Manchester United-Arsenal Premier League fixture ends in 1-1 stalemate

Gunners came from behind to secure a point on the standings

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Two killed, five injured as roof collapses in Lahore’s Samanabad

Three people are still trapped under debris

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AB de Villiers is ready to bring the ‘heat’

Talismanic South African will play in the Big Bash League

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Japan's last pagers beep for the final time

At their peak, pagers were used by more than 10m people in Japan - but just 1,500 subscribers remained.

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Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans

A two-year trial found an improvement in symptoms for military veterans with PTSD.

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'Sadfishing' social media warning from school heads

Schools report growing worries about young people being tricked by emotional appeals online.

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Three ‘illegal’ petrol pumps demolished in Quetta

Customs is cracking down against the sale of smuggled Iranian diesel

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Two transgender people injured in firing

Police have registered a case

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Court to take up Maryam Nawaz’s bail plea

She is currently in jail on judicial remand

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Four of a family killed in Mardan roof collapse

Bodies have been shifted to a hospital  

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Today’s outlook: NA comes into session, Bilawal to meet Shehbaz

Notes from the newsroom

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Peru president dissolves Congress but legislators defy order

After the president's decision to dissolve Congress, legislators declare him temporarily suspended.

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Stranger Things renewed for fourth season

It won't be set in Hawkins anymore

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Khursheed Shah to be presented in Sukkur court

NAB to ask for an extension in his physical remand

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Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry

PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms.

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Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy.

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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters.

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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

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Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

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The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

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Eight men arrested for impersonating Rangers personnel

They have been accused of looting Rs200m

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Barbados qualify for CPL playoffs with victory over St Lucia

Tridents secure 24-run home win against Zouks

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Drones used to track down fugitive in China

Police used drones to track down a man who evaded detection for almost two decades.

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Asics blames hackers for porn on shop screens

The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen.

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OK hand sign added to list of hate symbols

An anti-hate group says the finger-and-thumb sign is being used as an "expression of white supremacy".

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Karachi man shot dead in Urdu Bazaar

Police are investigating the case

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Crops destroyed after locusts attack Thar

Swarms of locusts have spread after monsoon rain

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Lahore teen hit by train while chasing a kite

His family blames lack of implementation of the law

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Lewis Hamilton wins Russian Grand Prix

Mercedes driver finishes ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas, Charles Leclerc

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Fugitive on run for 17 years found living in cave by a drone

Police used drones to track down a man who evaded detection for almost two decades.

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Saudi prince says war with Iran would gut world economy

He said oil prices will rise

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Motorcycle incinerated after electric pole catches fire in Karachi

No one was hurt in the fire

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The Displaced: Climate change in Vietnam 'destroying family life'

Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change - we meet the families on the front lines.

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Asics apologises for porn playing for hours above Auckland store

The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen.

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Teenager, woman killed in Indian firing along the LoC

Three other civilians were injured

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Today’s outlook: PM Khan to visit Azad Kashmir’s earthquake-hit areas

Notes from the newsroom

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Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in fresh India flood chaos

Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states have also disrupted normal life in the region.

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Pleasant weather in Karachi, rain in Islamabad

More rain forecast in Punjab, KP, AJK

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Pakistan, Sri Lanka to face off in second Karachi ODI

The match was postponed due to rain

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Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil

Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers".

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Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.

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Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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Sandeep Dhaliwal: Texas mourns 'trailblazing' Sikh sheriff's deputy

Tributes pour in for "trailblazer" Sandeep Dhaliwal after he was shot dead during a traffic stop.

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Saudi king’s personal bodyguard shot dead in Jeddah

It was a personal enmity, according to the police

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Mahira Khan slays at Karl Lagerfeld x L’Oreal Paris show

She walked the ramp with Eva Longoria and Camila Cabello

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Manchester City hold nerve to beat Everton

Defending Premier League champions claim 3-1 away victory

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JUI-F’s Maulana Muhammad Hanif laid to rest in Chaman

He was killed in a blast on Saturday

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Ronaldo stars as Juventus beat SPAL in Serie A

Defending champions register 2-0 home victory

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José José: Mexico's 'Prince of Song' dies aged 71

Tributes pour in for Mexico's beloved "Prince of Song", who had been battling pancreatic cancer.

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St Kitts beat Barbados in thriller to reach CPL playoffs

Patriots claim narrow one-run win in Bridgetown

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‘Some guy’ in shalwar kameez is reading The Anarchy

It's Prime Minister Imran Khan

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Islamabad police called in after protests erupt outside NTS headquarters

Candidates were angry the test was postponed without warning

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Overnight showers turn weather pleasant across Punjab

More rain expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

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ICYMI: Saving baby turtles to underwater hockey

From saving baby turtles to underwater hockey, some of the stories you might have missed this week.

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Islamabad police declare Bahria University student’s death an accident

Her parents don't want a post-mortem, investigation

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Soldier killed during robbery in Karachi’s Landhi

He was in the engineering corps

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Two more electrocution deaths reported in Karachi

Death toll rises to nine in two days

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At least 36 killed, 36 hurt in China road crash

The accident was caused by a flat tyre

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PM Imran Khan to arrive in Islamabad at 8pm

He left the US on a commercial flight

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Austria votes in snap elections after video sting scandal

Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party is expected to come top, but may need a coalition partner.

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Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead

A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.

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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.

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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.

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Neymar, Barcelona go head-to-head in court to settle contract dispute

Spanish giants filed breach of contract complaint against Brazilian footballer

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Arthur stands by comments about Wasim, Misbah

Former head coach had linked ex-cricketers to his sacking

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St Lucia register victory over Jamaica in CPL

Zouks claim four-wicket home win over Tallawahs

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Mahira Khan turns heads ahead of Paris Fashion Week

She'll walk the ramp under the Eiffel Tower

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Follow UN resolutions in Kashmir, urges Chinese foreign minister

Wang Yi addressed the UNGA

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India calls PM Khan’s UNGA address ‘hate speech’

Says Pakistan’s playing wild card as newfound human rights champion

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England’s Sarah Taylor retires from international cricket

The World Cup-winning wicket-keeper was battling anxiety

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Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt share pictures from daughter’s aqiqa

Their daughter was born on August 30

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Second Pakistan-Sri Lanka ODI postponed till September 30

Fixture in Karachi was to be played on September 29

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Brexit: What just happened in the UK Supreme Court?

The prime minister loses this showdown, setting the stage for another Brexit battle in parliament.

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When Greta Thunberg saw President Trump

The Swedish activist didn't appear too pleased when Donald Trump arrived for the UN's climate summit.

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German court rules hangovers are an 'illness'

Judges in Frankfurt said a company selling anti-hangover drinks was making illegal health claims.

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Cimabue: Long-lost €6m artwork found in elderly woman's kitchen

A painting hanging above a hotplate in a home near Paris is a long-lost masterpiece, experts say.

