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Venezuelan opposition marches against Maduro; student killed

CARACAS: Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas as demonstrators staged what they billed as the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, and a student caught up in a clash died after being shot in the head. Opposition supporters protested in Caracas and other cities, denouncing Maduro for eroding democracy and plunging the oil-rich economy into chaos. Crowds swelled to hundreds of thousands, including Maduro supporters who held a counter-demonstration in the cap
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Fashion icons light up NY's Empire State Building

New York's famed Empire State Building lit up with sky-high iconic fashion photographs after nightfall on Wednesday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of style magazine Harper's Bazaar. Beginning at 8:30pm (0030 GMT Thursday) and slated to run until midnight, the north side of the building flashed iconic shoots and cultural moments from the pages of Harper's into the New York skyline. Among reproductions of the glossy pages set to shine over Manhattan, and streamed live on the magazine's Faceb
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Thousands evacuated after deadly Syria bombing

Thousands of Syrians were evacuated from besieged towns on Wednesday with tight security in place after a weekend bombing against those leaving government-held areas killed dozens, including nearly 70 children. The evacuations are part of a deal between government and opposition representatives to relieve thousands from suffocating sieges imposed by the regime and rebels. A large convoy of buses set out from the government-held towns of Fuaa and Kafraya in Idlib province on Wednesday morning,
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Moderate rise in US economy, but job shortages spread: Fed

The US economy has continued to expand with only modest price increases, but companies are increasingly complaining of trouble finding workers, including for low-skill jobs, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday. In its periodic report on economic conditions, known as the beige book, the Fed noted fairly widespread optimism in the manufacturing sector, as output continued to gain, tempered with some caution due to issues including uncertainty over Trump administration trade policies. All of the 1
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Eight terrorists killed in Sheikhupura encounter with CTD

SHEIKHUPURA: Eight terrorists affiliated with a banned outfit were killed in a shootout in Sheikhupura late Wednesday, officials of the Counter Terrorism Department claimed. A raid was conducted in Sheikhupura's Narang Mandi area following a tip-off, which led to an exchange of gunfire with terrorists late Wednesday, CTD officials said. Consequently, eight terrorists were killed, who were said to be affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's splinter group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, they said. The dec
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Juventus hold firm to knock out Barcelona

BARCELONA: Barcelona failed to produce another miraculous Champions League comeback as Juventus held out for a 0-0 draw at the Camp Nou on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals 3-0 on aggregate. The Spanish champions had overcome a 4-0 first leg deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 with a dramatic 6-1 win back on home soil. But Juventus showed why they boast the best defensive record in the competition as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were blunted as the Italians gained reven
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Mbappe helps fire Monaco to Champions League semis

MONACO: Teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe scored again to set Monaco on their way to a 3-1 second-leg victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday that allowed them to win their Champions League quarter-final 6-3 on aggregate. Radamel Falcao also netted for the home side in a whirlwind start at the Stade Louis II, and Dortmund were left with too much to do to save the tie. Their skipper Marco Reus pulled a goal back early in the second half but Valere Germain came off the bench to put the seal on
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Political parties hold meetings ahead of Panama case verdict

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan will announce its verdict in the Panama leaks case on April 20 at 2 PM. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) are holding meetings ahead of the verdict. Read: What will Panama judgement entail?  ‘Not waiting for any decision’ Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told a meeting of PML-N leaders that he was not waiting for any decision, sources informed Geo News. The prime minister stres
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Fox ends ties with top-rated host Bill O'Reilly

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc has decided to part ways with star cable news host Bill O'Reilly following allegations of sexual harassment, the company said on Wednesday. “After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel,” the company said in a statement. O'Reilly said in an April 1 statement that he had been unfairly targeted because of his public prominence. Marc Kasowitz, O'Reilly
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US man dies ´peacefully´ after told Trump was impeached

A 75-year-old man died "peacefully" at his home in the US state of Oregon after his ex-wife led him to believe that President Donald Trump had been impeached. Michael Garland Elliott died earlier this month after Teresa Elliott, his ex-wife and best friend, broke the false news to him, according to his obituary published in The Oregonian. "Upon hearing that he took his final, gentle breath, his earthly work concluded," the obituary said. Teresa Elliott told several US media outlets that her e
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Supreme Court to give decision against PML-N, predicts Sheikh Rasheed

KARACHI: Awami Muslim League leader Sheikh Rasheed has predicted that the Supreme Court`s decision on the Panama Leaks case would be against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. Speaking in Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath, Rasheed said that coffin of corruption would come out of the courtroom. “I have prepared one speech and I am sure that tomorrow will be the day of political funeral for the PML-N,” however, he immediately added, “we will accept the decision even if it is against us.” “I suggest
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Tennis star Serena hints at pregnancy with ´20 weeks´ post

Tennis great Serena Williams hinted Wednesday that she´s expecting her first child, posting a photo of herself on Snapchat captioned "20 weeks". The photo, captured by US media, shows Williams in a yellow swimsuit with what appears to be a baby bump. The timing means that the 35-year-old American would have been pregnant when she won her record-setting 23rd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January -- where she beat her sister Venus in the final. "The GOAT herself @serenawilliams too
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PTI to hold rally after Panama Leaks verdict

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced to hold a public gathering immediately after the Supreme Court's decision tomorrow irrespective of the verdict on Panama Leaks case. The central leadership of the PTI met under party chief Imran Khan on Wednesday and discussed the party’s course of action following the Panama case verdict. The party has decided that only the senior leadership of the party will appear before the Supreme Court to hear the decision and requested its workers to arr
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Many people stop taking life-saving drugs after heart attacks

