Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

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Blue Butterfly’s video not for Pakistani audience, says Danyal Zafar

The artist’s recent music video received a lot of criticism

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Islamabad’s Margalla Hills may be getting a chairlift

The govt wants to curb traffic and pollution

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Babar falls for 97 as Starc picks up six

Pakistan hold Australia at bay on day three’s first session

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Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'

The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).

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Court won’t return car of woman who abused traffic cop

Karachi court turns down her request

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Nine dead, three injured in US plane crash

It crashed in South Dakota

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Larkana needs an empowered community to contain spread of HIV

There is no law preventing reuse of blades, needles

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Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election

The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.

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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle

War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.

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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches

Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.

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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil

A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.

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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger

Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment

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Cambodia's first gay dance company

Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

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Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease

Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer.

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What's it like to be 'cancelled'?

YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud.

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Desi Bouterse: Suriname president gets 20 years in jail for murder

Desi Bouterse was found guilty of ordering the execution of 15 political opponents in 1982.

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Hassan Ali injured, will miss Sri Lanka Test series

Fast-bowler is suffering from multiple rib fractures

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K-pop star jailed for six years for gang rape, spycam crimes

He was found guilty of gang-raping two different victims

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Munna Badnaam Hua will leave you wanting more

The song is extra special with an epic dance-off

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Warner makes Pakistan toil in day-night Adelaide Test

Australia were 475-2 at tea on day two

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Watch: Thieves steal Karachi butcher’s money and chicken

They also beat up the shopkeeper

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Today’s outlook: Rana Sanaullah in court, Bilawal in Muzaffarabad

Notes from the newsroom

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250 varieties of flowers on display at Lahore’s Jilani Park

Families enjoyed the exhibition

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Nun-chucks: Kung fu sisters battle stereotypes

The nuns are trying to empower young women

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Chile football season called off early amid protests

All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests.

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London Bridge attacker was a convicted terrorist: police

Two people were killed, several injured

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PM Khan heading to Lahore for one-day visit

He will meet the chief minister and governor

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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.

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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.

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Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas

Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.

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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.

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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.

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How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case

Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room.

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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views

Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.

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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views

Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.

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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?

Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered?

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Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.

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Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution

A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia.

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Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'

Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide".

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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

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Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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New Zealand start strong against England in second Test

Hosts were 173-3 at close of day one

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Today’s outlook: Students to march for their rights across Pakistan

Notes from the newsroom

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John Lennon’s iconic round sunglasses to be auctioned off

It was kept by band's former driver for 50 years

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Family of Karachi police firing victim calls for impartial investigation

Say the police are protecting their own

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No industry for women: Bollywood #MeToo accused back at work

Women face backlash, marked as troublemakers

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PTI calls parliamentarian, ally meeting on new army chief law

PM Khan will not attend

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Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack

The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne.

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Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review

The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people.

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Australia bat first in day-night Adelaide Test

Pakistan make three changes to their side

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Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building

The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia.

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Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving

The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks.

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Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved

An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed.

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‘I got HIV my first time’

Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.

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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene

Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.

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Jet suit man flies off Royal Navy ship and other news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology news stories.

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Amazon: What does 'peak season' mean for employees?

The technology company is resisting calls for its staff to join unions, but do they need to?

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How to make phone batteries that last longer

A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies.

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Mount Erebus disaster: The plane crash that changed New Zealand

The Mount Erebus tourist plane disaster killed 257 people and would have a lasting legacy.

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The parents raising their kids on the road

Two families describe showing their children the world, while one mum-to-be explains why she hopes to follow suit.

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Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa

Rwanda's ambitious bid to tackle cervical cancer is inspiring other African countries to follow suit.

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What Trump wants from global trade

President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade.

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Southeast Asian Games off to a rocky start in the Philippines

Complaints include visiting athletes sleeping on floors and event venues still under construction.

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Ravi Kumar Atheist: The Indian man fighting to be godless

Ravi Kumar's quest for a legal document recognising him as an atheist has got him into trouble.

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Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands

Apple Maps now shows Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - as part of Russia, when viewed there.

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Messi sends Barcelona into Champions League last 16

Catalans register 3-1 home win over Borussia Dortmund

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Faysal Quraishi bids adieu to his morning show

He is all set to host his own game show

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Yeh Dil Mera ticks all the right boxes of romantic-thriller

Twitter users laud Farhat Ishtiaq for intriguing storyline

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TikTok apologises for removing viral Xinjiang clip

The post has now been seen 1.6 million times

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Today’s outlook: Lawyers go on strike across the country

Notes from the newsroom

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DG Khan man held for blackmailing women with private photos

He asked for money using fake social media accounts

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We want to take Nawaz Sharif to the US: Hussain

He asks public to pray for him

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Supreme Court to resume hearing petition challenging COAS’ extension today

Wednesday's hearing adjourned after six hours

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Sydney 'lockout' laws: Australian city ends controversial bar curfews

Australia's largest city will almost completely remove laws blamed for ruining its nightlife.

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Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'

The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say.

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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.

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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.

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The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?

Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope.

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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".

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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.

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Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion

Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened.

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Abbottabad’s 86-year-old Ilyasi Mosque still stands tall

There is a pakora shop outside the mosque

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Karachi woman who threatened traffic cop booked in FIR

She was outraged at being stopped for a traffic violation

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Today’s outlook: Court hearing govt’s request for delayed Musharraf verdict

Notes from the newsroom

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Railway worker killed after being hit by train in Attock

He was working on the track

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Sikhs from Canada and India come to Peshawar

They are visiting heritage sites

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Supreme Court to hear petition challenging COAS’ extension today

General Bajwa's three-year extension has been challenged

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Thai deer dead with 7kg of rubbish in stomach

Among the items found in the deer's stomach were instant coffee sachets, rubber gloves and a towel.

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Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists

The announcement prompted Mexico to request an urgent meeting with US officials.

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JUI-F’s Mufti Kifayatullah attacked in Mansehra

He and his sons were attacked with rods

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Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam

The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families.

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Australia bushfires: Firefighter accused of arson in 'ultimate betrayal'

The allegations are the "ultimate betrayal" to crews desperately fighting bushfires, chiefs say.

