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PML-N still short of more than 50 candidates for NA seats

LAHORE: Amid disqualification of its top leaders and cases against a few other ones, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is set to enter the electoral battle on July 25 with a bit uneasiness as compared to the last general elections.

According to reports, the PML-N is likely to contest elections from around 213 National Assembly seats out of the total 272 constituencies.

The party, however, hasn’t announced a complete list of its candidates for the Lower House of the Parliament.

On June 25, PML-N named heavyweights contesting from the party’s stronghold province including Maryam Nawaz Sharif (NA-125, PA 173), Shehbaz Sharif (NA 192, NA 132) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (NA-57) and Khwaja Saad Rafique (NA-131, PP-168).

Click here to see the PML-N nominees

It may be noted here that June 29 was the last day for the candidates to submit their nomination papers to contest the general elections or to withdraw their papers.

Election Commission of Pakistan will announce final list of candidates with electoral symbols on Saturday (today).

ECP will be displaying the final list of candidates at the offices of the returning officers and district returning officers on Saturday (today).

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PTI insisted on removal of Rafique Rajwana, Punjab Governor

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stipulated to the Chief election commissioner (CEC) for instantaneous dismissal of Rafique Rajwana, Governor Punjab in order to demeanor fair elections 2018 on Friday.

Babar Awan, PTI central senior vice president stated in his letter written to the chief election commissioner, as per the article of 2018/3 of the constitution Election Commission of Pakistan was responsible for the free, impartial and transparent conduct of General Election 2018.

He is mainly concern for Punjab governor’s affiliation with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.

PTI’s leader also mentioned that Governor Rajwana’s son, Asif Rajwana, had also been PML-N nominee from Punjab Assembly constituency PP-214.

He grieved over the fact that resources of Governor House are being wasted at promotional activities related to election campaign of the PML-N .

The PTI leader requested the chief election commissioner (CEC) to take abrupt notice of this matter and remover Governor Punjab, Rafique Rajwana.

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I have no role in awarding party tickets, says Farooq Sattar

MQM-Pakistan leader Dr Farooq Sattar said he has no role is giving out election tickets, SAMAA TV reported on Saturday. Sattar, who was talking to the media after appearing before the Returning Officer of NA-245, said the MQM Rabita Committee and convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui selected the candidates and issued election tickets. “I’m just...

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Akhtar Mengal and Jam Kamal Khan trade barbs on Twitter

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Facebook introduces Instagram Lite

Social media website Facebook introduced Instagram Lite, which is a stripped-down version of the social photo-sharing application. CNBC reported that the mobile phone application targets emerging markets that are mostly dominated by lower cost Android devices. The lite versions of the mobile applications are being introduced as users in the countries have limited data plans....

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11 Super foods to help you give up those sugar cravings

Eating healthier can be difficult when you’ve got sugar cravings you just can’t ignore. Fortunately, there a number of foods that can make the process that much easier.

Pack the sweets away and replace them with any or all of these delicious snacks, ingredients, and meals to make your house a home of health.

Sea Salt

The healthier kind of salt, this unrefined variety contains minerals and trace elements to keep your body going. As a seasoning, a pinch of sea salt will bring out the flavors in any dish you add it to, so feel free to use this in smoothies as a sugar substitute.

Coconut oil

If you still prefer the taste of sweetness over-saltiness, then coconut oil is a must-have in your kitchen. The good thing about coconut oil is that it can make you feel full longer, thanks to its ability to slow down the release of glucose into your blood.

Quinoa

This nutrient-packed grain is both a good way to stop your sugar craving in its tracks and add some variety to your diet. Your sugar cravings could be the result of a magnesium deficiency, so load up on some quinoa.
Chia seeds: What makes these tiny seeds so special is their ability to absorb and retain liquid. Adding these seeds to your jams and oats can prevent you from overeating and because they make you feel full much quicker.

Poppy seeds

Zinc deficiency is another possible reason for your sugar cravings. Luckily, poppy seeds are rich with zinc and, like chia seeds and sea salt, can be used with a variety of dishes.

Bee pollen

Similar to honey, bee pollen is another gift from one of nature’s most coveted little helpers. The L-glutamine in this product does what nutritional yeast does, with the wonderful bonus of boosting your immune system.

Ground flaxseeds

The powder form of this beloved seed can deliver a good dose of fiber when consumed. The fiber will make you less likely to reach for a snack while also reducing candida symptoms.

