Ruling due in landmark athletics case

Caster Semenya is challenging a rule to restrict the level of testosterone permitted in female runners in a case about athletes with differences of sexual development.

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PIA flight arrives in Gilgit without passengers’ luggage

Angry passengers staged a protest

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Australian-born cricket given five-year jail sentence for rape

Alex Hepburn was found guilty of sexually attacking a woman

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Saudi Arabia increases Hajj quota for Pakistanis

It has been raised to 200,000

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Sonic the Hedgehog’s trailer will make you miss the 90s

The film is set to screen on November 8

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PM Imran Khan rejects OGRA summary for petrol price hike

Information assistant says government will regularise GST in Ramazan

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Facebook wants to connect you with your secret crush

The dating app service will be expanding to 14 countries

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Two dead in US university campus shooting

Four were critically injured

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La Paz landslide destroys homes in Bolivia's capital

Homes in Bolivia's capital La Paz were destroyed, but no casualties were reported.

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John Singleton: Stars pay tribute to Boyz N The Hood director

Stars including Janet Jackson, Ice Cube and Quincy Jones pay tribute to Oscar-nominated director who has died aged 51.

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New Zealand media set rules for mosque shooting trial

This is to limit the spread of terrorist ideology

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Karachi heatwave: Temperatures expected to rise to 42 degrees today

Thirteen hospitals have been put on high alert

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Government to launch Mazdoor Ka Ehsas Programme today

Around 115 social welfare programmes will be set up

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Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro defiant in TV address

Embattled leader Nicolás Maduro declared victory over 'coup' protesters amid violence in Caracas

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Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism

Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco

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Thai cave boys sign Netflix deal

The story of Wild Boars, who were trapped for more than two weeks, will be told by streaming giants.

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Libya ‘war crimes’ videos shared on social media

BBC Arabic found videos of bodies being desecrated by fighters loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar.

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'No sex without fighting' - tackling toxic masculinity in DR Congo

Sexual violence is widespread in DR Congo, but a new movement is trying to tackle the problem.

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Kashmir attack: Tracing the path that led to Pulwama

Why did a shy 22-year-old carry out one of the deadliest attacks on Indian security forces?

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People in the US use car parking spaces for offices

People are paying for car parking spaces and then inviting others to join them working outside.

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Plan to secure internet of things with new law

The internet of things, from toys to web cameras, should be more secure, the proposed legislation says.

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Justine Damond: US policeman guilty of Australian's murder

Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible rape.

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Swarthmore fraternities face ban calls over 'rape attic' claims

Dozens of Swarthmore College students have occupied a fraternity since Saturday over claims of abuse.

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Leuser rainforest: Baby orangutans rescued from Indonesia's pet trade

As Indonesian orangutans come into closer contact with humans, they are at increasing risk of capture.

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Venezuela crisis: Maduro aides agreed he had to go, US says

The US suggests loyalists of the Venezuelan president backtracked on a promise to oust him.

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Japan's new Emperor Naruhito succeeds father Akihito

Emperor Naruhito formally takes up the Chrysanthemum throne a day after his father's abdication.

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Karachi court confirms Shahzeb Jilani’s pre-arrest bail

Hearing adjourned till May 7

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Body of Karachi missing man found in a car

He went missing on April 27

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Mozambique: Cyclone Kenneth aftermath leaves 200,000 at risk

Lebo Diseko reports as rain continues to hamper aid efforts in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth.

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Is plant burger firm Beyond Meat really worth $1.5bn?

The BBC gives Beyond Meat's key product - its vegan burger a try - ahead of its stock market listing.

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Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism

Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco

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Three killed in Hawaii tour helicopter crash

The fiery crash left a trail of debris on a busy residential street as bystanders attempted to help.

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Opposition to challenge KP Local Government Act amendments in court

Legislation approved in absence of opposition members, says Akram Durrani

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Bilawal says he supports PTM’s stance on democracy, human rights

PPP, PTM leaders meet in Islamabad

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Karachi mayor rubbishes allegations of embezzlement of KMC funds

Seeks accountability from PPP leadership over fake accounts issue

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White House to designate Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organisation

The move against the Middle East group would prompt wide-ranging sanctions.

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Venezuela's Guaidó uprising call

Juan Guaidó has called on the military to support him in ousting President Nicolás Maduro.

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Dutch WW2 Queen 'considered Nazi swap for Belgian royals'

As World War Two neared an end, Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was asked to help save Belgium's royal family.

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Registered madrassahs to be placed under education ministry: NACTA

Geo-tagging of unregistered madrassahs is underway

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Family-friendly robot company Anki set to close

Anki, the company behind Cozmo and Vector, is facing financial difficulties.

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Karachi Transport Ittehad announces strike on Thursday

Its vehicles and drivers are missing since Sunday

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Drone owners to be charged annual fee under new proposals

Every drone and model aircraft owner could be charged £16.50 a year under plans by the regulator.

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Honduras protesters clash with riot police

Anger over feared privatisation of the education and health sectors spills over into street battles.

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After ‘caliphate’ collapse, ISIS militants head to Afghanistan

Europeans are among those who have joined IS-K

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Syrian refugees: The humanitarian magician who makes smiles

Jamie Balfour-Paul has a mission to bring smiles and fun to Syrian refugee children.

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Pakistan play Leicestershire in final practice game

Tour game kicks off at 3pm PST

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Samsung unveils TV that can switch to vertical mode

The TV can pivot from a horizontal to a vertical position, to better display smartphone content.

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Spying whales and other undercover animals

The list of animals used in espionage is longer than you might think.

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Japan's emperor abdicates the throne

Emperor Akihito is the first emperor to abdicate in over 200 years.

