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Modi government is at war with Muslims, says President Arif Alvi
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President Arif Alvi on Monday expressed outrage at the brutal tactics being adopted by the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to crush student protests in the capital New Delhi after a contentious citizenship bill was passed by the Indian parliament last week, sparking riots and violence.In a message posted on the social networking platform Twitter early on Monday morning, the president shared a video of an unidentified girl who, in the video, narrates the ordeal of a group of girls beaten with sticks by the police on Sunday at a mosque inside the Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi.Violent protests have spread across India after the successful passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the Indian parliament. According to the new law, India will grant citizenship to people of numerous faiths fleeing persecution from Muslim-majority neighbouring countries, except Muslims.On Sunday, more than 100 activists protesting against the new law were injured in Delhi as they clashed with police who used tear gas and baton charges to disperse demonstrators. By Monday morning, the protests had spread to several university campuses across India, suggested reports.In the message shared on Twitter, President Alvi wrote, "Out of 1000s of messages that have come out of India since y/day, I am tweeting this one particularly as this girl cries & narrates the brutal police action on girls inside the mosque at Jamia Milia Univ in Delhi." "Modi Govt is at war with Muslims using fascist Hindutva barbarism," the president added, echoing the comparisons made by top Pakistani leadership to describe the actions of the Indian premier. Last week, Prime Minister Imran Khan had also compared Modi to world war II villain Hitler. Separately, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also expressed concern over the “brutal and indiscriminate use of force” by the Indian state against the student protesters.Qureshi tweeted: “Concerned about the brutal & indiscriminate use of force by the state on Indian Muslim students of Jamia Millia Islamia & Aligarh Muslim University, protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Bill.” The minister said the Modi government is curbing and undermining the rights of minorities in accordance with Hindutva supremacist ideology.Qureshi said, “Illegal annexation of Kashmir, Babari Masjid, Citizenship Amendment Bill which excludes Muslims are all targeted towards subjugation of minorities.”Blame game on as protests rage across IndiaThe protests have raged particularly in some eastern states such as Assam, Tripura and West Bengal, where resentment towards Bangladeshi immigrants has persisted for decades. Authorities have shut down internet access in several parts of the affected states. Modi, speaking at a rally in the eastern state of Jharkhand on Sunday, blamed the Congress party and its allies for inciting violence against the citizenship law. The Congress party in turn slammed Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, saying, the government had failed to maintain peace. Local authorities ordered all schools in southeast Delhi to remain closed on Monday. Jamia Millia university had already said, on Saturday, that it was closing early. The Aligarh Muslim University, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, announced it was shutting early after student protests. -
Sara Ali Khan dazzles in a sparkly lehenga while making fans chuckle with her poetry. Photo: InstagramSara Ali Khan is sweeping away the hearts of fans with her sparkly look as she showed a glimpse of her in a traditional lehenga.The young Bollywood sensation, taking to her Instagram, shared a picture of herself all dolled up in a traditional outfit. Apart from her elegance, fans were also treated with her iconic poetry for which she has been gaining quite some attention recently.The Simmba star chose some beautiful lines to caption the collage: “A little sparkle, a lot of shine. But wanna know what it takes to be mine? Don’t look for a sign, don’t join a line I don’t drink so it takes just dine without wine Look at me so full of myself, thinking someone will pine Yes you’re right I did it all just to rhyme Okay! Fine! Fine! Fine!,” she added. On the professional front, Sara will be seen in the upcoming film, Aaj Kal along with Kartik Aaryan and also has David Dhawan’s Coolie No 1, in the pipeline, co-starring Varun Dhawan. Remake of the 1995-released Govinda and Karisma Kapoor-starrer will hit the cinemas on May 1, 2020.
