Which Pakistani city had the most crime in 2019?

A roundup of reported crimes last year

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Ayia Napa: Mother of convicted Briton backs Cyprus boycott

The mother of a woman convicted of lying about being raped says she believes Ayia Napa is unsafe.

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Four ATM hackers arrested in Jhelum

A case has been registered

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Major sporting events of 2020

Fans have lot to look forward in a happening 2020

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PIC attack: Lawyers, police held responsible in inquiry report

Report presented to PM Khan and Punjab chief minister

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Karachi’s electricity is becoming more expensive but not for you

K-Electric says the public won't shoulder higher price burden

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Humayun Saeed performs Umrah on New Year’s Eve

He sends prayers for the people of Pakistan

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New Year celebrations: 11 injured in Karachi aerial firing

It had been banned by the Sindh government

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Palau is first country to ban 'reef toxic' sun cream

The move is designed to protect marine life around the Pacific island state.

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Sindh CNG stations to get gas on Thursday

People suffer as public transport severely affected

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Today’s outlook: First day of 2020, Sindh schools reopen

Notes from the newsroom

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North Korea threatens to resume nuclear and ICBM testing

Kim Jong-un says his country is developing a new 'strategic weapon', but leaves room for US talks.

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Australia fires: More than 200 homes burn down on coast

Australia's fires have killed at least three in recent days and left hundreds homeless or displaced.

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What year is it?

While lots of people are celebrating the start of 2020, it's a different year altogether for some.

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The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja

Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.

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Are your friends bad for your health?

We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce.

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Why mature dating apps are coming of age

An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.

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What does it mean to be a black traveller?

Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.

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The region which legislates who you can love

LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws.

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Fog engulfs parts of N5 highway, traffic disrupted

Motorway police advises avoiding prolonged traveling

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Cricket’s best performing teams and players of 2019

Action-packed year draws to a close after rewriting history

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PTI irked over PPP’s offer to partner with MQM

Sees no chance of MQM-PPP alliance

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South Africa’s Du Plessis hits out at ‘Big Three’

Proteas skipper not satisfied with ‘Super Series’ format

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Unregistered medicines worth millions seized from Islamabad pharma company

Adcock Pharmaceuticals has been sealed

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You can now ice fish at Malam Jabba

Ice hockey and Ice skating are next to follow

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‘Bail is temporary relief not the end of a case’

Rs80b, Rs36m, Rs50b recovered by NAB Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi

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Australia bushfire emergency: 'We were all terrified for our lives'

David Jeffery was among thousands who fled to the beach in Mallacoota as fires approached the town.

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Mansehra man accused of rape remanded in police custody

Court handed him over for five days

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Four killed as van falls into drain in Gujranwala

They were on their way to attend a wedding

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Thousands trapped on Australia beaches encircled by fire

Dozens of properties feared to have been destroyed

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'I feel complete' in Uganda - George the Poet

London-born spoken word artist and podcaster George the Poet reflects on belonging, diaspora and his Ugandan heritage before his first gig in the country.

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Today’s outlook: It’s New Year’s Eve, PM chairs cabinet meeting

Notes from the newsroom

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Huawei: 'Survival will be our priority' in 2020

The firm admits life will be "difficult" after the Trump administration banned the firm in the US.

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The digital links of 2019's global protests

Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements.

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2019 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, the weird stories that caught the eye this year.

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Citizenship Act protests: Why fear has gripped Muslims in this Indian state

The Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh is living in fear after a new citizenship law came into effect.

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China internet: Top talking points of 2019 and how they evaded the censors

From rebellious numbers to state-backed trends, China's internet was a noisy place in 2019.

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Africa's year in pictures 2019

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this year.

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Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories

Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year.

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'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs

The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine.

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Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories

Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year.

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UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution

The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals.

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Watch: Is it out or not out?

The moment occurred during Adelaide Strikers-Melbourne Renegades Big Bash fixture

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Imran Khan to chair media strategy meeting

It will discuss the new NAB Ordinance

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China jails 'gene-edited babies' scientist for three years

He Jiankui said he altered the genes of a set of twins to try to give them protection against HIV.

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When Greta Thunberg met Sir David Attenborough

The teenage activist and veteran naturalist talk to each other for the first time (via Skype).

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Photo requests from solitary confinement

Artists and everyday people send images of life outside prison to inmates in solitary confinement.

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Sarmad Khoosat shares first still from Saba Qamar’s Kamli

Kamli expected to release in summer of 2020

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Mansehra teacher arrested for rape, torture of 10-year-old student

He will be presented in court today

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Watch: Kane Williamson wins hearts with brilliant gesture

He thanked the traveling supporters in the stands

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South Korea to pardon 1,800 conscientious objectors

Men who refused mandatory military service were subjected to prison - and social stigma.

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Explainer: Everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s impeachment

SAMAA Digital’s simple explanation of what’s going on

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New Zealand turn to Will Somerville for Sydney Test

Australian-born spinner replaces injured Trent Boult

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Today’s outlook: No CNG again for Sindh, winter holidays extended

Notes from the newsroom

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Burning angeethi suffocates bride to death in Lahore

Groom hospitalised in critical condition

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Tesla delivers its first 'Made in China' cars

The move comes as the US-China trade war US companies to shift production out of China.

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Finance ministry pleased with govt performance on IMF’s economic indicators

Says we're doing 'much better' than the monetary body's projections

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Kim Jong-un calls for 'positive and offensive' security policy

The North Korean leader was speaking to senior party officials at a meeting in Pyongyang.

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Gay in Nigeria: 'Everybody sees me as an abomination'

Five years on from Nigeria's Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, discrimination seems to have worsened.

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Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'

People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien".

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The Syrian town with more cats than people

The few remaining inhabitants of a bombed-out Syrian town take comfort from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats.

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The best space images of 2019

With some blockbuster space missions underway, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth.

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'We can give a lot of the power back to the fans'

How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users.

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Hunting the missing millions from collapsed cryptocurrency

On the trail of almost half a billion dollars lost when the Wex exchange collapsed in 2018.

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Medieval combat: A Chinese knight fights for his dream

A Chinese teacher with a passion for medieval combat hopes to take his hobby to the next level.

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Samoa lifts state of emergency over measles epidemic

A mass vaccination drive was put in place as the disease spread and killed 81 people.

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‘PM Imran Khan isn’t afraid of accountability’

Firdous Ashiq Awan says he has nothing to hide

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Murray out of Australian Open with pelvic injury

Scot says he is ‘gutted’ to miss out

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Lahore’s Alif Laila book bus teleports children to another world

The mobile library is 40 years old

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Australia claim emphatic 247-run win over New Zealand

Opener Blundell scores century in losing cause during fourth innings

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Shah Mahmood Qureshi: Modi government’s actions have divided India

Foreign minister criticises India’s new citizenship laws

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'World's oldest rhino' Fausta dies in Tanzania aged 57

Fausta, a female eastern black rhino, lived in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.

