World News: July 2018

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

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Pakistan hockey team has said that it will not take part in the Asian Games 2018 unless their dues are cleared.

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Tax Amnesty Scheme: Last day to declare your assets

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday reminded people that today (July 31) is the last date of Tax Amnesty Scheme and added that the time for declaration of assets will not exceed anymore.

The FBR has warned all the undeclared asset holders to declare their local and foreign assets till today’s (Tuesday) midnight, otherwise, they would have to face consequences.

The FBR chairperson Rukhsana Yasmin asserted that there were no chances of extending the date further.

Read: PM announces tax amnesty scheme

Yasmin advised the public to avail the tax amnesty scheme as today is the last date to declare local and foreign assets.

On July 1, the caretaker government had extended the tax amnesty scheme for a month with a cut-off date of July 31.

According to FBR, the scheme facilitates people to declare the details of their local and foreign assets without facing any consequences.

Under the amnesty plan, all Pakistanis are able to declare their unreported income and assets and bring their money into the tax base after paying a 5 percent one-off penalty. Then prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had said that Pakistanis living overseas and declaring income or assets would pay a 2 per cent one-time penalty.

Once the amnesty period expires, authorities will use technology to identify and catch tax evaders.

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Trump says he is willing to meet Rouhani without ‘preconditions’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday he would be willing to meet Iran’s leader without preconditions to discuss how to improve ties after he pulled the United States out of the 2015 nuclear deal, saying: “If they want to meet, we’ll meet.”

Asked at a White House news conference whether he was willing to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Trump said: “I’d meet with anybody. I believe in meetings,” especially in cases where war is at stake.

Trump’s remarks represented a marked softening in rhetoric from a week ago, when he lashed out at President Rouhani in a tweet, saying: “Never, ever threaten the United States again or you will suffer consequences the likes of which few throughout history have ever suffered before.”

Shortly before that July 22 tweet, Rouhani had addressed Trump in a speech, saying that hostile US policies could lead to “the mother of all wars”.

On Monday, speaking at a news conference with visiting Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte, Trump said: “I would certainly meet with Iran if they wanted to meet. I don’t know that they’re ready yet. I ended the Iran deal. It was a ridiculous deal. I do believe that they will probably end up wanting to meet and I’m ready to meet any time that they want to.”

Trump said he had “no preconditions” for a meeting with the Iranians, adding: “If they want to meet, I’ll meet.”

“If we could work something out that’s meaningful, not the waste of paper that the other deal was, I would certainly be willing to meet,” he added, noting that it would be good for the United States, Iran and the world.

Hours before Trump’s statement, Tehran had ruled out talks with Washington.

“With current America and these policies, there will definitely not be the possibility of dialogue and engagement, and the United States has shown that it is totally unreliable,” foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi told a weekly news conference on Monday.

Qasemi criticised the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal and economic sanctions that follow, noting “there are no conditions for such a discussion at all”.

In May, Trump withdrew the United States from the landmark 2015 international agreement designed to deny Tehran the ability to build nuclear weapons.

Since then, Iran and other signatories have been working to find a way to salvage the agreement, even as the United States has begun reimposing some sanctions on Iran.

World powers and Iran have been working on an economic package to compensate for US sanctions that begin taking effect next month.

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SC expresses anger at Musharraf Rasool’s appointment as PIA CEO

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over Musharraf Rasool Cyan’s appointment as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to continue with its probe into the matter.

Headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar, a bench of the apex court was hearing petitions with regard to the appointment of the national flag carrier’s head and government’s plan to privatise it.

A petitioner informed the bench that Mr. Cyan has previously served as chief of the staff of former KP chief minister Sardar Mehtab Abbasi in 1999.

It is pertinent to mention here that Mr. Abbasi has served as aviation adviser.

The petitioner said the incumbent CEO doesn’t possess the credentials required to be appointed to such a post nor does he has 25-year experience of working for any airline.

At this, the chief justice wondered how Mr. Cyan has been handpicked for the post and observed this is a case of the NAB.