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PM Imran vows not to allow militant mindset to take over country
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To mark the fifth anniversary of the Army Public School (APS) massacre, Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed that he will not allow the militant mindset to take over the country, reported Radio Pakistan.In his message, PM Imran pledged that the militants will not be allowed to hold the nation hostage to its “bigoted vision”.The premier said the blood of the innocent united the entire nation against all forms of extremism, terrorism, violence and hatred. The PM also lauded the sacrifices of the armed forces, police and law enforcing agencies in the fight against terrorism.Also read: The mothers of APS martyrs: Waiting on a promise, longing for justiceWhile, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that the APS carnage will never be forgotten.General Bajwa’s remark were shared by Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Twitter."Five of the involved terrorists have been hanged through military courts,” the army chief said as he offered a "salute to the martyrs and their families"."We have come a long way in failing terrorism as a nation. United we move towards lasting peace and prosperity of Pakistan,” he added. Nation cannot forget the massacre of little angels/teachers President Arif Alvi in his message said "the nation cannot forget the massacre of little angels and teachers of APS."The president's office tweeted: "Hard to commemorate this day without tears in one's eyes."Also read: Remembering the martyrs of APS tragedyPresident Alvi reiterated the country's "pledge to root out terrorism and extremism in all its manisfestations". On December 16, 2014, terrorists stormed the army-run school and martyred around 150 people, including more than 130 young students. The incident shook the country and resulted in the formation of a National Action Plan to stem extremism and terrorism in the country, as well as the creation of military courts to try "hardcore" terrorists. -
PM Imran meets US Senator Lindsey Graham. — Photo: Radio PakistanPrime Minister Imran Khan on Monday met United States Senator Lindsey Graham in Islamabad to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries.Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was also present on the occasion as the prime minister and the senator discussed ways of improving the relationship between Pakistan and the US. Graham, the head of the US Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, had earlier met Prime Minister Imran on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in September.They had also held a meeting in July when the prime minister had traveled to the US on a week-long official tour to mend the strained relationship between Islamabad and Washington. Graham, at times considered an aide to US President Donald Trump, has been a vocal advocate of revitalising US-Pakistan ties in the interest of regional peace and security. In earlier meetings with PM Imran, Graham had called for sustained and high-level engagement between the two countries, and appreciated Pakistani support for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. Last week, US Special Envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalizad had met high-ranking officials in Pakistan after the US resumed peace talks with Taliban earlier this month following a brief pause. Pakistan has on numerous occasions called for a political solution to the Afghan conflict, and even facilitated the engagement between the US and the Taliban in a bid to end the armed conflict in the war-torn neighbouring country.
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PM Imran Khan leaves for Bahrain to attend national day event
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Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: FilePrime Minister Imran Khan left for Bahrain on Monday on the invitation of King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa to attend the national day of Bahrain as its guest of honour.During the visit, the prime minister will have a one-on-one meeting with King Khalifa and hold delegation-level talks with Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. The meeting between the leaders would cover the entire gamut of bilateral relations and matters pertaining to regional and international issues, the statement added.Bahrain's highest civil award will be conferred upon the prime minister on the occasion. The news was confirmed by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari earlier this week to Arab News.The visit to Bahrain will be the first stop of prime minister's three-country tour starting from December 15. He will later travel to Geneva to attend a conference on refugees followed by a tour to Malaysia. Read also: PM Imran calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East disputes in meeting with Saudi crown princeA statement from the Foreign Office had earlier said the PM, on the visit, will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including members of the cabinet and senior government officials. This will be PM Imran’s first visit to Bahrain since assuming office in August last year.The prime minister’s visit to Bahrain will enable the two sides to explore ways and means to further deepen bilateral trade and investments ties. The visit is of special significance and will impart a strong impetus to both sides’ endeavours to forge a closer, multifaceted bilateral relationship.On Saturday, the prime minister travelled to Saudi Arabia for a day-long visit where he met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and called for resolving the Middle East disputes and differences through diplomatic means.The prime minister said he would continue to facilitate all efforts in that direction with a view to precluding conflict, defusing tensions and preserving peace for the benefit of the region and the world.During his meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh, the premier emphasized upon the strategic importance of Pakistan-Saudi relationship and termed it a pivotal partnership for peace, progress and prosperity.He extended warm felicitations on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's assumption of G20 presidency and said it was a reflection of Saudi Arabia's leadership role and stature in the international community. -
Seven people, including a policeman, were injured after a gas cylinder in a rickshaw exploded near the Peshawar High Court on Monday.The injured were shifted to the Lady Reading Hospital. Soon after the blast an emergency was imposed at the hospital.Hospital authorities say that the injured are out of danger now.