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Ebonixsims: 'Making custom content for gamers like me'

Danielle, aka Ebonixsims, started making custom video game content after struggling to make a 'Sim-self' of herself.

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Afghanistan appoint Lance Klusener as head coach

Former South Africa all-rounder replaces Phil Simmons

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15 wounded in blast at southern Afghanistan polling station: hospital

Voting has begun for the country's presidential election

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Indian Army pilot killed in helicopter crash

A Bhutanese pilot was also killed

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Spider Man is back in the MCU

Sony and Disney have reached an agreement

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PM stuck in New York as plane develops technical faults

He was coming back to Pakistan on a Saudi plane

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Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest

A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption.

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Qatar women's marathon sees 40% withdraw

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdraw in gruelling conditions in Doha.

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Spoofing emails: The trickery costing businesses billions

Company executives are being targeted by spoof emails requesting them to send vast sums of money.

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

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

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Five doctors injured after clash with police at Peshawar hospital

The doctors were staging a protest

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Warrants issued for Rabi Pirzada’s arrest in reptile case

She didn't show up in court on Friday

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Nearly 2,000 arrests in Egypt crackdown: HRW

Protests breaking out against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

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Issue production orders, I won’t attend, Abbasi promises NA speaker

Says he will protect speaker from govt pressure

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Stena Impero: Seized British tanker 'preparing to leave' Iran

The Stena Impero has been in custody since it was seized by Iranian troops in July.

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Qandeel Baloch: Brother of murdered social media star jailed

Three years after her murder, the brother of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch is jailed for life.

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Microplastics: Premium teabags leak billions of particles - study

Microplastics in drinking water do not appear to pose a health risk at current levels, research suggests.

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Repair of Multan’s historic gates comes to a standstill

Despite funding, no work was done

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Qandeel Baloch’s brother sentenced to life in prison for murder

Six other suspects, including Mufti Qavi, acquitted

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Election tribunal orders re-polling in deputy speaker’s NA-265 constituency

Qasim Suri's victory has been declared null and void

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Fake doctor’s clinic sealed in Islamabad

People had complained to the govt

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Biden and Ukraine: What we know about corruption claims

Donald Trump asked Ukraine's president to investigate his rival Joe Biden. What are the allegations?

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All wars are miscalculations, says PM Imran Khan

PM discusses relations with the US, tourism and Iran

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'A rainbow wave': The rise of America's transgender politicians

"I know what it's like to be marginalised" - the first National Trans Visibility March is on Saturday.

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Chandrayaan-2: India Moon probe made 'hard landing', says Nasa

New pictures returned from a Nasa spacecraft show the targeted landing site of the Vikram rover.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Whistleblower 'is CIA officer'

The complaint says White House officials concealed details of Mr Trump's call with Ukraine's leader.

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Saudi Arabia to open up to foreign tourists with new visas

The push to attract foreign visitors is part of the kingdom's efforts to cut its reliance on oil.

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US slashes refugee limit to all-time low of 18,000

The White House says Iraqis who helped the US military and persecuted minorities will get priority.

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Trump, Ukraine and impeachment: Your questions answered

From impeachment proceedings to who listens in on a president's calls - your questions answered.

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Not just about sex: Indonesia's protests explained

The violent protests are about corruption, blasphemy and a draconian new criminal code.

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Prince Harry in southern Africa: Where are the world's landmines?

Prince Harry will highlight the fact that landmines continue to take thousands of lives.

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Facebook tests hiding likes from Australian users

It follows a similar and controversial trial by Instagram and is designed to ease social pressure.

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Stasi files: German plan to transfer files sparks concern

Critics warn files on citizens of former East Germany could be less accessible if they are archived.

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Shuping Wang: Whistleblower who exposed HIV scandal in China dies

Shuping Wang was attacked after realising blood donors were being infected with HIV and hepatitis.

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Let’s support women with breast cancer, urges Veena Malik

She visited an 'inspiring' cancer survivor

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Prehistoric babies fed animal milk in bottles

Prehistoric babies were bottle-fed with animal milk more than 3,000 years ago, according to new evidence.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Multan man kills second wife, son for having an ‘affair’

He was arrested

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Sindh govt bans littering in Karachi for 90 days

The offence has been criminalised under the CrPC

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Amazon Alexa gets Samuel L Jackson and other celebrity voices

The firm has also addressed privacy concerns about its smart assistant technology.

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Shahid Khaqan, Miftah Ismail sent to jail in LNG case

Court rejects NAB's request for extension in their physical remand

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Real, Atletico warm-up for Madrid derby with wins

Sides claim 2-0 wins despite resting players for Saturday’s clash

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Images capture a phone-less world

A series of photos by US photographer Eric Pickersgill shows people staring into the space where their phone usually is.

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Trumps says India, Pakistan have ‘got to work it out’

Says he offered to mediate on Kashmir again

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Misbah urges world to ‘do more’ for revival in Pakistan

Coach believes depriving country of cricket is ‘injustice’

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Two, including passerby, shot dead during fight in Lahore

Three people were injured

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to invest $200m in Pakistan

It will be investing in the Ehsaas programme

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Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey to start joint English TV channel

It will counter Islamophobia, 'set record straight on Islam'

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Four cops injured in Quetta blast near police vehicle

The men were shifted to the hospital

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Trump impeachment: Lawmakers see 'troubling' whistleblower complaint

Democrats describe the details as "disturbing" as they press ahead with an impeachment inquiry.

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Australia abortion laws: Terminations now legal in New South Wales

New South Wales becomes the final state to overturn laws which had been criticised as archaic.

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Lisa Li: Angry landlord exposes online star's 'double life'

The Chinese star Lisa Li's life of travel, parties, and fine dining was not everything it seemed.

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Trump immigration plans: US signs deal to deport migrants to Honduras

Critics say the country has one of the world's highest murder rates and is not a safe destination.

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South Africa's xenophobic attacks: Why migrants won't be deterred

The wave of anti-foreigner attacks are a symptom of a bigger problem, writes Andrew Harding.

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Trump impeachment: Was there quid pro quo?

A released memo confirmed the US president urged for a Biden inquiry, but was it in exchange for aid?

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Chile's stolen children: 'I was tricked into handing over my baby'

Chile is investigating how babies and children were sent abroad for adoption during military rule.

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Dengue mosquitoes make thousands sick in Punjab

Dengue is spreading in the province

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Bumrah ruled out of India-South Africa Test series

Fast-bowler suffers stress fracture in lower back

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Instagram ads banned for 'misleading' Kardashian link

The Instagram ads misled customers and suggested celebrities had used the treatments, the ASA found.

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Ahmed Ali Akbar wins international award for Laal Kabootar

The crime thriller is also Pakistan's nominee for the Oscars

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Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algerian leader sentenced to 15 years

Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiring against the state as people protested against his brother.

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Somali journalist: 'I was the only female reporter in my city'

Maryan Seylac describes life as a reporter in one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.