Salmon

The glutamine found in salmon does a job identical to bee pollen. In addition to reining in those sugary desires, salmon can also lower your risk of heart disease and make your skin look good.

Garlic

A pungent vegetable that can also be an excellent distraction for your palate. Garlic contains very few calories but is full of nutrients to keep you healthy and happy. Plus, having garlic around means you can load up on healthy garlic breads.

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Bring on England, says ‘confident’ Kohli after Ireland rout

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is happy that India are well prepared to take on in-form England when their much-awaited series starts on Tuesday with the first of three Twenty20 internationals.

India completed the formality of a 2-0 win in Ireland on Friday with their biggest ever T20 victory, by 143 runs.

Although they were two one-sided games, after scoring over 200 in both, the India captain says they were ideal preparation.

“We wanted to go into the (England) series with all the guys having a hit and all the bowlers making a contribution so, I’m happy with the batting performances in both innings,” said Kohli.

“Everyone is batting so well, but it’s a good problem to have. Anyone who has been given a chance has grabbed it with both hands and that’s something that’s good for any side and our bench strength is shown in these type of games.

“It’s a great phase that India cricket is going through and I’m happy to see all these young guys taking their chances.”

Ireland captain Gary Wilson, who top scored with 15, admitted his batsmen rolled over too easily, but they will learn from the games which, to the delight of Cricket Ireland, were played in front of two capacity crowds of almost 10,000.

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Sharjeel Memon, under trial for intense corruption continues to stay at hospital

KARACHI: Sharjeel Memon, former information minister of Sindh is under trial for corruption of amount worth Rs 5 billion. It is observed that he is still staying at a private hospital, and it’s been more than a month now.

He is under trial due to deep corruption, but still he has been restricted with sub jail at the VIP room of a private hospital related to prolonged hospitalization.

These orders came from former chief minister Murad Ali Shah who emphasis the further hospitalization as a private jail towards the end of his government’s tenure in Sindh.

Memon and eleven others were indicted in the Rs5.76 billion corruption reference by NAB in October 2017 prior to his transfer from jail to a hospital on court’s orders.

Memon was then shifted from Jinnah Hospital to the VIP ward of a private hospital in Karachi’s Clifton area on May 18 after he was prescribed to undergo hydrotherapy.

ALSO READ: CJP takes notice of shifting of Sharjeel Memon from prison to hospital

The chief justice of Pakistan had taken a suo motu notice of his transfer to hospital from prison later.

 

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PPP, PTI team up to defeat Maulana Fazl’s son in NA-37

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: PPP leader Faisal Karim Kundi withdrew his nomination papers in favour of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate on NA-37 Dera Ismail Khan. 

Mr. Kundi, a PPP ticket holder, had submitted his papers to contest on a National Assembly seat (NA-37) in DI Khan, but later decided to step aside from the electoral contest, withdrawing his candidature.

The PPP leader said he withdrew from election race for the benefit of PTI candidate Habibullah Kundi to give a tough contest to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) candidate.

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl Ur Rehman’s son Maulana Asad Mehmood is contesting election from NA-37.

A day earlier, the JUI-F announced its candidates for 20 National Assembly seats and 60 provincial assembly seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Facial recognition was key in identifying US shooting suspect

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UN chief again calls for end to military operations in south Syria

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Prank caller talks to Trump aboard Air Force One

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World T20 number one spot on line in Zimbabwe

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Bring on England, says Kohli after Ireland rout

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Iran summon Pakistan envoy over attack on border

TEHRAN: Iran call upon the Pakistani ambassador to Tehran on Thursday, due to terrorist attack on Iranian border guards.

The attack took lives of three and injured eight others on Tuesday early morning at the main road crossing point between Iran and Pakistan known as Mirjaveh, a town in Sistan and Baluchistan province.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran is protesting mainly against the terrorist attack, also this protest related actions are communicated to Pakistan Ambassador Asif Ali Khan Durrani, Sistan and Baluchistan Province.

The official projected that Iranian delegation is planning for an official visit to Pakistan in order to talk about border security with Pakistani officials.

According to sources, senior military commanders of Iran and Pakistan agreed on Friday to promote cooperation on the security of borders.

The agreement was made in a meeting in the capital Tehran between Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force, and Bilal Akbar, visiting chief of General Staff of the Pakistan Army.