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Leicester, Manchester United win while Tottenham are held

Premier League’s top-four race heats up

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Tourists have fun skiing in Malam Jabba

People call it their 'dream location'

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Australia’s Test star Peter Siddle retires from international cricket

Pacer calls it a day at age of 35

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Rice in crime: Karachi robbers use biryani to enter house

They were caught on the camera

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Madrassah teacher accused of raping, beating child in Mansehra

He is on the run

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Malala Yousafzai’s biopic to release next month

Reem Shaikh is playing the role of the Nobel laureate

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Patients suffer as Dadu hospital runs short of medicines

It has no painkillers for the last five months

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Trump faces criticism after sharing tweet naming alleged whistleblower

The president retweets a post naming the alleged whistleblower whose complaint led to his impeachment.

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Monsey stabbing: Several wounded at home of New York rabbi

Reports say a man entered the home and attacked guests during a Hanukkah party.

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People queue up outside Karachi CNG stations as supply resumes

The stations will close at 7pm

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Why international rock stars are flocking to India

U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India.

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How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989

The BBC's John Simpson recalls witnessing the communist bloc's collapse in three revolutions.

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Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst

Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law?

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China and Twitter: The year Chinese diplomacy went social

This year saw a marked changed in tone from China, as more diplomats began using Twitter.

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‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’

Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore.

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US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals

Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.

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Fire erupts in NICVD’s paediatric ICU

It has been extinguished, there were no casualties

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Karachi’s most expensive road is damaged again

Previously, Rs800m was spent to reconstruct University Road

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Five killed, 10 injured as bus overturns in Bahawalnagar

Injured have been shifted to the hospital

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Yousuf rejects Akhtar’s remarks on religious discrimination in team

Former batsman says he was loved, supported in the side

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How puppetry can help with trauma

After being trafficked for sex by her family as a child, puppeteer Raven wants to show people healing is possible through art.

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'We fell in love on the dance floor’

Taiwan has been declared polio free since 2000 and some of the last polio survivors have decided to band together to dance wheelchair ballroom dancing.

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Rush hour car bomb kills many in Somali capital

At least 20 people are reported killed by a massive car bomb during morning rush hour in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.

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Pretty in Red, Iqra gets ready for her big day

Her wedding dress is similar to Priyanka Chopra’s Sabyasachi dress

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Ibrahimovic signs six-month deal with AC Milan

It will be the Swede's second stint at Sin Siro

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Karachi to pay more for electricity over next nine months

K-Electric to charge Rs1.62 per unit

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Russia challenges four-year doping ban

Country raises reservations over sanctions

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Google pays tribute to Iqbal Bano with a doodle

She died on April 21, 2009

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Federal energy minister blames Sindh govt for gas crisis

Says it is not being allowed to construct a pipeline

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Swat man arrested after killing wife for honour

He will appear before a court on Saturday

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Thai cave rescuer dies from year-long blood infection

Thai Navy Seal Beirut Pakbara contracted the infection during the rescue at Tham Luang cave.

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Two Pakistanis among seven killed in Turkey boat capsizing incident

Foreign Office confirms 23 other Pakistani nationals have been rescued

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Today’s outlook: PM in Peshawar, opposition’s Rehbar Committee meets

Notes from the newsroom

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Myanmar Rohingya: UN condemns human rights abuses

The UN General Assembly passes a resolution calling on Myanmar to stop hatred towards minorities.

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Uruguay seizes record 4.4 tonnes of cocaine in Montevideo

The 4.4 tonne, £765m haul was found in the port of Montevideo bound for Togo in West Africa.

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Edward Gallagher: Navy Seals called platoon leader 'freaking evil'

Newly released video shows testimony against Seal accused of war crimes but championed by Trump.

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French government to scan social media for tax cheats

French court says government can comb profiles, posts and pictures for evidence of undeclared income.

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Jeffrey Epstein case: FBI 'investigating Ghislaine Maxwell'

The British socialite and others are part of an inquiry into "people who facilitated" the financier.

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India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police'

Muslims in India tell the BBC of police brutality, and why they fear losing their citizenship rights.

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Inside look at Iqra Aziz,Yasir Hussain’s mehndi

The star-studded event was full of crazy dances

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Pervez Musharraf files petition against death sentence in treason case

His lawyer has moved the Lahore High Court

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You have to pay Rs1.56 more now for electricity

Increase not applicable to Karachi

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Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport

Close to 100 people were on board the Bek Air plane, which came down after take-off near Almaty.

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Star players unwilling to play T20Is in Pakistan: BCB President

Nazmul Hassan says no player will be forced to tour

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Neighbour arrested for raping, murdering 8-year-old girl in Punjab’s Khushab

He was caught after a month

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Kidnapped five-year-old rescued in Karachi within eight hours

Suspect has been arrested

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Imran Khan visiting Karachi for a day

He will meet the Sindh governor

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At least nine dead in Kazakhstan plane crash

It was carrying 100 people

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Today’s outlook: PM Khan to visit Karachi, Benazir’s death anniversary

Noted from the newsroom

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Benazir Bhutto’s last moments, as told by her closest friend

Pakistan's first female prime minister also loved daal and chaat

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PPP ready for first Liaquat Bagh jalsa since Benazir’s assassination

It is the former prime minister's 12th death anniversary

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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippine death toll rises to 28

It led to the evacuation of more than 58,000 people and stranded thousands over the holiday period.

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Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport

One hundred people were on board the Bek Air plane, which struck a building in Almaty.

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Bruce Lee's daughter sues fast food chain over image use

Shannon Lee alleges popular restaurant Real Kungfu has used her father's image without permission.

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Australia fires: Crews brace for dangerous heatwave

Crews are bracing for another dangerous period as calls grow for volunteer firefighters to be paid.

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Iraq ends year in political turmoil

A political crisis is roiling Iraq, as protesters remain on the streets despite a rising death toll.

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The mosque siege that changed Saudi history

An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society.

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Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes

Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes.

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Inside China's child pop star factory

Young, mostly female, wannabe stars are trained for a booming industry worth billions of dollars.

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Is 'super coral' the key to saving the world's reefs?

Scientists in the Seychelles have started the world's first large scale coral reef restoration project.

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The African women standing up for change in 2019

Here are the women on the continent who've been shaking the table this year.

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App helps parents of premature babies stay in touch

An app has been developed to help parents stay in touch with their premature baby when they can't be in hospital.

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PML-N leader Javed Latif approaches court to avoid arrest

Questions NAB’s move to reopen illegal assets case against him

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Watch: Asad Umar dances his heart out at son’s wedding

He danced on Abrarul Haq's 'Billo'

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Australia on top against New Zealand in Boxing Day Test

Hosts 257-4 after Smith, Labuschagne half-centuries

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Migrant crisis: Seven die as boat sinks in Turkey's Lake Van

The boat with 71 migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan sank in Lake Van at night.