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Man dies of Congo virus in Karachi

The victim was from Sanghar

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Nine-year-old killed in Lahore roof collapse during earthquake

Three others were injured

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St Lucia pick up home victory over St Kitts in CPL

Zouks register 20-run win over Patriots at Gros Islet

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Don’t need foreign help in earthquake rescue, relief work: NDMA

PM's assistant says they will compensate everyone, rebuild homes

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NAB teams leaves empty-handed after breaking into Liaquat Qaimkhani’s safe

The safe was empty

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Plácido Domingo leaves Met Opera over sexual harassment claims

The singer has pulled out of a production of Verdi's Macbeth the day before its opening night.

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Sarfaraz, Babar eager to play in front of home crowds

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed hopes to see packed stadiums

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Indian promoters pressured to cancel Rahat Fateh Ali Khan shows

He was scheduled to perform in the US

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Watch: Earthquake caught on camera in Azad Kashmir’s Mirpur

22 people were killed, 452 injured in the tremors

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Man shot in traffic-related spat on Karachi’s NIPA Flyover

A car and motorcycle collided

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Pakistani documentary Armed with Faith wins an Emmy

The documentary is based on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bomb Disposal Squad

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Naimal is Allah’s gift and blessing for Hamza Ali Abbasi

The two tied the knot on August 25

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Attacking India is not an option, says PM Imran Khan

PM meets OIC group, reminds them of Indian oppression

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Messi goes off injured but Barcelona claim much-needed win

Catalan giants win 2-1 against Villareal as Griezmann, Arthur score

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Afghanistan, Bangladesh share tri-nation trophy after washout

No ball bowled in final at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium

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Photographer tells how he captured Haiti shooting

Andres Martinez Casares describes how he reacted as a senator started shooting outside parliament.

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Thomas Cook holidaymakers and crew 'trapped' in Cuba

Several Thomas Cook holidaymakers say their hotels are not letting them leave until they pay extra money.

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Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case

A privacy regulator had sought to force firm to delist links across the world and not just Europe.

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Yasir Hussain praises fiancé for rejecting fairness cream advertisement

Aziz rejected a hefty offer for a fairness cream ad

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Virat Kohli punished for physical contact with South African player

Indian captain hit Beuran Hendricks while taking a run

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Pakistan team arrives in Karachi for Sri Lanka ODIs

Team was escorted to their hotel under tight security

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Police say Gujranwala woman behind attacks on her father

The woman’s accomplice was arrested

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Greta Thunberg: What climate summit achieved after outburst

Over 60 countries promise tougher action to curb emissions - but Greta Thunberg says it's a failure.

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Cimabue: Long-lost €6m artwork found in elderly woman's kitchen

A painting hanging above a hotplate in a home near Paris is a long-lost masterpiece, experts say.

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Pakistan rejects Indian army chief’s statement on Balakot

Dr Mohammad Faisal said India would not succeed in hiding state terrorism

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More rain predicted in Karachi on Tuesday

Showers expected in Karachi on September 25 and 26

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Franco exhumation: Spain's Supreme Court to make key ruling

Judges are to decide whether to move the dictator from a state mausoleum to a less controversial site.

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Megan Rapinoe calls on footballers to change the world at Fifa awards

US star Megan Rapinoe has called on footballers to tackle racism and sexism after winning Fifa's top award.

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Rawalpindi opens dengue filter clinics to reduce burden on hospitals

Number of patients increase to 3,235 in Rawalpindi in September

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PM Khan presses Trump to seek Taliban, Kashmir deals

Says Washington has a "duty" to calm the Kashmir standoff with India

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Papua protests: More than 20 die after protesters start fires

Fresh violence has hit the restive Papua region in Indonesia, after weeks of unrest in August.

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How to charge your phone abroad with no plug adaptor

If you have forgotten to bring a travel adaptor, there still might be a way to charge your phone.

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Frozen 2 trailer takes the gang on a dangerous adventure

Frozen 2 hits theatres November 22

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Messi crowned FIFA Men’s Player of the year

Barcelona talisman edges out Van Dijk, Ronaldo

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US Congress alarmed by Kashmir situation, writes letter to UN

Urges US Ambassador to diffuse tensions between India and Pakistan

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The Rwandan radio show which brought children back from the dead

How the BBC helped to find thousands of children who got lost during the Rwandan genocide.

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Iran rejects fresh accusations over Saudi oil attack

The leaders of France, Germany and the UK backed US claims that Iran attacked oil installations.

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Trump Ukraine call: What's this story all about?

There's a new political controversy in the US - it's complex but we break it down into bite-sized chunks.

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Model stages silent protest on Gucci catwalk over 'straitjacket' designs

Ayesha Tan-Jones wrote a message on their hands to protest against 'straitjacket' designs.

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US policeman suspended for arresting two six-year-olds

A six-year-old girl was handcuffed and charged with battery, her grandmother told US media.

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Guyana beat Barbados to maintain unbeaten CPL streak

Warriors win against Tridents by 12 runs under DLS method

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600,000 passengers stranded after UK travel giant Thomas Cook folds

British tourists are being repatriated

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Wasim Akhtar pictured with ‘unofficial adviser’ Liaquat Qaimkhani

The mayor denied that he was a notified adviser

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Trump confirms he raised Bidens in Ukraine call

The admission fuelled calls for Democrats to launch impeachment proceedings against the president.

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Liaquat Qaimkhani remanded into NAB custody for 14 days

Former KMC official accused of illegally allotting park land

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South Africa beat India in third T20I to draw series

Visitors claim nine-wicket win over hosts in Chennai

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Waqar Younis skipping Sri Lanka series opener for daughter’s graduation

He will attend the second match

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Two-day boxing championship begins in Abbottabad

48 boxers are participating in the event

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Ehd-e-Wafa’s first episode tells the tale of true friends

Beware, spoilers ahead!

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Man kills mother, brother and sister-in-law over Rs90m in Lahore

He shot them and fled their house in Banker's Colony

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Essex win maiden T20 Blast title

Side beat Worcestershire Rapids in final by four wickets

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At least seven dead after Kenyan classroom collapses

The wooden structure collapsed just minutes after the start of the school day on Monday.

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Central Punjab on brink of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy win over Northern

Side have a 319-run lead after enforcing follow-on

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Karachi bug invasion part 2: attack of the locusts

Reports of locusts are popping up all over the city

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The Veronicas: Singers threaten legal action over flight removal

The Veronicas say they were ordered off a Qantas flight after staff "escalated" a row over luggage.

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Funerals held for 24 victims of Gilgit bus accident

Two funerals were held on Sunday

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GoT wins top drama Emmy as Fleabag springs a surprise

Game of Thrones got 12 awards for its final season

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PM meets US senator, reaffirms commitment to Afghan peace process

He also discussed bilateral relations with Senator Lindsey Graham

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Hand in hand, Trump, Modi vow to fight ‘Islamic terrorism’

They addressed the Howdy Modi rally in Houston

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Motorists in a fix as authorities neglect Islamabad-Murree Expressway repairs

Part of the road caved in a few days ago

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Modi to Trump: 'My honour to introduce you to my family'

India's PM and the US president took the stage at a rare mass rally for a foreign leader in Houston.