They emphasized on the enhancement of the military and security relations, and also stressed the importance of intelligence sharing and fighting terrorists at the border areas.

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Two former Nadra high-ups booked for ‘stealing’ sensitive data

ISLAMABAD: Two former employees of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) have been identified and subsequently booked for stealing sensitive records and data.

The authority has nominated a former deputy chairman and a deputy director in the First Information Reports (FIRs). The complaint was lodged by Nadra HQ Chief of Staff, retired Col Tahir Maqsood Khan

The former employees were booked after incidents of thefts from Nadra Headquarters were reported to the Secretariat police in Islamabad.

The FIR states that former deputy chairman stole sensitive information and he was dismissed from the service a few months back. He also carried along some belongings of the authority, the complaint says.

Police have booked both the ex-Nadra officials under Section 380 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

On June 20, the Nadra had rejected reports claiming breach in voters data as alleged by some political quarters.

Nadra issued a clarification a day after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) wrote a letter to the authority, in which it raised the issue of a leak of voters’ data by someone in the authority to the PML-N. The ECP letter said that the breach had occurred in the computerised electoral rolls system (CERS).

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, four director generals of the Nadra rejected the allegations. They said, “There has never been a data breach in the history of Nadra. We have never shared any citizen’s data with anyone.”

They added that in the ECP letter there was no mention of the security breach.

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Ed Sheeran ‘sued for $100m for copying Marvin Gaye song’

LOS ANGELES: Ed Sheeran has reportedly been hit with a $100m (£76.5m) lawsuit for allegedly using many of the musical components in Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” for his 2014 hit, “Thinking Out Loud”.

A lawsuit filed in the Second US Circuit Court of Appeals in New York claims the “Shape of You” singer copied Gaye’s “melody, rhythms, harmonies, drums, bassline, backing chorus, tempo, syncopation and looping” for the single that appeared on his album X, according to gossip website TMZ.

“Thinking Out Loud” reached No 1 in the UK chart and No 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while the album has sold over 15m copies.

The lawsuit was filed by Structured Asset Sales, which owns part of the copyright for the song Gaye released in 1973, the website claims.

Another lawsuit was filed in 2016 against Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud“ by the daughter of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On” with Gaye.

Sheeran claimed she had no right to file the suit according to California state law, however, since she was the biological daughter to Mr. Townsend but adopted by another family at birth.

He was also sued earlier this year by songwriters Sean Carey and Beau Golden, who claimed he copied one of their melodies for 2017 single he wrote for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, “The Rest of Our Life.”

Sheeran has since filed paperwork denying those allegations and describing the song he wrote as “an originally and independently created musical composition.”

In 2014, Sheeran was sued by two songwriters over copyright infringement for allegedly using identical notes in his single “Photograph” from a song they wrote in 2009 entitled “Amazing.”

The musicians reached an out of court agreement, of which any specific payments remain unknown.

Sheeran has described previous allegations that he copied Mr. Gaye’s hit as “baseless,” claiming the chord progressions in both songs are “extremely commonplace.” The singer has not yet responded to the latest lawsuit against him.

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US government says it will detain migrant children with parents

WASHINGTON: The U.S. government said in a court filing on Friday that it has the right to detain children and parents caught crossing the U.S. border illegally for the duration of their immigration proceedings.

A 1997 court settlement known as the Flores agreement has generally been interpreted to require the Department of Homeland Security to release illegal immigrant children from custody after 20 days.

But Justice Department lawyers said in the filing in U.S. District Court in California on Friday that they now have no choice but to hold children for as long as it takes to resolve their immigration cases, because of a preliminary injunction issued on Tuesday in a separate immigration case.

That case, brought by the American Civil Liberties Union in San Diego, challenged the recent government policy of separating families in order to detain parents for as long as necessary under President Donald Trump’s “zero-tolerance” policy.

Since that policy was implemented in May, families have been routinely separated after apprehension. Some 2,000 separated children are currently under government care.

An executive order issued by Trump this month reversed the policy, and the subsequent injunction in San Diego ordered the government to immediately stop separating parents and children and said families must be reunited in 30 days or less.

To comply with the injunction, the government said Friday it “will not separate families but detain families together during the pendency of immigration proceedings.” Cases can sometimes take months or years to resolve.

Under previous administrations, parents and children were often released to pursue immigration claims at liberty in the United States. Trump has decried that so-called catch-and-release policy and vowed to detain immigration violators.