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Pakistani stage actor Ashraf Rahi passes away

He suffered a cardiac arrest

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Two Pakistan Army soldiers martyred in Indian ceasefire violations

ISPR confirms three Indian soldiers killed

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Karachi gas stations to reopen Thursday night: SSGC

Residents yet to get gas this week

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Business is down for CNG kit sellers

Its because CNG is now more expensive than petrol

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Khanewal-Multan Motorway shut as fog blankets most of Punjab

Visibility varying from zero to 20 metres

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‘Friends’ theme songwriter passes away at 72

She penned the infamous 'I'll Be There For You'

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Remembering Urdu poet Parveen Shakir on her 25th death anniversary

She received the Pride of Performance award

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Annular solar eclipse: Crowds in Asia gather to see 'ring of fire'

In an annular eclipse the moon covers the centre of the Sun, giving the appearance of a bright ring.

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Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 16 in Philippines

A full assessment of the damage wasn't immediately possible

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Naseem Shah’s selection for U19 World Cup uncertain

Senior team wants him for Bangladesh home T20I, Test series

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Today’s outlook: Saudi FM arriving in Islamabad, solar eclipse starts

Notes from the newsroom

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Seven-year-old Okara girl murdered, body dumped near house

Police said her body bore no torture marks

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Darkest day across Asia: ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse starts

Visible in Pakistan for the first time in 20 years

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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm

Typhoon Phanfone, with gusts of close to 190km/h, hit an area devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.

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Radio silence: The Syrian broadcasters in exile

Emma Jane Kirby meets exiled journalists who are now off air, and have nowhere that feels like home.

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The island struggling to secure its future

After being hit by a hurricane, Puerto Rico is seeking ways to counter years of economic decline.

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Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House.

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The children at risk of eating themselves to death

"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome.

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The bakery in a mental health hospital

There’s a very unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing where the patients are the bakers.

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Pakistan’s economy and security have improved: IMF represent

Maria Teresa Daban speaks to SAMAA TV in an exclusive interview

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Bangladesh want T20I tour of Pakistan before making Test decision

BCB still unsure about playing five-day cricket in country

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Fancy a cake? Karachi baker’s goodies will satisfy your cravings

Azra Dias has been baking for the past 25 years

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Strangest sports stories of 2019

Some bizarre events took place on sporting fields this year

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Australia mull over playing five specialist pacers

Hosts take on New Zealand tomorrow in Melbourne

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Kartarpur: Temple of hope between India and Pakistan

Parminder Singh Sandhu wanted to visit Kartarpur temple all his life - but couldn't until now.

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Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain kick-off wedding festivities

Couple shares adorable pictures from the event on Instagram

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Sialkot’s Santa Clause spreads joy wherever he goes

Gives chocolates and candies to children

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Pakistan remembers Father of the Nation on his 143rd birthday

PM urges people to adhere Jinnah's principles

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Watch: Change of guard ceremony held on Jinnah’s birthday

Ceremony was held at Quaid's mausoleum in Karachi

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Two killed as van collides with parked truck in Ghotki

Eight people injured

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Trump honours his cameo in Home Alone 2

He had a brief appearance in the movie

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Mohammad Ali Jinnah shared a special bond with Kashmir

Kashmiris used to listen to his speeches enthusiastically

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Top true crime stories of 2019

SAMAA’s online audiences care about human rights violations

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In pictures: Christmas around the world

From Sri Lanka to Paris, Christmas services take place after a 2019 scarred by tragedy.

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Burkina Faso: Many women killed in jihadist attack

Burkina Faso has declared two days of national mourning after Tuesday's attack on a base and town.

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We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa

British doctors and nurses are battling to save children's lives from measles on Christmas Day.

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Executing a dictator: Open wounds of Romania's Christmas revolution

A bloody battle played out on the streets of Bucharest in 1989 as Romania's communist dictator fell.

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Pope Francis: God still loves us all, even the worst of us

The comments at Christmas Eve Mass are seen as a reference to Church scandals, including sex abuse.

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Bearded Colorado man robs bank, gifts money, yells 'Merry Christmas'

"He robbed the bank, came out, threw the money all over the place," one witness said.

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The Christians helping Bethlehem shepherd families give birth safely

An ancient Christian order runs a maternity hospital in Bethlehem for people of all faiths and ethnicities.

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Turkish artisans hand-craft bespoke cymbals for drummers

Artisans in Istanbul have been hand-crafting cymbals the same way for more than 600 years.

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'I sent my seven-year-old across the border alone'

More parents are sending their children across the US-Mexico border alone to get around asylum rules.

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This six-year-old Lahore child is raising a lion cub

Her last pet was a snake

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Bahawalpur hall offers discount to those getting married again

First wife required to make the booking

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Misbah disappointed with Bangladesh’s reluctance to play Tests in Pakistan

Head coach says it will be injustice to team, players

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Mustafa Kamal’s interim bail extended in illegal allotment case

The court angry as Kamal skips hearing

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People wait for hours as fog disrupts flights, trains schedules

Fog also disrupted movement on Punjab roads

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Court summons Shehbaz on Jan 7 in Ashiana housing case

Accountability court hearing Ashiana housing reference

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Australia: Several injured in Sydney Christmas balloon drop

The event saw hundreds fighting for balloons filled with prizes at a Sydney mall.

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Gas supply to Sindh’s CNG stations to resume at 8pm

Country faces shortage as winter chill grips Pakistan

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Naseem Shah in limelight after Karachi Test heroics

Waqar Younis compares 16-year-old to legend Dennis Lillee

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Man killed by brother-in-law in Karachi’s Hijrat Colony: police

He was going to meet wife to bring her back home

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Indonesian bus plunges into ravine leaving 25 dead

The bus - carrying 37 passengers - plunged 100 metres down a ravine and landed in a river.

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Faisalabad’s Christmas market has something for everyone

Items available at discounted prices

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Bilawal says he won’t appear before NAB

NAB has summoned him in an inquiry pertaining to illegal transfer of money

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The Rise of Skywalker: Disney cuts Star Wars same-sex kiss in Singapore

The producers cut the scene so the film didn't get a higher age rating, the film regulator says.

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Today’s outlook: Cabinet to mull over Maryam Nawaz’s ECL plea

Notes from the newsroom

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US stops sending sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt

The move follows the deaths of US-trained dogs due to negligence - one died of heat stroke.

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New Zealand volcano: Police call off search for missing pair

Police said their decision "follows extensive shoreline and substantial aerial searches".

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Kashmir crisis 2019: Between a rock and a hard place

The BBC's M Ilyas Khan looks back at a year in Kashmir, from the Pakistani perspective.

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China is getting smarter - but at what cost?

How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring?

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Russia's reluctant teen activist: 'Mum's house arrest changed my life'

Being a teenager isn't easy when you're standing in for your political activist mother.

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The US Ship of Miracles that saved 14,000 North Korean refugees

For thousands of refugees in North Korea, the ship was their only chance of survival.

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China is getting smarter - but at what cost?

How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring?

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How is Australia tackling climate change?

As the country deals with deadly bushfires, focus is on the government's climate policies.

