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Robbie Williams and Black Eyed Peas join Manchester benefit gig

British pop star Robbie Williams and US group The Black Eyed Peas will join Ariana Grande at Sunday's charity concert in Manchester for families of the victims of last week's terror attack, organisers said. The "One Love Manchester" gig at the city's Old Trafford cricket ground has already attracted a stellar line-up including Katy Perry, Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams, Miley Cyrus, Take That, Usher, Little Mix and One Direction's Niall Horan. The concert will honour the 22 people
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Suspect in Manila Resort firing incident found dead hours later: Philippines police

Smoke billows from the Resorts World building in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro  Update [04:52 AM PST]: Around dawn, the body of the suspected gunman was found in a hotel room in the complex close to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and an air force base. Police said it appeared the suspect had killed himself after firing at officers searching the still-smoking building. "Our assessment is he burned himself. He committed suicide," Oscar Albayal
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Suspect in Manila Resort firing incident dead: Philippines police

Smoke billows from the Resorts World building in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro  Update [04:20 AM PST]: The suspect in the firing incident is dead, according to media reports. The cause of his death is still unconfirmed. Philippines national police killed a man who fired shots inside a casino in the Philippine capital, AFP reported citing authorities. "He's dead. He was killed by our troops," police chief Ronald dela Rosa told the GMA television net
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Ex-FBI chief Comey to testify next week in Russia probe

WASHINGTON: Former FBI Director James Comey will testify next Thursday before a US Senate panel investigating Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 US election, in a hearing that could be difficult for President Donald Trump. In his first public appearance since Trump fired him on May 9, Comey will address the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8. He will speak at both an open session and behind closed doors, which would allow him to discuss classified information, the committee said. Alle
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At least 25 injured due to smoke after Philippines' Manila Resort firing incident: medics

Smoke billows from the Resorts World building in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro  Update [02:50 AM PST]: At least 25 people were hurt, some seriously, as they rushed to escape, medical officials, including those from the Philippine Red Cross' local Pasay Chapter, said. Jeri Ann Santiago, who works in the emergency room at the San Juan de Dios hospital, close to Resorts World, said 13 people were being treated, but more were on the way. Most of the pa
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Pakistan draw hockey series opener against Ireland

File BELFAST: Pakistan drew 2-2 with Ireland in the first game of the three-match hockey series at Lisnagarvey. An interesting edge of seat contest saw the hosts twice coming from behind to hold Pakistan 2-2. In front of a packed house, the green shirts went ahead early in the 9th minute when Aleem Bilal converted a penalty corner with a powerful drag flick. The lead did not last long. Connor Harte, who was playing his 200th international, availed a pass from Shane O' Donoghue in the 17th min
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LIVE: Explosions, gunshots heard at Philippines' Manila Resort

Smoke billows from the Resorts World building in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro  Update [01:30 AM PST]: National police chief Ronald dela Rosa issues a statement on the incident. "There hasn´t been anyone shot," dela Rosa said on DZMM radio, adding there was no indication yet it was a terrorist incident. "We cannot say this is an act of terror? he did not hurt anyone," he explained. Dela Rosa said the man, who appeared to be acting alone, walked int
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US to withdraw from Paris climate accord, says Trump

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will withdraw the United States from the landmark 2015 global agreement to fight climate change, spurning pleas from US allies and corporate leaders in an action that fulfilled a major campaign pledge. "We're getting out," Trump said at a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden in which he decried the Paris accord's "draconian" financial and economic burdens. He said American withdrawal "represents a reassertion of American sovereignty."
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LIVE: Explosions, gunshots heard at resort in Philippines capital

Smoke billows from the Resorts World building in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro  Update [12:50 PM PST]: Washington, June 1, 2017 (AFP) -US President Donald Trump Thursday expressed sadness and sympathy for victims of what he labelled a "terrorist attack" at a casino in the Philippines capital Manila. "We're closely monitoring the situation," Trump said in response to the gunfire attack, which was quickly claimed by Daesh. "But it is really very sad
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Black smoke over Vatican amid reports of an explosion

Picture Courtesy: Mercurio Viaggiatore from Twitter Thick black clouds of smoke have been seen over the Vatican following reports of an explosion at an auto garage, confirmed foreign press reports. Photos and videos of plumes of smoke filling the air were being shared on social media. A local channel has reported that fire broke out inside a car depot in Via Mattia Battistini, Rome, and that over 50 cars were involved after a "series of explosions". The huge fire reportedly rose up over the
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Explosions, gunshots heard at resort in Philippines capital: media

People rushing out of the Resorts World hotel in Manila. ? Twitter MANILA: Gun shots and explosions rang out in an entertainment resort in the Philippine capital Manila early on Friday as local media reported armed men were inside the complex. Resorts World Manila said on social media it was in lockdown and police were in control of the situation. "We ask for your prayers during these difficult times," Resorts World said on Twitter. Witnesses who spoke to radio stations said several gunmen w
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PICTORIAL: Fatima Jinnah?s car being restored at National Museum in Karachi

The 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible classic car that belonged to Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah. ? Reuters The car belonging to Mader-e-Milat (mother of the nation) Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah is being restored by the Government of Pakistan at National Museum in Karachi. A mechanic lying underneath the classic. ? Reuters The condition of the vehicle ? 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible classic car ? was first brought to light in 2007 when pictures were published on Pakistani automotive websites. T
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Power pilferage: Police crack down on street cricketers in Hyderabad

A cop scaring away youth playing street cricket in Hyderabad. ? Geo News screengrab HYDERABAD: With continuing power outages in nearly every city across country, police in Hyderabad have cracked down on youth playing night cricket in the streets illuminated through illegal connections. Citizens in a number of cities have long been playing street cricket before Sehri during Ramazan. However, in most of the cases the streets are lit through illegal connections commonly referred to as 'Kundas'.
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Root leads England to victory in Champions Trophy opener