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I was humiliated but you won’t see me crying: Meesha

Singer opens up on backlash she faced on social media

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Pakistan among ‘angriest’ countries in the world: survey

People around the world are becoming angrier and stressed

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Uighur wives of Pakistanis forced to ‘eat pork, drink alcohol’

Their wives cannot leave Xinjiang for three months

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England bring in Malan, Duckett for Pakistan, Ireland fixtures

Duo already have international experience under their belt

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Mohmand Dam’s groundbreaking ceremony to be held on May 2

PM Imran Khan will perform it

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Kamran, Wahab disappointed by World Cup snub

Wicketkeeper also voices support for Umar Akmal's inclusion in squad

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Venezuela's Guaidó appeals to military 'at air force base'

In a video published on Twitter, opposition leader Juan Guaidó appears speaking in front of uniformed men.

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Hasan Ali in limelight for controversial catch claim

Incident took place during Pakistan's tour game against Kent

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Honduras protests: Buildings burn during clashes over reforms

Teachers, students and doctors clash with police in Honduras during protests against planned reforms.

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Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'

But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage".

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Fakhar Zaman says Pakistan adapting well to English conditions

Batsman says scoring runs is good for the mindset

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Italian teen gang 'tortured pensioner' - eight held

An elderly man who died near Taranto was beaten up repeatedly by a gang, prosecutors say.

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Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

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Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties.

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Anna Sorokin: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges.

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How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming?

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Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation

Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police.

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Samsung denies new Galaxy S10 5G model burnt from malfunctioning

A user had claimed that his phone burnt "without reasons"

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When will you next buy a mobile phone?

Mobile phone sales worldwide are declining but is our love affair with them over?

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Vodafone found Huawei security flaws in Italy in 2009

Vulnerabilities in Italy could have given the Chinese firm access to people's home networks.

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China sentences second Canadian to death

Fan Wei is the second Canadian to be given the death penalty in China amid a diplomatic row.

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Donald Trump wants asylum seekers to pay application fee

The US president directs officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers trying to enter the country.

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Liverpool defenders prepare for tough Barcelona test

Klopp's men have unenviable task of stopping Messi and co

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France harassment law hands out 447 fines in first months

France hands out 447 on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in the first months of a new law.

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TalkTalk service at bottom of Ofcom poll for third year running

It's the third year in a row that the broadband provider has come bottom of Ofcom's customer survey.

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Punjab govt to build Dadhocha Dam by 2021

It turned down Bahria Town’s offer to build the dam

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David Warner predicts high-scoring World Cup

Australian batsman says tournament will be more like T20

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NAB finds no evidence against Chaudhry brothers in plots inquiry

Court reserves verdict on NAB's appeal to close inquiry

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Cricketer's coming out was 'misunderstanding'

James Faulkner says the support he has received from the LGBT community is "fantastic" - but it came after a misunderstanding.

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Sana Fakhar reveals story of her dramatic weight loss

The actor has reduced her weight by 40kg

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Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One over Democrat subpoenas

The lawsuit aims to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from handing over his records to Congress.

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Exclusion from World Cup squad leaves Hales ‘devastated’

Batsman sanctioned under disciplinary policy for second time

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Journalist killed in firing incident in Dera Ismail Khan

A case has been registered

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KP’s woman boxer packs a powerful punch

Sophia Jawed is trained in taekwondo and jujutsu

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Traffic situation worsens on Karachi’s University Road

KE has dug up road for development work

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Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says.

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Blind Pakistani paraglider feels no fear

A different kind of experience of living life

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Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say.

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'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim

Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media.

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Pakistan clinch easy win over Northampton in practice match

Men in Green triumph by eight wickets

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You will need a prescription to obtain antibiotics in Islamabad

Govt takes action over the misuse of drugs

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Babar Awan’s acquittal in Nandipur: Verdict out on May 6

Two more petitions for acquittal have been filed too

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Marriott to take on Airbnb with new luxury home-sharing platform

The group will offer around 2,000 high-end homes

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One person killed in traffic collision

The police have registered a case

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Game of Thrones fans say new episode is ‘too dark’

Majority of the Battle of Winterfell takes place at night

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Three killed after car collides with a motorcycle

Four people have been injured

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Cabinet meeting: Ministers to be briefed on China visit

Cabinet expected to discuss a 16-point agenda

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Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks.

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Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.

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Japanese emperor: Akihito set for first abdication in 200 years

The 85-year-old said he feels unable to fulfil his role because of his declining health.

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UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety.

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Japan emperor: Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

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Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records.

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'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students?

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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings

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India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity.

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'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.

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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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US deputy attorney general quits

US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns after a rocky relationship with President Donald Trump

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Is this whale a Russian spy?

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast

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Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts.

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Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.

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US veteran arrested over terror plot

Mark Steven Domingo allegedly planned to commit mass murder in "revenge for Christchurch attack".

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Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York.

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Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry.

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'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable".

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OGRA wants to increase petrol prices

Recommends Rs14.37 per litre increase

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit features first model in hijab and burkini

The Somali-American model was born in Kenya

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1984-like MQM will be revived: Farooq Sattar

Reiterates demand for new administrative units in Sindh

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PML-N leader Balighur Rehman’s wife dies in road accident

His children were injured

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12 killed as van rams into Islamabad toll plaza

Police say the crash was because of the driver’s negligence

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Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.

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Senate passes bill setting legal marriage age above 18

PPP's Sherry Rehman says 21% Pakistanis marry before turning 18

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San Diego synagogue shooting: Funeral to be held for victim

Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service.

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KP government approves amendments to Local Government Act, 2013

Changes will be executed in different phases

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IS 'leader' al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.

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PM shouldn’t let ISPR chief make political statements: Bilawal

He wants the youth of KP to join politics

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Gold sheds Rs200 to Rs68,900 per tola

Price drops six dollars in the international market

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US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates.

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Spain election: Socialists consider next move after elections

They failed to win a majority but hold out the prospect of governing alone if necessary.

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Sindh may be getting its first hippo this year

Karachi's Safari Park is getting a giraffe too

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Australian tourist’s love affair with Pakistan

He has been travelling to the country since 2013

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Residents flee airborne acid after fire

Smoke from the recycling plant fire has led people to flee over potentially toxic chemicals in the air.

