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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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Prepared to leave EU without a Brexit deal, says Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday she was ready to walk away from Brexit negotiations without a deal with the European Union if the agreement wasn't good enough. "We will be there to negotiate the right deal but what I have said is that no deal is better than a bad deal. We have to be prepared to walk out," she said to applause during a Sky News interview on Monday. Britons elect a new government in ten days' time as polls show May's Conservatives are seeing their lead over the
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Biker with GoPro camera captures Rolling Thunder rally

Motorcyclists participate in Rolling Thunder, the annual ride around Washington Mall to raise awareness for prisoners of war and soldiers still missing in action in Washington, US, May 28, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Thayer  The rumble of motorcycle engines filled a rainy morning in Washington on Sunday as thousands of bikers paraded around the National Mall for the 30th annual Rolling Thunder rally to raise awareness of US military personnel who went missing in action. Participants, many of them US wa
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Djokovic makes winning French Open start on Agassi's watch

Novak Djokovic of Serbia attends a training session before French Open in Paris, May 26, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier  PARIS: Defending champion Novak Djokovic enjoyed a winning French Open start under new coach Andre Agassi on Monday, cruising past Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-3 6-4 6-2 in the first round. The 12-time grand slam champion parted company with his entire coaching team earlier this month before inviting American great Andre Agassi to work with him during the French Open. The 30-y
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Lowari Tunnel Project to be completed next month at cost of Rs26bn

ISLAMABAD: National Highway Authority has expedited work on the Lowari Tunnel on the direction of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the project will be completed next month. Project Director Muhammad Ibrahim told APP that 94 percent work on the project has been completed at a cost of 21 billion rupees. After completion, Lowari Tunnel will provide round the clock travelling facility to the people of Chitral even during the harsh winter season. He said the Prime Minister will be requested to ina
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FO spokesperson says Jadhav continues to provide crucial intelligence

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria on Monday said that Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav continues to provide crucial intelligence with regard to recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan. He was speaking to the media during the weekly media briefing. Earlier, Khawar Qureshi, the lawyer representing Pakistan in the Kulbushan Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), remarked that ICJ will neither release the spy nor acquit him. Speaking to the media after holding a me
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Proclaimed offender killed in ?shootout?: Police

LAHORE: A proclaimed offender was shot dead on Monday at Multan Road in an encounter shootout, claimed Police. The authorities claimed that Nadir alias Lakha, hailing from Muzaffargarh District, was wanted in cases of murder, attempt to murder, terrorism and dacoity; further adding that a head money of two million rupees was also placed on him. Police also informed that during the exchange of fire, a woman sitting along with Nadir in his car was injured.
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Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of drunk driving

WASHINGTON: Golf superstar Tiger Woods was arrested Monday in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to records from the Palm Beach County Sheriff´s Office. The 14-time major champion was booked into the Palm Beach County jail on Monday at 7:18 am (1118 GMT) after he was arrested by police in Jupiter, Florida. He was released on his own recognisance at 10:50 am.
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Violent storm kills six in Moscow

MOSCOW: A violent storm swept through Moscow Monday, leaving six people dead and dozens injured as freak winds toppled hundreds of trees, officials said. "Due to hurricane winds in the northeast, south-west and east of Moscow trees fell on pedestrians. Five people were killed," the city´s investigative committee said in a statement. "Also a bus stop was damaged due to a strong gust of wind. An elderly man...was killed on the spot," it said, adding that an investigation was under way into the
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Extraordinary life of explorer Ali Bey set for cinema

Photo: Wikipedia RABAT: Adventurer, Orientalist, spy: the remarkable story of Spanish explorer Ali Bey al-Abbassi is to be told on the silver screen for the first time, two centuries after his death. Born in Catalonia in 1767, Domingo Badia y Leblich posed as an exiled Arab prince and became one of the first Europeans to set foot in Mecca. Yet despite mixing with the Spanish royal family, Napoleon´s top officials and some of the most notable European intellectuals of his age, he has been all b
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Series to only happen after govt?s nod, BCCI tells PCB

PCB chairman remarked India didn't play any match with Pakistan despite agreement while speaking to media at Lahore airport. Photo: Geo News screen grab LAHORE: A three-member delegation of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), including Chairman Shahryar Khan, Chief Operating Officer Subhan Ahmad, and Pakistan Super League Chairman Najam Sethi, left for Dubai Monday morning to know why the Indian cricket board refused to play a bilateral series with Pakistan. The PCB delegation held a meeting with th
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What the world's having at Iftar?

As Ramazan is a holy month in which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, there exists special enthusiasm for the two most crucial meals of the day ? Suhoor and Iftar. In Suhoor, lots of fluids and high energy meals are preferably taken but Iftar is the meal delegated to tempting delicacies of sorts. We present to you a list of top Iftar meals from around the world, which are also the specialties from the said places. 1) Kunefe and Börek from Turkey The country, which is considered a bridge betwe
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What's the world having at Iftar?

As Ramazan is a holy month in which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, there exists special enthusiasm for the two most crucial meals of the day ? Suhoor and Iftar. In Suhoor, lots of fluids and high energy meals are preferably taken but Iftar is the meal delegated to tempting delicacies of sorts. We present to you a list of top Iftar meals from around the world, which are also the specialties from the said places. 1) Kunefe and Börek from Turkey The country, which is considered a bridge betwe
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Hussain Nawaz asks JIT to give ample notice ahead of session

ISLAMABAD: The prime minister?s son Hussain Nawaz in a letter written on May 24 to the Joint Investigation Team in the Panama case said that he was not provided enough time to travel and prepare for the session scheduled by the JIT on May 25. The JIT, ordered by the Supreme Court in it verdict on the Panama case, has been tasked to investigate into funds allegedly used by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's children to buy properties in London through offshore businesses. The letter, a copy of whic
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PSL spot-fixing: Yousuf says Sharjeel played dot balls ?genuinely?

File image LAHORE: Pakistan Super League's spot-fixing case took a new turn on Monday as former Test cricketer Mohammad Yousuf gave his statement in favour of suspended player Sharjeel Khan before the tribunal. Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, the former right-hand batsman said: ?I think he has played the deliveries genuinely,? adding, ?if the case is solely based on it [the dot balls] then it must be brought to an end.? He also said that no batsman can play dot balls intentiona
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Fast man Starc sees quick return to rhythm

LONDON: Refreshed Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is confident of regaining his rhythm quickly for the Champions Trophy after being sidelined nearly three months with a foot injury. Starc is set to be unleashed against Pakistan in Edgbaston later on Monday in Australia?s final warm-up ahead of the one-day tournament. It will be his first competitive hit-out since breaking down during the second Test against India in March. The left-armer was rusty coming back against West Indies last
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PTI lawyer jumps in as PML-N's Daniyal Aziz starts to speak

ISLAMABAD: An unusual situation developed outside the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday when PML-N leader Danyal Aziz was about to address the media, a PTI lawyer tried to jump the line. What followed was two steps short of a scuffle that eventually ended with the dais tumbling to the ground. However, Aziz ending up speaking to the media about the reservations Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?s son Hussain Nawaz presented in the court regarding the members in the Joint Investigation Team formed
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