Joe Root´s career-best unbeaten 133 saw England to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening match of the 2017 Champions Trophy at the Oval on Thursday. England, set 306 for victory, finished on 308 for two with 16 balls to spare. Root´s innings was his highest in one-day internationals, surpassing his 125 against South Africa at Centurion last year. England´s total was also the highest score by a team batting second to win a Champions Trophy match, topping Sri Lanka´s 297 for three
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Root, Hales powers England in eight-wicket win against Bangladesh

LONDON: Joe Root scored an unbeaten century as tournament hosts England beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the opening match of the 2017 Champions Trophy at the Oval on Thursday. England set 306 for victory, finished on 308 for two with 16 balls to spare. Root was a career-best 133 not out and England captain Eoin Morgan 75 not out, with their unbroken stand worth 143. Opener Alex Hales was out for 95. England suffered an early loss as Mustafizur Rahman took an exceptional catch of Jason Roy
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Root scores ton as England need less than 50 to win

LONDON: Joe Root`s ton has taken England near to their 306-runs target against Bangladesh.  The hosting team now need less than 100 runs to win the Champions trophy`s opening match.  Earlier, Alex Hales missed his century by five runs after giving an easy catch to Sunzamul Islam.   However, innings from Hales and Joe Root put England in a strong position against Bangladesh in the chase of 306 runs in the opening match of the 2017 Champions Trophy at the Oval on Thursday.  England suffered a
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Explosion heard in Saudi city: witness

A car is ablaze following an explosion in Saudi city of Qatif. ? Al Arabiya RIYADH: An explosion took place in a Saudi Arabian city of Qatif on Thursday and emergency vehicles converged on the scene, a witness told AFP. It was the latest incident in the city, where Daesh militants have carried out deadly attacks in recent years. "The explosion was very huge," the witness said, asking not to be identified. Armoured and other police vehicles sealed off the area after the explosion, the witnes
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Pakistan?s biggest IT company plans to hold IPO, expects to raise Rs1.5 bn

Pakistan?s biggest IT company by revenue Inbox Business Technologies plans to hold an initial public offering (IPO), expecting to raise Rs1.5 billion, Bloomberg reported. Inbox Chief Executive Officer Mir Nasir said the company plans to sell a 39 percent stake in the IPO to be held in June. Nasir said he is targeting revenue to get double to $100 million in five years. ?Providing agility for the digital age?, Inbox started out as company dealing with assemblage of computers and laptops in 200
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England in strong position despite Hales falls on 95

LONDON: Alex Hales missed his century by five runs after giving an easy catch to Sunzamul Islam.   However, innings from Hales and Joe Root have put England in a strong position against Bangladesh in the chase of 306 runs in the opening match of the 2017 Champions Trophy at the Oval on Thursday.  The hosts suffered an early loss as Mustafizur Rahman took an exceptional catch of Jason Roy on the bowl of Mashrafe Mortaza. Earlier, Tamim Iqbal´s superb hundred helped take Bangladesh to 305 for s
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Govt expresses sorrow over SC judge remarks in Nehal Hashmi case

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) government has expressed 'immense sorrow' over remarks by an honourable judge of the Supreme Court, terming it "against judicial traditions and code of ethics of the apex court". In a statement, a federal government spokesman said the "honourable judge, without having complete knowledge of the matter, not only levelled baseless allegations against the government, but also termed action taken by the prime minister a reaction to the contempt o
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Govt regrets SC judge's 'mafia' remarks in Nehal Hashmi case

ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be a deepening rift between the PML-N government and the judiciary, the former on Thursday issued a statement expressing 'deep sorrow and regret' over remarks by a Supreme Court judge painting the government as a 'Sicilian mafia'. The government while expressing immense sorrow over the remarks termed it "against judicial traditions and code of ethics of the apex court". In a statement, a federal government spokesman said the "honourable judge, without having comp
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Multan becomes sixth PSL team

LAHORE: Pakistan Super League?s (PSL) sixth team was announced on Thursday as Schon Group purchased Multan franchise for PSL 2017. According to reports, the group bought the rights for the team for $5.2 million. Currently, the PSL consists of five teams, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi. 
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Tamim ton lifts Bangladesh to 305 in Champions Trophy opener

Tamim Iqbal celebrates his fifty/REUTERS  LONDON: Tamim Iqbal´s superb hundred helped take Bangladesh to 305 for six against England in the opening match of the 2017 Champions Trophy at the Oval on Thursday. The left-hander received excellent support from Mushfiqur Rahim (79) in a third-wicket partnership of 166. That was Bangladesh´s highest stand in a one-day international outside of Asia, surpassing the 141 put on by Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah when the Tigers knocked England out of the 2015
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Lebanon bans Wonder Woman film over Israeli actress

Beirut, June 1, 2017 (AFP) -Lebanon has banned the screening of Hollywood blockbuster "Wonder Woman" because of its lead actress Gal Gadot, who served in the Israeli military, on the grounds of a long-standing boycott of the Jewish state. The decision sparked a social media frenzy, with some Lebanese mocking the authorities but others welcoming it as part of a campaign to isolate Israel. An official with Lebanon´s General Security told AFP the interior ministry has "decided to ban the screeni
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Pakistan to adopt balanced policy; no ToRs finalised for coalition: Sartaj Aziz

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Thursday assured the Senate that Pakistan would adopt a balanced policy in line with the recommendations of the Parliament with regards its participation in Islamic Military Coalition. In response to a Calling Attention Notice, the advisor said the 34 members countries alliance was announced in December 2015 but later it was redefined as Islamic Military Coalition as clarified by the Saudi Foreign Minister. He added the f
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