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Five killed, 20 injured in Salt Range motorway accident

Four of the injured are in critical condition

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The Displaced: The African country that wants refugees

Uganda - with more than a million refugees - is renowned for the way it welcomes those fleeing violence.

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How to keep cool in the Karachi heatwave

Some signs to watch out for

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30 arrested for robbery, car theft

Stolen goods worth Rs10m recovered

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Melania Trump dons $6,000 designer gown at White House dinner

She paid homage to Australia with a J Mendel dress

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CSS rules were amended without government’s approval: FIA report

The pass rate has dropped since the amendment

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Explosives found in Dera Ismail Khan basement

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered

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No place to bury the dead in Kasur’s Usmanwala

They can't use nearby graveyards either

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UN welcomes Houthi offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia

They claimed responsibility for the attacks on Saudi oil plants

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After mastering daal roti, British diplomat cooks gajar ka halwa

Thomas Drew posted a video of him making the delicacy

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Salahuddin laid to rest after second autopsy

His body was exhumed on his family's request

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Sujawal villagers still have to ferry bodies across the river

The CM had taken notice of the situation last year

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Challengers beat Blasters in women’s one-day triangular championship

Side claim three-wicket win in Lahore

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Lahore school students, parents protest against exorbitant school fees

They want the government to intervene

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Stratford vet tries to save orangutan shot 130 times

Paul Ramos was in Borneo to film the work being done to save the orangutan population.

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Four children bitten by rabid dog in Multan

They were all hospitalised

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Man shot dead while driving sister to hospital in Karachi

His sister was injured

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20 killed in Naran bus crash

Operation under way to rescue people from the wreckage

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PM Khan meets Kashmir Study Group founder in New York

He is in the US for the UNGA session

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Democrat 2020 candidates turn up for Iowa Steak Fry

The Polk County Steak Fry on Saturday saw 17 of the remaining 19 Democratic candidates appear.

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Yemen: UN welcomes Houthi offer to end Saudi Arabia attacks

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels offer to end all attacks on Saudi Arabia as part of a peace plan.

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'I stole a plane to get out of the Navy'

When Theo Van Eijck was kicked out of a Dutch pilot-training programme in 1964, he stole a plane and flew to Libya.

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Italians await Salvini's comeback in his Veneto heartland

Nationalist leader Matteo Salvini dramatically lost power but his supporters are awaiting his comeback.

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UAE in space: Hazzaa Al Mansoori to become first Emirati astronaut

What's it like to be the first astronaut of your country?

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Abuja crime: Is Nigeria's capital city 'one of the safest in the world'?

Is the country's police chief right about the low level of crime in Abuja?

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Peshawar CCPO takes action against cops asking for bribes

CCTV cameras installed and complaint boxes placed around the city

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Khursheed Shah remanded into NAB custody for 8 days

He was arrested on Wednesday in an assets case

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Injury hit Manchester City look towards Mendy

Manager Pep Guardiola has full confidence in the French defender

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Watch: Foreign minister Qureshi meets Kashmiri youth at Masjid-e-Nabvi

He hasn't been able to contact his parents

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Pakistan announce squad for Sri Lanka ODIs

Abid Ali, Mohammad Hasnain picked for three-match series in Karachi

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Battle of Arnhem: Mass parachute drop to mark WW2 assault

Prince Charles will join veterans in the Netherlands on the 75th anniversary of the WW2 assault.

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Islamabad students approach high court after medical school rejections

Punjab colleges say they only accept students with Punjab domiciles

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Karachi’s only food lab hasn’t been operational for a year

The last food test was conducted in April 2018

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Underground weapons bunker discovered in Balochistan’s Taftan

An Irani citizen has been arrested

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Rugby World Cup: Extreme weather warning issued as typhoon approaches Japan

Rugby World Cup organisers issue an extreme weather warning and close two fanzones as a large and powerful typhoon approaches Japan.

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Masakadza leads Zimbabwe to T20I victory over Afghanistan

Side register seven-wicket win in Chittagong

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Three arrested for street crime

Weapons, motorcycles and cash were found in their possession

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13 injured in Mianwali trailer-bus collision

Three people in critical condition  

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Brace yourselves: Heatwave likely to hit Karachi Saturday

Hospitals have been put on high alert

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NAB orders confiscation of Ahad Cheema’s assets

He was arrested in the Ashiana Housing case on February 21

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Twelve killed in minibus explosion outside Karbala

Five people were injured

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Today’s outlook: CM Shah to launch ‘Clean My Karachi’ drive

Notes from the newsroom

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Blasphemy case: For Ghotki’s Hindus there’s no coming back

Masked men ransacked a temple on September 15

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Utah tourist bus crash kills at least four, injures at least 12

The bus was carrying Chinese tourists near Bryce Canyon National Park when it veered off the road.

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Saudi Arabia oil attacks: US to send troops to Saudi Arabia

The "defensive" deployment comes after attacks on Saudi oil installations, which it blames on Iran,

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Israeli elections: What do the results reveal?

Benjamin Netanyahu's political base has fractured, leading to an uncertain future.

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Modi visit to US: Trump appearance signals importance of India

Indian Prime Minister Modi will address supporters in Houston, where he will be joined by Donald Trump.

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What3words: 'Life-saving app' divides opinion

First responders have been singing the praises of what3words but some have reservations about the tech.

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Sindh’s stray dogs are in danger as government orders culling

Rabies cases are going up in the province

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Liverpool, Chelsea clash after Champions League defeats

Both sides were defeated in Europe in midweek

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Colt suspends AR-15 rifle production for civilians

Colt suspends the production of sporting rifles including the AR-15, used in several US mass shootings

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Court rejects Rana Sanaullah’s bail petition

Five other people received bail

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Full court to hear Justice Isa’s petition on September 24

It will either be a 9 or 10-member bench

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Gululai Ismail: Activist in hiding flees Pakistan for the US

Gulalai Ismail is accused of "anti-state activities" and is now in New York seeking asylum.

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Your iPhone is going to change with iOS 13

And here is what you will get

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Three Larkana university hostel wardens fired after student’s death

Nimrita Chandani was found dead on September 16

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Cricket Australia eyeing Pakistan tour in 2022

Chief executive Kevin Roberts visited country recently

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Booking.com still duping customers, says watchdog

The consumer watchdog claims the website is still using 'pressure-selling' tactics.

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Indonesia haze: What it's like breathing in Asia's hazardous smoke

Authorities have tried to clamp down on the fires causing the annual haze - so why is it still happening?

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Can an Indo-Pak war be called Ghazwa-e-Hind?