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Bolivia crisis: Interim leader appoints first US envoy in 11 years

The country's interim leader has vowed to overturn many of ex-President Evo Morales' policies.

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The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.

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CEO Secrets: 'My success is all down to maths'

Timothy Armoo of Fanbytes explains how his success is grounded in a love of maths.

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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".

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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank

The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.

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Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'

A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community.

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Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands

A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide.

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Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table

Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters.

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Can you charge different customers different amounts?

Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market?

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Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world

Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared.

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Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali

As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight.

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India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation

India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true?

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IHC reserves verdict on petition accusing PM Khan of contempt

Justice Minallah said the courts welcome criticism

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Hong Kong elections: Chinese media attempt to downplay results

There has been only muted reporting of elections which saw huge wins for the pro-democracy movement.

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Today’s outlook: Court to hear Asif Zardari’s money laundering case

Notes from the newsroom

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Malaysia grants reprieve to Australian 'love scam' drug mule

Maria Exposto says she was tricked into transporting drugs after falling for an online romance scam.

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Georgia police use water cannons on protesters in Tbilisi

Activists have also been detained at anti-government demonstrations, an opposition leader says.

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PM Khan to chair federal cabinet meeting

Meeting to discuss political, economic and security situation of country

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Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient

A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say.

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Who will pay for those displaced in KMC’s anti-encroachment drive?

700 cabins, 180 illegal structures razed in recent drive

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Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal

Westpac bank is accused of 23 million law breaches, including possible links to child exploitation.

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Trump impeachment: White House aides can be made to testify

A judge rules White House staff be made to testify before Congress, despite claims of immunity.

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Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut

The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale.

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Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King

Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King.

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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.

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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.

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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal

The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.

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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.

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Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid

Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless".

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What links street protests around the world?

This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them.

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Spanish accents spoken in the United States

More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.

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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.

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How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.

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Almost all our players are in good touch: Azhar Ali

Pakistan Test captain praises Babar, Rizwan, Shan on solid performances

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Today’s outlook: OIC begins in Jeddah, Karachi’s Dhabeji station closed

Notes from the newsroom

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Vintage car show wows Peshawar

Lots of vintage cars on display

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Bullying debate stirs after death of K-pop star Goo Hara

Hara was a revenge porn victim

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Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout

Major wins for pro-democracy candidates in local elections put new pressure on Hong Kong's government.

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Mehwish Hayat has our attention with her latest song cover

Hayat was even featured on Coke Studio

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India and Afghanistan finalise treaty to extradite Pakistani ‘terrorists’

It was first signed in 2016

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Two-year-old killed by speeding truck on Karachi’s Sharae Faisal

Five people were injured

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First art and music academy inaugurated in Larkana

National and international artists attend the event

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Trump fires US navy chief over discipline case

He tried to fire a Navy Seal Trump pardoned

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Frozen 2 rakes in $127m at its US box office debut

Expectations were high for the sequel of Frozen, which became a global phenomenon after its 2013 release.

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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to arrive in Pakistan today

She will stay for three days

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HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'

After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children.

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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?

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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'

Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill.

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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.

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Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.

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US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case

Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.

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Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'

Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq.

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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.

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China's secret 'brainwashing' camps

Official documents, seen by BBC Panorama, show how inmates are locked up, indoctrinated and punished.

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Web inventor attacks Tories over misinformation

Sir Tim Berners-Lee tells the BBC the renaming of a Conservative Twitter account was "unbelievable".

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Iraq protests: 'We are running a marathon for peace'

A group of young people in Baghdad found a different way to protest against the government.

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Google Doodle pays tribute to Pakistani poet Parveen Shakir

The Urdu writer gave expression to feelings of young women

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Karachi man shot dead in apartment in DHA’s Rahat Commercial

He was a rickshaw driver

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Polling under way for by-election in AJK’s LA-3

Main contest between PTI and PML-N

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Humayun Saeed praised for strength in Meray Paas Tum Ho

His character Danish finally decides to face the enemy

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Musharraf wants treason verdict halted till he’s healthy again

He has petitioned the Lahore High Court

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Why do billions of people still not have glasses?

It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s.

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'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'

Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.

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Flip Schulke: Photographer who links US civil rights movement to Berlin Wall

Flip Schulke photographed America's civil rights movement, and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Gang Starr: The bizarre story behind their final album

How a posthumous album from one of hip-hop's most influential duos was held to "ransom".

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Lucette Destouches: Last witness to France's collaborationist regime

The story of a French dancer who wound up with pro-Nazi collaborators in a German castle.

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Why is Instagram deleting the accounts of hundreds of porn stars?

Adult performers say it has unfairly removed their accounts, despite no explicit images.

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The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ

Many who refused were tortured, forced into boiling hot springs or suspended upside down in excrement.

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Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’

People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many.

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Catch up on Pakistani entertainment news with our weekly roundup

Read all about it!

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Imran Khan’s comments about Nawaz were very low: Shehbaz Sharif

Says they are unbecoming of him

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Australia closing in on emphatic win against Pakistan

Visitors seem certain to suffer innings defeat in first Test

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Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest

They stormed the football field and urged the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels.

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Why is Instagram deleting the accounts of hundreds of porn stars?

Adult performers say it has unfairly removed their accounts, despite no explicit images.

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US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital

The Supreme Court's most senior liberal justice, 86, suffered chills and a fever, the court said.

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The Indian painters reviving Cheriyal, a 500-year-old art form

The Cheriyal style of painting is unique to the southern Indian state of Telangana.

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Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show

The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube.

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Google tackles the black box problem with Explainable AI

AI chief explains how he is solving the infamous black box problem with "cool fancy maths".

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Watch: Karachi’s ‘timed’ encroachment schedule

Encroachments removed in the morning but are back by sundown

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Ishant leads India’s demolition of Bangladesh in day-night Test

Pacer takes a five-wicket haul in Kolkata on day one

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Two more die of dengue, death toll in Sindh rises to 37

13,000 cases recorded in Sindh since January 2019: govt

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End of an era: Victoria’s Secret scraps annual fashion show

The brand is often accused of objectifying women

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A Michael Jackson biopic is in the works

It will feature the pop icon’s life and career

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Released records reveal Pompeo-Giuliani contacts

Records are said to show a "paper trail" to a smear campaign against the ex-US ambassador to Ukraine.