Within two years after a heart attack, nearly one in five people stop taking life-saving cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, according to a new US study.  And nearly two in five end up taking the drugs in lower doses or less often than they should, the researchers report in JAMA Cardiology.  "From a societal perspective, we need to make sure the highest-risk individuals are being treated with guideline-directed therapy," said senior author Dr. Robert Rosenson, a professor of cardiolog
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Palestinians slam Israel for refusing talks with hunger strikers

Palestinian leaders on Wednesday denounced Israel´s refusal to negotiate with Palestinians on hunger strike in Israeli jails, warning of a "new intifada" if any of them die. Some 1,500 Palestinian prisoners have joined the hunger strike that began Monday, according to Issa Qaraqe, head of detainees´ affairs for the Palestinian Authority. Contacted by AFP, Israel´s prison service declined to comment on the number. The hunger strike has been led by prominent prisoner and popular Palestinian lea
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´Super-Earth´ orbiting nearby star boosts search for extra-solar life

PARIS: Astronomers on Wednesday announced the discovery of a "super-Earth" orbiting a nearby star which may offer the most promising target yet in the search for life beyond the Solar System. Named LHS 1140b, the planet orbits a star 40 light years away, circling it in the coveted "Goldilocks" zone. This is the distance from a star where the temperature is not too hot, nor too cold, but just right. So if there is water, the stuff of life, it can exist encouragingly in liquid form and not as r
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Pro-Nawaz banners appear in Lahore ahead of Panama case verdict

LAHORE: Banners in support of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif surfaced in areas of Lahore, a day after the Supreme Court announced that the verdict of the Panama leaks case would come on April 20. The banners, which showed up in the constituency of Khawaja Saad Rafique, had slogans printed which read: “Nawaz Sharif qadam barhao hum tumharay saath hain (Move forward Nawaz Sharif, we are with you). The banners appeared overnight in NA-125 constituency, having pictures of MNA Saad Rafique, MPA Mian N
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IMF urges countries to use fiscal policy wisely amid uncertainty

Political and economic realities in the United States, Europe and China are all clouding the global fiscal outlook but countries should still press forward with nuanced tax and spending policies, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. The international lender's temperature check on the fiscal situation of the global economy also said that overall public debt in advanced economies should stabilise in the medium term while fiscal deterioration in emerging economies appeared at an end.
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Saudi-led military alliance to act against any terror group: WSJ 

The Saudi-led military alliance is likely to hold its first meeting in the coming months in Riyadh where defence ministers from member states will gather to agree on its structure and mission, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Attributing the revelation to Saudi Defence Minister's Adviser Major General Ahmed Asiri, the report stated that besides acting against international militant organisations such as Daesh and Al Qaeda the coalition force could also move against rebel groups and mi
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Sindh govt?s excuse on Rangers? powers illogical, says Nisar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday said the performance and sacrifices of Rangers were made unnecessarily controversial after every three months. In a statement, he said Rangers could only fulfil its responsibilities in Karachi when no excuse is used in giving it authority under Anti-Terrorism Act 1997. He said the intention of Sindh government to give limited powers to Rangers was against law and rules as no law could be limited through administrative orders
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'Court of masses' has already given verdict on Panama Leaks, says Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Wednesday that the Panama Leaks case decision would be the most important in the history of Pakistan. Speaking to the media after PTI's consultative meeting ahead of the announcement of the verdict, he said that the party's lawyers have said in detail whatever needed to be said on the case, and the people of Pakistan have already given their verdict on the matter. “The Panama issue would have died if the PTI leaders
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Murray makes winning return to start clay campaign

MONTE CARLO: Andy Murray returned from over a month out with an elbow injury to launch his clay-court season with a gruelling 7-5, 7-5 defeat of Gilles Muller at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday. The world number one and top seed waited until late in both sets to make his move, finally putting Muller away in just under two hours to reach the third round. But the 29-year-old Scot was poor on his serve with eight double faults while breaking Luxembourg´s Muller four times. And Murray was on
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Julia Roberts named People´s ´most beautiful´ for record 5th time

NEW YORK: Julia Roberts was named People magazine´s world´s most beautiful woman for a record 5th time on Wednesday, but the actress said she thought her best years were yet to come. Roberts, 49, was first given the annual honor in 1991, a year after she skyrocketed to fame in the romantic comedy Pretty Woman. She was also named most beautiful woman in 2000, 2005 and 2010. "I´m very flattered," Roberts told People magazine, adding "I think I´m currently peaking. "The actress, who won an Oscar
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Sonu Nigam shaves head, says concern a ?social topic, not a religious issue?

Popular Indian singer Sonu Nigam addressed fans and haters on Wednesday in a press conference pertaining to his Twitter rant about the Azaan (call to prayers) on Monday. Nigam took to Twitter to clarify his position, saying he was willing to apologise if any of his tweets were anti-Muslim.    Sonu Nigam is seen sporting a shaved head after the press conference. (Image courtesy: Hindustan Times via ANI)   He then proceeded to get tonsured on live television. Explaining further how his int
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Priyanka Chopra?s old video praising Azaan goes viral after Sonu Nigam's remark

While Indian singer Sonu Nigam's comment on Azaan sparked outrage among people, various celebrities also shared their opinion on the remark. Bollywood star Pooja Bhatt also slammed Sonu Nigam in favor of Azaan as she posted, “I wake each morning to the sound of church bells and the Azaan in a quiet by-lane of Bandra. I light an aggarbatti and salute the spirit of India.” Recently an old video of Priyanka Chopra also surfaced on the internet where she can be seen praising the Azaan.  The Don a
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