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Modeling is harder than it looks, say models

Fashion show hosted in Islamabad for upcoming trends

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Mugging gone wrong: Rawalpindi robbers accidentally kill accomplice

They left his body and fled

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Police identify one body left at Karachi’s Jinnah hospital

Second body still unidentified, three arrested

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Seven bogies derail, fall in a ditch near Mianwali

Restoration of railway tracks underway

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Pakistan claim Test series win over Sri Lanka

Hosts win Karachi Test by 263 runs

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Australia fires: PM rejects 'reckless' calls to limit coal industry

Scott Morrison said Australia would not "engage in reckless and job-destroying" cuts to coal.

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Virginia pile-up: More than 50 hurt in US motorway crash

More than 60 vehicles were involved in the crash on a foggy and icy stretch of road in Virginia.

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Karachi resident fleeing mugging accidentally rams car into wall

Watch this CCTV footage of the incident

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Today’s outlook: PM chairs CCI meeting, NAB summons Ahsan Iqbal

Notes from the newsroom

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Honduras prison crisis: Inmates killed in fresh violence

At least 16 inmates are killed in fighting between gangs, two days after 18 died in another jail.

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Sindh’s CNG stations to reopen Tuesday

Longer closures scheduled due to shortage

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OIC calls on India to ensure safety of Muslims

Over 20 people have been killed so far

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Afghanistan: Where the road to peace is harder than war

Continued bloodshed and a disputed election cast a heavy shadow over peace talks.

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LGBT rights: The film about gay love shaking up Georgia

Protests from priests and the far-right greet a new film amid a Church scandal over homosexuality.

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Films lookahead: 20 movies not to miss in 2020

Top Gun, Wonder Woman, Mulan and Bond are just some of the cinematic treats heading our way.

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'Fashion industry's pollution made me cry'

Yael Aflalo on the trip to China that sparked the growth of her California-based Reformation chain.

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Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'

The jihadists are managing to regroup - should the West be worried?

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Trump impeachment inquiry sung by a Christmas choir

How President Trump's impeachment inquiry unfolded, sung by the Washington International Chorus.

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The 'real' Lyudmila from Chernobyl speaks for first time

The 'real' Lyudmila Ignatenko from the HBO/Sky Chernobyl series speaks for the first time about her life during and after the nuclear disaster.

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Aceh Christians forced to celebrate Christmas in a tent

Christians in Aceh, Indonesia, had their churches destroyed four years ago by Islamic vigilante groups and the police.

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Why so many Japanese children refuse to go to school

Can free schools solve the problem of "futoko", Japan's phenomenon of refusing to attend school?

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Trump impeachment: White House withheld Ukraine aid just after Zelensky call

An email shows officials were contacted 90 minutes after Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader spoke.

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Syria war: Turkey can't handle new 'refugee wave', says Erdogan

Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled towards Turkey amid attacks on the rebel-held Idlib province.

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Man, wife injured in armed attack in Lahore

The woman has been critically injured

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Liverpool crowned champions of the world

Reds claim Club World Cup with 1-0 win over Flamengo

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Afghanistan’s Ghani on track for second term: preliminary poll results

Election officials said he scored a slim majority

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Australia fires: PM Morrison apologises for taking holiday during crisis

Australia's prime minister apologised after taking a holiday in Hawaii while wildfires raged at home.

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Afghanistan presidential election: Ghani set for second term after initial results

Initial results give the incumbent a narrow majority - but the opposition is expected to appeal.

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‘Haven’t contacted uncle since PIC incident’

Hassaan Niazi was accused of involvement in December 11 PIC protest

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Sri Lanka set 476 to win by Pakistan in Karachi

Top-four batsmen all score centuries in Karachi

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Notre-Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas Mass in two centuries

The Paris cathedral will miss its first Christmas Mass in more than 200 years as repairs continue.

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Pakistan responds to Indian firing along LoC: ISPR

Many Indian Army checkposts were destroyed

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Punjab blanketed by heavy fog, motorways closed

Visibility is at 10m

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France pension protests: Macron calls on strikers not to ruin Christmas

France's president urges striking transport unions to call a truce "out of respect for families".

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Today’s outlook: JI holds rally in Islamabad, MQM in Karachi

Notes from the newsroom

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Cuba gets first prime minister in over 40 years

Long-serving tourism minister Manuel Marrero took office Saturday

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His Dark Materials: How we animated Iorek Byrnison

Click talks to Russell Dodgson, senior visual effects supervisor for the BBC programme.

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Take a look behind the 'small doors to imaginary spaces' within bookshelves

Artists share the inspiration behind the crafty creation of miniature scenery on their bookcases.

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Are US hunters becoming an endangered species?

Fewer Americans hunt now, partly due to growing urbanisation, leading some advocates to fear it's dying out.

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The year in protests: From Chile to Lebanon, what happened next?

Every continent including Antarctica saw demos this year, with many likely to spill over into 2020.

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'The closest thing on Earth to interplanetary travel'

Justin Rowlatt lands in a dazzling white and blue world to join scientists checking up on Antarctic ice.

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The most read BBC News stories of the last decade

From the 2011 riots to the last general election, we look back at the website's most popular pages.

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The studios teaching Trans women how to be more feminine

Nicole Thornbur goes to specialist studios in Manchester which teach Trans women how to be more feminine.

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Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz as first prime minister since 1976

Tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz is Cuba's first prime minister since Fidel Castro in 1976.

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Quilombo cuisine: Rescuing the ancient cuisine of African slaves

The Quilombo diet is organic, gluten-free and practically lactose-free. It has its roots in African traditions and uses fresh ingredients.

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The teenage activists taking after Greta Thunberg

These three teenagers are passionate about issues they see around them, and are training to be activists at The Advocacy Academy in London.

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Saudi Arabia denies threatening Pakistan over KL Summit

Denies Erdogan's claims, says they have brotherly relations

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Mikel Arteta named new Arsenal boss

Spaniard signs three-and-a-half-year deal with the Gunners

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Armed robbery reported at Islamabad farmhouse of former Musharraf prosecutor

Akram Sheikh's family was held hostage for two hours

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Australia fires: Travel warnings issued over 'catastrophic' blazes

Firefighters tackle "catastrophic" blazes in New South Wales as residents are urged to stay at home.

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South Africa appoint Jacques Kallis as batting consultant

Former batsman’s appointment comes ahead of England Tests

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Talking points from day two of Karachi Test

Sri Lanka had a slender lead over Pakistan on second day

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Man arrested for stealing bank data to shop online

Karachi FIA arrested him in Larkana

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College students hold music festival in Lahore

There was live music and a BBQ

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Travelling Karachi to Lahore by air now costs Rs35,000 one-way

PIA, private airlines increase their prices citing higher demand

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Trump officially launches US military 'Space Force'

Mr Trump described space as "the world's newest war-fighting domain" as he signed off the funding.

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Watch: Justice Gulzar Ahmed takes oath as CJP

The oath was administered by President Arif Alvi

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4 killed, 25 injured in fog-related accident in Hafizabad

Coaster and tractor collided

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Justice Gulzar Ahmed takes oath as Pakistan’s 27th chief justice

He will serve until February, 2022

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Today’s outlook: Justice Gulzar Ahmed to take oath as CJP

Notes from the newsroom

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PIA flights to and from Karachi face delays

Poor weather has left flight schedule in disarray

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Nord Stream 2: Trump approves sanctions on Russia gas pipeline

The Trump administration fears the Nord Stream 2 project will increase Russia's influence in Europe.