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Kareena Kapoor denies having plans for a second child with Saif Ali Khan
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Kareena Kapoor denies having plans for a second child with Saif Ali KhanKareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's son Taimur never fails to escape the public eye and it looks like fans are now ready to see them welcome another addition into their little family.During an interview, the Jab We Met actor turned down the rumors of Saif and her planning for a second child.She said: “There is no good news related to a second child in my life. Both Saif and I are happy with our kid Taimur Ali Khan. As of now, we don’t have any plans for a second child.”Kareena, 39, further said that the couple is trying to focus on their careers and are also trying best to manage their personal lives. “We both are very busy with our work and are trying to balance our professional and personal lives,” she said.The Ki & Ka star will be celebrating the third birthday of her son, Taimur with her hubby, later this month. Kareena, talking about the celebrations earlier highlighted that her son, who himself is no less of a celebrity has a wish list for his birthday. “Taimur’s birthday plans, we are going to be here (in Mumbai). I’ll be promoting the film and Saif is here. We will be spending time with the family. He will have a small little get together with 8-10 of his friends. He definitely has demanded two cakes and not one. He is a Kapoor (laughs). He is like, ‘I want two cakes. One Santa and one hulk’. I said, ‘Why two?’, he is like ‘Two!’.” -
Salman Khan still gives Sonakshi Sinha career adviceSalman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha’s on-screen pairing has become quite iconic for their mega hit film, Dabangg 3.The 32-year- old actor who is still remembered for debut as Rajjo in Dabangg has soared to the top, but despite that, she still asks Salman Khan for advice. The Lootera star, during a talk with Mumbai Mirror, expressed that she had felt a sense of comfort realizing that she has done something right when Salman once said that “Sonakshi will be a part of every Dabangg film.”The actor also gave the credits to the Sultan superstar as whatever she has “learned from acting is from Salman, he taught her well.” Sonakshi further opened up about taking career advice from Salman but in the end the decision is hers alone.Fans will be able to see Sonakshi as Rajjo once again starring alongside Salman and Saiee Manjrekar in the third installment of the action filled venture, Dabangg 3 which is all set to release on 20 December 2019.
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Police search Salman Khan’s home after bomb hoax emailThe Mumbai residence of Bollywood star Salman Khan was searched thoroughly after police received a bomb hoax email, according to media reports.Pinkvilla reported that Mumbai police received a bomb hoax email from a teenager from Ghaziabad. The 16-year-old boy had threatened to carry out a blast at Salman Khan Galaxy apartments in Bandra within next two hours.According to the police, the officers searched every nook and corner of the apartment after they received the email. The bomb hoax email stated: “A bomb blast will occur at the residence of Salman Khan Galaxy apartments in Bandra within next two hours. Stop the happening if you can.”After receiving the email, police personnel rushed and searched the entire residence and the apartment for three to four hours.Salman Khan’s family was shifted back to the apartment after the thorough search.Police have tracked down the teenager and have also produced him before the court.The Dabangg 3 star has yet to comment over the incident.Salman Khan is currently busy promoting his upcoming film Dabangg 3 which is set to release on December 20.
