Two men arrested for possession of weapons in Rawalpindi’s Chauntra

Two men were arrested on Friday for possessing a massive amount of weapons in Rawalpindi’s Chauntra

They had two cars filled with weapons and had come from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the police. “As per our sources, the weapons and ammunition were used for terrorist activities,” an officer said.

An investigation is being conducted to determine whether the weapons were being supplied to terrorist networks.

“These were smuggled weapons and were expected to be used for crimes and other terrorist activities,” said Saddar SP Ziauddin. “We are interrogating the men for details of the rest of their accomplices,” he added.

On Thursday, the Rawalpindi police had confiscated 36 pistols, three Kalashnikovs and a rifle.    



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Pakistan announce squad for Rawalpindi Test against Bangladesh

Pakistan announced on Saturday the squad for the Rawalpindi Test against Bangladesh, which begins on February 7.

According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the side have made two changes in the squad: Bilal Asif was included for his impressive performance in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy whereas Faheem Ashraf has been picked due to his show in the tournament’s final.

They replace Kashif Bhatti and Usman Shinwari for the match.

Photo: PCB

Photo: PCB

“We have followed the horses for courses policy for the Test against Bangladesh,” Misbah said. “I know the two players who have been left out will be disappointed, but they remain firmly within our plans for the red-ball cricket we are scheduled to play later this year. Kashif Bhatti has paved the way for Bilal Asif considering there are left-handed batters in the Bangladesh top and middle-order, while Faheem Ashraf has been preferred over Usman Shinwari due to his all-round abilities.”

Misbah said that he had not envisage any big changes in the playing line-up on the back of their win against Sri Lanka in the Karachi Test but they have tried to cover all their bases just in case the wicket has any surprises for them.

The chief selector said the side ended 2019 on a high with a victory over Sri Lanka and have made a good start to 2020 by winning the T20I series against Bangladesh. “I understand the Test will be a different ball game but I am optimistic we will maintain our good form and translate that into another strong performance that will contribute significantly in the overall confidence building of the Test side.”

Misbah said that the side are aiming to collect maximum points from the two upcoming ICC World Test Championship matches against Bangladesh so that they are in a strong position for top-two finish by the end of the 2020-21 season when they take the field for the Lord’s Test against England on July 30.



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Sydney Sixers secure Big Bash League final berth

The Sydney Sixers qualified for the finals of the Big Bash League 2019-20 by beating the Melbourne Stars by 43 runs in the qualifier on Friday.

The Melbourne side won the toss and chose to bowl first.

The Sixers posted a modest total of 142-7 in their 20 overs. There weren’t many fireworks by the side except for Josh Philippe who made a 28-ball 34 after hitting four boundaries.

The Sydney bowlers were on the top of Stars’ batting lineup right from the get go. They had the side rattled till the very end with only three batsmen scoring in double figures, with Clive Hinchliffe being the top-scorer with a run-a-ball 25.

The whole side was dismissed for 99 in the 18th over.

Paceman Sean Abbott returned with match-winning figures of 3-25. Josh Hazlewood and Steve O’Keefe also took two wickets each.



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Man behind Sindh’s gutka ban dies of cancer

A man who had petitioned the Sindh High Court to ban gutka in the province has passed away.

Naseem Haider had developed cancer after consuming gutka and had filed the petition to stop others from doing the same.

The court had ordered the Sindh Assembly to enact a law against gutka based on Haider’s petition.

Gutka, or chewing tobacco, has been banned in Sindh ever since the Sindh Prohibition of Preparation, Manufacturing, Storage, Sale and Use of Gutka and Mainpuri Act, 2019 was passed on December 19. It was tabled by Information Minister Saeed Ghani

Under the law, chewing gutka can land you a six-year imprisonment and Rs500,000 fine.

Hundreds of people in Sindh died of mouth cancer in 2019. At Karachi’s Civil Hospital alone, eight to 10 people are hospitalised over mouth-related diseases every day, a doctor had told SAMAA TV.



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Seven Customs officers transferred for smuggling wheat at Torkham Border

Seven Customs officers between grades 20 and 22 were transferred on Friday after a report by the Customs DG revealed that they were involved in smuggling wheat through the Torkham Border.

According to the report, the officers also were involved in evading taxes and duties on imports. “Items worth millions were being imported on fake documents,” it stated.

There was only one case that did not have traces of bribes or corruption, the report said.

The names of other officers were also revealed in the report after which the Customs DG has asked the Federal Investigation Agency for a detailed investigation into the matter.



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Pakistan to face India in U19 Cricket World Cup semi-final

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by six wickets in the U19 Cricket World Cup to secure a place in the semi-final.

The side will now play arch-rivals India.

Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first. It was a decision that did not prove favorable for them.

Pakistan’s bowlers put on a disciplined performance as they dismissed the Afghan side for just 189. Captain Farhan Zakhil was the top-scorer with 40 (55) with seven boundaries to his name.

Mohammad Amir Khan was the pick of the bowlers as he returned with figures of 3-58 in 10 overs while Fahad Munir ended with 2-29.

An unbeaten half-century by Mohammad Huraira (64 off 76) helped the side home in the 42nd over.



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The FBR collected Rs224b less in tax this fiscal year

The FBR has collected Rs224 billion less in taxes this fiscal year compared to last year.

A fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30. The FBR released some data about the amount of tax is has collected this fiscal year (July 2019 to June 2020) so far.

In seven months (July to January) it collected Rs2,398 billion. That’s Rs224 billion less than last year, when it had collected Rs2,622 billion during this time.

The FBR says this is 70% less than last year.

In January 2020, the FBR collected Rs315 billion but it had set a target of Rs425 billion.

The FBR extended on January 31 the deadline for people to file their income tax returns/wealth statements until February 28.



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Two ‘dangerous’ highway robbing gangs busted: Sialkot police

Eight suspects have been arrested for robbing passengers on highways and roads in Sialkot, according to the police.

Their ringleader was also apprehended in the operation conducted late Friday night.

The police said the suspects belong to two “dangerous” gangs who had become a “symbol of terror” in the region.

The police seized motorcycles, cash, cell phones and weapons from them.



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No, petrol prices aren’t reducing in February

The federal government has decided to maintain the price of petroleum products and kerosene oil for February despite OGRA’s recommendation to reduce it by Rs0.06 and Rs0.66 per litre respectively.

OGRA had also recommended an increase of Rs2.47 in the price of high-speed diesel.

The regulatory body’s proposal came after a 15% drop in the price of crude oil in the international market.

However, the government has decided against reducing prices, meaning petrol will be available for Rs116.60 per litre, light diesel for Rs84.51, high-speed diesel for Rs127.26 and kerosene oil for Rs99.45



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US declares virus ’emergency,’ bans travelers from China

The US said Friday it was declaring a public health emergency and temporarily banning the entry of foreign nationals who had traveled to China over the past two weeks to contain the spread of a deadly new virus.

Sweeping new restrictions will also be imposed on American citizens, with those returning from the province at the disease’s epicenter placed in facilities for mandatory 14-day quarantines, said Health Secretary Alex Azar.

US citizens coming from other parts of China will undergo health screening at ports of entry and then be placed under monitored self-quarantine at home.

“I have today declared that the coronavirus presents a public health emergency in the United States,” said Azar during a briefing at the White House, adding the directives would take effect on February 2 from 5:00 pm eastern time (2200 GMT).

“Foreign nationals, other than immediate family of US citizens and permanent residents, who have traveled in China within the last 14 days will be denied entry into the United States for this time,” he added.

The restrictions apply to people who have traveled to the designated areas in the two weeks prior to their attempted entry.

There have been seven confirmed US cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, which originated in a live seafood market in Wuhan, in Hubei province, in December. 

The World Health Organization has already declared the epidemic a global emergency, and the Chinese death toll has risen to 259 while total infections reached nearly 12,000, surpassing the SARS epidemic of two decades ago.

Three US airlines, American, Delta and United said they would soon suspend all flights to China.

Earlier, officials imposed mandatory 14-day quarantine orders on 195 Americans who were air evacuated from Wuhan, the first time a federal directive of this kind was issued for more than 50 years. The last case involved a person who was evaluated for smallpox in the 1960s.

A plane carrying the repatriated citizens, who include diplomats and their families, touched down at the March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California, on Wednesday and officials initially said the passengers would be asked to voluntarily isolate themselves for up to 72 hours.

Early signs were good, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared that none of the individuals showed symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

One of the individuals tried to leave the base and was placed under quarantine by the state of California, said CDC official Marty Citron, before the federal action.

The repatriated group submitted samples for testing at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta — but officials now say they are not certain about the accuracy of their diagnostic tools.

“We are seeing in the cases that are in the hospital, we’ve seen people who had detectable virus, and they didn’t have the technical virus, and then three days later they had detectable virus,” said Robert Redfield, the CDC’s director. 

Given that the extent of asymptomatic transmission was not yet clear, a negative test was not being used as a release criteria.

“It isn’t like it’s a horrible test, but it is not a test that’s absolute,” added CDC immunologist Anthony Fauci.

Despite the seemingly drastic actions, the US public “should not let fear or panic guide your actions,” said senior CDC official Nancy Messonnier, but instead exercise normal precautions for stopping the spread of respiratory viruses. 

These include washing your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds, disinfecting surfaces, staying home when sick and covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throwing it in the trash.

“We do not currently recommend the use of facemasks for the general American public,” said Messonnier. “This virus is not spreading in your communities.”

“Please do not assume that just because someone is of Asian descent that they have this new coronavirus,” she added, noting there are four million Chinese Americans in the United States.



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New era for divided Britain as it leaves EU

Britain on Friday ended almost half a century of European Union membership, making a historic exit after years of bitter arguments to chart its own uncertain path in the world.

There were celebrations and tears across the country as the EU’s often reluctant member became the first to leave an organisation set up to forge unity among nations after the horrors of World War II.

Thousands of people waving Union Jack flags packed London’s Parliament Square to mark the moment of Brexit at 11pm (2300 GMT) — midnight in Brussels.

“We did it!” declared Nigel Farage, the former member of the European Parliament who has campaigned for Brexit for years, before the crowd began singing the national anthem.

It was a largely good-natured gathering, aside from one Brexit supporter who earlier set an EU flag alight.

But Brexit has exposed deep divisions in British society, and many fear the consequences of ending 47 years of ties with their nearest neighbours.