A prosecutor of the anti-graft watchdog informed that its senior official is probing the matter.

The hearing of the case adjourned till Monday.

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Petrol prices likely to remain unchanged by the Interim Government

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government is pondering on the decision of hiking petrol prices in Pakistan by Rs3 to Rs4 per litre, as per recommended by the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) for the upcoming month of August 2018, as a result of Pakistani rupee devaluation.

According to sources, it is observed that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), has provided two recommendations related to price changes in Petroleum related products.

The proposals includes, to keep the prices same as of July 2018, and let the decision to be taken care by the incoming government which is more likely to be sworn in by the second week of August 2018.

The other proposal recommends price hiking of high-speed diesel (HSD) and petrol by Rs2.10 as proposed by OGRA.

OGRA has provided price hike on oil related products as per pricing formula, which states price hike of petrol by Rs3.50 per litre, Rs2.45 per litre in high speed diesel (HSD) and about Rs4 per litre in kerosene oil for the month of August 2018.

The caretaker government is emphasizing on the fact that they have done the price hike for petroleum related products for the month of July 2018, and there is an immense chance that the prices remain unchanged till the formation of the upcoming government.

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Presently, the government is collecting 12% GST on petrol and kerosene, 24% on HSD and 9% on light diesel oil (LDO).

Furthermore, the government is also charging Rs8 per litre petroleum duty on HSD, Rs10 per litre on petrol and Rs6 and Rs3 per litre on kerosene and LDO, respectively.

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Nawaz’s health getting better, doctors’ report

RAWALPINDI: The medical condition of former premier Nawaz Sharif is improving according to reports given by the doctors of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital.

According to doctors, the reports of most of the tests, conducted yesterday, were normal, however, a team of doctors from cardiac center will again examine Nawaz Sharif today. ECG (electrocardiogram) and all other tests will be conducted again.

On July 29, the caretaker Punjab government shifted former premier Nawaz Sharif to the PIMS hospital for treatment due to deteriorating health, from Adiala jail where he has been serving sentence awarded to him in the Avenfield properties case.

Sources said doctors gave the former premier a complete check-up including of sugar level, blood pressure and heart beat, along with cardio and kidney tests.

Interim Home Minister Shaukat Javed told ARY News that the government decided to shift him to the hospital after his blood tests showed clotting.

He said doctors from the PIMS had conducted echocardiography (Echo), electrocardiography (ECG), and other tests and recommended he be shifted to the hospital in light of his medical reports.

Sources said security was put on high alert including heavy contingent of police in armoured vehicles were deployed to the hospital, while bomb disposal squad cleared the hospital premises and its surroundings after thorough inspection. Snipers have also been deployed on buildings around the hospital.

The chief commissioner Islamabad has declared the cardiology department a sub-jail. A notification to this effect read that the status of the department would remain a sub-jail till Nawaz will be discharged from the hospital.

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Khawar Maneka congratulates Imran Khan on election victory

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Army rescues Russian mountaineer from Latok peak

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army’s pilots on Tuesday rescued a Russian mountaineer, Alexander Gukov, who was stranded at an altitude of 20,650 feet at Latok peak in Biafo Glacier in the northern areas of the country.

He has been shifted to CMH Skardu for necessary medical attention.

The rescue mission was undertaken by the Pakistan army’s aviation helicopters amid extreme weather conditions. It was the first ever rescue mission involving airlifting a climber from such a height in Pakistan.

The Russian climber was stranded at Latok peak since 25th of this month and had run out of his supplies since last 3 days.

Seven rescue attempts were made but due to snow clouds the climber couldn’t be located or rescued.

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Ali Jahangir meets US defense secretary James Mattis

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s envoy to the United States (US) Ali Jahangir Siddiqui met US secretary of defense James N. Mattis at Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.

Jahangir received a warm welcome from James Mattis at Pentagon where the duo discussed Pakistan-US relations and pondered over the matters pertaining to the region.

According to sources, Mattis apprised Siddiqui about the US strategy in Afghanistan and the options of bringing Afghan Taliban to the table for negotiations.