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Nisar picks jeep as election symbol

RAWALPINDI: Disgruntled Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan was allotted the symbol of jeep by the Election Commission of Pakistan on Saturday.  

The PML-N stalwart moved an application in the Commission seeking allotment of jeep as a symbol, which was approved.

He is up for two National Assembly seats, NA-56 and NA-63, Rawalpindi and four provincial assembly seats, PP-10, PP-12, PP-19 and PP-20.

The PML-N has fielded Raja Qamar-ul-Islam against Nisar on NA-59 and PP-10, while Mumtaz Khan on NA-63 seat. Faisal Qayyum Malik has been awarded a ticket for PP-12 constituency.

Former premier and PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif reportedly opposed the award of ticket to Nisar after the latter not only refused to appear for an interview before a party’s parliamentary board, but also criticised the process of awarding tickets.

Nisar, who has not been the party leadership’s good books for the past few months, appeared to soften his stance during a presser last week, stating that his remarks against party leaders were misrepresented and taken out of context.

He lashed out at opponents aiming to exploit his estrangement, saying he can never think of harming the party he has stood behind under all circumstances.

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Malaysia considers amending human trafficking law after US report

KUALA LUMPUR:  Malaysia’s new government said on Saturday it is considering amending laws on human trafficking and migrant smuggling just days after the U.S. State Department reported a lack of progress in the country’s efforts to counter trafficking in the past year.

The Home Ministry said proposals under discussion focused on protecting victims, by giving them more freedom of movement and work, and introducing stiffer penalties for traffickers.

On Thursday, the U.S. State Department released its annual Trafficking In Persons (TIP) report, in which downgraded Malaysia to the Tier 2 Watch List, a category denoting nations that deserve special scrutiny, noting that the Southeast Asian country had failed to demonstrate stronger efforts than the previous year.

The report said victim protection efforts by the government remained largely inadequate and that complicity among law enforcement officials hampered some anti-trafficking efforts.

“The Malaysian government… takes note of the report on human trafficking and is fully committed to eradicating human trafficking crimes,” Home Ministry said in a statement.

A new government, led by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, was formed last month, as Malaysians voted for change after nearly ten years of being led by Najib Razak’s scandal-tainted administration.

Malaysia has long been known as a destination for trafficking victims, including documented and undocumented workers.

It relies heavily on cheap foreign labor from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines, among other countries. It has nearly 2 million registered migrant workers, but there are millions more in the country without work permits.

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OGRA recommends jacking up POL prices

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended jacking up prices of petroleum products for the month of July. 

As per a summary sent to the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) for approval by the regulatory authority, an increase of Rs5.40 per litre has been recommended in the price of petrol, Rs6.20 per litre in the price of diesel and Rs12 per litre in kerosene oil price.

If the interim government gives go-ahead to an upward revision of prices of petroleum products, the new price of petrol will be Rs97.36 a litre as against the present Rs91.96 and that of high speed diesel Rs111.51 a litre as against Rs105.31.

The price of kerosene oil will soar to Rs96.34 per litre against the existing Rs84.34.

This will be a second increase in prices of petroleum products in less a month as they were revised on June 13 by the caretaker government to keep up with oil prices in the international market.

The price of petrol was increased by Rs4.26 a litre and the revised price of petrol is Rs91.96 a liter.

The price of high speed diesel was raised by Rs6.55 a litre, while the price of light diesel was also increased by Rs6.14 a litre.

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Western route of CPEC to be completed earlier than eastern route: Chinese envoy

ISLAMABAD: Acting Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Zhao Lijan has said that under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), western route of the project would be completed earlier than the eastern route.

Speaking at the National Press Club Islamabad about CPEC Project, the Chinese envoy dispelled rumors about the Western Route and said that western route of CPEC would be completed earlier than the eastern route.

He said work on various project under the CPEC was going with full speed and 22 projects would be completed during the current year while 18 projects would be completed next year.

He said around 70,000 Pakistanis had got employment in these projects.

The Chinese envoy said under the CPEC, the government had plan to complete a total of 200 projects till 2030 which would provide jobs to hundreds of thousands of people.

He expressed the hope that the next government in Pakistan would also continue the pace of progress on CPEC projects.

About Gwadar Port, he said, Gwadar International Airport would be completed in October this year. He said fisheries was an important sector of Gwadar and establishing a re-processing plant at the port Pakistan could further increase its exports.