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Rs200 prize bond draw result: December 16, 2019, list of draw 80
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PESHAWAR: The draw for Rs200 prize bond is being held in Peshawar today (Monday), December 16, 2019.The draw result will be published on Geo.TV as soon as the balloting is completed.The first prize for Rs200 prize bond is amount Rs750,000 while the second prize of Rs250,000 is each for five winning numbers.Whereas 2,394 lucky winners of Rs200 prize bond will receive Rs1250 each. -
TEHRAN: Air pollution forced schools to close on Sunday in parts of Iran including Tehran, as the capital lay under a thick cloud of smog considered hazardous to health.The pollution level in the capital was "unhealthy for sensitive groups" and officials warned the young, elderly and people with respiratory illnesses to stay indoors, with sporting activities suspended.The decision to shut schools in the capital was announced late Saturday by deputy governor Mohammad Taghizadeh, after a meeting of an emergency committee on air pollution."All of (Tehran) province´s schools except for Firuzkuh and Damavand counties are closed for Sunday," he said, quoted by state news agency IRNA.Schools in the capital will close on Monday, the third day of the Iranian working week, he added later in a state TV interview.An "odd-even" traffic scheme based on vehicles´ registration numbers was imposed to restrict traffic in the capital, IRNA reported.Trucks were banned outright in Tehran province.Taghizadeh added that all activities at Tehran province´s numerous sand quarries would also be halted.Schools were also closed in the northern province of Alborz and in the central cities of Qom and Arak, IRNA reported.A grey cloud hung over Tehran on Sunday, obstructing the view of the mountains overlooking the city to the north.Average airborne concentration of the finest and most hazardous particles (PM2.5) was at 145 microgrammes per cubic metre for the 24 hours until Sunday noon, according to government website air.tehran.ir.That is close to six times the World Health Organization´s recommended maximum of 25 microgrammes per m3.The problem worsens in Tehran during winter, when cold air and a lack of wind traps hazardous smog over the city for days on end, a phenomenon known as thermal inversion.Most of the city´s pollution is caused by heavy vehicles, motorbikes, refineries and power plants, according to a World Bank report released last year."We can´t do anything but wait for wind to blow or rain to fall," said student Bardia Danaie.
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Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt on Saturday got a video leaked from the sets of their upcoming film Brahmastra.The video of the duo shows the couple dancing on the sets in Varanasi where they arrived on Friday.According to the local media, the shooting was delayed due to heavy rains in the region. Pictures of the couple from the sets also went viral on social media on Friday. Produced by Karan Johar, Brahmastra is an upcoming 2020 superhero film written and directed by Ayan Mukerji. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in lead roles.According to the Indian media, the movie will serve as the first film in a planned trilogy.
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Scarlett Johansson hosts SNL, cracks jokes about fiancé Colin Jost
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Scarlett Johansson cracked some jokes about her fiance Colin Jost during hosting duties at Saturday Night Live (SNL).Johansson, whose fiance is SNL co-head writer, returned to the show for the sixth time. She started dating Colin in December 2017 before they announced their engagement in May 2019.The Black Widow actress took to the stage at Studio 8H in New York City, where she was first joined by Aidy Bryant.During the show, Johansson said being the host she was not facing any pressure even when the show ends up being bad.She joked: "What are the makers going to do? Fire my fiance. On no, what are we going to for without his paycheck?"Johansson was super excited to see fiance Jost and Michael Che on the stage when they joined her.Later, the couple smilingly embraced each other, saying that "SNL stage means so much to me. I have made so many friends here, and I met the love of my life here." -
A new trailer of Paramount's "Top Gun: Maverick" would be released on Monday, filmmakers announced on Sunday as they revealed a new poster of the film featuring Tom Cruise. The poster shows Cruise's character looking to the skies.In July, Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con to show the first trailer for the long-awaited sequel to his military action movie.“Top Gun: Maverick,” due for release in June 2020, sees the return of Cruise’s cocky fighter pilot more than 30 years after the original movie launched his career as a global action star. The first trailer showed Cruise wearing Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s famous leather jacket, racing on a motorcycle and flying a fighter jet through a narrow snow-filled canyon.The sequel picks up decades after the 1986 box-office hit and features actor Miles Teller as the son of Anthony Edwards’ pilot Goose, who is killed during a training exercise in the first movie.“Top Gun: Maverick” also stars Jon Hamm, Ed Harris and Val Kilmer, who reprises his rule as Maverick’s rival Iceman.