Last month, new ambassador to the US Ali Jahangir Siddiqui attended his first public event in Washington that was arranged by a Republican leader Sajid Tarrar to welcome the new Pakistani envoy to the US.

Speaking to the attendees of the event, he asserted that he is determined to strengthen the ties between US and Pakistan. “Resolution of issues of Pakistani community is our priority because this very community will assist in bringing betterment to the Pak-US relations,” he added.

Siddiqui urged everyone to take part in Pakistan’s revival and reemergence and assured “we are well on our way towards it”.

“You can support us in many ways,” the ambassador said. “But more important than that is to participate in your political discourse and process.”

“If you can do that, then you can carry the Pakistan story and naturally offer a perspective that is your own, presenting Pakistan in a fair way,” he added.

On May 8, Siddiqui was appointed as the ambassador to the US after Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry, his predecessor, retired from the post. The new envoy reached Washington, DC on May 29 and took charge of his new role of ambassadorship on May 30.

Siddiqui, who holds a BA in Economics from Cornell University, US, is the son of the famous banker and businessman Jahangir Siddiqui. He has served as director of Airblue airlines, Lucky Cement, Azgard Nine along with several other companies. In 2014, he was honoured as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Besides, he has also served as member of the Privatisation Commission, the Private Sector Advisory Board of the Planning Commission, the Sindh Board of Investment, and as member of the Community Development Board of the Government of Sindh.

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Fatima Jinnah’s 126th birth anniversary being celebrated today

KARACHI: The 126th birth anniversary of Mader-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, the sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is being celebrated today.

The Nazria Pakistan Trust will organize a special event to pay tribute to the great leader of Pakistan Movement, according to the state-run Radio Pakistan.

Various organizations will arrange seminars, conferences, discussions and debates to pay tributes to hard work and efforts of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah for the country and the nation.

Ms Jinnah is revered for her struggle in the Pakistan Movement, her devotion to her brother Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the nation, and determined advocate for women’s rights.

After receiving a degree in dentistry from the University of Calcutta in 1923, she joined the struggle for a separate Muslim homeland and was able to win respect for her determination and devotion to the aim within and outside All India Muslim League (AIML).

She backed her brother through thick and thin when he decided to lead the Muslims of the subcontinent to achieve a country as their homeland.

Ms Jinnah had participated in the presidential election against military dictator Ayub Khan and was able to win two of Pakistan’s largest cities, Karachi and Dhaka despite rampant political rigging to change the results.

She passed away at the age of 71 on July 9, 1967 due to heart-attack and was buried beside her brother’s grave in his impressive mausoleum in Karachi.

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US warns against IMF bailout for Pakistan that aids China

WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned that any potential International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout for Pakistan’s new government should not provide funds to pay off Chinese lenders.

In an interview with CNBC television on Monday, Pompeo said the United States looked forward to engagement with the government of Pakistan’s expected new prime minister, Imran Khan, but said there was “no rationale” for a bailout that pays off Chinese loans to Pakistan.

“Make no mistake. We will be watching what the IMF does,” Pompeo said. “There’s no rationale for IMF tax dollars, and associated with that American dollars that are part of the IMF funding, for those to go to bail out Chinese bondholders or China itself,” Pompeo said.

The Financial Times reported on Sunday that senior Pakistani finance officials were drawing up options for Khan to seek an IMF bailout of up to $12 billion.

An IMF spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that we have so far not received a request for a Fund arrangement from Pakistan and that we have not had discussions with the authorities about any possible intentions.”

Pakistan is struggling to avert a currency crisis that has presented the new government with its biggest challenge. Many analysts and business leaders expect that another IMF bailout, the second in five years, will be needed to plug an external financing gap.

Pakistan, which already has around $5 billion in loans from China and its banks to fund major infrastructure projects, had sought another $1 billion in loans to stabilize its plummeting foreign currency reserves.

Officials in the Trump administration, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, have criticized China’s infrastructure lending to developing countries, arguing that this has saddled them with unsustainable debt.