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Where was the US during Pakistan’s time of need: China

Chinese ambassador slams US statement on CPEC

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Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem beats Mexican opponent in Dubai

'The Falcon' won the bout on a unanimous decision

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Today’s outlook: Former PIA chief Ijaz Haroon summoned by court

Notes from the newsroom

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Aima Baig says she rejected an offer from Bigg Boss

Says Emaan Suleman, Waseem Badami would be a perfect fit

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Rallies held across Pakistan as part of JUI-F’s Plan C

Opposition parties band together for a new series of protests

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South Korea to continue intelligence-sharing pact with Japan

Seoul announces a last-minute decision to renew the accord, threatened by a long-running dispute.

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Labuschagne scores maiden Test ton after Pakistan strike

Australia were 395-3 at lunch on day three

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Motorola Razr: Hands-on with the folding phone

BBC Click's Chris Fox tries the new folding Motorola Razr to see if it lives up to expectations.

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Colombia protests: Curfew covers all Bogotá amid fresh protests

Tear gas is used to disperse protesters marching against the government of President Iván Duque.

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Should workers be allowed to nap at work?

The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider.

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The best photos rejected from the National Portrait Gallery's Taylor Wessing prize

Celebrating the best images that failed to win the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize.

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Extreme queuing: Five days in line to see favourite band

For music fans who want to get close to their favourite band, there's only one way to do it.

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Australia bushfires: Which animals typically fare best and worst?

As Australian forests burn, some species are better equipped to survive danger and habitat loss.

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Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage

The Gobi Desert produces stunning fossils but many Mongolians never get the chance to see them.

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What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered

How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle?

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Week in Pictures: 16-22 November 2019

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death

The BBC has heard testimony that the teachings of spiritual influencer Teal Swan may have contributed to the suicides of at least two of her followers.

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Bacterial allies make dengue fever cases dive

Scientists infected mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria to make it harder for them to spread disease.

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Slovenian company introduces 300kg electric aircraft

Electric plane takes one hour to charge and travel 160km

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Today’s outlook: JUI-F’s begins its ‘Plan C’ protests

Notes from the newsroom

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Grace Millane murder: 'Verdict of murder welcomed by family'

A man has been found guilty of strangling British backpacker Grace Millane.

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Joker director denies rumours of a sequel

Says the news came out of nowhere

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Drunk Daharki cop crashes car, refuses to ‘fry’ people anymore

Launched into drunken monologue after being caught by locals

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Pregnant Australian woman punched, kicked in Islamophobic attack

Assailant charged with assault

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Man killed after Karachi police open fire on his car

The policemen have been arrested

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Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel PM defiant in face of 'coup'

The prime minister has been charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

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Chagos Islands dispute: UK misses deadline to return control

A UN resolution in May gave the UK six months to hand back control to Mauritius.

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Australia in complete control on day two against Pakistan

Host's batsmen carry side forward in Brisbane

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Dubai Air Show: The challenges for us all in flying green

Sustainable, renewable and green: environmental goals the aviation industry is now grappling with.

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This week's impeachment news in three minutes

Congress heard explosive testimonies in President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry.

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Serbia accuses Russia of spy plot after video leak

A video shows a meeting between a retired Serbian officer and a Russian intelligence official.

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Dora Maar: Picasso's lover comes out from his shadow

Her fame came as Picasso's lover but an exhibition shows Dora Maar was talented in her own right.

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Outrage in Pakistan after feminism panel includes no women

Pakistan's Arts Council backtracks after it's derided for inviting a men-only panel on feminism.

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Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body

The group have defended their actions as "humanitarian" after the body was held over unpaid bills.

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Africa's top shots: 15-21 November 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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Pneumonia: How a bead necklace is tackling the disease in Kenya

'Village doctor' Beatrice Lokwawi explains how she uses beads to diagnose people with pneumonia.

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General Election 2019: Remain groups 'rush' to buy Twitter ads before ban

Several groups have placed last-minute ads on Twitter before the platform bans political promotions.

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Solar energy breakthrough and other news

BBC Click's Kitty Knowles looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

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Dutch police podcast unearths clues to decades-old murder

Can the true crime trend bring an end to one of the Netherlands’ most mysterious murders?

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Russians under threat over video about gay man

A criminal investigation is opened over a video where children ask a gay man about his life and sexuality.

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Coldplay 'not touring' until concerts are 'environmentally beneficial'

The band won't go on a world tour until they can make their concerts "environmentally beneficial".

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PTI foreign funding case: ECP to hold daily hearings

Hearings to start November 24

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Celebrity twins Aiman, Minal share birthday wishes

They posted videos, pictures on Instagram

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Stokes, Denly guide England against New Zealand in first Test

Visitors were 241-4 at stumps on day one

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Grace Millane trial: Accused 'eroticised' backpacker's death

Jurors in the trial of the man accused of killing Grace Millane hear closing arguments from lawyers.

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PIA workers arrested for stealing Rs400,000 from passenger’s bag

The money has been recovered

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Pakistan-India Davis Cup fixture moved to Kazakhstan

The match was originally scheduled in Islamabad

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Where do broken-down government vehicles go?

Swat junkyard home to government-owned trucks, tractors, fire trucks

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For $83,500, you can shoot Pakistan’s national animal

Gilgit-Baltistan auctions off rights to hunt four markhor

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Chilgozay prices soar to Rs7,500 per kilo

Other dry fruits aren't that cheap either

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Tomatoes being sold for Rs300/kilo despite Karachi wholesale prices plummeting

Commissioner warns public not to buy expensive tomatoes

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Pakistan off to strong start in first Test against Australia

Azhar Ali's men navigate first session without losing a wicket

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A third of tropical African plants face extinction

An assessment shows rapid loss of trees, shrubs and herbs in countries such as Ethiopia and Tanzania.

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The garlic farmers who love President Trump

American garlic farmers say demand is rising after the US president put tariffs on Chinese imports.

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Why Seychelles has world's worst heroin problem

The Indian Ocean archipelago suffers from the highest rate of heroin abuse in the world, but policy makers are hopeful that rehabilitation will curb addiction.

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Bougainville: Will it become the world's next country?