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Amal death case: Sindh Health Commission's conflicting report surfaces
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KARACHI: A conflicting report relating to the death of Amal surfaced on Sunday in which the private hospital where she sought treatment was held responsible for her death. However, a concluding note from the commission's chairperson stated otherwise. The report was prepared by an officer of the health care commission who held the National Medical Centre (NMC) responsible for the child's death. However, the commission's chairperson, Nargis Ghullu, did not hold the NMC responsible for negligence in treating Amal. The report was shared by Amal's father on social media who also uploaded the conclusion note from the commission's chairperson who exonerated the hospital. READ MORE: Amal Umer’s parents recall horrifying events that led to her death"The SHCC report shared with us on the 13th of November after a thorough investigation clearly states that National Medical Centre should be penalised on their negligence and callousness (left image)"On the other hand the SHCC chairman’s conclusion that was later submitted directly to the Supreme Court (right image) is a blatant contrast to their own findings."Shocked at this discrepancy. If the regulatory body colludes with the hospitals then what’s the use of passing any bills or acts," he wrote on a Facebook page titled "Justice for Amal Umer". On August 13, 10-year-old Amal Umer lost her life after being hit by a stray bullet during a police encounter in Karachi’s Akhtar Colony area.The bullet that hit Amal was from an AK-47 and was fired by a policeman attempting to kill a bandit, who had robbed the 10-year-old's family a few minutes earlier as they waited at a traffic light to attend a concert on the eve of Independence Day."We were travelling from Korangi Road towards FTC when a man approached us at the signal and asked us to hand over everything," Amal’s father, Umer, recalled while speaking on Geo Pakistan.“There was a lot of traffic at the signal at the time. The man took my wife’s phone and bag and then told us to roll up the windows and left,” he continued. "As soon as I started the car, we heard a gunshot and a bullet suddenly hit our windshield."Naturally, Umer and his wife, Beenish, turned back to check up on their two daughters sitting in the backseat, who they had asked to lie down when they heard the gunshots."When I turned, I saw Amal lying in a pool of blood and my other daughter clutching my seat," Umer said.Panicked, Umer tried to rush to nearby National Medical Centre (NMC). "I rolled down my window and asked people to clear the path. We did not know where the bullet had hit, as her hair was in her face and her eyes were open but there was a lot of blood,” he said. Luckily, they reached the hospital in three to five minutes. But, according to Umer, instead of being given immediate treatment, the hospital staff intubated Amal and attached an ambu bag and asked them to take her to Jinnah hospital as she "did not have much time” and this was a medico-legal case.But the hospital initially did not even help them arrange an ambulance, Beenish said. After much insistence, someone from the hospital called the Aman Foundation, who refused to send an ambulance till "arrangements were made" at Jinnah Hospital, she further said. "When we asked if we could take the ambu bag along, the NMC staff refused."By the time an ambulance reached them and they took their daughter to Jinnah Hospital it was too late. Amal had lost the battle for her life by then. -
Iyer, Pant help India post 287-8 against West Indies in first ODI
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India´s Rishabh Pant (L) and Shreyas Iyer run between the wickets. Photo: AFP CHENNAI: Gritty half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant lifted India to 287 for eight after they lost early wickets against the West Indies in the first one-day international on Sunday.Iyer (70) and Pant (71) put on 114 runs for the fourth wicket for a fighting total at the start of the three-match series in Chennai.The hosts were struggling at 80 for three after being put into bat.Pace spearhead Sheldon Cottrell struck twice in one over, including nabbing skipper Virat Kohli for four with a slower delivery that the star batsman inside edged on to his stumps.Opener Rohit Sharma fell for 36 to paceman Alzarri Joseph after he pulled the ball straight to mid-wicket where skipper Kieron Pollard took a simple catch.The right-left batting pair of Iyer and Pant then got down to the grind to thwart West Indies bowling attack with the right dose of caution and aggression.Iyer completed his third successive ODI fifty while Pant — a wicketkeeper-batsman who is often criticised for throwing away his wicket — raised his first during a 69-ball knock laced with seven fours and one six.Joseph broke the partnership after sending Iyer trudging back to the pavilion and Pant, who was dropped on 56, soon fell to Pollard''s medium-pace bowling.Kedar Jadhav then played a useful cameo of 40 during his 59-run sixth-wicket stand with Ravindra Jadeja, who made 21, to boost India''s scoring in the final few overs.Keemo Paul broke through with the wicket of Jadhav, and there was drama on the very next ball with Jadeja run out after a delayed umpire call.Roston Chase hit the stumps at the bowler''s end where Jadeja was running and South African umpire Shaun George did not call for the third umpire.But replays suggested Jadeja was short of his crease, prompting the on-field official to refer it to the TV umpire who then gave it out, as an angry Kohli shook his head in disapproval in the dressing room. -