The $57 China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a series of port and rail improvements associated with China’s One Belt One Road infrastructure push, has led to massive imports of Chinese equipment and materials, swelling Pakistan’s current account deficit.

Pakistan has had 14 IMF financing programs since 1980, according to fund data, including a $6.7 billion three-year loan program in 2013.

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ECP asks winning candidates to submit election expenses by Aug 4

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked the winning candidates to submit their election expenses to Returning Officers concerned till August 4 for issuing of official notification.

“The ECP had invited the attention of returned candidates to the provision of 98 (3) of the Election Act 2017 which inter alia provides that every returned candidate shall, within ten days from the poll of an election, submit a return of the election expenses under section 134 and the commission shall not notify in the official gazette the result of a returned candidate who fails to submit his/her return of election expenses” said a notification of ECP issued here Monday.

All successful candidates are bound to submit their expenditure detail within 10 days of polling while non-successful candidates are required to be submitted expenditure detail within 30 days.

Independent candidates are either required to join any political party in the Parliament or retain his independent status within three days from the issuance of notification.

It is the constitutional obligation that the session of new assembly should be convened within 21 days after elections so that the election of new prime minister, speaker and deputy speaker might be carried out.

The candidates who have won the elections from more than one constituency must retain only one seat by leaving remaining seats within three days of the notification.

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Vote recount underway in Faisalabad’s five constituencies

FAISALABAD: A recount of ballot papers has been underway in Faisalabad’s four National Assembly constituencies, NA-105, NA-106, NA-108, and NA-110 as well as one provincial assembly constituency, PP-115.

Recounting of votes in these constituencies has been underway for the last four days on requests by the candidates who lost the election to their rivals.

PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah won NA-106 seat, while PTI’s Raja Riaz and Raza Nasser returned on NA-110 and NA-105, respectively. PML-N’s Advocate Ali Abbas returned winner in Punjab Assembly constituency PP-115.

A day earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan allowed recounting of ballots in 10 national and 16 provincial assembly constituencies including NA-129, won by former speaker of National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s NA-57 and Yousuf Raza Gillani’s NA-158.

According to the ECP, the constituencies where votes will be recounted are: NA-57 Rawalpindi, NA-158 Multan, NA-110 Faisalabad, NA-129 Lahore, NA-15 Abbottabad, NA10 Shangla, NA159 Multan, NA-170 Bahawalpur, NA118 Nankana Sahib and NA140 Kasur.

In Punjab, the ECP ordered to recount votes in PP 290, 291, 220, 228 and a few others.

Earlier the PML-N leaders – Shahid Khaqan, Maryam Aurangzeb and Ayaz Sadiq – had expressed disappointment that Abbasi’s plea for vote recount in his hometown constituency in NA-57 Murree was turned down by the Returning Officer forcing him to stay out of parliament.

In NA-158, PTI’s Muhammad Ibrahim Khan won with 83345 votes against Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani of the PPP who got 74443 votes.

In NA-129, PML-N’s Ayaz Sadiq emerged victorious with 103,021 votes while Abdul Aleem Khan of PTI secured 94,879 votes.

In NA-57, Sadaqat Ali Abbasi of the PTI defeated Shahid Khaqan Abbasi of PML-N bagging 136,249 against the latter’s 124,703 votes.

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IHC takes up Sharifs’ appeals, bail petitions today

ISLAMABAD: A two-judge bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will take up today appeals filed by former premier Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law retired Captain Muhammad Safdar against their conviction in the Avenfield reference.

The division bench comprising Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Gul Hassan Aurangzeb will hear their appeals and bail petitions at around 12:00pm.

Earlier on July 17, the court had issued notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on the appeals seeking to set aside the accountability court judgment that awarded 10 years imprisonment to Sharif, seven years to Maryam and one year to Captain (retd) Safdar.

It rejected their request to grant bail at that time and issued notice to the Bureau to submit its reply to the application seeking to suspend their conviction.

The bench directed the authorities concerned to present complete record of the Avenfield case on next hearing.