Bougainville has gone through colonialism and a separatist war. Will it vote to become independent?

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Bolivia crisis: New elections proposed as violence rages

Interim leader Jeanine Áñez asks Congress to approve new elections as violence engulfs the country.

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Syria conflict: Who benefits from its oil?

The US is at the centre of an international row over claims to a slice of Syria's oil revenues.

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Russian domestic violence: Women fight back

Two years ago Russia passed a law reducing sentences for domestic violence. There is now a movement pushing back.

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The people with voices that tech needs to recognise

Project Understood aims to improve voice recognition software for users with Down's syndrome.

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Brown bear attacks: Deaths spark fear in Romania

Three men die in little over a month in Romania, home to Europe's biggest brown bear population.

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'I made my film Fish to keep my son's dreams alive'

A film shot by a father and son, while in detention on the Hungarian-Serbian border, is shown at human rights film festivals in Europe.

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Diving to save Indonesia's coral reefs from plastic

Tenia Lestari leads a network of volunteer divers who clear rubbish from the coral reefs and recycle what they find.

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We are prepared for Pakistan, says Paine

Australian skipper says the side has done its homework

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Japan looking to hire ‘hard working’ Pakistani labour

Pakistan among Japan's top 10 friendly countries

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Liaquatpur fish are very famous in the winter

But people say they're very expensive

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I won the lottery at 22, here's what happened next

It's 25 years since the first ever National Lottery - we speak to someone who's won it.

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Old age: Why 70 may be the new 65

Experts say health and life expectancy gains mean it is time to rethink how we measure and define being elderly.

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Never met ex-ISI chief: Aleem Khan denies Pervaiz Elahi’s claims

Says he joined PTI after Imran Khan personally asked him

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Simon Cheng: Former UK consulate worker says he was tortured in China

The man, detained in August, says he was blindfolded and beaten for his part in Hong Kong's protests.

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Trump impeachment: Witness comes under attack

Republicans questioned the integrity of White House official Lt Col Vindman during the hearing.

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Man shoots suspected robber dead at Karachi’s Boat Basin

A case has been lodged

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Today’s outlook: JUI-F to protest out the Election Commission

Notes from the newsroom

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Australia fires: 'Catastrophic' alert issued to South Australia

Heat and winds threaten to widen Australia's bushfire crisis, as massive blazes ravage the east coast.

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Sharif family lawyer discusses Maryam’s bail, Nawaz’s medical treatment

Attaullah Tarar also reveals toughest case he's fought for them

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Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Images from inside as siege nears end

The campus siege has been one of the most dramatic confrontations in the wider protest movement.

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Edward Gallagher: Sailor cleared by Trump could be ousted from Seals

Edward Gallagher was acquitted of war crimes and was pardoned by Donald Trump last week.

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‘Govt won’t challenge decision to let Nawaz fly without bonds’

Law minister says they're waiting for complete verdict first

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Three tips to win an election debate

US Democrat candidates face each other in a TV debate on Wednesday, but what's the secret to success?

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Pregnant woman killed by dogs in France during hunt in the area

A 29-year-old woman is found dead from dog bites after a hunt by hounds in northern France.

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Why do billions of people still not have glasses?

It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s.

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How to buy an Instagram following

The growing marketplace for buying fake followers on the social media site.

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Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere

Alexa chief discusses plans to make the virtual assistant more useful when used outside the home.

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Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive

The authorities are battling to cap inflation as the Zimbabwean dollar is reintroduced.

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Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere

Alexa chief discusses plans to make the virtual assistant more useful when used outside the home.

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The women removing landmines in Afghanistan

Fatima and Fiza are part of the first all-female team helping to make Bamiyan province mine free.

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Naseem Shah on cusp of international debut

16-year-old pacer likely to play in Brisbane Test

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Islamabad sanitary workers claim they haven’t been paid in months

They staged a protest outside the Islamabad Press Club

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Nawaz Sharif: Ex-PM leaves Pakistan for medical treatment

Imran Khan's government was reluctant to release Sharif, but a court ruled in the ex-PM's favour.

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Why Google Stadia is a 'leap forward' for gaming, according to its boss

The tech giant's boss Phil Harrison believes its new service Stadia is a "leap forward" for gaming.

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From Karachi to Islamabad, W11 now a famous eatery

Islamabad café inspired by vibrant bus

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Nawaz Sharif flies to London in air ambulance

Court allowed him to go abroad for four weeks

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Imran Ashraf thanks fans after his drama reaches YouTube milestone

Kahin Deep Jalay’s latest episode has been viewed 2m times

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Man murders neighbours for using his WiFi without permission

Karachi police have arrested him

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New Jeffrey Epstein accuser calls on Prince Andrew to talk

Woman identified as "Jane Doe 15" accuses Jeffrey Epstein of abusing her as a 15-year-old.

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Karachi man arrested for impersonating a police officer

He committed crimes wearing a police uniform

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Men steal 115 tolas of gold from friend’s house: police

Suspects taken into custody after four months

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Laughter as PM Khan pokes fun at Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Premier was speaking at the inauguration of Havelian-Mansehra Motorway

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Today’s outlook: Nawaz Sharif to fly out of Pakistan

Shehbaz will be accompanying him

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Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking

Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet.

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Hong Kong protests: A city's identity crisis

Meet the Hongkongers, mainlanders and families being torn apart by the fight for Hong Kong's identity.

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Attenborough: World 'changing habits' on plastic

The world is starting to tackle the threat of plastic waste, according to Sir David Attenborough.

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Eliud Kipchoge: The man, the methods & controversies behind 'moon-landing moment'

Eliud Kipchoge made history in October by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. Here's how he did it.

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Myanmar Rohingya: Will Omar get justice for his murdered family?

Three legal developments offer hope to those who say Myanmar's Rohingya were victims of genocide.

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World Toilet Day: The lives of Indian sanitation workers

Photographs of the working lives of sanitation workers in India.

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Golden State Warriors' Chase Center: Behind-the-scenes

Radio 1 Newsbeat give you a AAA pass at Golden State Warriors' new home.

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How China plans to lead the computer chip industry

China wants to end its dependence on imported computer chips, but experts says it will struggle.