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Polish protest after gallery removes suggestive banana art

Social media users protest against removing a suggestive artwork from Poland's national gallery.

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North Korea TV revamps weather report

North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast.

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Pakistani-Scottish Imtiaz Dharker to become UK’s next poet laureate

She will be the first Asian in the position

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Here’s how ISPR DG responded to journalists’ burning questions

Media briefing not a war declaration against PTM, he says

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Chinese fan hospitalised due to ‘uncontrollable crying’ after watching Endgame

She was hyperventilating and having trouble breathing

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Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.

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Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns.

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Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility.

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Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods

Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra.

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‘Where is PTM getting its money from?’

ISPR DG lists down questions security institutions have for PTM

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Aguero guides Manchester City closer to another Premier League title

Argentine forward scores only goal against Burnley

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Real Madrid suffer defeat to Rayo Vallecano

Los Blancos suffer 1-0 away loss

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Turkey bus crash kills Czech footballer

Six other players sustain injuries in the incident

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Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker

A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman.

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Indonesia's planning minister announces capital city move

Jakarta, home to 10 million people, is sinking and has one of the world's worst traffic problems.

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Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church

Six people are killed in the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the country.

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Suspected UAE spy 'kills himself in Turkish prison'

Turkish police were investigating whether the dead man might be linked to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

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Korean elderly back road safety seats

A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings.

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Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada

Thousands of people were told to evacuate their homes near Montreal in eastern Canada early on Sunday after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain.

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Major ICC Cricket World Cup records​

Australia have won four of the last five World Cups

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Wasim Akram refuses to rule out Amir for World Cup

Legend believes pacer will deliver during England tour

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‘Cosmetic surgery’ to widen narrow turns on Peshawar’s BRT flyover

Buses can't manage the narrow and sharp turns

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US refuses to share information with India on Pakistan’s F-16s

Say it's a bilateral issue between Pakistan and the US

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Over 17,000 terrorists killed in Pakistan since 9/11: ISPR chief

Discusses the fallout of the Pulwama attack

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Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns.

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England remove Alex Hales from World Cup squad

The right-handed batsman was tested positive for drugs

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Yasir Hussain misses the point with his transgender ‘joke’ explanation

A 'joke' he made on social media hasn't been well-received

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Self-defence techniques that every woman should know

You must disengage the attacker and then escape

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Sri Lanka bans face veils to ‘ensure national security’

Muslims account for about 10 percent of Sri Lanka population

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Floods in Indonesia kill dozens, thousands displaced

In Sumatra, 12,000 residents have been evacuated

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How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards.

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Malik returns home for personal reasons

Veteran batsman granted 10 days of leave by team management

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US officials arrive in Pakistan to discuss Afghan peace process

The delegation was led by Zalmay Khalilzad and Alice Wells

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Late Pakistani chef Fatima Ali wins James Beard Media Award

She lost her battle with cancer on January 25

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13 Karachi hospitals on high alert for impending heatwave

Met department predicts higher temperatures between May 1 and 3

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Pervez Khattak’s brother takes oath as a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister

The oath was administered on Monday by the governor

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Nasser Hussain says Pakistan can win World Cup

Former England skipper says side mercurial enough to defeat anyone

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Either NAB runs or the economy does: Asif Zardari

Hearing in fake accounts case adjourned till May 9

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Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham.

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Alanyaspor bus crash: Josef Sural killed on bus journey back from Kayserispor

Czech international striker Josef Sural dies following a bus crash involving several of his Alanyaspor team-mates.

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Peshawar court allows PPP’s Asma Alamgir to perform Umrah

She and her husband are being investigated in assets case

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Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says.

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Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs.

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Valtteri Bottas wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mercedes finish one-two in the fourth race of the season

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Model Amna Babar performs her first Umrah with her husband

They got married in February

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Pakistan’s conversation on its Hindus is changing

Dr Jurgen Schaflechner spoke about perceptions of Hindus in Pakistan

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Water tanker causes traffic jam on University Road

It overturned, causing a traffic obstruction

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Pakistan play Northamptonshire in practice match

The limited-over fixture kicks off at 3pm PST

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KWSB disconnects illegal water hydrant, two illegal connections in Karachi

They conducted raids in Ayub Goth

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Liverpool’s van Dijk named 2019 PFA Player of the Year

The centre-back succeeds teammate and 2018 winner Salah

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Bus driver arrested after woman, two children killed in Lahore

The speeding vehicle's brakes reportedly failed and hit them

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Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87

The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996.

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The Libyan National Army has launched airstrikes on Tripoli

Libyan National Army troops under General Khalifa Hafer launch a new bid to take the nation's capital

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NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead

The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified.

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Case against Shehbaz Sharif, Hamza adjourned till May 11

Lahore accountability court is hearing Ramzan Sugar Mills, Ashiyana cases

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Two killed, 24 injured in separate accidents in Sindh

Both accidents occurred on the M-9 Motorway

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IMF delegation to arrive in Pakistan for two-week visit

Negotiations for a financial package are in the final stages

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Should these school clubs be kept from parents?

Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada.

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'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.

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The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history.

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EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014.

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Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds

Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi.

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Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves.

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Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month.

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Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth.

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San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi talks about the attack

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein tells reporters about synagogue shooting near San Diego on Saturday.

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PTI misses the mark with its ‘power show’ in Karachi

The ruling party had to call off the rally

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Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days.

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Breach inundates village and crops

A 60-feet wide breach occurred in the Abbasi Canal

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Peace not possible unless the Taliban adapt: US envoy

Taliban recognise their government 'made a lot mistakes'

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Saindak project employees demand higher salaries

They staged a protest on Sunday

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More than 270 election workers ‘die from overwork’ in Indonesia

At least 1.878 people have fallen ill

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Two-year-old child killed in Quetta accident

Six people injured in different accidents

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The Great Khali stopped from campaigning in India’s Bengal

A complaint has been filed against him

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Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region.