He invited the overseas Pakistanis to come to their country and invest in Gwadar Port, adding that more than 30 Pakistanis companies had been registered at the Port.

He said the investors were being provided facilities of electricity, gas, water and wifai.

In energy projects under the CPEC, he said, $13 billion were being invested, adding that several energy projects had been completed which had overcome load-shedding problem in Pakistan to a great extent.

Under the CPEC, he said industrial parts would be established in Pakistan.

To a question, he said Pakistani were hard workers and capable people and if they could make an atomic bomb then stabilizing their economy was not a big task for them. He said in the 1970s decade Pakistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was equal to China, adding that today’s success story of China was a result of hard work and dedication of Chinese people.

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Shehbaz rues inaction against those involved in rampant corruption

ISLAMABAD: Calling for an impartial accountability, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif said elections in such an environment would not enjoy confidence of people.

“There are other people who indulged in rampant corruption during last ten years but no visible action is seen against them,” he said in an interview.

Sharif underlined the need for national dialogue to evolve a new social contract for meeting the challenges being faced by the country.

“I am ready to open this dialogue for a new social contract. Our country needs such a dialogue. Let us forget and forgive and move forward failing which coming generation will not forgive us,” he said in an interview.

“If this country has to move forward, it can only be through a consultation process and not the confrontation. Confrontation is not an option as it will further indulge us in internal issues. We are facing numerous challenges that need collective approach,” he added.

Answering a question about his notion of national government, he said, he did not mean a national government if a hung parliament emerges after general election. “What I mean is, if our party gains simple majority to form the government, I shall take other parties along to evolve national consensus on important issues.”

In this context, he said, Pakistan has problems with India and Afghanistan. It has challenges in economy, debt and energy sector that needs broader consultation and collective wisdom of all the stakeholders.

“If this country has to prosper, then we shall have to move forward with consensus” he added. “We have to unite on major issues and so should be our narrative as this is the only way out to address our issues. There should be some meeting point.”

He claimed to have saved Rs 682 billion in various projects through transparency and taking action against those involved in corruption. To this extent, he mentioned the name of Waseem Ajmal, CEO Saaf Paani project, against whom an FIR was registered by the Punjab Anti-Corruption Department.

Now he is trying to become dear to investigators, framing cases against us. Let the voters decide about future government. Let a free and conducive environment be there for election contenders.”

He questioned as to why those responsible for Nandipur and Chiniot projects and number of other projects were not nabbed.

To a question about Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, he said, he and the party had a long association with Chaudhry Nisar. But, as he had not applied for a ticket his name was not considered by the board. “But, I had persuaded Nawaz Sharif to award ticket to Chaudhry Nisar prior to former’s departure to London. We do not want to prolong bitterness.”

About the health of Kulsoom Nawaz, he said nation should pray for her. “She is also a Pakistani and we should think above the personal interests for welfare of the country.”

Shehbaz Sharif said if there is any proof of corruption against anyone, action should be taken across the board. “But, if we would deal things only from one angle, it would not be good omen for the society.”

About Zaeem Qadri, he said, he is also our long standing companion. He was awarded ticket for provincial assembly, but he opted for a different stance. “But, I shall say no foul words about him. We can again meet sometime.”

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China urges world to recognize Pakistan’s sacrifices in war on terror

BEIJING: China has urged the international community to acknowledge the great efforts and sacrifices by the Pakistani government and people in the fight against terrorism. 

Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Lu Kang said this during a regular briefing in Beijing.

He was responding to a question regarding Pakistan’s placement on a grey list by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-terror financing watchdog, during its recent meeting in Paris

The spokesperson said Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism, under its very difficult conditions, have been recognized not only by China but also many other countries.

He stressed that all parties will treat Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts objectively and impartially instead of relying on criticism and pressure.

The spokesperson said in recent years, Pakistan has actively taken measures to strengthen financial supervision and crack down on terrorist financing and made important progress.

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'I can't sleep. I can't breathe'

A Honduran mother describes her "horrible" ordeal after being separated from her six-year-old son.

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DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks

Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo.

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New NHS app 'puts patients in control of their own healthcare'

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt unveils a new NHS app which "puts patients in control".

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Trump to name nominee for Supreme Court on 9 July

The US president has five people in mind, including two women, and will name his choice on 9 July.