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How to cope with an eating disorder at Christmas

New advice is released to help those living with eating disorders over the festive season.

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Why is India passing more death sentences?

India is to hang four men for the 2012 Delhi gang rape - but globally there are now fewer executions.

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Why China could be football's biggest headache

How one post from Arsenal's Mesut Ozil led to Chinese TV pulling the club's Manchester City match.

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Star Citizen: Is this £200m game becoming too ambitious?

In development since 2012 Star Citizen wants to build an entire universe for game players.

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Son of Russian spies feels "relief" to be Canadian

Alexander Vavilov, whose parents were Russian spies, spoke out after a court ruled he is Canadian.

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Reunited siblings team up for family game show

A DNA test brought the Wheeler siblings back together after almost 50 years apart.

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Child prodigies: How geniuses navigate the uncertain journey to adulthood

Child prodigies are lauded for their gifts, but the road to adulthood can be harder than it seems.

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India cancels US meeting over inclusion of pro-Kashmir lawmaker

External affairs minister didn't want to meet Pramila Jayapal

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Hamza Shahbaz’s case not heard due to Punjab lawyers’ strike

Court issues show cause notice to jail superintendent

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Chief Justice Khosa hears his last case

It was a bail cancellation petition

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Blasphemy case against PM Imran Khan rejected

Islamabad High Court declares petition unfit for trial

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Lahore faces gas shortage as it gets colder

People say there isn't enough gas to cook

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Humayun Saeed’s adorable niece sings Meray Paas Tum Ho OST

She knows all the lyrics!

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Today’s outlook: CJP Khosa retires, Sindh’s CNG stations remain closed

Notes from the newsroom

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Miss America 2020: Biochemist wins crown after on-stage experiment

Camille Schrier, who wowed judges with a science experiment, said she aims to "break stereotypes".

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Lahore fog may reduce as Met dept forecasts rain

The weather will turn colder

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CNG stations in Sindh to open Saturday morning

They will remain open for 12 hours

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Facebook says investigating data exposure of 267 million users

Users' names and phone numbers were exposed

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IMF approves second tranche of $452m

Stresses on progress on anti-money laundering, terror financing measures

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Boeing prepares to launch astronaut capsule for Nasa

If the Starliner vehicle's demonstration flight goes well, crew could start using it next year.

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Poles raise money to buy new lorry for stranded Iranian

Fardin Kazemi was stranded in central Poland, after his lorry broke down and couldn't be repaired.

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Macau: China's other 'one country, two systems' region

Macau, known for its casinos, was also returned to China. It has taken a very different path from Hong Kong.

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Trump impeachment and a US state divided

In a country of more than 300 million, these three people tell us much about how polarised the US is right now.

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Moqtada al-Sadr: The 'firebrand' cleric who could calm Iraq

Radical, firebrand, maverick, mercurial - but Moqtada al-Sadr could hold the key to calm in Iraq.

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Questions over Uzbekistan's new era of 'openness'

Amid the first parliamentary elections under a new president, there are doubts reforms are genuine.

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Did Ethiopia plant four billion trees this year?

The Ethiopian government set a target of planting four billion trees in three months this year. Did they succeed?

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'I want my chemotherapy to help others touched by cancer'

BBC Click reporter LJ Rich, who is undergoing 10 sessions of treatment, shares her experiences.

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New Zealand destroying military-style guns after ban

It will be illegal to possess rifles and military-style guns after 21 December in New Zealand.

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How Beitar Jerusalem's football club owner took on racism and won

For decades Israel's Beitar Jerusalem football club was known for violence and racism among some of its fans. So how did the new owner wipe out racism?

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Tech trends 2020: New spacecraft and bendy screens

From new spacecraft to bendy screens, what to watch for in tech in 2020.

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Pakistan won’t play Tests in UAE now, says Wasim Khan

Bangladesh refuse to play Test series in Pakistan

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Trump impeachment: Pelosi warns Democrats not to celebrate

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirms Trump is impeached - and warns Democrats not to celebrate.

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Trump reacts to news he's been impeached

Donald Trump was at a rally in Michigan at the time members of Congress voted to impeach him.

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Trump impeachment: Key moments from debate

Republicans and Democrats spent hours exchanging verbal blows before voting to impeach President Trump.

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Jhang’s district administration plants date palms to control pollution

Residents say that this will add beauty to the district

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India police ban protests against citizenship law

They say the ban has been enforced to maintain peace, but protest are expected to continue.

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EU court to rule on jailed Catalan leader's rights

Oriol Junqueras was elected to the European Parliament, but Spain jailed him for "sedition".

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Woman killed as tanker overturns in Karachi’s North Nazimabad

Four people injured

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Pakistan elect to bat against Sri Lanka in Karachi Test

Yasir Shah replaces Usman Shinwari in the lineup

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Today’s outlook: Pakistan take on Sri Lanka, fog blankets Punjab

Notes from the newsroom

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Man kills pir over 10 marla plot in Faisalabad

The suspect has been arrested

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Philippine family clan members found guilty of 'Maguindanao massacre'

It has been called the trial of the decade - and a test of the Philippines' justice system.

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Three Pakistanis shortlisted for ‘World’s Most Dedicated Teacher’ award

Winner to be announced on February 3, 2020

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Clinton v Trump - no sex and less suspense

The BBC's Nick Bryant explains how this impeachment differs to the 1998 hearings which gripped the US.

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African swine fever: Fears rise as virus spreads to Indonesia

An outbreak of the deadly virus that has decimated pig herds in China has been detected in Indonesia.

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Trump becomes third US president to be impeached

He will face a Senate trial for abusing his powers

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Trump is impeached, becoming third US president to face Senate trial

After a day of bitter debates, the US president is impeached, sending him to a trial in the Senate.

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5G: Is it worth getting a new phone?

Rory Cellan-Jones puts 5G to the test in various spots in London - is it worth getting a 5G phone?

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The Sudanese brides who undergo genital mutilation for love

Women who want to pretend to be virgins before their weddings are opting for "re-circumcision" in Sudan.

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Why India shuts down the internet more than any other democracy

India shut down the internet 93 times this year, and a blackout in Kashmir is the world's longest.

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How the scramble for sand is destroying the Mekong

The Mekong river is being damaged by sand extraction, adding to calls for limits on sand usage.

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Why India shuts down the internet more than any other democracy

India shut down the internet 93 times this year, and a blackout in Kashmir is the world's longest.

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Is the Netherlands becoming a narco-state?

The murder of a prominent lawyer ended a common misconception: that drug cartels only kill their own.

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Two policemen shot dead in Lower Dir

They were the security detail for a polio team

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Nickelodeon rebooting Legends of the Hidden Temple for adults

The show is set to launch on April 6, 2020

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Aston Villa thrash Liverpool 5-0 to reach League Cup semi-finals

European Champions field reserve players with main side in Qatar

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MA Jinnah Road from Gurumandir to Numaish reopens Dec 20

Traffic burden on other roads to reduce

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China raises Kashmir issue during closed Security Council meeting

Foreign minister had written his seventh letter to the council

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Misbah criticises Amir, Wahab for retiring from Test cricket

Head coach says players should be available for international duties

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Trump could be impeached - how did we get here?