Some pro-Europeans, including many of the 3.6 million EU citizens who made their lives in Britain, marked the occasion with solemn candlelit vigils.

Brexit has also provoked soul-searching in the EU about its own future after losing 66 million people, a global diplomatic big-hitter and the clout of the City of London financial centre.

‘Not an end, a beginning’

In an address to the nation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson — a figurehead in the seismic 2016 referendum vote for Brexit — acknowledged there might be “bumps in the road ahead”.

But he said Britain could make it a “stunning success”.

As he held a private party in his Downing Street office, a clock projected on the walls outside counted down the minutes until Brexit.

Johnson has promised to unite the island nation in a new era of prosperity, predicting a “new era of friendly cooperation” with the EU while Britain takes a greater role on the world stage.

“The most important thing to say tonight is that this is not an end but a beginning,” he said in a televised address.

EU institutions earlier began removing red, white and blue Union flags in Brussels ahead of a divorce that German Chancellor Angela Merkel called a “sea-change” for the bloc.

French President Emmanuel Macron described it as a “historic warning sign” that should force the EU and its remaining nations of more than 440 million people to stop and reflect.

Britain’s departure was sealed in an emotional vote in the EU parliament this week that ended with MEPs singing “Auld Lang Syne”, a traditional Scottish song of farewell.

Almost nothing will change straight away, because of an 11-month transition period negotiated as part of the exit deal.

Britons will be able to work in and trade freely with EU nations until December 31, and vice versa, although the UK will no longer be represented in the bloc’s institutions.

But legally, Britain is out.

And while the divorce terms have been agreed, Britain must still strike a deal on future relations with the EU, its largest trading partner.

Both will set out their negotiating positions Monday.

“We want to have the best possible relationship with the United Kingdom, but it will never be as good as membership,” European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in Brussels.



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Reports in Baldia, Uzair Baloch cases to be made public

The Sindh High Court gave the verdict on Tuesday

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Girl drowns after falling off a bridge in Azad Kashmir

Locals urge authorities to build a safe course

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Lodhran man kills pregnant wife for ‘talking on the phone’

His nephew helped him in the crime

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Eight killed as fire erupts in Lahore’s hair spray factory

Cause has yet to be ascertained

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‘If you don’t like extremism elsewhere, don’t condone in Pakistan’

Filmmaker Mehreen Jabbar backs Zindagi Tamasha

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Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures

Travel restrictions have been further tightened, with some cities suspending public transport.

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Huawei 5G verdict is a decision with few good options

The government is due to decide on Tuesday whether to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G networks.

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Meadowhall facial recognition scheme troubles watchdog

Regulator calls for inspections after details of police tie-up with Meadowhall scheme emerge.

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Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked

The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security.

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Don Cameron: The Scot shaping the history of hot air balloons

Don Сameron built western Europe's first modern hot air balloon and is now the market leader in special-shaped creations.

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Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked

The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security.

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Alabama fire: Eight killed as blaze engulfs 35 boats in marina

The aluminium roof of the wooden dock in a marina in Arizona collapsed, and some of the boats sank.

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Visit Nepal's yeti: How mythical creature divided Himalayan nation

An idea to bring more tourists to Nepal has ended in a row over what a yeti actually looks like.

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Letter from Africa: The 'leopard unit', vigilantes and Nigeria's kidnap crisis

A plan by Nigeria's south-western states to start a new security unit divides the country.

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Behold, the first space-baked chocolate chip cookies

Spoiler: They take much longer to cook in space

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Karachi’s daily wage labourers are on their own

They have no govt protection, guarantee of minimum wage

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Nowshera residents demand child protection laws

Residents protested outside the assembly in Peshawar

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10 transgender persons jailed for ‘attacking’ police station in Swat

Police had registered an FIR against 20

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Rawalpindi organises Chinese New Year celebration

People of both nations attended

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Basketball great Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

His daughter and seven others also died

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Fibre-laying tools aid rural broadband rollout

Openreach turns to machinery to speed up the rollout of fibre in rural areas.

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Democrats call for Bolton to testify in impeachment trial

The ex-national security advisor's evidence could undermine Donald Trump's trial defence, reports say.

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Billie Eilish is the big winner at the Grammys

The 18-year-old wins multiple awards, including best new artist and song of the year.

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Three killed in collision between speeding cars in Faisalabad

Two others were also injured

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Prime Minister Imran Khan heads to Karachi

He will hold meetings with Sindh governor and CM

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Deepfake technology: Can you spot what's real?

Do you think you can tell what is real and fake? BBC presenter Radzi Chinyanganya tries out the latest techniques.

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Woman dies in Australian Day lamington-eating contest

The woman, aged 60, suffered a seizure while speed-eating the cakes during an Australia Day event.

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Coronavirus: Death toll rises to 80 as China extends holiday

The new year holiday has been extended by three days, in an attempt to contain the outbreak.

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Rockets hit US embassy in Baghdad amid protests

There are reports that three people were injured when rockets hit the embassy in the Iraqi capital.

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The Fighter and the Pimp: Fighting for Kinshasa’s most vulnerable girls

Shaki is an inspiration for dozens of street children, and her home has become a refuge for girls.

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'I was 90% dead': Henri's story of surviving Auschwitz

Henri Kichka lost his family in the Nazi death camp, but lived on to tell his own story of survival.