Padidan man accused of raping divorced daughters multiple times
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Geo.tv/Illustration/FilesPADIDAN: A man, who has been accused by his two daughters of raping them multiple times, was in the wind but raids were being carried out to search for and arrest him, local police said Sunday.According to Padidan police, the two sisters — both of whom are divorced and used to live with him — approached them earlier today because they had had enough of their father's physical and sexual violence against them. They consequently registered a first information report (FIR) against him at the police station.The women told police that their father repeatedly subjected them to sexual abuse and assaulted them as well.Police noted that they were conducting raids to search for him. -
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Juventus got back winning in Serie A. Photo: Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus bounced back from their first defeat of the season to beat Udinese 3-1 and move top of Serie A on Sunday.Ronaldo struck twice in the first half to make it five goals in four games as champions Juve move one point ahead of leaders Inter Milan ahead of their trip to off-form Fiorentina later on Sunday."That's how we have to play, with confidence. Let's see what happens now," said Ronaldo.Maurizio Sarri's side had taken just one point from their last two league games, falling 3-1 to Lazio in Rome last weekend after a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo the previous week.But Portuguese star Ronaldo finished off a Paulo Dybala rebound after nine minutes at the Allianz Stadium, and burst through to finish off a Gonzalo Higuain cross on 36 minutes.Leonardo Bonucci sealed the three points just before the break when he headed in from close range.Ignacio Pussetto pulled a goal back for 17th-placed Udinese four minutes into injury time with his close range effort beating Gianluigi Buffon in the Juventus goal.Juventus play their final Serie A game before the winter break at Sampdoria on Wednesday, before a rematch against Lazio in the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia next weekend."It is the first time after a Champions League match that we managed to attack the game well," said Sarri."We played very well for 60 minutes."Atalanta fell 2-1 at Bologna just days after the Champions League newcomers sealed their place in the competition´s last 16 despite losing their first three matches.Rodrigo Palacio tapped in the first after 12 minutes for Bologna off a rebound after a Riccardo Orsolini effort came off the post.Andrea Poli nodded in the second eight minutes after the break, before Ruslan Malinovskyi connected with a Musa Barrow cross to pull a goal back on the hour mark.AC Milan lack party spirit Atalanta failed to take advantage of their numerical superiority late on, as Bologna played the final five minutes a man down after Brazilian defender Danilo was sent off for two bookable offences.Gian Piero Gasperini's side are sixth on 28 points, one point off the Champions League places, with European rivals Cagliari, Lazio and Roma still to play this weekend."We are a team that often creates a lot, but is wasteful. Today we wasted too many opportunities," said Gasperini.AC Milan were held to a goalless draw against Sassuolo at the San Siro as the former European giants marked their 120th anniversary in tepid style.Theo Hernandez had a goal ruled out after half an hour following a Franck Kessie handball in the buildup, with Rafael Leao hitting the crossbar and the post.Stefano Pioli's side failed to make it three wins in a row and sit 10th with Sassuolo four places and five points below.Hellas Verona battled back from three goals down with all three substitutes scoring in a 15-minute second-half spell to hold Torino 3-3.Torino had taken a comfortable lead at the Stadio Bentegodi after Christian Ansaldi scored a brace with Alex Berenguer also on target for the visitors.But the hosts hit back with three goals after 69 minutes from players who all came off the bench.Giampaolo Pazzini converted a penalty on 69 minutes after Gleison Bremer was deemed to have used his elbow to block the ball.Pazzini was then involved in the second with Valerio Verre smashing in off a rebound, before Mariusz Stepinski added a third by pounching on a defensive error from Ola Aina to finish off.Torino are ninth, with Verona two points back in 12th, in the hosts´ final match before the winter break.Torino next play SPAL on Saturday.