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Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent.

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Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say.

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Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday.

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Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Relatives of key suspect Zahran Hashim killed

Police say the father and two brothers of the suspected Easter bombings mastermind died in a raid.

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No space for presidential system in our Constitution: Khursheed Shah

Those who have power can dissolve the Constitution

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Ukraine's president-elect rejects Russian passport plan

President-elect Volodymyr Zelensky says the document would give people the "right to be arrested".

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PIA transfers 85 Karachi flight attendants to Islamabad

They have been given six days to shift

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Man arrested for allegedly killing wife over ‘honour’

He told police that his wife was shot dead by robbers

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Titanic brandy flask sold at auction for £76,000

Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic.

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Benin holds vote with no opposition candidates

Parties failed to met the electoral requirements, including a fee of $424,000 to field candidates.

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London Marathon 2019: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins as Mo Farah fifth

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge runs the second fastest marathon in history to win the London Marathon as Britain's Mo Farah finishes fifth.

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Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter?

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The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures.

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Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch.

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Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be.

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Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations.

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Sindh CM troubled by slow progress on Indus Highway project

Tells Senate chairperson that they paid 50% of the money

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Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim

Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media.

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Michael Wolf: The man who found beauty in megacities

Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64.

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Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter - in pictures

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians.

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Solskjaer not worried about player power at United

New manager feels he has backing of his charges

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Faisalabad police investigating ‘suspicious’ deaths of two people

They don't believe they were killed in robbery gone wrong

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Indonesia election: More than 270 election staff die counting votes

More than 270 election workers have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says.

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Thousands of litres of oil spilled after accident

Residents of the area collected oil for themselves

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European giants buying into women’s football

Champions League semi-final features some of Europe’s biggest clubs

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Nadal confident ahead of French Open defence

‘King of Clay’ recently suffered defeat in Barcelona

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US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded

A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured.

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‘China to help lay train tracks from Peshawar to Karachi’

An agreement was signed between the two countries

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Barcelona crowned champions of Spain once again

Catalan giants claim fourth La Liga title in last five years

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PM Khan offers incentives, concessions for businesses investing in Pakistan

Says his govt will make it easy to invest

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The Iranian artist who worked with Warhol

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Christians pray at home one week after bombings

Church services in the country are cancelled, a week after the deadly Easter Sunday attacks.

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Three arrested, five labs sealed in Larkana after AIDS scare

500 people were tested for HIV/AIDS in the area

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Four arrested in AJK’s Mirpur for newlywed couple’s murder

Their bodies have been exhumed and sent for autopsies

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Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest

The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years.

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Yasir Hussain’s insensitive transgender ‘joke’ draws social media ire

His response to an Instagram comment has left people enraged

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Eid cows draw bigger crowds: Murtaza Wahab on MQM rally

Politicians fire back at MQM after Saturday's rally

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Three killed after traffic collision on Indus Highway

10 people were injured

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PM Imran Khan meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Delegation level talks will also be held

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US reels from deadly synagogue attack on Passover’s final day

One person was killed and three injured

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In times of trouble, Pakistan turns to naswar

The cheap tobacco isn’t healthy but it is easily available

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Avengers: Endgame records the biggest global box office opening ever

The movie has already raked in $644 million

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Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed as part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said.

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Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods.

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Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change

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US synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

A man has been arrested after an attack at the synagogue near San Diego, California.

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Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US.

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Imad century powers Pakistan to win over Kent

Men in Green clinch 100-run win in practice game

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Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem

Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open semi-finals.

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US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan.

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'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'

A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime.

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Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy

The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice".

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MQM-Pakistan hints at launching movement for a new province

Amir Khan says they 'will not accept Larkana's slavery'

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Young man gunned down

Two others were injured

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Miandad criticises PM Khan over decision to end departmental cricket

Says Imran Khan himself played county cricket in England

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Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication

The incident comes ahead of Emperor Akihito's historic abdication, ending his 30-year reign.

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Eight killed after fight over stolen motorbike

Four people were injured

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Sri Lanka attackers may have been trained in India: report

Masterminds spent "substantial time" in South India

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NAB issues Hamza Shehbaz questionnaire for April 30 NAB summons

It includes questions about his assets, tax returns

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Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine

President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas.

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Fire at restaurant on Karachi’s Shaheed-e-Millat put out

The fire dept hasn't determined the cause yet

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One of Chitral’s coolest restaurants has been sealed

The Fokker Friendship Restaurant was a security risk, say officials

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Karachi’s graveyards have been filled almost 3 times: Mayor

Last cemetery established 28 years ago

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Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened.

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Avengers fans beat up man for revealing Endgame plot

It was released in Pakistan on April 26

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Travelling on Karachi’s University Road has become a traffic nightmare

K-Electric says the work will be completed on May 5

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Pakistani girl’s poem to be read at House of Lords

Hibba Memon won the Gul Mawaz Khan Poetry Competition

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Pakistan announces new visa policy for foreign diplomats

It came into effect on April 15

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Karachi Saddar revamp plan may take a year

City needs to cater to pedestrians not cars

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All Pakistani women should get Malala-like recognition: Meesha Shafi’s lawyer

Denies operating fake social media accounts

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Who gets to live in Karachi?

Karachi is a city of almost 20 million people but who owns it?

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Marvi Memon doesn’t want to hit PML-N when it’s down

Finally addresses rumoured marriage with Ishaq Dar

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MQM-P all set for today’s public gathering at Karachi’s Bagh-e-Jinnah

It starts at around 4pm

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Thousands feared trapped by Cyclone Kenneth

People are left homeless and trapped amid heavy rain in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique.

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'Fake Lego gang' foiled in $30m Chinese raid on toymaker

Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off.