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Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft

Russia has lost more than £130m in theft from a key space project cherished by President Putin.

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LGBT refugees: Life in Kenya after fleeing Uganda

Mbazira Moses and his friends are trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing anti-gay discrimination.

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Tsitsipas triumphs over Thiem to win ATP Finals

Greek downs Austrian in nervy three-set final in London

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Are our financial lives controlled by biased algorithms?

Amid probes into Apple's "sexist" credit card, questions are being asked of IT-based financial decisions.

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Should we be worried by ever more CCTV cameras?

The global surveillance market continues to grow at a fast pace, led by Chinese technology.

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Portugal seal Euro 2020 berth

Defending champions claim 2-0 win over Luxembourg

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25 feared dead after boat capsizes in Okara

Eight bodies have been retrieved

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Afghanistan win three-match T20I series against West Indies

Rashid Khan's side register 29-run win in series decider

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A Case of Exploding Mangoes finally gets its Urdu translation

Mohammed Hanif's book is in stores now

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Two brothers among three Sialkot men shot dead while sleeping

The incident is being investigated

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Chai dhaba in Karachi’s Shah Faisal famous for security, service

People say tea and food are both amazing here

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Remembering director Pervaiz Malik on his 11th death anniversary

Director's first production was Heera aur Pathar

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Karachi flour prices go up

Price hike because of expensive wheat, say traders

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What the NRO?

12 years of history explained in under 3 minutes

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Today’s outlook: PM Khan to inaugurate section of Hazara Motorway

Notes from the newsroom

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Bolivia crisis: Food and fuel shortages as death toll mounts

The interim government says it has flown supplies into La Paz to avoid protesters' road blocks.

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Catch up on Pakistani entertainment news with our weekly roundup

Read about what trended this week

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Nawaz Sharif likely to leave for London on Tuesday: PML-N

An air ambulance is arriving in Lahore from Qatar

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Hong Kong protests: Police surround campus after night of violence

After a fiery overnight stand-off, some protesters tried to leave - but were met with tear gas.

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Israel Folau criticised for 'appalling' Australia bushfire remarks

Israel Folau used a sermon to link Australia's bushfire crisis to same-sex marriage and abortion laws.

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The fight to get citizenship for descendants of German Jews

A UK lawyer says Germany is violating its constitution by denying citizenship to some descendants of Nazi victims.

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Letter from Africa: The great train safari from Tanzania to Zambia

Taking the Tazara line, built in the 1970s by the Chinese, is like travelling in a bygone era.

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Ever tried revenge honey? It tastes good

Justin Rowlatt is attacked by bees in Ethiopia's Tigray province, where vast tracts of land have been regreened.

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'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'

Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.

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Climate defenders: The woman helping coal miners to save the planet

Sharan Burrow wants to find alternative livelihoods for coal miners and therefore help protect our climate.

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Hong Kong protests: Police officer wounded in leg by arrow

Police and anti-government protesters are involved in renewed clashes near a university campus.

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Afghanistan beat West Indies to level T20I series

Rashid Khan's side claim 41-run win in second fixture

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Trump's health 'very good' after unscheduled physical exam

The White House dismissed concerns about the exam's timing, saying he "remains healthy".

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Iran petrol price hike: Supreme Leader condemns 'hooligan' protesters

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed "hooligans" and counter-revolutionaries for days of violent protests.

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Xbox's boss: Years before game streaming is mainstream

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak talks to Xbox's Phil Spencer about the future of gaming.

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Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing

The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers.

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Mexico upset United States to qualify for Olympics baseball

Side register 3-2 scintillating win after 10 innings

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Saudi Aramco flotation values oil giant at $1.7tn

The Saudi Arabian state oil firm says 1.5% of its shares will be put up for sale.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's powerful new president

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a controversial figure in Sri Lanka credited for ending the prolonged civil war.

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Sri Lanka election: Ex-defence chief Rajapaksa set to win vote

Sri Lanka's former wartime defence chief, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, declares victory in the race.

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Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana

The news is a blow to President Donald Trump who strongly backed the Republican candidate.

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Germany qualify for Euro 2020 but Kroos calls for improvement

Star midfielder believes former world champions not among favourites

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Skipper Kohli praises India after emphatic win over Bangladesh

Star batsman hails ‘clinical’ side as they claim innings-and-130-run victory

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Australia ban Pattinson from Pakistan Test for ‘personal abuse’

He breached Cricket Australia's code of conduct

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NA-249 election: Re-polling at 29 stations begins in Dera Bugti

Shahzain Bugti's victory was challenged by an independent candidate

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Camels and horses walk the ramp at Rajanpur festival

People showed off their animals at the three-day event

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Saba Qamar strikes a pose with her ‘Saeein’

Actors to be seen in a web series soon

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Robyn Crawford opens up about Whitney Houston

"It was love and it was open and it was honest," the star's former assistant tells the BBC.

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American Kurds take up Syria fight as Erdogan visits Trump

The visit of the Turkish president to the White House has spurred Kurdish-American activists into action.

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How do you fight extreme wildfires?

They've devastated vast areas from Australia to Brazil. Here, two experts explain how to fight them.

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Genevieve Nnaji's rise from Nollywood to Netflix

Her film's disqualification from the Oscars may well act as a springboard for future success.

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Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing

The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers.

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Igbo community in Liverpool: 'Like a home from home'

Liverpool's Igbos are working to rebuild their community centre.

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Messi fires Argentina to victory over Brazil in friendly

La Albiceleste register 1-0 win in Riyadh

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Finland, Sweden secure Euro 2020 berths

Sides claim wins over Liechtenstein, Romania respectively

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Hareem Farooq dances to Billo Hai at her friend’s wedding

Osman Khalid Butt, Ali Rehman set stage on fire

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Used winter clothes stalls being popping up across Karachi

People want clothes for winter at the cheapest prices

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Trump pardons soldiers accused of war crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan

One has been promoted

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Impeachment inquiry: Trump 'asked for probe in Ukraine with envoy'

A US diplomatic aide says he overheard an envoy's phone call with the president in July.