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Rooney believes he can still make an impact in the Premier League. Photo: AFPWayne Rooney believes he could still make an impact in the Premier League as the former Manchester United star targets a return to the top-flight with Derby.Rooney will resume his career in England next month after joining second-tier Derby as player-coach from MLS side DC United.The 34-year-old striker will work as an assistant to Rams boss Phillip Coco, with promotion back to the top flight the aim as he tries to prove he can still compete with the sport´s elite even in the twilight of his career."I still felt I could do it when I was at Everton, but other people made their decisions on that," Rooney was quoted as saying in the British media on Sunday."Now my ambition is to get Derby back in the Premier League and hopefully play my part there for them."Ryan Giggs was able to play into his late thirties in the Premier League and Gareth Barry says he wants to do it at 40."It´s important to understand football. It is not all about running round, it is about using your head to play the game."Sometimes that gets lost, because you don't score as many goals or whatever. Given the right team around me, then I could still play in the Premier League."The two teams I played for in the Premier League were Manchester United and Everton. I am at Derby now, and hopefully we can get there with them."Former England captain Rooney, whose tally of 208 Premier League goals is bettered only by Alan Shearer, went to America in June last year after leaving first club Everton, whom he re-joined from United following a 13-year stay at Old Trafford.Derby are 16th in the Championship, nine points off the play-off places after Saturday´s 1-0 loss to Millwall.
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Captain Tim Paine saus Australian cricket is back on the rise after crushing New Zealand in Perth. Photo: AFPSkipper Tim Paine believes Australia is climbing back towards the top of Test cricket after a third successive powerhouse victory at Perth Stadium on Sunday.The Australians thrashed New Zealand by 296 runs to continue a golden run in the local summer.After retaining the Ashes in England, the Australians have returned home to record successive inning victories over Pakistan and then one of their biggest-ever wins over their trans-Tasman rivals.Australia was rocked by the sandpaper scandal in South Africa in March last year after which Paine was appointed captain and star players Steve Smith and Dave Warner were banned from Test cricket, along with Cameron Bancroft.The home side went into the Perth Test ranked fifth on the International Cricket Council rankings, while New Zealand were second."We are getting there, but we can get better," he said."We are still improving, but certainly over the last 18 months there has been drastic improvement in this cricket team."We´ve got some players back, which are helping, but we have also seen some real improvement in the guys who got a chance 18 months ago, and the experienced guys have come back and put a bit of icing on top."We are moving in the right direction and happy with the way we´ve played in the last three or four Tests."Paine said it was also pleasing to see other players stepping up, after Smith almost single-handedly retained the Ashes for Australia with his batting heroics in his first series after suspension.For the first time in his career Smith has gone three Tests without a half-century, but Paine actually views that as a positive."We touched on at the end of the Ashes," he said."We needed other guys to stand up and can´t be reliant on Steve."Obviously Marnus (Labuschagne) has been unbelievably good, and Davey (Warner) and Joe Burns have been scoring runs."If we want to be one of the better teams in the world guys have got to stand up and we can´t be reliant on too few."We are really happy with how our batting has developed."
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Ananya Panday rocks a red dress during an event. Photo: walikaliAnanya Panday is one of the biggest fashionista's in Bollywood right now. After release of her latest film Pati, Patni Aur Woh, the star has been surfing on cloud nine. Despite a short history in B-Town, Ananya has one of the biggest fan following in the country, making her a paparazzi favourite. After her rise as an A-lister, the actor has become an even more of a fan favourite receiving huge amounts of media attention. During her latest event, the actor rocked a pretty red, off-the-shoulder dress which left her fans swooning. Check out the pictures below!