Ahead of the US House of Representatives vote on impeachment, here are some key moments from the inquiry.

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NAB prosecutor escapes murder attempt in Islamabad

Special teams have been formed to find the attackers

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Today’s outlook: Khattak expects Musharraf verdict to be challenged

Notes from the newsroom

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Bronze Age royal tombs unearthed in Greece

A team of US archaeologists finds gold jewellery and artefacts dating back more than 3,000 years.

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Impeachment vote set for Wednesday as Trump rages

Trump writes angry six-page letter to House of Representatives speaker

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Motorways closed as fog shrouds Lahore, other areas

Visibility is very low

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Every McDonald's in Peru shuts to mourn dead workers

The fast food giant shut every restaurant in the country after two staff were electrocuted at work.

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Shiori Ito: Japanese journalist awarded $30,000 in damages in rape case

Shiori Ito brought a civil case against another journalist after a criminal case did not proceed.

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US acting ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor, to step down

Acting ambassador Bill Taylor's testimony helped build the case for impeaching President Trump.

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Facebook says it can locate users who opt out of tracking

US lawmakers say there is no control over your privacy

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Australia endures hottest day on record

The continent records its highest national average temperature, worsening the bushfire threat.

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How Cuba’s digital revolutionaries are fighting for change

A year after Cuba’s government allowed 3G on the island, we follow three activists using the internet to drive rapid change.

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Vienna State Opera: Top ballet academy 'encouraged pupils to smoke'

Dancers at Vienna State Opera's academy were encouraged to smoke to stay slim, a report finds.

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How much should bosses be paid?

Do stock options encourage good performance or are they just another way to boost executive pay?

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Instagram e-cigarette posts banned by ad watchdog

British American Tobacco and three other vaping companies have posts promoting e-cigarettes banned.

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Refugee camps: Pregnant and living in wet tent

As charity Médecins Sans Frontières warns of a health emergency in refugee camps, one expectant mother living in Lesbos spoke to BBC of her fears.

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Andrew Garrido taught himself piano on a paper keyboard

Pianist and musician Andrew Garrido has played concert venues across Europe, but he only started playing the piano ten years ago when he made his own paper keyboard to practise on.

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Sweet devouring: Dir’s strawberries are Pakistan’s finest

Millions of strawberries planted yearly bring big profits for farmers

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White Island: NZ Police complete identification of volcano victims

The names and nationalities of 17 people have been released, including two who remain missing.

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Chinese mines: At least 14 dead in latest disaster

Some 37 miners have died since October, as Chinese mines struggle with poor safety standards.

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Sheikh Rasheed to testify against Shahid Khaqan in LNG case

Former PM, Miftah Ismail have been accused of corruption

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Markets surge breaks another record to reach 13-month high

Traders and mutual funds back on the saddle sensing stability

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This Karachi gym is open around the clock

It is located in Shah Faisal Colony

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8 injured in bus accident as fog engulfs Burewala

Motorways closed because of dense fog in Punjab

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Rauf Siddiqui’s interim bail extended in illegal appointments case

He allegedly hired people illegally from 2008 to 2014

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Two killed in Daska following fight over a rented car

A case has been registered

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All I Want For Christmas is You: Mariah classic finally tops US chart

All I Want For Christmas is You, first released in 1994, tops the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at last.

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Today’s outlook: PM Khan in Geneva for Global Refugee Forum

Notes from the newsroom

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Citizenship Amendment Act: Delhi police in 'shooting' row as protests spread

At least three people thought they were shot - but police said broken tear gas canisters were to blame.

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Sanna Marin: Estonia apologises after minister mocks Finland PM

Far-right interior minister Mart Helme described Finland's PM Sanna Marin as "a sales girl".

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The man who helped make ex-KGB officer Vladimir Putin a president

Top Russian official Valentin Yumashev tells the BBC how the former KGB officer was selected.

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Letter from Africa: How talk of witches stirs emotions in Nigeria

A section of the Nigerian criminal code forbids witchcraft, and it is punishable by a jail term.

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A bumpy ride for Democrat backing impeachment

Some politicians are facing anger from their constituents over the impeachment of Trump.

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The hotel room that's deliberately hard to stay in

Artist Christopher Samuel wants visitors to get a taste of what disabled people have to put up with.

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Little Women: Cast talk friendship and the Golden Globes

The cast discuss women and the Golden Globe nominees as well as the new film.

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The fight to stop Venice from flooding

A system of floodgates for Italy's lagoon city has been delayed for years and mired in corruption.

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Lesbos migrant camp children 'say they want to die'

An increasing number of children are self-harming and attempting suicide in a Greek migrant camp.

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How charity apps may be making us more generous

There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity?

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Meet Hong Kong's grannies forced to collect cardboard

Granny Orchid, 63, collects boxes on the streets of Hong Kong seven days a week, to earn extra cash.

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The Jewish barber who loves Christmas

Every Christmas, Jack Bubis transforms his hair salon in Washington DC into a winter wonderland.

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Fire erupts at plastic factory in Karachi’s Landhi

11 fire trucks were called

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Hiroshima buildings that survived atomic bomb to be demolished

The city says the buildings, built in 1913, are unsafe - but some locals but want them preserved.

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Australia bushfires: 'Mega blaze' destroys homes ahead of heatwave

The bushfire near Sydney prompts fresh warnings, as the nation braces for searing temperatures.

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Take a look at Karachi’s biggest car market

More than 3,000 cars are on display every Sunday

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Today’s outlook: Nation observes 5th anniversary of APS attack

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Meera praises her favourite character in Meray Paas Tum Ho

She applauded the rest of the cast too

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Massive losses reported after fire rages at Karachi’s Fish Harbour

Seven boats destroyed

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Citizenship Amendment Act: Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

The law lets migrants fleeing religious persecution claim citizenship - but not if they are Muslim.

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Hallmark apologizes for pulling same-sex ads

The company withdrew the adverts under pressure from conservatives, then reversed its decision.

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US envoy Stephen Biegun tells North Korea: 'Let's get this done'

The US envoy calls on North Korea to resume nuclear talks - as Pyongyang's self-imposed deadline looms.

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PM Khan to receive Bahrain’s highest civil award today

He's the guest of honour at Bahrain's national day celebrations

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PewDiePie to take break from YouTube as 'feeling very tired'

The Swedish star, 29, has been involved in accusations of racism and anti-Semitism in recent years.

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Lebanon crisis: Dozens wounded in second night of clashes in Beirut

Riot police use tear gas and water cannon as anti-government protests continue in Lebanon.

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PewDiePie to take break from YouTube as 'feeling very tired'

The Swedish star, 29, has been involved in accusations of racism and anti-Semitism in recent years.

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McDonald's sacks Australian franchisee over race row video

A video which showed the man berating his Aboriginal neighbour has caused outrage in Australia.