The judges also turned down a request by the appellants’ lawyer Khawaja Haris to grant a stay order, restraining Accountability Judge Muhammad Bashir from proceeding with the two pending cases against his clients till the Bureau submits its response.

The counsel argued that the judge, who convicted Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law, cannot hear the other two cases against them as their arguments in these cases are similar to the ones in the Avenfield case.

Citing the state through the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman as respondent, the appellants pleaded that their sentences be set aside for being “illegal and based on no evidence, and in violation of superior courts’ judgments.”

As an interim relief, they requested the court to suspend their sentences and order their release from prison on bail until their appeals are decided.

Safdar was arrested on July 8 while the former premier and his daughter were arrested on the night of July 13 exactly a week after their conviction in the NAB case.

Sharif along with his daughter landed at Allama Iqbal International Airport from where they were taken to Islamabad on a private plane before being shifted to Adiala jail in a convoy of security vehicles.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested them as they returned from London via Abu Dhabi to face prison. Judicial magistrate Wasim Ahmed executed the warrants issued by Judge Muhammad Bashir for their arrest.

On July 6, the PML-N supreme leader was awarded 10 years in prison, while his daughter Maryam and her spouse Capt Safdar were handed seven years’ and one year’s prison term, respectively.

Accountability Judge Muhammad Bashir ordered forfeiture of their properties in the Avenfield Apartments and Park Lane of London. He imposed a fine of £8 million (approximately Rs1,292m) on the former premier and £2 million (approximately Rs323m) on his daughter.

Besides, three convicts were awarded an additional one-year imprisonment, which will run concurrently for not cooperating with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

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Govt to transfer power before Aug 14, says Zafar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information Barrister Syed Ali Zafar has said the interim government wants to complete the process of transferring power before 14th August.

Talking to a private news channel, he said a detailed meeting was held with Chief Election Commissioner Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan to discuss all legal points regarding formation of a new government.

He said after the ECP issues notification of winning candidates, reserved seats for the women and minorities would be finalized by the parties.

The minister said the maiden session of the newly elected National Assembly will be called in the second week of August.

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MQM-P leadership meets Jahangir Tareen, presents demand

KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Monday presented its demands before a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) delegation headed by Jahangir Tareen in Karachi.

The PTI delegation including Arif Alvi, Imran Ismail and Firdous Shamim Naqvi called on MQM-P leadership at Bahadurabad office.

Jahangir asked the MQM to support the PTI in the center. He also consulted the Karachi-based party regarding opposition in the Sindh Assembly, said sources.

The sources said the MQM presented several demands to the PTI including recounting in eight constituencies in Karachi, announcing Karachi package and devolving local government powers.

While talking to media after landing at Karachi airport on his private jet, Jahangir Tareen said the PTI had completed the required number of members of provincial assembly for government in Punjab.

He said his party did not get MQM-P’s vote but it got votes for change. He offered recounting in any constituency where the opposition parties believed that rigging took place.

“We have to change Pakistan now,” he said.

Faisal Sabzwari said whoever became prime minister they would seek him to hold recounting in the constituencies of Karachi where MQM-P candidates were defeated with low margin.

“Votes were not counted before our polling agents. We will present our reservations to the PTI,” he said adding that MQM-P was not interested in the federal government.

He also said his party would sit in opposition in the Sindh Assembly.

Separately, expressing reservations on the election results, Khalid Maqbool has announced that the MQM-P would stage a protest before the ECP office in Karachi on Thursday.

“If you need us in the parliament then you should speak about necessities of the metropolis,” he said.

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Shah Mehmood, Shafqat Mehmood’s names being considered for foreign ministry: sources

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday considered a lot of names for important slots in likely premier Imran Khan’s cabinet, ARY News reported.

According to sources, a party meeting chaired by chairman Imran Khan considered Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Shafqat Mehmood’s names for foreign ministry while Fawad Chaudhry and Ali Zaidi’s names were considered for information ministry.

Sources added that the vacant slot of Sindh’s governor also has come under discussion with Karachi leader Imran Ismail lobbying to get the coveted post. Rashid Godil, who left MQM for PTI, is also being considered for the post.