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Deepika Padukone's pictures proves she slays a classic black tee and denim jeans
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Deepika Padukone's pictures proves she slays a classic black tee and denim jeans. Photo: InstagramDeepika Padukone's recent Instagram update has fans in awe. Her beauty, and the way she slayed in a classic black T-shirt and blue denim jeans mesmerized and captivated the audience. Padukone is an actor who just isn't known for her acting skills and talent, but the star is a breathtaking beauty as well. The star enjoys a fan following of 41.4 million followers and she sent them into a frenzy with her look, which she paired with matching accessories, namely a bright yellow belt for an extra pop to color and a matching pair of black platform heels.Check out her pictures below! On the work front, the star has just released a trailer for her upcoming film, Chhapaak. The story is based on the struggles of an acid burn victim. Check out her movie trailer below! -
Kim Kardashian criticized for photoshopping kids in Christmas card
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Kim Kardashian criticized for photoshopping her kids in Christmas card. Photo: cosmopolitanFashion mongol Kim Kardashian recently landed herself in hot waters over allegedly using Photoshop in order to edit pictures of her children in her 2019 Christmas card. Fans were quick to point out in the comment section it was "close to impossible" to have all of her four children pose still for a picture and have them "acting right and still."In the photo, Kardashian and her children can be seen sitting on the stairs while her husband Kanye West had Chicago West in her arms. Chicago and Psalm donned the same grey jumpsuit, each cuddled up in their parents arms. The photo titled "The West Family Christmas Card 2019" had fans saying, "Who photoshopped north in? The lighting looks... different."Another commented, "I was looking for this comment, this deff looks photoshopped." One user inquired, "Why all the kids look like stickers?"Others stated, "I think they are photoshopped lol no joke if you look closer you can tell." One fan was extremely certain at his deduction and went onto say, "This is 100% an edited photo I'm surprised more people haven't said this." -
Photo: ReutersKARACHI: Iran on Saturday expressed interest in joining the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the $60 billion worth of Chinese-funded project enters into next phase of industrial and agriculture cooperation, reported The News.Iran's Commercial Attache to Pakistan, Morad Nemati Zargaran, who was leading a delegation which visited Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) said CPEC was essential and opened up huge opportunities for both the countries. “Iran wants to become part of this project which would surely ensure prosperity in the entire region,” Zargaran said. The Iranian envoy, according to the report, said the business communities of the two countries should meet more frequently to improve their contacts and hold exhibitions which would help in improving bilateral trade and investment.Zargaran assured his full support and cooperation to the business community for the improvement of trade activities and said steps have to be taken to deal with the barriers hindering smooth trade between the two countries. “High customs duties need to be brought down to encourage legal trade and discourage smuggling,” he said“Formal banking channel between the two countries has to be activated which is widely being demanded by the business communities of the two countries since quite some time now,” Zargaran added.Vice President KCCI Shahid Ismail said bilateral trade remains low and Pakistan and Iran must make collective efforts to explore new avenues.“It has always been KCCI’s struggle to promote bilateral trade and the chamber has a very positive approach towards improving trade ties particularly with neighbouring countries,” Ismail said.He added the bilateral trade was much less than the potential as Pakistan’s exports to Iran stood at a mere $330.2 million in 2018, while imports were around $1.247 billion.Ismail said negotiations on free trade agreement (FTA) between Islamabad and Tehran are underway. Both the countries have shared their desire of upgrading preferential trade agreement into FTA for which initial drafts have already been shared.Both the countries have already signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) through which channels would be opened in the central banks of both the countries for trade transactions that would reduce the usage of dollar account for the letter of credit clearance. He also underscored the need to sort out infrastructural constraints to enhance bilateral trade via Quetta-Taftan land route.“Regular operation of ECO (Economic Cooperation Organisation) container train will lend impetus to cargo and transit facilities between the two countries,” he added.
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Days after the lawyers’ attack on the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC), a new video has surfaced on micro-blogging website Twitter in which a lawyer can be seen slapping a motorcyclist.In the video a lawyer can be seen stopping a motorcyclist passing between the protesting lawyers and snatching his motorcycle keys. After an exchange of words, the lawyer slapped the man prompting others present there to intervene. After Wednesday’s attack on PIC, videos have been coming out on social media showing the violent acts committed by the lawyers.A group of more than 200 lawyers, following an earlier quarrel with the PIC doctors, stormed the hospital, vandalised property and damaged dozens of vehicles parked in the hospital premises. They had also set ablaze a police van during their assault.Three people had lost their lives amidst the mayhem as doctors abandoned their patients to escape the mob. The police have registered a first information report (FIR) against 200-250 unidentified lawyers on the complaint of an official of the PIC.The case has been registered under various sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including 322 (qatl-bis-sabab), 452 (trespassing), 353 (assault to deter public servant from performing duty), 354 (assault on woman to outrage her modesty), 148 (rioting with deadly weapon), 395 (dacoity) as well as Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).