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Nambi Narayanan: The fake spy scandal that blew up a rocket scientist’s career

Falsely charged with selling secrets to Pakistan, Nambi Narayanan's life was knocked off course.

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Teenage adoption: The family that took in a 17-year-old girl

How a 17-year-old girl got out of foster care and found a permanent home with a loving family.

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The art of buildings

The winners of Art of Building Photographer of the Year 2019

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'They are invaders': Brazil indigenous group takes on mining giant

Brazil's Mura indigenous group starts consultation that could reject a proposed mining project.

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The man teaching 300 million people a new language

Luis von Ahn is the founder and boss of Duolingo, the world's most popular language learning app.

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Salvini faces setback in Italian regional election

The Italian far-right leader had focused heavily on campaigning in the Emilia-Romagna region.

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Trump ordered to remove envoy in Ukraine in 2018 - video

In a video, the president is heard saying "Get rid of her!" about ambassador Marie Yovanovitch.

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Three-year-old drowns in storm water drain in Karachi’s SITE

Her body still hasn't been found

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125,000 Pakistan Post franchises to be opened across the country

Murad Saeed says this will create jobs and boost businesses

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China coronavirus: 2,000 infected and more than 50 dead

The new coronavirus is said to be infectious during its incubation period, making to harder to contain.

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Health, revenue, sports ministers kicked out of KP cabinet

They reportedly conspired against CM Mahmood Khan

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Hum Style Awards: All your favorites who won big

The award show was held in Karachi Saturday night

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Meray Paas Tum Ho finale: Pakistani Twitter’s on a roll

The show’s last episode aired on Saturday

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European Union lawmakers draft resolution against India’s anti-Muslim CAA

154 members call it discriminatory

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Madrassa student arrested for raping seven-year-old in Gujranwala

Rape was captured on CCTV cameras

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Mandi Bahauddin man kills sister, brother-in-law for ‘getting married’: police

The police are searching for him

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PM Imran Khan to visit Karachi on one-day tour

He will distribute cheques to recipients of Kamyab Jawan Programme

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Peru Congress vote: Election follows September dissolution

The poll comes almost four months after the president dissolved the body, accusing it of obstruction.

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Sikandar Raja to take oath as chief election commissioner Monday

CJP to administer oath at Supreme Court

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Train traffic stopped as bogey derails in Khairpur

No casualties reported

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US to evacuate its citizens from China virus epicentre

Flight to leave Wuhan on Tuesday

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Boeing 777X: World’s largest twin-engine jet completes first flight

The 777X test flight comes after Boeing's 737 Max plane was grounded following two fatal crashes.

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A murder mystery, the PM and his estranged wife

Lesotho's prime minister and his wife are caught up in an investigation into the death of his former partner.

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The tiger ‘gift’ that horrified Polish rescuers

Tigers recovering from a nightmare journey could have ended up as Asian ‘medicine’

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Paternity leave: Why Japan is talking about Shinjiro Koizumi

This politician is going on leave to take care of his newborn son, and it's pretty controversial.

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Doris Miller: US Navy aircraft carrier to honour black sailor

Doris Miller won a Navy Cross for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

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Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'

Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working.

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New solar power source and storage developed

Tie-up of flexible solar film and energy storage aims to take homes and business off-grid.

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Three women who were part of a quiet resistance against the Nazis in Berlin

The three were part of a quiet resistance against the Nazis in Second World War Berlin.

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Electric rickshaws launched in Lahore

Electric vehicle policy to be launched soon: PM's adviser

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One killed as fire rages at cotton factory in Faisalabad

Four fire trucks were called

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Chinese New Year: What you need to know

Here's what you need to know about one of the world's biggest celebrations

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Does country music recognise its roots?

We speak to the most famous African American country music singer about the lack of diversity in the genre.

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Pregnant 20-year-old housekeeper found dead in Rawalpindi’s Chaklala

Her family has accused her employer of killing her

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Mehwish Hayat is disgusted by the Karachi airport’s toilets

She wants everyone to clean up their acts

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No coronavirus cases reported or confirmed in Pakistan: Zafar Mirza

Incoming passengers from China being screened at airports

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Iqra Aziz declares Yasir Hussain the ‘best chef’

He made her 'Pyar Ka Pulao' on their honeymoon

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20 years of PCB trophies made by one man

Majid Nawaz has designed 25 cups so far

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Powerful quake kills 18 in eastern Turkey

At least 30 people are missing

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Still seeking answers a year after Brazil dam collapse

One year on from the dam collapse at Brazil's Corrego de Feijao mine, many are still seeking answers.

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China coronavirus: Death toll rises as disease spreads

Fifteen more people have been killed by the virus in China, as the country celebrates Lunar New Year.

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Bodies of three children found in County Dublin

A woman has been taken to hospital and gardaí described the deaths in Newcastle as 'unexplained'.

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Facebook and YouTube moderators sign PTSD disclosure

Content moderators review hundreds of disturbing images each day for social media sites.

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Facebook and YouTube moderators sign PTSD disclosure

Content moderators review hundreds of disturbing images each day for social media sites.

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Why China’s LGBT hide their identities at Lunar New Year

Representation of China's LGBT community is improving but many still struggle during Lunar New Year.