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Anak Krakatau: Giant blocks of rock litter ocean floor

Landslide debris from the collapsed Anak Krakatau volcano is imaged on the seabed for the first time.

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Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition

Food systems are behind poor growth and over-eating in many low-income countries, a report says.

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My Anna Delvey story: Strange encounters with a fake heiress

DJ Elle Dee shares her story of meeting con woman Anna Delvey on the New York party scene.

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How a university dropout built a toy empire

Nick Mowbray went from sleeping on the factory floor to leading a multi-million dollar toy firm.

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Responsible Child: Can a 10-year-old be a cold-blooded murderer?

A new BBC drama tells the story of a 12-year-old boy on trial for murder, who was tried as an adult.

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Tiffany Haddish's Black Mitzvah and her journey of Jewish discovery

The Eritrean-American comedian hopes the discovery of her Jewish identity can inspire others.

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'If President Putin can't help me, who can?'

How ordinary Russian have taken to appealing directly to Vladimir Putin to solve their problems.

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Imported for my body: The African women trafficked to India for sex

BBC Africa Eye uncovered an illegal network that lures women to India from Africa for sex work.

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2019 was a year of insensitive jokes by Pakistani celebrities

They didn’t spare transgender people or women

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City helped Liverpool improve, says Guardiola

Spaniard believes his side have set new standards

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14 killed in Nepal pilgrimage bus crash

The bus was carrying 32 passengers

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Greta Thunberg apologises for 'put leaders against the wall' comment

The teenage climate activist says the phrase has a different meaning in her first language, Swedish.

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Mexican ambassador recalled over allegation of stealing $10 book

He was caught on camera

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Watch: India’s Modi trips, falls in Kanpur

Videos of his fall have gone viral

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Miss Jamaica crowned Miss World 2019

Misses France and India were the runners up

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Foreign Office reshuffle: Dr Faisal appointed ambassador to Germany

20 other officials have been shuffled

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All Pakistan Private Schools Federation president injured in Lahore attack

Six assailants opened fire on Kashif Mirza's car

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Peshawar woman caught on camera aerial firing gets pre-arrest bail

A case was registered against her

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One killed in accident near Karachi’s Baloch Colony Flyover

Two women were injured

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Karachi’s lawyers come out in support of PIC victims

They staged a peaceful demonstration at Do Talwar

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New Zealand volcano: Death toll rises to 16 as two remain missing

A person who was being treated in hospital in Australia dies, as two bodies remain missing.

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New customisable insulin delivery system approved by FDA

It works with other diabetes devices

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Lahore, rest of Punjab hit by fog

Section of Lahore-Islamabad Motorway closed

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How Mexicans saved a dying US town

Guymon, Oklahoma, was on its way to becoming a ghost town. Then Mexican immigrants arrived 20 years ago.

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Lebanon crisis: Dozens hurt as police and protesters clash in Beirut

Riot police fire tear gas and rubber bullets as anti-government protests continue in Lebanon.

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How Africa will be affected by climate change

The African continent is more vulnerable than any other region to the world's changing weather patterns.

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Women rise up on Baghdad's walls

Murals across the Iraqi capital show how women are taking a rare prominent role in protests.

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Stockton's universal basic income scheme

Stockton in California is providing poor residents with a universal basic income, but could it work nationally?

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Dare to Dream: The organisation getting women into aviation

Captain Phatsima founded Dare to Dream, an organisation trying to get women into aviation.

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Albania earthquake: Arrests over deaths in collapsed buildings

Nine people are arrested on suspicion of murder and abuse of power after last month's deadly tremor.

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Dare to Dream: The organisation getting women into aviation

Captain Phatsima founded Dare to Dream, an organisation trying to get women into aviation.

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Brace yourself, winter is here

Snowfall in northern areas of Pakistan turns everything white

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N Korea conducts 'crucial test' - state media

Few details about the test have been released, but it is the second at the same site in less than a week.

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Second raid conducted to arrest PM Khan’s nephew Hassaan Niazi

He wasn't home this time either

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Rawalpindi Test: Wet outfield delays start of fourth day’s play

Rains continue to interrupt proceedings in historic fixture

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PSL Review: Quetta Gladiators

Defending champions boast exciting but inexperienced pace attack

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Punjab govt to enact law for security of health professionals

No one can torture doctors, paramedic staff or patients: Buzdar

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Winter holidays to start at Punjab schools on December 20

All public and private schools to reopen Jan 6

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‘People defrauded using fake card readers, ATMs at Lahore malls’

FIA arrests group of five criminals

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas to produce reality wedding series

Features Indian engaged couples as they prepare for their sangeet

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Arsenal’s Ozil condemns Muslim silence over Uighurs

Says Western states had highlighted issue, not Muslim countries

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Today’s outlook: Cabinet to discuss bill for health professionals’ security

Notes from the newsroom

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PM Imran Khan to visit Saudi Arabia today

He will meet the king and crown prince

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Australia heatwave: Next week could see hottest day on record

Fire warnings are in place for many areas including Perth, where temperatures are set to remain high.

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Myanmar Rohingya: Aung San Suu Kyi cuts a haunted figure in court

The once-persecuted Nobel peace laureate has been defending Myanmar against genocide allegations.

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Vladimir Putin: 20 years in 20 photos

We look at 20 photographs of the former KGB agent, who became Russia's president in 1999.

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Can kitchen gardens combat climate change?

Growing your own fruit and veg is already eco-friendly, but it could also help fight climate change.

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Why women are fighting back against hair oppression

New legalisation to protect natural hair has brought national attention to this form of discrimination.

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Chalk Back: Kenyan women fight back against street harassment

Using chalk and markers, women and girls in Nairobi document their experiences of street harassment.

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Why can't this doctor work in the UK?

An refugee doctor would love to work in the UK, and the NHS would love to have him - but there's a hitch.

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The secrets of 'food porn' viral videos

Is the fashion for filming calorie-saturated food videos encouraging unhealthy eating?

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New Zealand volcano: Search resumes for two remaining bodies

The search operation resumes near White Island volcano after one body was spotted in the water.

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Africa’s 'condom king' wants no more HIV infections

Kenyan Stanley Ngara gives out free condoms in his bid to encourage safe sex and lower HIV rates.

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Shah Rukh Khan talks success and having two left feet

The King of Bollywood sat down with Talking Movies’ Tom Brook in front of a live audience.

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Agha Siraj Durrani granted bail in assets case

Sindh Assembly speaker was arrested in February

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Malala calls for girls’ education at the Massachusetts Women’s Conference

She joined Megan Rapinoe, Tara Westover at the conference

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Sanskrit every day keeps diabetes at bay, claims Indian MP

BJP leader says programming in Sanskrit would be flawless

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Wet weather delays historic Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka were 263-6 in their first innings

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15 killed in Qila Saifullah accident

A van transporting petrol and bus collided

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Today’s outlook: Punjab lawyers announce strike, Pak-Sri Lanka resume Test

Notes from the newsroom

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Hira Mani’s birthday wish for her ‘hero’ is heartwarming

Shares adorable pictures with family

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The Clash: How London Calling still inspires 40 years on

How The Clash’s iconic third album London Calling continues to inspire 40 years after its release.