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Newspaper shooting suspect 'barricaded exit'

The Capital Gazette gunman shot one victim trying to flee through a door he barricaded, say police.

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Lettuce growers warn of imminent shortage

Leafy salad growers say the summer's high temperatures have boosted demand but damaged crops.

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The Papers: Fizzy drink rationing and ops dropped

The carbon dioxide shortage is still making headlines while there are reports of cuts in NHS services.

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How can you dance without music?

The story of a deaf dance star.

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Five circus tigers re-homed on the Isle of Wight

Five former Spanish circus tigers have found a new home on the Isle of Wight.

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Adam Sandler: Wedding Singer turns wedding crasher

One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler.

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Week in pictures: 23 - 29 June 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Wingsuit flyer in Snowdon close proximity feat

Sam Laming has become the first wingsuit flyer to soar over Mount Snowdon.

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Ed Sheeran's wedding chapel plan rejected

The singer had hoped to marry in the building at his Suffolk home but planners turned down his bid.

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What a hoot! Tawny owl takes a bath

The owl was seen bathing in a pool of water in Thixendale in North Yorkshire.

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Saudi wastes no time to rap at the wheel

Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted.

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How long will this heat last?

BBC Weather's Helen Willetts with the latest update on the hot weather.

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'Silly' cancer nurse Debbie reunited with patient

Liz Brown said nurse Debbie Bye did "silly things" to make her cancer treatment less painful.

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The death of a Poundworld

Discount retailer Poundworld is teetering on the brink. For staff and customers, it's more than just a brand that could be lost.

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Thai cave rescue: Drones, dogs, drilling and desperation

A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave.

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The young Austrian leader sharing power with the far right

Is Sebastian Kurz getting too close to the far right as he pursues a hardline migrant policy?

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Reality Check: Are butterflies getting rarer?

It's often said that butterflies are dying out in the UK, but do the statistics back this up?

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Fortnite: A fortnight in my 40s in Battle Royale

A lapsed gamer is challenged to spend a fortnight playing Fortnite to understand its appeal.

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Doug Ford: Brother of notorious Rob Ford takes over Ontario

The province's new premier, a businessman and politician, had been called Canada's Donald Trump.

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France just knows it’s going to get Messi against Argentina

The name of Lionel Messi is on everyone’s lips in the French camp as Les Bleus gear up for a seismic clash with Argentina in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday. France qualified comfortably, if not convincingly, top of Group C, while Argentina scraped through Group D and if both sides have remarkable offensive...

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Answer these 20 questions to find out if you have selfie syndrome

Selfies thrill but may kill. The craze of taking selfies claimed another life on Friday as a tourist from Karachi drowned in the Swat River. Just like any other 19-year-old, Korangi resident Sheeraz thought taking a cool picture near the Swat River would impress friends back home. However, little did he know that his attempt...

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Air pollution plays significant role in diabetes: study

Air pollution caused one in seven new cases of diabetes in 2016, according to a US study, which found even low levels raised the chances of developing the chronic disease. Diabetes has primarily been associated with lifestyle factors like diet and a sedentary lifestyle, but research by the Washington University School of Medicine in St...

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Ronaldo, Suarez put World Cup dreams on line as Portugal face Uruguay

In Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, Portugal and Uruguay boast some of the greatest goal-scorers in world football, but Sochi could be the scene of a World Cup battle of attrition on Saturday evening. These two small countries with proud footballing traditions face off on Russia’s Black Sea coast with a place in...

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Belgium beat Pakistan 4-2 in Hockey Champions Trophy

Pakistan were beaten 4-2 by Belgium in the Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy on Friday. Muhammad Aleem Bilal gave Pakistan the lead in the 11th minute with a penalty corner. Thomas Briels equaled the scoreline for the Belgian side in the 36th minute. Bilal once again gave Pakistan the lead in the 38th minute as he...

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ECP to allot symbols to candidates for 2018 polls

Candidates contesting the 2018 general elections will be allotted election symbols on Saturday. The Election Commission of Pakistan will issue the final list of candidates today as well. Candidates who have not submitted their party tickets to the commission will be declared independent candidates. Yesterday was the final day for candidates to withdraw their nomination papers....

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World Cup 2018: After a great group stage, the merciless knockout awaits

Entertainment, upsets, personalities, controversy and goals — the World Cup has had it all — and the knockout stage drama hasn’t even begun. The group stage of the tournament can risk being a simple process of eliminating the weaker nations and serving as a mere warm-up for the favourites. But with holders Germany already back...