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Auschwitz: Searching for traces of my grandfather

Meijer Nieweg was murdered in August 1942. It has taken decades for details of his death to emerge.

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Chinese diasporas on edge over coronavirus

Chinese overseas are concerned for their own health and that of their families back home.

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Coronavirus: How can China build a hospital so quickly?

Wuhan is building a new hospital that will be finished within six days, according to China's state media.

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Coronavirus: How worried should we be?

Hundreds of people people have been infected with a newly-discovered virus.

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The battle over which flag to fly in America's Chinatowns

Chinatowns across the US are switching to the flag of mainland China, but not without protest.

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Watch Dogs Legion: Click goes inside the post-Brexit game

In a world first, Marc Cieslak interviews the creator of Watch Dogs: Legion inside his own game.

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Avalanche survivors in Pakistan-administered Kashmir tell of horror

Journalist Sajid Mir trekked for hours to reach villagers cut off in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Wozniacki retires after Australian Open exit

She was eliminated by Ons Jabeur of Tunisia

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Senate standing committee to investigate rape, murder of Nowshera child

Seven-year-old was killed on Saturday

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Meera to produce her first film

She will be giving newcomers a chance in the movie

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Serena Williams suffers shock Australian Open elimination

Former champion lost in three sets to China's Wang Qiang

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Deepika Padukone to feature in Louis Vuitton campaign

Becomes first Indian actor to feature in an LV campaign

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Gujranwala ‘target killer’ arrested by Interpol in Indonesia

He was on the run for 10 years

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Two alleged terrorists arrested during Rangers operation in Karachi’s Orangi

They seized weapons from them

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China seals off more cities as virus toll climbs

Death toll rises to 26

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Tinder to add panic button and anti-catfishing tech

The move comes after criticism over the lack of safety issues offered by dating apps.

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Three killed, 12 hurt in accident on highway in Balochistan

A truck and coach collided

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First Pakistan-Bangladesh T20 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium today

Security tightened, match starts at 2pm

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American Dirt: Oprah book club pick suffers Latino backlash

A new novel about a family fleeing Mexico for the US spurs a fierce debate over fiction writing.

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Australia fires: US crew killed in air tanker crash identified

The three victims of an air tanker crash had extensive experience fighting fires, their employer says.

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Coronavirus: Chinese embassy in Paris finds woman who 'cheated' checks

The woman boasted about taking medicine to bring her temperature down in order to clear customs.

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Jhon Viáfara: Colombia extradites ex-footballer to US on drugs charges

Jhon Viáfara is extradited to Texas accused of being a members of a major drugs cartel.

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Trump impeachment: Senators play games and nap during trial

Senators have been seen chewing gum, handing out fidget spinners and sleeping during the trial.

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What does Trump actually believe on climate change?

He has called it all of these things: "mythical", "a hoax", not a hoax, and "a very serious subject".

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What can you use instead of Google and Facebook?

More and more companies are promising privacy online and an alternative to the big internet firms.

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What's the difference between pandemic and epidemic?

Concerns are growing that the recently-detected coronavirus may spread. Dr Rosalind Eggo explains.

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What can school strikers learn from protest veterans?

Do today's school strikers think protests lead to change and what can they learn from the past?

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How Italy's far right is hoping to cause a political earthquake

Matteo Salvini is hoping to cause a political shock by winning a traditional stronghold of the left.

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Giant koala sand art captures Australian bushfires emotions

Australian artist "Edward" channelled his "raw emotion" about the bushfires into the massive artwork.

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Sonos boss says speakers will work "as long as possible"

The speaker company said it was sorry for the confusion but did not announce plans to revise its plans.

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French president loses cool with Israeli security, kicks them out

They rushed to enter French church in Jerusalem

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Actor Rehmat Ajmal doesn’t endorse Khalil Ur Rehman’s ‘problematic’ views

Says she is not proud of Meray Paas Tum Ho

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Bangladesh arrive in Pakistan for T20I series

Mahmudullah's side gets warm welcome on arrival

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Imran Khan calls on Trump, UN to mediate on Kashmir

Tells CNBC that issue could become an armed conflict

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Two killed after car plunges into trench in Jhelum

Another person was injured

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Literature festival held at Children Library Complex Lahore

More than 100 students participated on this two days festival

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AKU waives tuition fees for PhD students without outside scholarships

Medical college dean announces this on Twitter

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Australia fires: Canberra Airport shut down as blazes intensify

Bushfires intensify around the Australian capital and a firefighting plane is reported missing.

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Kashmore gang posed as women to kidnap unsuspecting men: police

Gang leader arrested in foiled abduction bid

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Case registered against Sehwan judge for raping suspect in chamber

Sindh High Court already suspended him

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Main suspects in Baldia factory fire retract confessions

ATC has recorded their final statements

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Seattle shooting: Manhunt after one person killed and seven wounded

One person was killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire in the city centre.

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Trump to add ‘couple of countries’ to US travel ban

They're not all Muslim majority countries

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Impeachment: Democrats reject witness swap in Trump trial

Joe Biden says he wants no part of "a farce or political theatre" in the Senate impeachment case.

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US plans limits for 'emotional support' animals on flights

Passengers have attempted to bring increasingly exotic animals on board flights.