PTI finalises two names for federal cabinet

It is pertinent to note here that the PTI has emerged as the largest political party in the country after the July 25 general elections, winning 115 of the 270 National Assembly seats on which the elections were held.

The party now claims that it has the required number of strength to form government both in Punjab and center.

Imran Khan is likely to take oath as country’s prime minister on August 11.

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Dixons Carphone admits data breach now affects 10 million

Retailer finds that personal details of an extra nine million customers may have been accessed last year.

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Women 'illegally buying abortion pill online'

The abortion process can start within 30 minutes, meaning many want to take the pill at home.

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The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria.

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Corrie Mckeague: Airman 'somewhere in Suffolk waste disposal system'

Corrie Mckeague is "no longer missing" and his remains are "irretrievable", his father says.

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Andy Murray beats Mackenzie McDonald in Washington Open

Andy Murray fights back to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the Washington Open first round in his fourth match since returning from hip surgery.

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Love Island: Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham win ITV2 series

After eight weeks of dumpings and drama, the winning couple of the ITV2 series is revealed.

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Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani

More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides.

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IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists

Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday.

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Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change

How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming.

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Durex recalls condoms over split worries

The company says the products are not passing "stringent shelf-life tests", meaning they could burst.

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The Papers: Manchester bomber was 'rescued by Royal Navy'

Tuesday's papers include stories on the Manchester bomber, Love Island, and a Fortnite addict.

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News Daily: Aid sector abuse and North Korea missile reports

Your morning briefing for Tuesday 31 July 2018.

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Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker

At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters.

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Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'

As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp.

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In pictures: Behind the mask

British photographer Rory Lewis's portraits of actors and other public figures go on show in London.

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Melinda Messenger: 'How do breasts have so much power?'

Former glamour model Melinda Messenger reflects on the breast augmentation she had in her 20s.

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Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league

Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league.

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Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission.

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Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU?

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What happened to the boy who chased away the lions?

As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited?

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Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones.

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Fast fashion: Inside the fight to end the silence on waste

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming.

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How will the Love Island contestants cash in following the show?

The next few weeks will be crucial for the Islanders as they establish their brand outside the villa.

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Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe?

Northern Rail passengers have had huge disruption, but is the rest of Europe jealous of our railways?

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Karachi’s National Stadium to get a new look in Naya Pakistan

The National Stadium in Karachi is being given a new look as renovation work is under full swing at the historic cricket ground.

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Ayaz Sadiq retains Lahore’s NA-129 seat as RO discontinues recount

According to the returning officer, the tally went up by barely two votes upon opening each bag

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Uber to stop developing self-driving trucks

Uber will stop developing self-driving trucks that have been hauling cargo on U.S. highways, the ride-hailing company said on Monday, seeking to focus its autonomous-vehicle technology solely on cars.

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China appeals to military veterans not to protest against ‘poor treatment’

Grievances over military pensions and perceived poor treatment of veterans have been a long-running issue

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PTI did not get MQM’s votes in Karachi, says Jahangir Tareen

The PTI did not get the MQM’s votes in Karachi, said Jahangir Khan Tareen

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PTI, PML-N seek to woo MQM for an alliance

The PTI leadership also assured the MQM that they will redress the party’s complaints regarding the election and delimitation of constituencies

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US’ welcome message for new leadership in Pakistan comes with a warning

Any potential IMF bailout for the new government in Pakistan should not be used for repaying Chinese lenders, says the US

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PTI candidate to approach Election Commission against NA-74 results

The PTI candidate rejected the results and said he would approach the Election Commission

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Court to hear Sharif family’s appeals against Avenfield verdict

The court will also hear the pleas to transfer the Al-Azizia and Flagship references to another court

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Ogra proposes hike in petroleum prices

The prices of all petroleum products may go up from August 1, if the caretaker government accepts recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). In its summary, based on general sales tax, the Ogra has advised the government to raise Rs2.45 per litre in price of petrol, Rs2.70 in diesel, Rs3.25 in kerosene...

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