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Tomato prices in Karachi to drop from today

Govt okays tomato imports from Iran

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Ali Sethi’s new song highlights beauty of Faiz’s poetry

Gulon Main Rang was first sung by Mehdi Hassan

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Today’s outlook: Nawaz’s ECL plea hearing, tomato prices to drop

Notes from the newsroom

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Accused land grabber Adam Jokhio hospitalised in Karachi

He was arrested by NAB on Nov 12

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Azadi March protests limited to 12 hours for commuter ‘convenience’

They're still at the most inconvenient time of the day

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Uber's paradox: Gig work app traps and frees its drivers

Ride pick-up app's algorithm offers drivers freedom while trapping them at the same time, experts say.

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Sri Lanka votes for president in shadow of Easter Sunday attack

Terror fears could see the defence chief who oversaw the defeat of Tamil rebels voted into power.

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In pictures: Havana celebrates 500 years of foundation

As Cuba's capital celebrates 500 years, we explore the history behind some of its famous buildings.

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Rodney Reed: Texas court halts execution in high-profile case

Rodney Reed had been set to die in days, but lawyers say new evidence proves he is innocent of murder.

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Dubai Air Show: Aerospace industry meets for deals and displays

About 1,300 exhibitors are expected at the biggest aerospace and defence event of the year.

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Why being kind could help you live longer

A new institute has been set up to study kindness - as an antidote to an increasingly polarised world.

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Modest fashion: 'I feel confident and comfortable'

Fashion bloggers are covering up and sales of modest clothes are up in high street stores.

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Paris tour shows how black people helped shape France

Resistance fighters and anti-colonial writers, a Paris tour celebrates an alternative French history.

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Gilets Jaunes: Anger of yellow vests still grips France a year on

France has had a year of yellow vest (gilets jaunes) protests, but some of their energy has gone.

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Velvet Revolution: Prague's ghosts of communism

Three memorable locations in the Czech capital symbolise the Communist regime and its downfall.

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How the Irish sport of hurling came to the US

Ahead of a big game, what is this ancient Irish sport that's finding new popularity in America?

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Trump's live-tweets attacking Yovanovitch interrupt hearing

The former Ukraine ambassador responds to President Trump's Twitter attacks while she testifies to Congress.

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China's mega-dump already full - 25 years early

China collects hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste a year - and dealing with it is a problem.

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West Indies beat Afghanistan to end T20I losing streak

Kieron Pollard's side register 30-run win

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Six-year-old critical after dog attack in Larkana

He has been referred to a hospital in Karachi

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Former MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo announces retirement

He will bid farewell after the Valencia Grand Prix

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Instagram tests new video feature that copies TikTok

Reels allows users to create 15-second clips with music

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Mandi Bahauddin men tortured, killed by police: families

Law enforcers say the deceased were wanted criminals

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PML-N worker shot dead in Lahore’s Factory Area

Family says it was a targeted killing

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SHC extends Khursheed Shah’s interim bail till January 16

He was arrested in an assets beyond means case

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Hamza Ali Abbasi is leaving acting for Islam

He wants to spend his life spreading God’s message

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Suspected thief ‘accidentally’ shot dead in Karachi mugging

Police seizes weapons, cash from crime scene

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Today’s outlook: Court hears Nawaz’s ECL plea, Lahore’s schools close

Notes from the newsroom

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Quetta to go dark Friday from 7am to 5pm

Power supply is being suspended

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Taylor Swift says AMA performance in doubt amid music feud

The singer claims music bosses Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta won't let her perform her old songs.

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Karachi receives light showers, temperatures dip

Rain reported in Lahore, Attock, Charsadda

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Watching impeachment hearing in Trump country

The TV cameras were rolling on the impeachment hearings - how did it go down in the Trump heartlands?

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The £7,500 dress that does not exist

Fashion collections that only exist in digital form are being sold, as the fashion industry learns from computer games.

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Kenya's ugali scare: How safe is your maize flour?

Well-known brands of maize flour have been banned after a warning they could be poisonous to humans.

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Africa's top shots: 8-14 November 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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The hacking threat to India's digital economy dream

Many fear for the security of critical online infrastructure, but the real issue is closer to home.

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Australian bushfires: Why do people start fires during fires?

As fires takes hold across vast areas of Australia, some people set out to make the problem worse.

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Hong Kong protests: Man dies amid clashes

The man is said to have been hit by a brick during clashes between pro- and anti-government groups.

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Life-like Russian androids and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Why Ukraine is so important to the US

How relations with an eastern European country became central to the Trump presidency.

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Check out this vehicle and machinery junkyard in Swat

The machines are rusting away

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Google is latest tech giant to reveal banking plan

Tech companies are increasingly wading into finance, raising regulatory questions.

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Venice floods: The tourist landmarks hit

Over 80% of the city has been left underwater, leading the mayor to declare a state of emergency.

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Karachi police searching for family of orphaned five-year-old

Mother died at JPMC, family hasn't come to collect her

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Karachi billboards to be removed within 24 hours

SC had ordered their removal in October

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Sabarimala temple: India court to review ruling on women's entry

The top court last year ruled that keeping women out of the Sabarimala shrine was discriminatory.

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Iqra Aziz is going to put the ‘jhoot’ in Jhooti

She will share screen with Yasir Hussain, Ahmad Ali Butt

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Israel-Gaza 'ceasefire begins' after two days of fighting

Israel is yet to confirm the reported truce, which is said to have come into effect early on Thursday.

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Today’s outlook: PML-N likely to approach court over Nawaz’s bond

Notes from the newsroom

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Newborn ‘kidnapped’ from Karachi hospital, doctors say it never existed

Police lodge case against four doctors, paramedic

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Duterte's health: 'Work from home' raises questions in Philippines

The Philippine president is famous for his strongman persona - but is he well enough to continue?

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Australia bushfires: Death toll rises as communities remain on alert

A fourth person has died in a week of emergencies that are now threatening east and west coasts.

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Trump impeachment hearing: A Democrat and a Republican react

A Democrat and a Republican give their reactions after the first public Trump impeachment hearing.

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Bolivia crisis: Clashes as Morales supporters oppose interim rule

Supporters of Evo Morales clash with riot police as lawmakers vow to challenge Jeanine Áñez's rule.

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Zut alors! The Americans who are farming edible snails

Two snail farms in the US are now allowing top restaurants to switch from canned to fresh supplies.