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Canada hits back at US with tariffs on metals, orange juice

Canada hit back at the United States on Friday with retaliatory tariffs on American summertime essentials including Florida orange juice, ketchup and Kentucky bourbon in its opening salvo in a trade war with President Donald Trump. As temperatures and tensions increase, the measures targeting Can$16.6 billion (US$12.6 billion) in US steel, aluminum and consumer goods...

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U.S. government says it will detain migrant children with parents

The U.S. government said in a court filing on Friday that it has the right to detain children and parents caught crossing the U.S. border illegally for the duration of their immigration proceedings. A 1997 court settlement known as the Flores agreement has generally been interpreted to require the Department of Homeland Security to release...

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Four arrested over planning terror attacks in Kosovo

Police in Kosovo and Germany on Friday, in simultaneous raids, arrested four Kosovans suspected of plotting terrorist attacks in the Balkan country, officials said. It was not immediately clear whether the three suspects arrested in Kosovo and the fourth in Germany were linked with any Islamist group, a prosecutor in charge of the case said....

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More Americans Evacuated From China Over Mysterious Ailments

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Miguel Andujar Gives Yankees a Boost Against the Red Sox. And in the Trade Market?

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Mets Lose to a Marlins Pitcher Making His First Start

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How to Clean Those Pesky Summer Stains

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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘It’ and ‘Liquid Science’

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Love and Pride in Alabama: A Photo Album

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A Place by a Lake or in the Woods: the Canada Letter

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3 Black U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Make Lynching a Federal Hate Crime

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Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through

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Here Are the Biggest Stories in American Politics This Week

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Quotation of the Day: A Black Soldier Achieves a Dream That the Army Denied, Until Now

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Red Sox Fine-Tune Their Roster for a Visit With the Yankees

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Next Task for Vegas Golden Knights: Attract Free Agents

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Larry Nassar Is Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges in Texas

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Corrections: June 30, 2018

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At the Capital Gazette, the Death of a Reporter’s Reporter

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Will Mexico Get Its Donald?

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Dave Eggers: A Cultural Vacuum in Trump’s White House

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Funeral Is Held for Firefighter Killed by Ground Zero Toxins

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Reason to Bow

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AI to help tackle fake news in Mexican election

The smart software will help media groups debunk fake news and respond to reports of violence.

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Floating robot Cimon sent to International Space Station

The ball-shaped robot that can move around in zero gravity blasts off to the International Space Station.

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Fake bookings hit Singapore's Ryde Technologies

Ryde Technologies says 2,000 "phantom bookings" have cost its drivers thousands of dollars.

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Tesco trials shopping without tills

The retailer is testing whether shoppers can buy products using an app, rather than visiting a till.

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Little hope ahead of polls in Mexico's Sinaloa state

Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence.

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Legal bid to throw out US sex trafficking law

The US law is hitting the people it was supposed to protect, argue digital rights campaigners.

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Fortnite: A fortnight in my 40s in Battle Royale

A lapsed gamer is challenged to spend a fortnight playing Fortnite to understand its appeal.

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Saaf Pani case: NAB investigates Zaeem Qadri

LAHORE: Zaeem Qadri, who recently defected from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore on Thursday in an investigation related to Saaf Pani Company case.

Qadri shared that he had received NAB summons on Thursday morning, adding that he was questioned regarding the alleged corruption in the company.

“My wife served as company’s director; however, she had resigned later,” he shared and also mentioned that his brother used to work without any income for the company.

He also said that he would quit politics if any corruption charges were proven against him.

When asked about upcoming general elections, he said he was fighting a war to prove that Punjab and Lahore are still alive. The entire nation is supporting me in my mission. “It will be proven on July 25 that Lahore is not a graveyard,” Qadri added.

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He clarified that he is not in contact with either former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar or anyone from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. “I am thankful to PTI’s Aleem Khan, but I am alone in this mission,” he said.

Qadri restated that he will contest the general election 2018 as an independent candidate. “I don’t have wealth or power but still Lahore will vote for me.”

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Boy going blind gets dream come true

Fred, 8, wanted to meet his hero Mickey Mouse before losing his sight to a degenerative eye condition.

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News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines

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Ocasio-Cortez Tells Colbert: ‘We Changed Who Turns Out’

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