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Auschwitz: How death camp became centre of Nazi Holocaust

It is 75 years since Soviet Union troops liberated Auschwitz - now marked as Holocaust Memorial Day.

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'I have to live on $1,175 a year'

Brazil's army of fruit workers speak of struggling with low pay and dangerous working conditions.

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Yad Vashem: Why Poland won't be attending Holocaust memorial

Poland's president has snubbed an Israeli event to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

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Three generations join Delhi women's citizenship sit-in

Thousands of women are camping out in a Delhi suburb in protest over a law they see as anti-Muslim.

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Lions and tigers escape circus for vast new home

Seventeen big cats rescued from Guatemalan circuses have moved to a South African wildlife sanctuary.

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Ivory Coast is using plastic waste to build schools

The West African country has partnered with UNICEF to transform landfill waste into bricks for schools.

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Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun?

Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts.

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Deepfake videos: Can you really believe what you see?

With deepfake technology, it is getting easier to turn yourself into somebody else on screen.

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Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive

The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018.

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How a boy from Vietnam became a slave on a UK cannabis farm

Ba was a street child in Ho Chi Minh city. He ended up growing cannabis as a slave in the UK - until he escaped.

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Immune discovery 'may treat all cancer'

Research is at an early stage but scientists said it had huge potential for destroying cancers.

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Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive

The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018.

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Price of 1kg flour soars to Rs75 across the country

Punjab vows to implement official rate, KP sets roti price

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Indian star Gippy Grewal visits Nankana Sahib

Says he can't repay the love he received

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Australia PM 'misled public' on fires

Malcolm Turnbull tells the BBC he "cannot explain" Scott Morrison's actions during the crisis.

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Snow in Azad Kashmir puts a stop to relief work

The valley experiences second day of heavy snowfall

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China warns virus may spread as death toll hits 9

Number of reported cases rises to 440

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Blaze near Karachi’s Teen Hatti doused

No loss of life reported

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New China virus 'could mutate and spread further'

Health authorities have confirmed that human-to-human transmission has taken place.

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Earth's oldest asteroid impact 'may have ended ice age'

The 2.2 billion-year-old asteroid impact may explain the end of an ice age, scientists say.

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GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle

The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco.

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Venezuela crisis: Secret service raids offices of opposition leader Guaidó

The opposition leader, widely recognised as Venezuela's interim president, is on a visit to the UK.

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Lebanon protests: New government ends months of deadlock

There has been a caretaker administration since October, when mass anti-government protests erupted.

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Architect of CIA's 'enhanced interrogation' testifies at Guantánamo tribunal

A psychologist who designed the "enhanced interrogation" techniques gives evidence at Guantánamo Bay.

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Holocaust row bubbles as leaders gather in Israel

The 75th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation threatens to be overshadowed by recriminations.

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What happens when we're too old to be 'useful'?

Can we afford to pay pensions, given the huge demographic challenge of our ageing population?

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Cardiff hospital trials cooling patients after cardiac arrest

Andrew Barnett is backing a trial at a hospital a year after he nearly died while playing football.

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The Sudanese women breaking taboos by playing football

Women in Sudan are taking on the patriarchy and challenging social norms.

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Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'

Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working.

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China coronavirus: What we know so far

The BBC's online health editor explains what we know about the coronavirus.

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Australia fires: How ravaged bushland is already regenerating

Australia's bushfire crisis has crippled habitats, but there are also remarkable signs of life.

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Three ‘saviours’ help those stuck in snow-hit Sargun

They distributed painkillers, injections among the people

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My family didn’t want me to tour Pakistan: Mushfiqur Rahim

Says this is why he isn't participating in PSL 5

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Windrush scandal: 'A billion pounds can't buy back my happiness'

Chiplyn Burton was denied entry back into the UK after a trip to Jamaica in the 1970s.

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Emiliano Sala: Claims footballer treated like a 'toy'

Footballer Emiliano Sala messaged a friend saying he felt forced out by his French club days before he died.

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Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in London

The new posts will take the tech giant's total number of employees in Britain to more than 4,000.

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Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive's extradition hearings begin

Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018.

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PIA CEO won’t be resuming work as court dismisses petition

Air Marshal (retd) Arshad Malik was appointed in 2018

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Sadia Imam says she isn’t leaving showbiz, promises comeback

Her new drama will be aired soon

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Three dacoits rob policeman’s house in Multan

They held his family hostage

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Ayesha Omar pens emotional note on mother’s birthday

Narrates her courageous journey of raising children alone

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Cricket fans can now purchase PSL 5 tickets

A person can purchase seven tickets on one CNIC

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Attock man arrested for killing cousin, brothers over property dispute

Police to present him in court

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Army rescues 22 university students stranded in Gilgit-Baltistan

They had gone to skiing resort in Rattu

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Trump impeachment trial set to open in US Senate

What we can expect in the trial starting on Tuesday, from the key players to unusual rules in place.

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Today’s outlook: PM Khan off to Davos, snowfall in Kashmir

Notes from the newsroom

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New China virus: Fourth person dies as human-to-human transfer confirmed

Authorities say two cases of infection in Guangdong were a result of human-to-human transmission.

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The battle over which flag to fly in America's Chinatowns

Chinatowns across the US are switching to the flag of mainland China, but not without protest.