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Pascal Siakam: Toronto Raptors star & his unconventional path from Cameroon to NBA

Pascal Siakam might have been a priest. Or a footballer. The path that led him to the NBA is not what you would call conventional.

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Switzerland's plan to stop stockpiling coffee proves hard to swallow

Why the government's move to stop stockpiling 15,000 tonnes of coffee led to a public outcry.

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‘We failed to reach Europe – now our families disown us’

Three young West Africans stole from their families to fund a trek to Europe, now they have to face the consequences.

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Islamic State: What happens to those expelled by Turkey?

Turkey has begun sending IS members to their home countries - even if they don't want them back.

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Public impeachment hearings: what did we learn?

For the first time, the public heard evidence in the case to impeach US President Donald Trump.

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Venice floods: Italian city under water following record high tide

The waters in Venice peaked at 1.87m (6ft) flooding many of Venice's famous landmarks.

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Cows swept away by Hurricane Dorian found alive in North Carolina

Officials believe the three cows washed up on the Outer Banks after swimming for up to five miles.

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Could 'invisible barcodes' revolutionise recycling?

A pilot is in progress to see if invisible barcodes on packaging can improve recycling rates.

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Ahsan Iqbal wants CJP to take notice of PM’s ‘NRO’

Says he must explain his words

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Hong Kong faces more protests after clashes at university

In the city's financial district lunchtime crowds chanted slogans and a Chinese bank was attacked.

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Branson apologises for South Africa launch tweet

Sir Richard Branson apologises after his tweet is criticised for showing "so many white people".

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Spanish great David Villa announces retirement from football

He is the all-time highest goal-scorer for Spain with 59

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Xinjiang cotton sparks concern over 'forced labour' claims

Rights groups claim Xinjiang products made using forced labour may be sold to Western brands.

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Light rain expected in Karachi on Thursday and Friday

A new rain system is entering Sindh

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In pictures: Clashes in Chile amid national strike

Protests against inequality continue, with a strike bringing much of the country to a standstill.

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How many peas can you really get for Rs5?

Vendors debunk Firdous Ashiq Awan’s claims

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Australia bushfires: Pregnant firefighter defends decision to fight fires

Fourteen weeks pregnant, Kat Robinson-Williams says she must help while Australia is "in flames".

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One dead after suspected suicide bombing in Indonesia

The explosion happened at a police compound

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Nawaz ECL removal: Subcommittee to announce decision ‘soon’

Denies setting a particular time for announcement

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Australia bushfires: Fresh warnings in Queensland and New South Wales

Huge blazes continue to rage in two drought-hit states, amid warnings of a dangerous summer.

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Arctic blast: US temperatures plummet to record lows

Several places experience record-breaking low temperatures as an Arctic air mass hits the country.

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Polio in Nigeria: 'I opposed vaccinations until my son caught polio'

A Nigerian father who used to chase health workers away from his home has a change of heart.

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Modest fashion: 'I feel confident and comfortable'

Fashion bloggers are covering up and sales of modest clothes are up in high street stores.

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In pictures: Inside Iran's secretive Yarsan faith

Yarsan is of one of the Middle East's oldest faiths and has more than one million followers in Iran.

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Bolivia crisis: Jeanine Áñez declares herself interim president

Jeanine Áñez is condemned by ex-leader Evo Morales who says it is the "sneakiest" coup in history.

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Aeroflot: 'Fat cat smuggler' falls foul of Russian airline

Mikhail Galin is stripped of his air miles after sneaking his overweight cat on an Aeroflot flight.

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Adobe readies for the age of smart glasses and deepfakes

Richard Taylor looks at what is new at the LA Adobe MAX Creative Conference for BBC Click.

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A refugee, a baby and the story that followed their chance meeting

When two people bumped into each other, a tale of death threats, hijack and escape emerged.

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Le Mans '66: Christian Bale and Matt Damon reveal truth behind Hollywood auditions

Christian Bale and Matt Damon on fighting for roles, as they team up in new movie Le Mans '66.

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Philippines: The boy diving for plastic

Ranniel dives into one of Manila's most polluted rivers for less than two dollars a day.

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Libya: Migrant mother's dying wish to get children to Europe

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets a family waiting to cross to Europe from Libya with orphaned children whose mother died on the way.

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Shikarpur man kills cousin to ‘avenge brother’s murder’

Suspect has been arrested

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Scoob! trailer shows how Shaggy met Scooby-Doo

Our favourite crime-solving teens are back with a mystery thriller

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Woman faints after police stop her from meeting undertrial son

The drama unfolded at the city courts on Monday

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Gold worth Rs5m stolen from Karachi warehouse

Jewellers say police have failed to provide them security

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'OK boomer': Abigail Disney tells those offended to 'sit down'

Abigail Disney hits out at fellow baby boomers offended by the phrase, saying they should "sit down".

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Today’s outlook: Government to decide Nawaz’s ECL fate

Notes from the newsroom

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Poland reacts angrily to Netflix Nazi death camp documentary

The prime minister asks Netflix to make changes to a map shown in The Devil Next Door.

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Hong Kong protests: Schools and universities shut amid safety fears

The territory braces for another day of chaos and protests after Monday's spike in violence.

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Twelve new superheroes coming to change Pakistan’s comic book industry

Paak Legion will come out in December

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Robert Enke: Remembering former Germany and Hannover goalkeeper, 10 years on

Robert Enke was Germany's goalkeeper, set to play in the next summer's World Cup. On 10 November 2009, he took his own life.

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Philippine drug war: Do we know how many have died?

With a new person taking over anti-drug operations, what's been the extent of the killings in the Philippines?

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Jimmy Carter in hospital for brain procedure

The US ex-president, 95, is said to be resting comfortably ahead of the procedure at an Atlanta clinic.

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What US coal country makes of Trump impeachment

The view from Americans celebrating Veterans Day in West Virginia, which backed Trump in 2016.

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'I was detained for speaking Spanish in the US'

Ana Suda and a friend were stopped by police in Montana for speaking the language.

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The company decoding African DNA to help fight diseases

Nigeria-based 54gene wants to help scientists to better diagnose and treat illnesses affecting black Africans.

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Sweden's 100 explosions this year: What's going on?