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Three Levies personnel martyred in North Waziristan blast

KP CM says terrorists cannot weaken people's resilience

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UK’s ‘first green mosque’ opens for prayers in Cambridge

Architects say it’s a cultural bridge for Islam in Britain

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Police arrests three ‘drug dealers’

They were transporting narcotics from Balochistan to Punjab

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Najam Sethi has seven days to publicly apologise to PM Imran

He propagated false news against the premier, says PEMRA

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Pakistan U19 team’s tour to Sri Lanka postponed

Decision taken following terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka

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15 dead as Sri Lanka forces raid Islamist hideout

253 people were killed in six suicide attacks Easter Sunday

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Love not Haight: San Francisco school changes its name

The school was named after 19th Century governor Henry Huntly Haight, who promoted racist views.

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Azhar Ali scores century in English domestic one-dayer

Former Pakistan captain scores 110 off 93 deliveries

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Man allegedly kills wife for ‘honour’ in Ghotki

He is on the run

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US driver targeted family because they looked Muslim: police

Police have not released the family's nationality and religion

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Ahsan Khan refuses to ‘jump on the bandwagon’, supports LSA

He says it’s wrong to condemn people based on accusations

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Alex Hales serving suspension for incident involving drug use

He will be out of action for 21 days

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Neymar suspended for three Champions League fixtures

Brazilian forward found guilty of insulting match officials

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Brace yourselves: Heatwave likely to hit Karachi next week

KMC tells public hospitals to be prepared

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Female Australian umpire to write history

Claire Polosak to become first woman to officiate men's ODI

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Man accuses Mardan jail police of torturing his brother

Prisons IG says complete inquiry to be done on Monday

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Liverpool top Premier League standings with Huddersfield rout

Klopp's men hammer The Terriers 5-0

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Donald Trump to withdraw US from Arms Trade Treaty

The global pact, signed by Barack Obama, aims to regulate the sale of weapons internationally.

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Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge

Spain's left hopes to forge a coalition after 28 April polls - to fend off the far-right Vox.

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Pakistan begin England tour with practise game against Kent

The limited-over fixture kicks off at 3pm

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Three injured as school van catches fire

They have been shifted to Sheikh Zayed Hospital

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Child abuse videos are still being shared on WhatsApp: report

An investigation by a cyber security organisation revealed the findings

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Azerbaijan GP practice cancelled after drain cover destroys Williams car

Only two cars clocked lap times in opening minutes

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Malala Yousafzai Public School all set to open in Canada

Classes start from September

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Pakistan lucky to have China as a partner: PM Imran

Attends roundtable meeting at the Second Belt and Road Forum

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Tax on mobile phone top-ups from today

Rs25 will be deducted on every Rs100 card

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FIA arrests elderly man ‘blackmailing’ women on social media

He was arrested in a Karachi raid

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Britain’s royal baby: Boy or girl?

Bets being offered on who the baby's godparents will be

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‘Imran Khan’s appeal to reduce violence can transform the region’

US special envoy Khalilzad appreciates premier’s statement on Afghan peace

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Sri Lanka bombings: Gun battle as police step up raids

Officers face gunfire and an explosion as they search for suspects linked to Sunday's deadly bombings.

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Nigeria gunmen kidnap Shell workers and kill police guards

Two senior employees of the oil giant were kidnapped in an ambush in the Delta region.

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Can China's plane-maker take on Boeing and Airbus?

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest.

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Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism

What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa.

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Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures

Three artefacts rich in myth and shrouded in secrecy will be central to the new emperor's coronation.

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Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019

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

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'African parents don’t see creative jobs as a career'

Paige is a make-up artist from South London, but her mum was less than pleased at her career choice.

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What can't you name your baby?

With the arrival of another royal baby due in the UK, Reality Check takes a look at baby naming rules around the world

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Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa

The #FeesMustFall campaign created a new generation of political activists. But nearly four years later, how will they affect South Africa’s upcoming election?

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Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'

Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance.

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Afghanistan war: This is the human cost

Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers have been killed and injured in the past four years. This is their story.

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Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace

A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace.

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American tourist Kimberly Endicott recounts Ugandan safari kidnapping

Kimberly Endicott and her driver were held hostage for five days after they were abducted at gunpoint.

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Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer

A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low.

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Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?

The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them?

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'Extremist' Google algorithms concern ex-police chief

Google insists that its search software is not used to promote contentious online material.

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KP lawyers protest firing on DI Khan’s Kacheri Road

Three people were injured in the firing

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Five killed in road accident

17 people were injured

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Water shortage irks around 0.1m Karachi residents

UC-12 chairperson accuses LG minister of biased water distribution

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North Koreans discuss Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia

North Korean workers and officials speak to state TV about Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia to meet President Putin.

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IED blast injures five in Dera Ismail Khan

Police says one of the victim's is in critical condition

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IMF team to visit Pakistan on April 29: finance ministry

Govt is hoping for a $6b bailout package

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Help on its way for young Pakistanis with depression

Sabeen Mahmud family launching initiatives

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Government shuts down scholarship programme, 10 more development programmes

Most were the brainchild of ex-federal minister Ahsan Iqbal

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Sri Lanka bombings: PM Wickremesinghe says he was 'out of the loop'

Ranil Wickremesinghe tells the BBC he is not accountable for the Easter Sunday security failings.

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Aamir Liaquat to play Burhan Wani in debut film

Wani, a Kashmiri fighter, died in July 2016

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Private Hospitals and Clinics Association president resigns following Nashwa’s death

He says government officials should follow suit

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Heroin seized from a parcel at post office

The heroin was concealed in two flower pots

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Chulbul is back: Salman Khan announces Dabangg 3 release date

Sudeep will play villain in Dabangg 3

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Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'

The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high.

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Maria Butina: Russian agent sentenced to 18 months in prison

Maria Butina tells court her parents discovered her arrest on the morning news in a Siberian village.

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Venezuelan migrants missing in shipwreck off Trinidad and Tobago

At least 21 people have disappeared after their boat capsized on its way to Trinidad and Tobago.