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How Nigeria's cricket team 'shocked the world'

Nigeria's Under-19 side are world cup debutants but cricket remains a minority sport at home.

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Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot

Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot.

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Trump impeachment trial: Five possible twists ahead

Many believe President Trump will be acquitted in the end. But could it yet diverge from the script?

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Windrush: Reunited over 70 years later

The BBC has brought together two men in their nineties who came to Britain from Jamaica in 1948 on the Empire Windrush.

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Paternity leave: Why Japan is talking about Shinjiro Koizumi

Shinjiro Koizumi is the first Japanese minister and MP to take paternity leave.

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Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot

Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot.

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Influencers 'being offered thousands for sex'

One influencer said social media had become "a catalogue" for men to select their next conquest.

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Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation

President Xi Jinping's name is badly mistranslated into English during his state visit to Myanmar.

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More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring

The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises.

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Ahsan Iqbal sent to jail on judicial remand

NAB's request for extended physical remand denied

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Sharma powers India to ODI series win against Australia

Hosts pick up seven-wicket victory in third fixture

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West Indies claim convincing win to level Ireland T20I series

Visitors register nine-wicket victory at Warner Park

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Man, wife arrested for smuggling drugs in Rawalpindi

Police have confiscated more than 3kg of charas from them

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Rights lawyer Jalila Haider detained at Lahore airport

Her name is on the ECL

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How Karachi’s stolen motorcycles end up in Balochistan

Gangs fond of Chinese and Honda models

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Australia storms: Huge hail causes chaos in two cities

Melbourne and Canberra are pelted by golf-ball sized stones, causing widespread damage.

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Protests as flour prices soar, govt promises lower prices today

Khusro Bakhtiar says prices will completely normalise in four days

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China coronavirus: Number of cases jumps as virus spreads to new cities

New cases of the respiratory illness are confirmed in the cities of Wuhan, Beijing and Shenzhen.

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Australia fires: Storms wreak damage but bushfires 'far from over'

Thunderstorms bring rain to fire-affected areas but also cause damage through hail and flash floods.

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Virginia gun rally: Authorities gear up for unrest in Richmond

Thousands are expected to take part in the Richmond rally, which authorities fear could turn violent.

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Single-use plastic: China to ban bags and other items

One of the world's biggest users of plastic plans to phase out most single-use items by 2025.

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UK-Africa summit: Wooing Africa after Brexit

Heads of state are meeting in London for a UK-Africa summit ahead of the UK's departure from the EU.

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Preparing for an active volcano to stir

People living at the foot of a volcano in Ecuador are being taught what to do if disaster strikes

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Trump impeachment: What's Ukraine got to do with it?

The reason US President Donald Trump is facing an impeachment trial lies thousands of miles away.

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Is China addicted to coal?

China is a country caught in the middle of a global struggle: to develop but also be green.

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Indonesia dance where men perform as women

Rianto is a master of Lengger Lanang, a traditional Indonesia dance where men perform as women.

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Davos 2020: An overview of the WEF summit in numbers

BBC News looks at some of the numbers around the 50th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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Australia fires: Your questions about arson, travel and recovery

Your questions about the Australia bushfires.

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Medical test ordeal for young African migrants in Spain

The intrusive tests decide whether a migrant is a child or an adult and there is no chance of appeal.

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Gattuso says Napoli ‘must apologise to fans and city’

Side’s 2-0 home defeat against Fiorentina loss in a row

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Pollard’s historic spell in vain as Ireland T20I washed out

Skipper claims best-ever figures by West Indian in the format

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Pakistan won’t remain inactive observer to LoC violations: PM Khan

PM warns India and international community

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Landowner beats up two brothers over loan in Sialkot: police

A case has been registered

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Woman, son found dead in Faisalabad’s Dijkot

Police have arrested her husband

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Australia fires: Victoria braces for severe storms

Heavy rains have dampened many of Australia's blazes, while bringing flooding to some areas.

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How having a son with Down's syndrome changed rocker's music

The rock singer Cormac Neeson says having a child with Down's syndrome changed his life for the better.

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Naked artists in Serbia breathing life into damaged art scene

Marina Abramovic styles herself as the "grandmother of performance art" and Belgrade is where she began.

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Faysal Quraishi, wife welcome a baby boy

He announced his birth on Instagram

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China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus

Total number of people infected rises to 62

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PM Khan wants positive portrayal of Pakistan through digital media

He resolved to continue his fight against corruption

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Pakistan to introduce biometric screening for all national investment schemes

Commercial banks to help with verification process

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Senior US diplomat Alice Wells to reach Islamabad today

She will be in the country till Jan 22

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Long lines as Sindh’s CNG stations reopen after 98 hours

Gas shortage in the province continues

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Govt to allow duty-free wheat imports as flour prices soar

Naan prices rise, officials urge tandoors to reduce weight instead

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National Archives sorry for censoring 2017 Women's March signs

The US agency says it was wrong to blur out signs critical of the president at the 2017 Women's March.

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When sexual abuse was called seduction: France confronts its past

Vanessa Springora has given an account of the traumatic effects of her relationship with a writer.

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Acclaimed scientist gets brain surgery for alcohol addiction

Microbiologist Frank Plummer say he's found relief from alcohol abuse disorder after the procedure.

