its business remains from political risk. The social network said its quarterly profit soared 79 percent and rev
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Tech companies join support of 'Dreamers,' challenging Trump

People march across the Brooklyn Bridge to protest the planned dissolution of DACA in Manhattan, New York City, US, September 5, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Yang/Files  SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet Inc?s Google and Facebook Inc on Wednesday joined a legal challenge by more than 100 tech companies against a decision to end protection for so-called ?Dreamer? immigrants, the companies told Reuters. A legal briefing was filed Wednesday afternoon on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program,
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Uzbek man charged in New York attack said he 'felt good' about what he did

Sayfullo Saipov ? the suspect in the New York City truck attack ? is seen in this courtroom sketch appearing in Manhattan federal courtroom in a wheelchair in New York, New York, US, November 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg NEW YORK: An Uzbek immigrant accused of ploughing a truck down a New York City bike path, killing eight people, told investigators he had been inspired by watching Daesh videos and began planning the attack a year ago, according to a criminal complaint filed against him on We
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Dustin Hoffman says sex harassment claim 'not reflective of who I am'

Actor Dustin Hoffman arrives for the UK premiere of 'The Meyerowitz Stories' during the British Film Festival in London, Britain, October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/Files LOS ANGELES: Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman responded on Wednesday to an allegation of sexual harassment by a teenage intern on a film set more than 30 years ago. ?I have the utmost respect for women and feel terrible that anything I might have done could have put her in an uncomfortable situation. I am sorry,? Hoffm
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Dortmund heading out of Champions League after APOEL draw

BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund managed only a frustrating 1-1 draw at home against APOEL Nicosia in the Champions League on Wednesday to see their hopes of a knockout spot all but evaporate with two matches left in Group H. Raphael Guerreiro put them ahead in the 29th and the Germans, 2013 finalists, should have scored several more in the first half before APOEL?s Mickael Pote stunned the home crowd with a superb equaliser six minutes after the restart. The result did neither team a favour with bot
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US can play key role in talks with India: Aizaz Chaudhry

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry attends an interview with Reuters at the Foreign Ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, May 19, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood/Files  Pakistan's strategic ties with the United States are of crucial importance, Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry said Wednesday, emphasising collaborative diplomatic efforts of the two nations. Chaudhry ? who serves as Pakistan's Ambassador to the US ? made these comments in a meeting with Republican Senator Todd Young, wherein th
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Multiple casualties in shooting at Colorado Walmart store

Multiple people were shot on Wednesday inside a Walmart store in a Denver suburb, local police said. Police in Thornton, Colorado, did not release any information on the number of victims and it was not clear if an assailant had been taken into custody, taken his own life or been slain by officers. ?We?ve got multiple parties down, we?re still trying to ascertain what their conditions are,? Officer Victor Avila of the Thornton Police Department told Reuters. About an hour after the initial al
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Liverpool patience pays off with 3-0 win over Maribor

Liverpool were rewarded for their patience as they eventually overcame some resilient defending from Slovenia?s Maribor to win 3-0 at Anfield in their Champions League Group E match on Wednesday. Maribor had learned their lesson after suffering an embarrassing 7-0 home defeat in Slovenia and defended in numbers, keeping a compact shape and allowing Juergen Klopp?s side plenty of possession but few chances. After a frustrating first half, Liverpool finally broke through in the 49th minute when
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Fitbit reports better than expected quarterly revenue

Wearable device maker Fitbit Inc forecast a better-than-expected bottom line for the holiday quarter, as the company reaps the benefits of its latest launches. New products, including the Ionic smartwatch and Fitbit Alta HR, represented 32 percent of total revenue in the third quarter ended Sept. 30. ?There is a change in the market with the demand for smartwatches growing and we see huge opportunity there,? Chief Executive James Park told Reuters. On an adjusted basis, Fitbit forecast key ho
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China's Xi says hopes to promote relations with North Korea: KCNA

China's President Xi Jinping claps after his speech as he and other new Politburo Standing Committee members meet with the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee  SEOUL: Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un?s congratulatory message on China?s recently completed Communist Party Congress, saying he hopes to promote ties between the two countries, North Korea?s official news agency KCNA said. ?I wish that un
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Aguero breaks Man City record in thrilling win at Napoli

Manchester City?s all-conquering season reached new peaks as Sergio Aguero became the club?s all-time top scorer with a decisive goal in a thrilling 4-2 victory at Napoli that secured their place in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday. The Argentine struck his historic 178th goal for City, which took him past Eric Brook?s landmark, in the 69th minute to help to settle a magnificent contest between the English and Italian league leaders. Headed goals from City?s unlikely central defensive
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New York cop hailed as 'humble hero' for stopping attacker