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Microsoft tops trillion-dollar mark for first time

It is the third technology giant to reach the milestone

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PM Khan, IMF chief discuss comprehensive policy package in Beijing

The govt is negotiating a bailout package with the fund

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London Marathon: How do you reduce the environmental impact?

The London race aims to reduce waste with paper cups, fewer drinks and even edible seaweed energy capsules.

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Protests over plan to change domain pricing

Costs to rent or renew some web domains could go up as net overseer proposes changes to pricing rules.

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Beware, a group has been scamming people using FBR’s name

The board has received three complaints so far

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‘Screen time shouldn’t exceed 1hr for children under five’

WHO issues a guideline for children

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Azerbaijan GP practice abandoned due to safety concerns

Only two cars clocked lap times in opening minutes

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British Korea War veteran remembers injured child

Keith Leese hopes to discover what happened to an injured child he helped during the Korean War.

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Cyclone Kenneth lashes northern Mozambique

The storm, which made landfall on Thursday, is downgraded after winds weakened, but heavy rainfall is expected.

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Will seek Pakistan’s help to eliminate terrorists: Sri Lankan PM

Says Pakistan fully supports Sri Lanka’s war on terror

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England’s Billings ruled out of fixtures against Pakistan, Ireland

He dislocated his shoulder during a domestic game

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Loose manhole scuppers F1 practice

Azerbaijan GP first practice is cancelled after a Williams is damaged on a loose manhole cover and the rescue lorry hits a bridge.

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Emiliano Sala's father dies three months after son is killed

Emiliano Sala's father suffered a heart attack at his home in Argentina in the early hours.

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Solskjaer believes Man United can still qualify for Champions League

United are three points behind Chelsea in league standings

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Anita Hill says she wants 'real accountability' from Joe Biden

Joe Biden chaired a notorious 1991 hearing where Anita Hill spoke about her alleged harassment.

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WW2 lost 'clickers' sought for 75th D-Day anniversary

The clickers were used by WW2 paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to detect allies in the dark.

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American Muslim wrongly identified as Sri Lanka attacks suspect

Amara Majeed’s parents are Sri Lankan immigrants

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CTD arrests four terror suspects

Hand grenades, weapons and cash recovered from them

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Comedian Umer Sharif is returning to the stage

Stage actor dispels rumours of any illness

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Iran TV pulls game shows amid religious gambling row

The equivalent of Who Wants to be a Millionaire is pulled after clerics criticise cash prizes.

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Scooters hacked to play rude messages to riders

Audio files on some scooters have been swapped so riders are sworn at and propositioned by the vehicle.

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Three Punjab MPAs suspended for arguing with deputy speaker

All three are from the PML-N

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Google rolls out surprise Avengers: Endgame-inspired Easter egg

The film is being released in Pakistan on April 26

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Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice asks Trump for deportation help

The family of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice want the president to intervene.

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‘The Belt and Road initiative is a blessing for Pakistan’

We will resume talks with India after elections, says PM

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Shahid Khaqan and Miftah Ismail’s names placed on the ECL

They are being investigated in an LNG contract case

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Tenerife cave: Assault on mother and son 'well-planned'

Spanish police hold a German man suspected of premeditated murder in a remote cave.

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All the references in Taylor Swift's Me!

We went on a hunt for all the easter eggs in the star's candy-coloured new video.

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Apple recalls plugs in UK, Hong Kong and Singapore

Risk of electric shock from broken plugs forced recall from Apple.

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Death toll in Sri Lanka bombings revised down to 253

Authorities blame a calculation error

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The refugee families caught up in a war zone in Libya

Migrants and refugees trying to get to Europe are trapped on the front line in Libya.

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This Karachi festival teaches kids about Islam the fun way

Will be held on May 3, 4 at Arts Council

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SAS pilot walkout leaves thousands stranded

The airline cancels 673 flights affecting more than 72,000 passengers.

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World is angry and stressed, Gallup report says

Levels of anger, worry and stress are on the rise across the globe, a new survey finds.

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All the stars who have boycotted the 2019 Lux Style Awards

The boycott is in solidarity with survivors of sexual harassment

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Iqra Aziz praises Yasir Hussain for his ‘out-of-the-box’ character choices

She is proud of Hussain's role in his upcoming telefilm

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NED University awarded for constructing earthquake-proof houses in Balochistan

15,000 houses have been built so far

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‘Beautiful’ or ‘misogynistic’? Politicians divided on Imran Khan’s ‘sahiba’ comments

Sharmila Farooqi says he has disgraced himself

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Anna Delvey: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges.

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Xi Jinping vows transparency over Belt and Road

China's massive infrastructure programme has been criticised for saddling recipient countries with debt.

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These Pakistani chefs are young and hungry for change

Find out what they're cooking in the video

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Nashwa’s father calls for the arrest of Darul Sehat heads

Wants promise of independent inquiry commission to be fulfilled

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Police complaint filed against Salman Khan for misbehaving with journalist

He is accused of snatching the journalist's mobile phone

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La Liga: Getafe hold Real Madrid to a goalless draw

Azulones were untroubled even when they lacked creativity

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Sri Lanka bombings ringleader died in hotel attack, president says

An Islamist preacher said to have planned Sunday's bombings died in one of the attacks, Sri Lanka's president says.

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Tourist wins Australia defamation case

Sam Oliver sued a TV network after being cleared of assaulting Australia's ex-Rugby Sevens captain.

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Man killed after storm hits Islamabad and Rawalpindi

A tree fell on him near the Rawal Lake

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Shane Watson bids farewell to Big Bash League

37-year-old will continue playing selected overseas tournaments

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Rami Malek to play Bond villain in franchise’s 25th film

The film is set to release in April 2020

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Who is the Russian gun activist due for sentencing?

Maria Butina, who has ties to a Russian banker, has pleaded guilty in a plea deal.

