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Ex-'Top Gear' presenter Hammond in hospital after crash

Richard Hammond, the host of the BBC America series ''Richard Hammond's Crash Course,'' speaks at the Cable portion of the Television Critics Association Summer press tour in Beverly Hills, California, US, August 1, 2012. REUTERS/Fred Prouser  Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond was airlifted to the hospital in Switzerland on Saturday following a dramatic car crash while filming for his new show, but his injuries were not serious, a spokesman said. Hammond, 47, was driving an electric sp
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Eight injured as car hits crowd outside Amsterdam station

Image: Twitter (@jwbergiii) THE HAGUE: A car driver hit eight people outside Amsterdam Central Station on Saturday, injuring two seriously, after being warned about parking illegally, but police said there was no indication that the driver was carrying out an attack of any kind. "The suspect has been interviewed, and it appears not to have been intentional. But we are investigating further," Amsterdam police said on their Twitter account. The Amsterdam
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Adam West, TV's campy Batman in 1960s series, dies at age 88

LEFT: Picture of Adam West as it appears on his Twitter profile; RIGHT: Actor Adam West, who portrayed the title character in the 1960's television series Batman, poses atop the original Batmobile used in the hit series during an appearance at the first annual RetroFest in Santa Monica, California, US, August 14, 1999. REUTERS/Staff/File Photo  Adam West, who earned a place in American pop culture history with his campy portrayal of the title character in the classic 1960s TV series Batman, has
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Rangers bust gang of fraudsters in Karachi

Rangers personnel are seen during snap checking in Karachi in this file image. KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh busted a gang of fraudsters using vehicle with fake military number plate in Karachi, they said in a statement on Saturday. Rangers' personnel, during snap checking near Safoora Chowrangi, stopped a suspicious vehicle with a Pakistan Army number plate, which was being escorted by two private security guards riding on a motorbike. When questioned, the suspects, Rehan Ali and Syed Rizw
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At least six die as rain lashes several Punjab cities

LAHORE/BAHAWALNAGAR: At least six people died in separate incidents after light and heavy rain lashed several cities in Punjab on Saturday, according to rescue sources. Several cities in Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Kasur, Bahawalnagar, Multan and Lodhran, received light and heavy rain on Saturday.  Four people died in Bahawalnagar alone, after thunderstorm hit the city in southern Punjab. In Lahore, a man died and three others were wounded after roof of a house
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Bahawalpur court sentences man to death for blasphemy on social media

BAHAWALPUR: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday handed death sentence to a man for uploading blasphemous content on social media. According to the CTD, the accused used to upload blasphemous and hateful content on social networking sites. He was arrested by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) a year ago and a case was lodged against him under relevant clauses of the Anti-Terrorism Act. The ATC conducted hearings of the case in New Central Jail Bahawalpur, over a year's period. The court
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Man sentenced to death for blasphemy on social media

BAHAWALPUR: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday handed death sentence to a man for uploading blasphemous content on social media. According to the CTD, the accused used to upload blasphemous and hateful content on social networking sites. He was arrested by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) a year ago and a case was lodged against him under relevant clauses of the Anti-Terrorism Act. The ATC conducted hearings of the case in New Central Jail Bahawalpur, over a year's period. The court
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70-year-old martyred in Indian firing across LoC

RAWALPINDI: Indian forces on Saturday resorted to unprovoked firing across the Line of Control (LoC), which resulted in martyrdom of an elderly man, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Indian troops resorted to firing in Chirikot sector along the LoC, in fresh violation of the ceasefire agreement, the ISPR said in a statement. It resulted in martyrdom of 70-year-old Shabbir Khan in Polas village, Azad Kashmir, it read. This was the second ceasefire violation committed by
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Russia's Lavrov calls for talks to ease Qatar stand-off

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told Qatar on Saturday of its concern over Arab nations cutting ties with the Gulf state and called for talks to solve the crisis. "As a matter of policy we do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries or their bilateral relations with each other. But it does not give us joy when relations between our partners deteriorate," Lavrov told Qatar's foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani at talks in Moscow. The Arab world's big
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Chinese navy ships dock in Karachi on goodwill, training visit

A visiting ship of PLAN docked at Karachi harbour. -Pakistan Navy KARACHI: Three warships of the Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) arrived in Karachi port on Saturday for a goodwill and training visit, said a statement released by the Pakistan Navy. The PLAN ships, Chang Chun, Jing Zhou and Chao Hu are part of a task group commanded by Deputy Commander East Sea Fleet Rear Admiral Shen Hao. The statement added the visiting task group will also hold a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Pakistan Na
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Australia set 278 target for England

Aaron Finch celebrates his fifty against England/Reuters  BIRMINGHAM: Opener Aaron Finch and captain Steve Smith both scored fifties as Australia scored 277/9 in 50 overs against England. Australia were set for a big total but saw a middle-order collapse towards the end of the innings with the England bowlers picking up 5/15 in five overs. Wood and Rashid took four wickets each, ripping through the middle of the Australian batting order.  The Aussies, yet to win a match in the tournament, ne
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Stokes, Morgan knock Australia out of Champions Trophy

Ben Stokes in action during Eng vs Aus match. ? Getty Images Birmingham: Ben Stokes hit a career-best 102 not out and captain Eoin Morgan 87 as England knocked Australia out of the Champions Trophy with a 40-run win over their arch-rivals on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method at Edgbaston on Saturday. Opener Aaron Finch and captain Steve Smith both scored fifties as Australia scored 277/9 in 50 overs against England. Australia were set for a big total but saw a middle-order collapse towards the
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Finch, Smith fifties as Australia eye large total in do-or-die game