Swedish police are dealing with unprecedented levels of attacks, in city centres and suburbs.

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Hillary Clinton: 'Shameful' not to publish Russia report

A report on possible Russian interference in the UK should come out, says the former US politician.

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Why being kind could help you live longer

A new institute has been set up to study kindness - as an antidote to an increasingly polarised world.

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Paris tour shows how black people helped to shape France

Resistance fighters and anti-colonial writers - a Paris tour celebrates an alternative French history.

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PMC Bank: Indian customers protest after fraud investigation launched

Nearly a million Indians are left without full access to their bank accounts as police investigate alleged fraud.

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The 'indestructible' robots who can do backflips

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology released a video of nine four-legged robots hopping around the campus.

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The US-China fight over AI: 'We're over-reacting'

The US-China over artificial intelligence is heating up, but some warn the US could be over-reacting.

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Clinton: 'Every UK voter deserves to see Russia report'

Hillary Clinton says she's "dumbfounded" that a report on Russian influence in the UK has not been released.

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NASA’s first all-electric plane soon to hit the skies

The airplane has been under development since 2015

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How to avoid tax and make a smart retirement plan

Money manager explains working, benefits of a pension fund

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Sophie Devine smashes five consecutive sixes in one over

Adelaide batswoman plays 85-run knock in Women's Big Bash League

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Policeman on Azadi March security duty hospitalised after self-harm attempt

His leave was rejected

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Tomatoes rate reach all time high in Karachi

Tomatoes are being sold for between Rs250 and Rs300

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Multan Waste Management Company starts producing electricity

When life gives you lemons, make electricity

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Liverpool hammer Manchester City to maintain Premier League top spot

The Reds register resounding 3-1 home win

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Chahar bowls India to T20I series win over Bangladesh

Hosts win series decider in Nagpur by 30 runs

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Court rejects bail plea in illegal weapons case

Man was sentenced to 10 years in jail

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Swat man arrested for killing father, burying body in forest

He covered up the crime for eight months

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Today’s outlook: Nawaz almost off ECL, Agha Siraj in court

Notes from the newsroom

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Submit resignation now, not blood-stained one later, Kifayatullah warns PM

Says govt fears Azadi March's next portion

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Three killed in Abbottabad accident during return from Raiwind gathering

Three others were injured

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Nikki Haley: 'Impeachment is like death penalty for public officials'

The US's former UN envoy criticises impeachment proceedings against Trump in an interview with CBS.

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Evo Morales: Bolivia's president resigns amid election protests

In a televised address, Evo Morales said he would resign as president after a disputed re-election.

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Kenya census: Why counting people can be controversial

Kenya has released census population figures - but not everyone is happy to stand up and be counted.

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Hong Kong policeman shoots protester during roadblock

The officer then fired two more rounds, although it's not clear whether they hit anyone.

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Nikki Haley: Top aides 'told ex-UN envoy to undermine Trump'

She makes the allegation in a new book about her time as the US ambassador to the UN.

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The reigning queen of American reality TV

How Lisa Vanderpump juggles being a TV star with running a multimillion dollar business empire.

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The Iranian opposition fighters who mustn't think about sex

Some ex-members of the 'cult-like' MEK have quit - and are now stranded in Albania.

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Durwood Zaelke: How your air conditioning could help to save the planet

The man behind one of the most successful climate treaties ever thinks he has a way to cool the Earth.

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Tabata Amaral: Congresswoman dubbed 'Brazil's AOC'

A video of her grilling the education minister went viral, but Tabata Amaral has a bigger war to wage.

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Crystal Chigbu: The mum making prosthetic limbs for Nigerian children

Crystal Chigbu was inspired to help children in need after her daughter's leg was amputated.

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England win super over thriller to take NZ T20 series

New Zealand fell nine runs short

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Japenese women barred from wearing glasses at work

Employers say they will look ‘unfriendly’ or ‘unfeminine’

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Three bullet-ridden bodies found near Pak-Iran border in Balochistan

All three victims were Pakistanis

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Shaniera Akram reminds people of the effects of plastic waste

Posts picture of heaps of trash at Karachi beach

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KSI beats Logan Paul in huge internet spectacle

British Youtuber KSI beats Logan Paul on a split decision at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Pakistan plans to increase arms exports to $1b a year

In five years, its arms sales have almost tripled

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Ukhano files false allegation FIR against rape accuser

The vlogger was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women

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Catch up on Pakistani entertainment news with our weekly roundup

Read up about the lighter side of the news

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Obituary: Zubaida Haji Ali Mohammad

Funeral details in this report

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Spanish election: Polls to open for fourth vote in four years

It comes just seven months after the last general election in the politically gridlocked country.

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Pakistan celebrates Eid Miladun Nabi

Conferences, special prayers being held across the country

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Messi hat-trick sends Barcelona top of La Liga

Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick, including two sublime free-kicks, as champions Barcelona return to winning ways against Celta Vigo in La Liga.

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Bolivia protests: Ruling party urges support for Evo Morales

It called on supporters to defend Evo Morales, after police officers joined protests over elections.

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito: Festival celebrates enthronement

Tens of thousands of people gather in Tokyo to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito.

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Gordon Sondland: Trump’s man in Brussels in eye of the storm

Why EU diplomats are puzzled by US Ambassador Gordon Sondland and his special role in Ukraine.

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Pakistan pollution: Teens court fight to save Lahore from toxic air

Three students launch a bid to tackle Pakistan's government head-on in the fight against pollution.

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How Cuban art fed Africa's liberation struggles

The Cold War propaganda posters which shows the support Fidel Castro gave to those fighting imperialism.

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Could the world cope if GPS stopped working?

Despite widespread reliance on the system, there is no universal plan to deal with GPS disruption.

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Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis climbs Ethiopian mountain

Alex, who lost all four of his limbs six years ago, climbed Ras Dashen using a specially-adapted buggy.

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Five moments that define Sesame Street's first 50 years

From puppets in Congress to play-based learning in war zones, here are some of the biggest milestones.

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Want to run faster? Improve your algorithm

Why better information about your gait could help runners hit a new personal best.

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Fireworks mark fall of Berlin Wall 30 years ago

The display marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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