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Former VP Biden announces 2020 White House run

He's the most experienced, best recognized Democrat in the running

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Karachi police arrest main suspect in retired traffic sub-inspector’s murder

They are searching for three other suspects involved

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US woman wrongly identified as Sri Lanka attack suspect

Sri Lankan police wrongly used a picture of Amara Majeed, an activist who fights Muslim stereotypes.

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Royal baby: What do we know?

With Meghan and Harry's baby potentially imminent, here's what we know so far.

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Bolsonaro: Brazil must not become 'gay tourism paradise'

The Brazilian president has been criticised in the past for his public statements on homosexuality.

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Pakistani fisherman dies in Indian jail

He was arrested in 2016

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Oil tanker overturns after accident

It hit a wheat harvester

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PM urges people to people contact, climate change awareness

He made five suggestions during the Belt and Road Forum

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North Korea summit: Kim accuses US of 'bad faith'

Kim Jong-un said peace on the Korean peninsula would depend entirely on Washington's future attitude.

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Surrogacy: Are babies at risk because of a lack of rules?

Surrogacy has boomed recently, but there are concerns a lack of international rules puts babies at risk.

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What we've learnt about Africa, freedom and security

Research suggests many Africans are willing to give up their freedom if it means they get more security.

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Sri Lankans in Christchurch mourn after recent attacks

The Easter Sunday bomb attacks hold a special significance for the Sri Lankan residents of Christchurch.

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Tracking the toxic air that's killing millions

Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives.

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Japan emperor: Why a woman can't take the throne

The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on Japan's male-only succession rule.

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The squirrels being raised among kittens in Crimea

When a Crimean petting zoo was given four orphaned squirrels, it decided to raise them alongside kittens.

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US judge charged with aiding undocumented immigrant in escape

A US judge and a court officer are accused of assisting an undocumented immigrant in evading arrest.

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Sudan crisis: 'Million-strong march' for civilian rule

Thousands have gathered in Khartoum despite resignations from Sudan's ruling military council.

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Cyprus: Man confesses to killing seven women and girls

An army officer confesses to killing seven women and girls with a body discovered on Thursday.

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Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties.

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Sri Lanka attacks: 'They gave me a hug the night before'

The surviving family of siblings who were killed in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday attack have paid tribute to the teenagers.

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How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming?

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Pakistan, Germany sign MoU to strengthen renewable energy sector

It is worth Rs9.4 billion

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Sealing of Karachi’s Darul Sehat Hospital is illegal: PMA

Says sealing a hospital with patients is “terrorism”

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Macron announces 'fairer, more humane' reforms in response to yellow vests

France's president responds to five months of weekly protests against economic inequality.

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North Korea 'demanded $2m for care of Otto Warmbier'

North Korea reportedly billed the US $2m for the hospital care of detained US student Otto Warmbier.

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Court extends Hamza Shahbaz’s bail till May 8

NAB is investigating him in three cases

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Man arrested for allegedly killing wife for honour

He killed his wife in an Astana

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Huawei row: 'Inquiry to be held' into National Security Council leak

Cabinet sources tell the BBC a formal inquiry will be held into leak from National Security Council.

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Peshawar butcher arrested for supplying meat of dead animals

Report says animals were slaughtered after death

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$40b irregularities detected in 41 Rawalpindi housing projects: report

List includes Bahria Town, Kehkashan Town and PIA Housing Scheme

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Handsome Her: Australian vegan café to close after ‘man tax’ furore

The owners of an Australian cafe say they are closing after becoming the "punching bag of the internet".

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Pentagon chief cleared of favouring Boeing

Acting defence secretary Patrick Shanahan is cleared of trying to promote his former employer.

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Renault wants a manufacturing plant in Pakistan: French senator

French delegation to also visit Karachi, Gwadar

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Sri Lanka toll revised down by 'about 100'

Sri Lanka revises down death toll from Sunday's blasts by more than 100, to "about 253", health ministry says

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‘Imran Khan’s comment insults women, not just Bilawal’

Nafisa Shah wants the premier to apologise

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Avengers: Endgame breaks booking records in India

Previous Marvel films have earned about $19 bn globally

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PTV corruption case: Shahid Masood to be indicted next week

His acquittal plea has been rejected

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McDonald’s Pakistan, PIA take happiness to new heights

MoU signed to offer passengers a special deal

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Arshad Hasan takes oath as deputy mayor

Mayor Wasim Akhtar administered the oath

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Thousands of emperor penguin chicks drown

After severe weather in 2016 a large penguin colony at the Brunt ice shelf in Antarctica never recovered.

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'Always be kind' says man who invited widow to his table

Praise pours in for a diner who invited an elderly woman sitting alone to eat with his friends.

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Microsoft hits $1 trillion market valuation

The firm is one of only three to have achieved the milestone, the others being Apple and Amazon.

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Sister of Sri Lanka attacks 'ringleader' Zahran Hashim condemns attacks

Zahran Hashim founded a mosque and is accused of leading the group of bombers who killed more than 350 people.

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Russia's Facebook is now balanced, as all things should be

Social media website VKontakte temporarily removes 400,000 users by mimicking Avengers: Infinity War.

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Cyclone Kenneth: East Africa residents brace for deadly storm

An intense tropical cyclone system is expected to bring hurricane-strength winds and heavy rain.

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Unseen Clockwork Orange 'sequel' by Anthony Burgess unearthed

An unfinished follow-up to Anthony Burgess's Clockwork Orange novel is unearthed in his archive.

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Liverpool, City dominate PFA team of the year

Pogba only player included from outside of top two sides

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US Uber drivers plan 12-hour shutdown over pay and conditions

The drivers' protest coincides with the ride-hailing firm's debut on the stock market.

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US Uber drivers plan 12-hour shutdown over pay and conditions

The drivers' protest coincides with the ride-hailing firm's debut on the stock market.

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James Bond 25: Rami Malek joins cast and Phoebe Waller-Bridge to co-write

The Oscar winner is confirmed for the 25th James Bond film, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge will co-write.