Aaron Finch celebrates his fifty against England/Reuters  BIRMINGHAM: Opener Aaron Finch and captain Steve Smith both scored fifties as Australia looked to a large total against unbeaten England in their last group match of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston on Saturday. England were handed their first breakthrough as David Warner fell to Mark Wood for 21, after Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to field first. Australia, yet to finish a match in the tournament, need to win the match to quali
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JIT submits application outlining interference before SC bench

ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) submitted an application before the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Saturday outlining difficulties being faced by the team in implementing the apex court?s orders. The sealed application from Wajid Zia, the head of the JIT, was submitted by JIT staff to the Supreme Court registrar.  Earlier on the 7th of June the apex court?s Panama case implementation bench had directed Zia to submit an application outlining hurdles and difficulties and interference
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No minus-Nawaz formula acceptable: Abid

FAISALABAD: State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali said on Saturday that no minus-Nawaz formula is acceptable. ?Listen to me clearly, we will not let any minus-Nawaz formula work in Pakistan," Abid Sher Ali told reporters. "The minus-Nawaz formula was not acceptable before nor will it be acceptable in the future.? According to the state minister, despite being offered, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif did not take legal cover. ?Hasan and Hussain Nawaz appeared before the JIT, despite hav
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England breakthrough as Warner falls in do-or-die game for Australia

Jake Ball and David Warner/Reuters  BIRMINGHAM: Unbeaten England were handed their first breakthrough as David Warner fell to Mark Wood for 21, after Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to field first in their last group match of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston on Saturday. Australia, yet to finish a match in the tournament, need to win the match to qualify for the semifinals. A defeat or a washout would send Steve Smith?s men home, paving way for Bangladesh to progress to the semifinals. En
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Indian misadventures will get befitting reply, pledge Pakistani troops

MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistani troops pledged on Saturday that no Indian misadventure shall go without a befitting response, according to Inter Services Public Relations. The troops took the pledge during a visit of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa along the Line of Control (LoC) in Muzaffarabad Sector. ?Troops unreservedly shared with COAS their feelings about Indian atrocities and CFVs targeting innocent civilians and pledged that no Indian misadventure will go without a befitting re
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Militants kill 13 Philippine marines in wartorn Marawi city

Philippine National Police Special Action Force personnel man a checkpoint in Marawi city. Photo: AFP/file MARAWI: Thirteen Philippine marines have been killed in fresh gunbattles with militants who have overrun parts of a southern city, a military spokesperson said Saturday, in a dramatic surge in the toll from two weeks of fierce fighting. Philippine troops are struggling to dislodge hundreds of fighters, who rampaged through the city of Marawi on May 23 flying black flags of the Daesh group,
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England win toss, field first in do-or-die game for Australia

BIRMINGHAM: Unbeaten England won the toss and opted to field first as they look to send Australia home in their last group match of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston on Saturday. Australia, yet to finish a match in the tournament, need to win the match to qualify for the semifinals. A defeat or a washout would send Steve Smith?s men home, paving way for Bangladesh to progress to the semifinals. England, meanwhile, have already secured their berth in the semis and would look to continue their
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JIT meeting under way at Federal Judicial Academy

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Joint Investigation Team formed to probe the Panama case is under way at the Federal Judicial Academy. The JIT members will be discussing the statement they have to submit to the Supreme Court after the prime minister's sons were questioned regarding their family's assets. On Friday, the prime minister's eldest son appeared before the JIT for the fifth time. While speaking to the media after the session, Hussain said he would appear again if summoned. However, the
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Do or die for Australia in faceoff against unstoppable England

BIRMINGHAM: Unbeaten England look to send Australia home in their last group match of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston on Saturday. Australia, yet to finish a match in the tournament, need to win the match to qualify for the semifinals. A defeat or a washout would send Steve Smith?s men home, paving way for Bangladesh to progress to the semifinals. England, meanwhile, have already secured their berth in the semis and would look to continue their momentum against old foes Australia. ?Quarter
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Cabinet meeting provides first post-election test for embattled May

British Prime Minister Theresa May was expected to hold her first cabinet meeting on Saturday in an early test of her hopes of forming a stable government after a crushing election setback. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May was expected to hold her first cabinet meeting on Saturday in an early test of her hopes of forming a stable government after a crushing election setback. Facing demands to quit after her electoral gamble failed, May on Friday scheduled an early week
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Rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds expected at isolated places: Met

A shallow westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of the country and likely to persist during next 2 days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Saturday. Rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Bannu, Kohat, Mardan, DI Khan, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan divisions, FATA, Islamabad and Kashmir. Hot and dry weather is expected in rest of the country, the MET said. Past wea
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Mortaza optimistic after ?phenomenal? win over New Zealand

CARDIFF: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza believes his side can face the future with renewed confidence even if they are denied a semifinal place at the Champions Trophy. The Tigers gave themselves a shot at last four spot with a stunning five-wicket win over New Zealand in Cardiff on Friday. Bangladesh collapsed to 12 for three and were facing a humiliating loss at 33 for four in the 12th over. But Shakib Al Hasan (114) and Mahmudullah (102 not out) responded to the pressure of a dire pos
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Sindh not provided electricity intentionally: CM Murad

CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the three-day Sachal Sarmast Urs on Saturday. Photo: Geo News screen grab  KHAIRPUR: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said on Saturday that Sindh is not being provided electricity intentionally.  He was speaking to the media during a visit to Sachal Sarmast shrine. He reiterated that load shedding in held for 20 hours daily. "The federal government has failed in completing its legal duties," he remarked. "I spoke against K-Electric and Hyderabad Electr
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