A makeshift memorial for victims of Tuesday's attack is seen outside a police barricade on the bike path next to West Street a day after a man driving a rented pickup truck mowed down pedestrians and cyclists on a bike path alongside the Hudson River in New York City, in New York, US, November 1, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton  NEW YORK: The police officer who confronted and shot the truck attacker who killed eight people on a New York City bike path on Tuesday was being hailed as a hero for q
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US lawmakers reach agreement on new North Korea sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and wife Ri Sol Ju visit a cosmetics factory in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on October 28, 2017. KCNA/via REUTERS WASHINGTON: Republican and Democratic U.S. senators on Wednesday said they agreed on a new package of sanctions on North Korea, and that the Senate Banking Committee would act on the legislation next week, while President Donald Trump is on his first trip to Asia since taking office. Amo
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Alli shines as Tottenham stun champions Real

LONDON: Champions League holders Real Madrid suffered a horrendous Wembley debut as Dele Alli scored twice in Tottenham Hotspur?s 3-1 victory at Wembley on Wednesday to send the London club into the last 16. The sides began the night as joint leaders of Group H but Tottenham were far superior as they ended Madrid?s 30-match unbeaten run in Champions League group play in stunning fashion. Alli gave Tottenham the lead from close range in the 27th minute and doubled the home side?s advantage earl
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UK defence secretary quits over sexual harassment allegation

Britain's Defence Secretary Michael Fallon leaves 10 Downing Street after the weekly meeting of the cabinet in central London, October 31, 2017. AFP/Tolga Akmen/Files  LONDON: British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon resigned on Wednesday following a highly-publicised allegation of sexual harassment, the first politician to step down in a developing scandal at Westminster. "A number of allegations have surfaced about MPs in recent days, including some about my previous conduct. Many of these
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Won't reciprocate opponents' misbehaviour, says Shehbaz

LONDON: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said that they will not reciprocate opponents' misbehaviour for it is no service to the nation. He was speaking to media after holding a video-link meeting with officials in Punjab. Shehbaz said those spoiling the culture of Pakistan through their misconduct are not doing any service to the nation. The Punjab CM praised the Pakistani high commissioner for making exemplary arrangements for the meeting. "Previously it would take days for
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Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified, not discredited: Maryam

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Leader Maryam Nawaz speaking on Aapas Ki Baat on November 1, 2017. Photo: Geo News screen grab1 KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Leader Maryam Nawaz remarked that party head Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified but not discredited, despite many attempts by their enemies. While speaking on Geo News programme Aapas Ki Baat on Wednesday, she said since the disqualification of Nawaz failed to achieve its purpose, the narrative surrounding plus and minus formulas hav
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India's Nehra says goodbye to international cricket

Indian bowler Ashish Nehra waves at supporters as he leaves the field with his team at the end of the first T20 cricket match between New Zealand and India at Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium in New Delhi, on November 1, 2017.?AFP photo NEW DELHI: World Cup winning fast bowler Ashish Nehra ended his career with India's Twenty20 win over New Zealand on Wednesday. Now 38, Nehra bid farewell at his home Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi after not being part of the team for a T20 series agains
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Sirajul Haq calls on govt to merge FATA with KP

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq on Wednesday demanded the government to fulfill its promise of FATA's merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and annul the Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR). The JI emir was speaking at a press conference flanked by delegates of FATA Youth Jirgah in Islamabad. He said they would not let the government backtrack on its promise of KP-FATA merger, reminding that even the National Action Plan (NAP) mentioned of bringing reforms to the tribal areas. "The
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At least 15 killed in Afghanistan tanker explosion

CHARIKAR: At least 15 people were killed and 27 wounded when fuel tankers exploded in the town of Charikar, northwest of the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday, destroying a nearby bus, residents and officials said. A security official said a sticky bomb destroyed two tankers, setting off an explosion that engulfed the bus, burning many passengers to death. Waheeda Shahkar, a spokeswoman for the local governor, put the death toll at least 15, with 27 wounded. There was no immediate claim of re
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CIA releases vast Bin Laden archive seized in compound

The Central Intelligence Agency on Wednesday released a vast archive of documents and video seized in the 2011 US raid on a compound in Pakistan that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Photo: AFP file  WASHINGTON: The Central Intelligence Agency on Wednesday released a vast archive of documents and video seized in the 2011 US raid on a compound in Pakistan that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Researchers from a Washington think tank who had prior access to the newly declassified
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Man gets six months in prison for remarrying without first wife's approval

LAHORE: A Pakistan court on Wednesday ruled against a man who had remarried without his first wife's permission in a landmark verdict that was applauded by women's right activists. Judicial magistrate Ali Jawwad Naqvi announced the verdict in a Lahore lower court, ordering the man to serve a six-month jail term and pay a fine of Rs200,000. It was the first time a court in Pakistan had sided with the woman under a 2015 family law, and followed a petition by Ayesha Bibi, who said her husband, S
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