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British remainers’ hopes of stopping Brexit disappear

PM Boris Johnson has retained his seat

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Asif Zardari expected to arrive in Karachi today

Former president will be shifted to a hospital

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Unesco heritage: Traditional Thai massage added to 'cultural heritage' list

Nuad Thai is now part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to Unesco.

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New Zealand volcano: Divers deployed to find last two missing bodies

Two bodies are missing as six are airlifted off the island - despite the risk of another eruption.

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New Kentucky governor restores voting rights to ex-felons

The new Democratic governor will return the vote to as many as 140,000 non-violent former felons.

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Andrew Scheer: Canadian Conservative leader resigns

Andrew Scheer is stepping down two months after his party's disappointing election loss.

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The place where dead eagles are given a new life

Colorado's National Eagle Repository is the only one of its kind in the world.

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Spain in drive to get women into special forces

More women are needed to help combat terrorism and insurgents, Spain's defence minister says.

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Pengsoo: The rude giant penguin that South Korea fell in love with

He was meant to be a children's character, but he's gained a huge fan base amongst millennials.

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Lebanon electricity crisis: Stealing power to survive

Protesters in Lebanon say its electricity crisis reflects everything that is wrong with the country.

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Why Australia's PM is facing climate anger amid bushfires

As vast areas burn, Scott Morrison is being accused of playing down the impact of climate change.

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Where the money is really made at Amazon

Amazon's cloud computing business has been a big hit, but faces some big challenges as its boss explains.

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Myanmar: Rohingya refugee recalls 'horrific' mass killings

Rohingya refugee Hasina Begun says Myanmar troops set her village alight and opened fire on her people.

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Las Tesis feminist protest song of Chile goes global

The song "The rapist is you" was created by the Chilean feminist collective Las Tesis.

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Making art from rubbish

Andriy Pilat makes art from discarded plastic rubbish in the Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi.

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The NHS robots performing major surgery

It all seems futuristic but 2019 has seen a boom in the use of cutting edge robotic technology.

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Man murders married sister at her house in Karachi

The woman was from Charsadda

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Sports mela for children with disabilities inaugurated in Abbottabad

The kids had a lot of fun

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Mahira Khan condemns lawyers’ attack on Lahore hospital

Says even in war one should not attack hospitals

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Watch: CCTV footage of lawyers attacking Punjab Institute of Cardiology

Three patients died, 25 doctors were injured in the attack

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Rain stops play in Rawalpindi Test

Sri Lanka were 222-5 before proceedings were interrupted

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Thieves hold Multan Motorway DSP’s family hostage, rob house

They took cash, jewelry and mobile phones

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EU leaders to consider climate neutrality pledge

The new head of the European Commission has proposed big change, but the decision will lie with EU leaders.

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Full university scholarships offered to video gamers in Pennsylvania

The new game on US university campuses is behind computer screens as esports gets major investment.

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Winter holidays at Islamabad’s govt schools start Dec 23

Schools start on Jan 1

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Mehwish Hayat makes stopover in Istanbul

The actor performed Umrah with family

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Today’s outlook: Young doctors boycotts Punjab OPDs, lawyers protest

Notes from the newsroom

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Britain votes in ‘Brexit election’

More than 4,000 polling stations set up

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FIRs registered against over 250 lawyers for attacking Lahore hospital

Anti-terrorism clauses have been added to the cases

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White Island volcano: NZ police consider high-speed mission to get bodies

But this option could mean that crucial evidence is lost, potentially rendering bodies unidentifiable.

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Climate change: Anger as protestors barred from UN talks

Around 200 environmental campaigners are barred from climate talks after Greta Thunberg speaks.

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Joe Biden: Democratic presidential frontrunner denies one-term pledge

US media had reported that Mr Biden, 77, suggested to his aides he would only serve a single term.

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What are beauty pageants really like for black women?

Black women hold four major pageant titles, but black pageant winners say there's more to the story.

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‘How texts to my dead brother brought us together’

A Minneapolis woman started messaging her brother's old phone but she didn't expect what happened next.

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Volcano tourism in the spotlight after New Zealand eruption

Huge numbers of tourists risk scaling active volcanoes every year.

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Are India's claims about minorities in other countries true?

Are the Indian government's claims about non-Muslim groups in neighbouring states correct?

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Cameroon conflict: 'I go to a secret school'

Families fleeing conflict in Cameroon English-speaking regions are having a hard time educating their children.

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How millennials are changing the perfume business

Perfumers describe how they're adapting to calls for sustainable contents and gender-neutral smells.

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Milkman shot dead in Faisalabad

Police are investigating the case

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Petrol pump catches fire in North Karachi’s Sector 5A-4

The fire was put out after two hours

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Flights disrupted at Dubai airport due to heavy rain

Parts of the airport are waterlogged

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Meray Paas Tum Ho rated higher than GOT

IMDb gives the drama 9.9 rating

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Six-year-old bitten by dogs in Larkana passes away in Karachi

Hasnain was attacked by stray dogs on Nov 15

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PSL Team Review: Karachi Kings

Side boasts some of Pakistan’s finest T20 players

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Liverpool, Chelsea reach Champions League last 16 o Draft

English clubs secure wins over Salzburg, Lille respectively

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Do you know the history of Taxila’s stupa?

Find out in this video

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Today’s outlook: General Bajwa to chair Corps Commanders Conference

Notes from the newsroom

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Bougainville referendum: PNG region votes overwhelmingly for independence

The vote was non-binding - but the Papua New Guinea region could now become a sovereign country.

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'World's first' fully-electric commercial flight takes off

A fully electric seaplane flight has been hailed by operators as the start of a third "aviation era".

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'World's first' fully-electric commercial flight takes off

A fully electric seaplane flight has been hailed by operators as the start of a third "aviation era".

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Sri Lanka bat against Pakistan in Rawalpindi Test

Test cricket returns to Pakistan after a decade

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First commercial electric plane takes flight in Canada

It is supposed to be cheaper and more environmentally friendly

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White Island volcano: New volcanic activity hampers recovery efforts

There'd been hopes to bring back the bodies from the island but police says it's too dangerous.

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Pensacola attack: US grounds Saudi aviation students after navy base shooting

Flights for 300 aviation students are paused after the shooting at Pensacola left three sailors dead.

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Myanmar Rohingya: The supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi will defend her country against genocide accusations in court in The Hague.

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Climate change: Major emitters accused of blocking progress at UN talks

Brazil, China, India and Saudi Arabia are criticised as anger grows at a UN climate change meeting.

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Why this cattle farmer moves his cows every day

Methane emissions from cattle contribute to climate change - but Will Harris says he has a solution.

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'Our parents ran a secret gay porn empire'

Karen and Barry Mason ran a successful gay porn business but tried to hide it from their children.

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New Zealand volcano: Can we predict eruptions?

The country's most active volcano has erupted - but how good are scientists at predicting when this might happen?

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