Clerics warn against confusing Hadith

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Seven arrested for illegally hunting ibex in Sindh

The bodies of five animals were seized

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Vaping-related illness sickens over 500 in US

US cities are banning flavoured e-cigarettes

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CM Buzdar holds meeting on Chunian murders at Lahore airport

He arrived in the city Thursday night

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Climate change: Firms make green energy vows as call for action grow

Amazon and Google are among global firms setting out new green energy plans as climate pressure rises.

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The man who stopped a mega-dam and saved Borneo's rainforest

Peter Kallang has been awarded a top environmental prize for leading a successful campaign to stop a mega-dam being built in Borneo's rainforest.

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Donald Trump hosts Australia PM at the White House

Australian PM Scott Morrison is only the second leader to receive a state dinner under President Trump.

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Australian brothers guilty of IS plane bomb plot

The pair tried to blow up an Eithad flight with a bomb hidden inside a meat grinder, a court finds.

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Cut air pollution to fight climate change - UN

The global effort to tackle emissions will be debated at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York.

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Muslim men blame racial profiling for flight cancellation

American Airlines say they stopped the flight over "concerns raised by a crew member and a passenger".

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Climate change: Arctic expedition to drift in sea-ice for a year

Germany will embed its Polarstern research ship in sea-ice for a year-long study of the climate.

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Conservative Party targets over-45s with Facebook Brexit ads

Political parties’ Facebook ad campaigns are gearing up ahead of any election, BBC News research reveals.

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Princeton drops GRE test requirement for 14 graduate programmes

It won't be required for some master's and doctoral programmes

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Malik, Tahir star as Guyana humble Jamaica in CPL

Skipper Shoaib Malik makes unbeaten half-century in 81-run win

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NAB gets two-day transit remand of PPP’s Khursheed Shah

He will be shifted to Sukkur

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Afghanistan war: Deadly Taliban attack 'destroys' hospital

At least 10 people have been killed after a truck exploded near a hospital in southern Afghanistan.

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The Kashmiris detained more than 700km away from home

More than 80 people from the region are being held at a jail in northern India.

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Court to indict Asif Zardari, Faryal Talpur on October 4

They are being investigated in money laundering, Park Lane cases

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Blasters remain unbeaten in women’s triangular one-day cup

Side claim seven-run win over Dynamites in Lahore

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School shootings: Sandy Hook parents' haunting video warning

The parents of children killed at Sandy Hook have put out a graphic video about mass shootings.

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Olympiakos hold Tottenham to entertaining draw in Champions League fixture

Fixture ends in sensational 2-2 draw in Athens

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Seven men arrested in Karachi for street crime, selling narcotics

Gutka, hashish, alcohol, heroin and weapons were found

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Dr Abdus Salam’s biopic makes its way to Netflix

The documentary will release on Netflix on October 1

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Today’s outlook: Khursheed heads to court, PM to Saudi Arabia

Notes from the newsroom

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India bans vaping and e-cigarettes

Violators will be slapped with massive fines

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Di Maria stars as PSG dismantle Real Madrid

Argentine scores twice against former club in 3-0 drubbing

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Karachi policeman shot dead during encounter with suspected motorcycle thieves

Two thieves were also killed

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Canada’s Trudeau admits to racist ‘brownface’ makeup

A picture of him from 18 years ago surfaced

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Tepco executives found not guilty

This is the only criminal case to arise out of the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.

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PM Khan to leave for two-day Saudi Arabia visit today

He will brief Saudi officials on Kashmir situation

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Pakistan-Sri Lanka series tickets will be available from September 20

Fans can purchase five tickets on a single CNIC

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Huge explosion at Turkish chemical factory

A blast propelled a metal tank into the air during a fire at a facility in Istanbul.

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Justin Trudeau 'brownface': 'I should have known better'

The Canadian PM says he's "really sorry" for wearing skin-darkening make-up at a 2001 event.

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Protests in Pakistan's Kasur after boys' bodies found

Crowds demand action after the latest abductions and murders of children in Kasur district.

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Booking.com still duping customers, says watchdog

The consumer watchdog claims the website is still using 'pressure-selling' tactics.

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Live facial recognition surveillance 'must stop'

Campaigners say the technology is inaccurate, intrusive and infringes on an individual's right to privacy.

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PCB Blasters make winning start in women’s triangular one-day championship

Side register thrilling one-wicket win over Challengers

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Australian hiker rescued after 'carrying' broken leg for two days

Neil Parker began his agonising trip to safety after falling 6m (20ft) down a waterfall in Australia.

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Brad Pitt speaks with astronaut from Nasa headquarters

Actor Brad Pitt questions astronaut Nick Hague about life on the International Space Station.

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PM Khan to inaugurate round-the-clock opening of Torkham border

It has been open on trial basis since September 2

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Lord of the Rings show to start filming soon

It will be shot in New Zealand

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Supreme Court orders Full Court hearing in Justice Isa case

Two judges recused themselves from hearing the case

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Albanians and Serbs remain divided after the War

20-year-old Arian and 16-year-old Selena agree to meet on a bridge between their homes and debate their differences.

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World's biggest amphibian 'discovered' in museum

DNA from historical museum specimens may help save the giant salamander from extinction in the wild.

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Sarah Thomas: Woman first to swim Channel four times non-stop

Sarah Thomas began the challenge on Sunday and finished after more than 54 hours.

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Prostate drug may slow Parkinson's disease

A medicine for enlarged prostates may benefit brain cells damaged by Parkinson's, scientists find.

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Does fat shaming help people lose weight?

Fat chance - the evidence says fat shaming is more likely to lead people to put on weight.

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Dolphin Force deployed to curb street crime

21 squads will be formed

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India warn Pant he cannot keep throwing his wicket away

New batting coach Rathour says youngster must stop being ‘careless’

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Saudi Arabia oil drone attack 'a blow for the world'

Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities are an attack on the "whole world" the country says.

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Defending champions Liverpool begin campaign with defeat at Napoli

Klopp’s men suffer controversial 2-0 loss against Ancelotti’s side

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Plane tickets will become more expensive after November 1

The CAA is increasing airport charges

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Menstrual blood ad complaints dismissed in Australia

The controversial adverts featured realistic depictions of blood on pads and in the shower.

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European Parliament wants Kashmir issue resolved through dialogue

Asks India to lift the curfew in Indian-held Kashmir

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Lord of the Rings returns to New Zealand with Amazon TV show

The TV series produced by the US e-commerce giant has been tipped to be the most expensive ever made.

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Giant panda death in Thailand leaves China asking questions

The death of Chuang Chuang, who was famous for efforts to stimulate his sex drive, has caused anger.

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Edgar Zambrano: Guaidó deputy freed from detention in Venezuela

The move comes a day after President Nicolás Maduro reached a deal with small opposition parties.

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'Why I recover the bodies of drowning victims'

Keith Cornican travels far and wide recovering drowning victims' bodies, spurred by personal tragedy.