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Nowshera man arrested on charges of raping seven-year-old child

He was the survivor's neighbour

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India court lifts ban on TikTok app: report

TikTok has over 120 million users in India

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‘Sahiba’ controversy: Bilawal speaks the same language as PM Khan

PM Khan referred to Bilawal as 'ma'am' at a rally

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IS conflict: Coalition strikes on Raqqa 'killed 1,600 civilians'

The US-led coalition must end its denial over the death toll, Amnesty International and Airwars say.

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Huawei 5G row: Government 'cannot exclude' criminal investigation

A cabinet minister condemns the leaks from a National Security Council meeting about a UK 5G network.

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Pakistan seeks more Chinese financing for eastern corridor projects

Groundbreaking of Rashakai zone scheduled in May, says Khusro Bakhtiar

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Brazil's indigenous people: 'We fight for the right to exist'

Indigenous people protest in Brazil's capital against the policies of far-right President Bolsonaro.

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Endgame doesn’t have a post-credits scene but there’s a surprise

The film was first aired on April 24

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Female polio worker gunned down in Balochistan’s Chaman

Another worker was injured

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PAF-KIET students get creative for brand activation exhibit

Several well-known brands sponsored the exhibition

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Failed Zozosuit hits company profits

A failed experiment with a body-measuring suit has eaten away at fashion retailer Zozo's profits.

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US election 2020: Joe Biden launches presidential bid

The former vice-president becomes the 20th candidate for the Democratic nomination.

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Muslim woman's picture with anti-Islam protesters goes viral

Shaymaa Ismaa’eel says she posed with anti-Islam protesters to 'combat their hate with a smile'.

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Sheikh Rasheed on ‘sahiba’ controversy: ‘What difference does it make?’

People don't need to take it so seriously, he says

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Nawaz Sharif asks Supreme Court to let him travel abroad

He has filed a review petition

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Sri Lanka attacks: Sister of 'ringleader' deplores attack

Zahran Hashim, a radical preacher, is accused of being behind bombings that killed more than 350 people.

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Egypt Coptic monks sentenced to death for killing bishop

Two defrocked Coptic Christian monks carried out the murder in an Egyptian monastery in 2018.

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Man arrested on charges of raping, murdering child

Police say the suspect has confessed

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Randeep Hooda to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next movie

The title of the film has yet to be decided

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The govt wants to establish a dedicated child recovery agency

It also wants to set up 'Zainab Alerts'

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Faisalabad family stages protest after son dies in police custody

The police say the 25-year-old died of a heart attack

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Nadal stutters into Barcelona Open last-16

Spaniard admits having ‘to work hard’ in win over Mayer

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Price hike hits Quetta as Ramazan nears

Wheat, rice, meat and milk are all more expensive

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Tenerife cave: Son leads police to bodies of mother and brother

The bodies of a German woman and another son were found, and the boys' father has been arrested.

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Plane’s air-conditioner breaks down during PIA flight to London

The airline is investigating the incident

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Top Sudan generals offer to quit as protests continue

It is seen as a small victory for the protest movement who want a new civilian government.

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Barcelona’s La Liga win delayed as Atletico edge past Valencia

Los Rojiblancos register 3-2 home win against Els Taronges

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Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation

Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police.

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Trading suspended at the Pakistan Stock Exchange over technical fault

It is now back up

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13 children declared HIV positive

They are all under eight years old

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Australia's Daily Telegraph prints rival's pages by mistake

Australia's Daily Telegraph apologises after Sydney Morning Herald pages appear in its Thursday edition.

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The Lux Style Awards doesn’t consider nominees’ character or actions

It issued a statement after nominees withdrew from the show

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West Indies include Gayle, Russell in World Cup squad

T20 specialists Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo miss out

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Antarctica: Thousands of emperor penguin chicks wiped out

The second largest emperor penguin colony in Antarctica disappears, satellite images show.

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Hate Afghan refugees?

Around 2.3 million Afghans ‘refugees’ are living in Pakistan

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Imran Khan leads Cricinfo’s all-time World Cup team

The illustrious team consists of legends from yesteryear

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Iman Ali thinks Lux Style Award withdrawals are ‘publicity stunts’

She said people are joining the bandwagon to become famous

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Lego is introducing braille bricks for visually-impaired children

They will help children learn a ‘touch writing system’

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Premier League: United slump against City in Manchester derby

Citizens pick up 2-0 away win to retain top spot

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Investigators finds nothing wrong with vaccines administered to Peshawar children

Recommend action against school owners, local leaders who instigated violence

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Mark Zuckerberg now has a podcast on Spotify

He wants to tackle questions about technology’s place in society

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Hospital Emergency Rooms: A quick guide

Try to get registration done as early as possible

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India lifts its ban on TikTok

The app’s owners claim they were losing $500,000 a day

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Eight children injured after school van overturns in Swat

Two are in critical condition

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Man kills father, sisters before shooting himself in Lahore

His brother was also shot

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Tobacco use kills 160,189 Pakistanis every year

It's the greatest cause of death in the country

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PM Imran Khan to leave for four-day visit to China

He will meet IMF and Chinese govt officials

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Deforestation: Tropical tree losses persist at high levels

Forests in tropical regions are disappearing at the rate of 30 football fields a minute, say researchers.

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Ghosn: Tokyo court grants $4.5m bail to former Nissan boss

Carlos Ghosn, who faces financial misconduct charges in Japan, is set be released from custody on bail.

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South Africa's first free elections after Apartheid

After Apartheid ended all South Africans regardless of race were finally able to vote for the first time in 1994. Organising the elections was a huge logistical challenge.

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Christchurch attack: Prince William to meet survivors

The Duke of Cambridge's tour begins with a memorial service for veterans on Anzac Day in New Zealand.

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UN: More civilians killed by Afghan forces than Taliban

The agency says, for first time, Afghan and international forces killed the most civilians this year.

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The secret world of Russia's North Korean workers

North Korean migrants working in Russia are facing uncertainty due to UN sanctions.

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