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Langer believes Broad had psychological advantage over Warner

English pacer dismissed Australian batsman seven times in Ashes series

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Two judges recuse themselves from hearing Justice Isa case

The seven-member bench has been dissolved

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Elon Musk says 'pedo guy' tweet was not accusation

The Tesla CEO's lawyers say the term means "creepy old man" in South Africa where Mr Musk grew up.

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Cardinal Pell makes final attempt to quash sexual abuse convictions

Ex-Vatican treasurer George Pell asks Australia's top court to review his sexual abuse convictions.

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Smart meter rollout delayed for four years

Suppliers now have until 2024 to fit them into homes, but it may mean higher costs for the industry.

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Rebellion's Sniper Elite VR game previewed

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak plays a demo of the latest version of the World War II sniping simulator.

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Labourer killed for asking for wage in Lodhran

The suspect has been arrested

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Messi return likely as Barcelona begin Champions League campaign

Catalans take on Borussia Dortmund in league stage

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Three killed after vehicle collides with rickshaw in Lahore

Three people injured

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Maryam still PML-N vice-president as ECP dismisses petition challenging appointment

The verdict was reserved on Monday

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Faisalabad photographer captures details like no other

She has been featured on the National Geographic magazine 

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Saba Qamar not doing any film based on Kulbhushan Jadhav

She was last seen in drama serial Cheekh

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Jameela Jamil, Riz Ahmed pull out of event awarding Modi

Indian PM to be awarded for Clean India Mission

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Sialkot gets its first tourist bus

It will take you to major historic and religious sites

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How one woman accidentally swallowed her engagement ring

Jenna Evans was instructed by "villains" during a dream to swallow her engagement ring.

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Matric student gang-raped in Bhakkar

A case has been registered against five suspects

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Elon Musk says 'pedo guy' tweet was not accusation

The Tesla CEO's lawyers say the term means "creepy old man" in South Africa where Mr Musk grew up.

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Seinfeld is coming to Netflix

It will start streaming in 2021

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Lahore man cuts off wife’s nose after dispute

The suspect is on the run

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Today’s outlook: Court hears Justice Isa case, NAB summons Murad

Notes from newsroom

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Israelis vote in second general election in five months

PM Benjamin Netanyahu fights for a fifth term after failing to form a coalition during the summer.

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Looking back at 100 days of protests in Hong Kong

How a controversial extradition bill with China sparked months of violent protest.

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China gripped after sighting of its own 'Loch Ness Monster'

Is the creature in the Yangtze a monster, a snake - or something less animated altogether?

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Jamaica Tallawahs, St Kitts Patriots pick up wins in CPL

Sides claim wins over Barbados Tridents, St Lucia Zouks respectively

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Naimal Khawar shares a picture of ‘platonic’ times with Hamza

The couple married in August

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Indian Supreme Court wants ‘normalcy’ restored in Jammu and Kashmir

It did not pass an order though

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How bacteria could make fashion more eco-friendly

A new process to dye clothes using bacteria could bring environmental benefits.

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The former soldier who aims to build a $50bn firm

Shachar Bialick says his special forces background drives his success in business.

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Joe Root sets sight on claiming Ashes in Australia

England skipper saw visitors retain urn with 2-2 draw

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Pakistani comedian Danish Ali reveals he’s a ‘rishta aunty’

He discusses his latest video

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Court clears former NADRA chief in dual nationality case

It says Tariq Malik didn't hide his Canadian nationality

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Gujranwala landowner arrested for cutting teenage labourer’s hand

The boy was injured for demanding his wages

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App that cancels subscriptions launches in UK

The virtual card automatically protects people from being charged at the end of a free trial period.

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Saudi oil attacks: US intelligence 'shows Iran involved'

US officials quote intelligence and show satellite images, but Iran denies involvement.

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Indonesia haze: Why do forests keep burning?

A smoky haze has blanketed the region, an annual phenomenon that affects millions of people.

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Man arrested for murdering stepmother over rent dispute in Attock

His brother is on the run

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Frenchman kills wife in Swat for wanting to study

The suspect fled to France after the attack

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Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy in the US

The drug maker, accused of fuelling the opioid crisis, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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Lilly, Thailand’s Greta Thunberg, wages ‘war’ on plastic

Thailand is the sixth largest global contributor to ocean pollution

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Multiple areas in Punjab hit by heavy rain

Power supply disconnected to many areas

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Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars, dies aged 75

The Cars were one of the biggest bands of the 1980s and the front-runner of the new wave movement.

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Casey Viner: Teenage US gamer jailed over deadly 911 hoax

Casey Viner, 19, ordered the prank call after an argument while playing Call of Duty.

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Casey Viner: Teenage US gamer jailed over deadly 911 hoax

Casey Viner, 19, ordered the prank call after an argument while playing Call of Duty.

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Magpie attack: Australian cyclist dies while fleeing swooping bird

The man suffered head injuries after swerving his bicycle in a bid to avoid the aggressive bird.

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Sex workers in Malawi deal with HIV, contraception and violence

Malawian sex workers share the stories of their struggles to access healthcare.

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Life-saving surgery but not by a doctor

Seida Guadu performs an emergency Caesarean to try to save the lives of a baby and his mother.

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Soldiers martyred in Upper Dir, Waziristan laid to rest

Lance Naik Afridi and Sepoy Kashif Ali were martyred Saturday

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Robert Mugabe's death: What next for Grace Mugabe?

If the widow of Zimbabwe's former president is not immune from prosecution, what's next for her?

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Hong Kong protesters rally outside British Consulate

They want the UK to press China to maintain freedoms agreed when it handed the city over in 1997.

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41 cases lodged in Lahore after dengue larvae found

Seven people have been taken into custody

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Dengue is on the rise in Rawalpindi

90 people hospitalized in last 24 hours

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Afghan women weave war into their rugs

Traditional carpet designs are changing to include weapons

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Passengers offloaded off PIA flight over malfunctioning fire alarm

PIA spokesperson says there was no fire

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Waseem into top-10 in world rankings, dedicates victory to Kashmir

Pugilist is now ranked ninth in WBC Flyweight Rankings

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Real, Barcelona claim high-scoring wins

La Liga giants feature in goal-galores against Levante, Valencia

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Pesticide spray claims four lives in Lodhran

Agriculture dept blames farmers' own negligence

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AJK prime minister to visit areas along LoC

He will also visit families affected by Indian firing

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Woman killed, three others injured in Sujawal traffic accident

Two injured are in critical condition

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Spanish floods: Family trapped in attic

"The flood has entered my house, and it's all I can see."

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US drug authority says cancer-causing contaminant found in heartburn medicine

It has not ordered a recall of Zantac

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Three killed in Islamabad traffic accident

One person was injured

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Drones hit Saudi Aramco plants, disrupting oil flow

Yemeni rebels claimed responsibility

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Child killed in traffic accident

Four others were injured

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Thousands of foetal remains found in US abortion doctor's home

Dr Ulrich Klopfer, who died on 3 September, had his licence suspended four years ago.

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Learn to take criticism: Veena Malik on the Firdous-Mahira controversy

Says ganging up against seniors is not right

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Tunisia set to hold second free presidential election

It's seen as a test of one of the world's newest democracies, and two women are among those running.

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Saudi oil strikes: US blames Iran for twin attacks

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted that there was no evidence the attacks came from Yemen.

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Nigerian magician Babs Cardini: 'I want to be the best'

Nigerian magician Babs Cardini wows audiences on the streets of Lagos.

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Why thousands are flocking to corgi cafes

Corgi cafes are all the rage, with these dog-themed businesses popping up across Asia.

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Online bullying: What you can do about trolling

What can you do if you're being cyber-bullied? Hannah Adams, from Jesy Nelson's new doc, tells us.

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Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes

The fires are now under control at Abqaiq and Khurais, state media say.

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Pindi Bhattian woman killed for wanting to leave her husband

Her brother has been arrested for the crime

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US baby born on 9/11 at 9:11 weighs 9lbs 11oz

"Christina is a little miracle during such a sad time," her mother said.

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Soldier martyred in Indian firing along LoC

Havaldar Nasir Hussain was killed in the Hajipur sector

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Eddie Money, Two Tickets to Paradise singer, dies at 70

The Two Tickets to Paradise singer, who sold some 30 million records, had been diagnosed with cancer.

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Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe in T20I tri-series opener

Hosts secure three-wicket in Dhaka

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Tahir ul Qadri is leaving Pakistani politics

He wants to focus on books instead

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Thieves arrested for robbing elderly person

Jewellery, cash have been seized from them

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Two arrested for stealing prescription drugs in DG Khan

Medicine worth Rs15,000 was found in her bag

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Customs seizes 0.5kg of heroin

The drugs were heading to Canada

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Watch: Boxer Muhammad Waseem dedicates his match to Kashmir

Waseem won the bronze medal at the 2014 Asian Games

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Another land grabbing case registered against Mansha ‘Bomb’

It has been filed in Lahore

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Rabi Pirzada lands into trouble for posing with reptiles

Punjab wildlife dept has submitted a challan against her

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Khairpur hospital in crisis after shortage of drugs, medical supplies

No action taken by the government or hospital administration

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Rana Sanaullah’s judicial remand extended till September 28

No judge has been appointed to hear his case yet

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Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes

The fires are now under control at Abqaiq and Khurais, state media say.

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Actress gets two weeks jail in US college admissions scandal

Felicity Huffman bribed someone to change her daughter's SAT scores

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‘India must accept responsibility for human rights violations in Kashmir’

US congresswoman issues statement condemning Indian actions

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The bizarre fabrics that fashion is betting on

Amid a growing backlash against fast fashion, firms are looking at new fabrics from mushrooms and pineapples.

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'It will be OK': The amputees helping each other

When Lisa became an amputee, she noticed the lack of support for amputees. She decided to do something about it.

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The 'zombie fungus' and the climbing dead

Marvel at some of the highly commended images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

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Letter from Africa: 'I gave up on catching the train in Ethiopia'

Ethiopia is hugely proud of its new Chinese-built railway - but it is surprisingly difficult to buy a ticket.

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Sarri back, Ronaldo in form as Juventus take on Fiorentina

Defending champions’ new manager returns after recovering from pneumonia

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Variant 31: 'Pushing the boundaries' of immersive theatre

The "live horror" theatre experience where you fight zombies under ground in central London.

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Balochistan coal mine contractor killed in firing

One other person has been injured

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Whirlpool tumble dryer recall uncovers 65,000 dangerous machines

Despite the full recall, hundreds of thousands of fire-prone machines may remain in UK homes.

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Google Maps shows sunken car where missing man’s body was found

William Moldt went missing in mysterious circumstances 22 years ago after a night out in Florida.

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Google to pay €1bn to end French tax probe

The settlement ends a four-year investigation into Google's tax affairs.

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Sitting Sindh MPA Ghulam Shah Jeelani passes away

The four-time MPA was from Dadu

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IMF team to visit Pakistan in a few days

Delegation will include its Middle East, Central Asia director

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Using phones at the Peshawar airport banned after viral video

The video showed passengers climbing onto a conveyor belt

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers test snow machine to beat the heat

Japan tests spraying fake snow in 'Snokyo' to tackle the summer heat ahead of the games next summer.

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Democratic debate: Who had the best one-liner?

From "hell yes" to "have a record player on" - the White House hopefuls' most memorable lines.

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Sony shocks gamers with Playstation revelation

It turns out people have been using the wrong terminology for years.

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Ask India to end Kashmir curfew, US senators urge Trump

Four senators wrote a letter to the US president

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Today’s outlook: PM heads to Kashmir, Buzdar to Saudi Arabia

Notes from the newsroom

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Prime Minister Imran Khan to address rally in Kashmir today

Rally to show solidarity with people of Indian-held Kashmir

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Hong Kong Tennis Open postponed due to protests

Organisers said they could not guarantee "smooth running" if the tournament in light of the unrest.

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Tiananmen Square Tank Man photographer Charlie Cole dies

The image of one man in the way of a column of tanks has become a symbol of peaceful resistance.

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Democratic debate: Biden, Warren and Sanders spar over healthcare

Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders share the stage for the first time in a testy debate.

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California boat fire: Safety investigators say all crew were asleep

The scuba-diving boat caught fire off the coast of California last week, killing 34 passengers.

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Storm Area 51: The joke that became a ‘possible humanitarian disaster’

A hoax rallying cry to storm a US Air Force base in Nevada has left two towns fearing catastrophe.

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'Freeze... and marry me!' - Russians who propose at gunpoint

Actors staging special forces "drug busts" are spicing up marriage proposals in Russia.

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Brazil Amazon: Old enemies unite to save their land

Rival indigenous groups say they have a common enemy: Brazil's President Bolsonaro and his policies.

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South Africa crime: Police figures show rising murder and sexual offences

The latest crime figures show rises in both murder and sexual offences over the past year

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Virtual reality recreates Owain Glyndwr's Sycharth home

Born in 1359, Owain Glyndwr was the last native Welsh person to hold the title Prince of Wales.

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'Proud' Hertfordshire PC sent arrest footage to sisters

The officer is found guilty of gross misconduct for sharing body-worn camera footage on WhatsApp.

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Kia Ora: Air New Zealand faces boycott over trademark bid

A bid to trademark the title of its in-flight magazine "Kia Ora" has sparked backlash from Maori groups.

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Karachi man arrested after video of wrong-way driving goes viral

A case has been registered against him  

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Cubans warned of imminent severe fuel crisis due to US sanctions

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says there may be blackouts as soon as next week.

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These friends will take you on a tour of Thar

Zulfiqar Khoso and Dilip Parmar also provide food and accommodation

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Court grants ‘last’ extension in Shahid Abbasi, Miftah Ismail’s remand

Their physical remand has been extended till September 26

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Signs of a slowdown in new type 2 diabetes cases

The number of new cases of type 2 diabetes is stable, or even falling, a study suggests.

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Yujing Zhang: Woman who sparked alarm at Mar-a-Lago found guilty

The woman was accused of lying to a federal officer to illegally enter the president's resort club.

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Trump plans ban on sale of flavoured e-cigarettes

The president says his administration will implement strong rules to protect "innocent children".

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India's Kashmir move: Two perspectives

Two Indian politicians give their separate perspectives on Kashmir losing its special status.

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'Red mercury': why does the myth persist?

It's a magical healing substance. Or it could create devastating nuclear bombs. Except that red mercury doesn't actually exist.

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Today’s outlook: President Arif Alvi to address joint parliamentary session

Notes from the newsroom

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Syria war: Idlib's hidden hospitals

With airstrikes are targeting hospitals, they've been forced underground to survive.

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Gold worth Rs15m stolen from jewelry shop in Rawalpindi

Burglars made a hole in the adjacent shop to enter

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In victory for Trump, top US court permits asylum restrictions

Most Central American migrants cannot apply from the border

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Prime Minister Imran Khan to hold rally in Muzaffarabad Friday

He wants to show Kashmiris that Pakistan stands with them

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Trump delays tariff hikes on Chinese goods ahead of talks

The US president described the move as a "good will" gesture and comes ahead of fresh talks with China.

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Australian and British bloggers held in Iran named

Australian Mark Firkin and British-Australian Jolie King have been detained for about 10 weeks.

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What to look for in the Democratic debate

Biden, Warren, Sanders, Harris - for the first time all the front-runners will share the spotlight.

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Brexit: How are the UK's talks with the EU going?

Has there been any progress in the UK's talks in Brussels since Boris Johnson became prime minister?

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Trump immigration plans: Supreme Court allows curb on migrants

The rules allow the US to reject asylum claimants who have not applied en route to the US border.

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Purdue Pharma 'reaches tentative agreement' to settle opioid cases

The manufacturer of painkiller OxyContin stands accused of helping fuel a deadly US crisis.

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Apple's iPhone 11 Pro and 'always-on' Watch unveiled

The new handsets gain "ultrawide" angle lenses and longer battery life, but there is no 5G phone.

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Are voters biased against women candidates?

In a US presidential election with a historic number of women running, are biases at play?

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The long history of solar power

The falling cost of solar power is helping it to disrupt the global energy market.

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What happens when an ambassador is summoned?

Barely a week goes by without an ambassador somewhere being summoned. But what does this mean?

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What's behind a vaping illness outbreak in the US?

A nationwide epidemic of lung illnesses has included 450 reported cases and at least five deaths.

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Two tourists missing as van plunges into Swat River

A search operation is under way

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Karachi man arrested for stealing mobile phones during Muharram procession

An FIR has been registered

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Lahore woman sells trash to educate thousands of children

She runs eight schools

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Sex lives of app users 'shared with Facebook'

Some period-tracking apps are sharing intimate details with Facebook, says Privacy International.

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PIA starts direct flights from Sialkot to London

Flight to operate every Tuesday

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What happens if you fall asleep in a self-driving car?

If you fall asleep in a self-driving car, it will try to wake you - then stop, wherever you happen to be.

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Four injured in fight between two groups in Karachi’s Liaquatabad

Prime suspect is on the run

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Hong Kong protesters sing and boo China anthem

A football match saw the Chinese anthem booed while singing protests took over shopping malls.

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What happens if you fall asleep in a self-driving car?

If you fall asleep in a self-driving car, it will try to wake you - then stop, wherever you happen to be.

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iPhone 11 Pro: Hands-on with Apple's new devices

The BBC's Dave Lee tries out a slow-motion selfie on the iPhone 11.

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Robert Mugabe's body being flown home from Singapore

The remains of the ousted strongman are en route to Zimbabwe for a state funeral.

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Ford v Ferrari turns back clock for Hollywood

It will release on November 15

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PM announces rally in Muzaffarabad to show solidarity with Kashmiris

It will be held on September 13

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Arab nations condemn Netanyahu's West Bank annexation plan

An Israeli vow to apply sovereignty to part of the West Bank is described as a "dangerous development".

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Jamal Khashoggi 'murder recording transcript' is published

Turkey's Sabah newspaper publishes what it says is a transcript of the Saudi journalist's death.

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Why is India's car industry in breakdown mode?

A continuing slowdown in one of the economy's biggest sectors is sparking fears of job losses.

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Pope Francis in Africa: Five things we learned

Pope Francis drew huge crowds during his visit to Africa. What can we learn from his trip?

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'Everyone said I was crazy': the black ballet pioneers

The Dance Theatre of Harlem launched in 1969

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Iran's 'blue girl' dies after setting herself on fire

She was on trial for entering a football stadium disguised as a man - a punishable offence in Iran.

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Australia fires: Hundreds evacuated from coastal blaze

The intense blazes in Queensland mark the worst start to the fire season on record say authorities.

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You won’t have to pay Umrah fees twice anymore

Saudi Arabia cancels repeat fees

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Kevin Hart is "doing very well" after car crash

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson confirms acting friend is recovering from accident.

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Britney Spears' father steps down as conservator

A judge approves Jamie Spears' request to be relieved of his role as Britney's conservator.

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Sarah Palin's husband 'files for divorce'

The ex-Alaska governor and her husband found it "impossible to live together", court documents show.

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New iPhones to share limelight as Apple revs up services

Apple seeks to shift its focus away from a smartphone market

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Trump Dorian tweets: Weather staff 'faced sacking threat' over Alabama

The US commerce chief had threatened firings at the federal weather agency, the New York Times says.

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US extracted high-level spy from inside Russia in 2017, reports say

The mole had high-level Kremlin access but was pulled amid fears their cover could be blown, reports say.

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Trump once again offers to help Pakistan-India over Kashmir

Says conflict between both countries is less heated now

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Jack Ma: Alibaba begins new era as founder departs

The charismatic Chinese businessman led Alibaba to become one of the world's biggest internet firms.

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Taylor Swift 'tried to sue' Microsoft over racist chatbot Tay

The singer's legal team claimed the holocaust-denying AI's name implied a link with the singer.

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Pakistan will challenge fines imposed in Reko Diq, Karkey cases

Power minister says no developing country can afford such fines

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Two Mastung motorcyclists killed in crash with truck

Law enforcers said they were speeding

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Climate change: Five ways to be resilient

The Global Commission on Adaptation - a group of 34 leaders in politics, business and science say the world urgently needs to be made more "climate change resilient".

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Margaret Atwood unveils sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

It has already nominated for the 2019 Booker Prize

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Trump says Afghanistan peace talks with Taliban are ‘dead’

Pakistan urges US, Taliban to 'reengage' in peace process

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Youm-e-Ashura being observed amid tight security

Mobile service suspended along procession routes

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Jack Ma: Alibaba to face new future as leader departs

The charismatic Chinese businessman led Alibaba to become one of the world's biggest internet firms.

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