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The rescue worker who refuses to leave a bombed-out town

Few now remain in Saraqeb, a town in Syria's last opposition-held province, Idlib. Laith al-Abdullah is one.

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Davos 2020: What is the World Economic Forum and is it elitist?

The rich and powerful will gather in Davos this week, but claims of elitism still dog the event.

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Australia fires: Have gum trees made the bushfires worse?

Eucalyptus trees tend to be highly flammable, but they also have the ability to recover from fires.

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Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges 'brazen and unlawful'

The response to the trial summons gives the first glimpse of what will form the White House's defence.

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The 'tiny' recipe to YouTube success

This Indian couple's miniature cooking videos have earned them hundreds of thousands of subscribers.

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Australia fires: Heavy rains hit some blaze-hit regions

Heavy rains douse some fires on the east coast, but bring a new threat of flooding to some areas.

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Simpsons actor Hank Azaria says he will no longer voice Apu

The announcement by white actor Hank Azaria follows accusations of racial stereotyping.

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Supreme Court returns Musharraf’s appeal, says he must surrender first

Registrar says he needs to surrender to authorities then refile

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Indian defence chief advocates ‘de-radicalisation’ camps for Kashmiri children

Pakistan has slammed his statement

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Ayeza Khan nominated for Best Actress at international award show

The Pakistan International Screen Awards will be held February 7

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Dense fog blankets parts of Punjab

Motorway police have advised motorists to use fog lights

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Iran downplays anti-govt protests, says foes exploiting plane tragedy

Claims protesters are unrepresentative of Iranian people

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Aiman and Muneeb jet off to Dubai with their daughter

This is their daughter’s first vacation ever

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105 people killed across Pakistan during recent snow spell: NDMA

96 people have been injured, authority tells PM in report

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Khagendra Thapa Magar: World’s shortest mobile man dies aged 27

At 67.08cm (2ft 2.41in), Khagendra Thapa Magar was recognised the shortest living man who could walk.

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In pictures: The sniffer dogs taking on Africa’s poachers

Canines with a nose for detection have led to hundreds of arrests and the disruption of smuggling routes.

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Australia bushfires: Pollution concerns for tennis tournament

Tennis players have raised concerns about the air quality ahead of Australian Open.

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Week in Pictures: 11-17 January 2020

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

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Unprofessional TikTok medical videos 'not the norm'

TikTok videos made by doctors and nurses this week have been accused of spreading misinformation.

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Does your company nurture neurodiverse talent?

Universal Music UK have changed their work culture to be more inclusive to neurodiverse people.

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The 'sorcerer' keeping Mali's marionette tradition alive

A trip to a leading puppet workshop in Mali reveals the art is in trouble as insecurity has reduced tourist income.

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Spain's Magaluf and Ibiza crack down on alcohol-fuelled holidays

The Balearic Islands ban pub crawls and happy hours in popular destinations in Ibiza and Majorca.

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Minnesota voters cast first ballots of 2020 election

While the nation has its eyes turned to Iowa, voters in Minnesota have already cast the first ballots.

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Global Hawk drones: A look at Nato's new spy tool

The Global Hawk, which is unmanned, can travel halfway around the world on one tank of fuel.

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'You can quit': Colombian cocaine farmers' message to UK user

Two Colombian producers tell a British cocaine user they wouldn't take it as they know what's in it.

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Iran tensions: Khamenei's 'defiant message' at Friday prayers

Iran's supreme leader hit out at his "enemies" following recent turmoil in the region.

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'We can get along because that's America'

How a "big hairy Trump guy" and a "queer individual" bonded at a rally for the Democrats in New Hampshire.

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Malvern's touchscreen tech secrets now on your radar

Hopes that a new science centre at one of Britain's most secret sites will inspire next generation.

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ECP suspends memberships of Sindh CM, Zartaj Gul, Farogh Naseem

318 parliamentarians didn't submit a yearly asset declaration

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Facebook blocks the Spinner's 'brainwashing' tech

Social network orders the Spinner to stop targeting its users with "disguised" ads.

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Karachi traffic police to wear body cameras

They will cost around Rs110 million

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Medical board to review Nawaz Sharif’s medical reports

It will submit a report to the government

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Four killed after roof collapses in Swat’s Mingora

Three other were injured

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Four killed over land dispute in Attock’s Jand

The police are on the lookout for the accussed

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Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim refuses to tour Pakistan

Chief selector says he recieved call from 32-year-old

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Today’s outlook: Govt, opposition likely to finalise chief election commissioner

Notes from the newsroom

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China's economic growth hits three-decade low

The world's second largest economy has seen weak domestic demand amid a trade war with the US.

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Chinese birth rate falls to lowest since PRC was formed

At the same time, China's population hit 1.4 billion in 2019 - but the gender imbalance remains.

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11 US troops wounded in Iran attack on Iraq base

Pentagon says there were no casualties

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Iran plane crash: Khamenei to lead Friday prayers for first time since 2012

The rare move by Iran's supreme leader follows widespread protests over the downing of an airliner.

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Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors

Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say.

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Panama: Seven people found dead after suspected exorcism

Authorities in Panama's Ngäbe-Buglé region believe an exorcism was performed on the victims.

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What it means to be mixed race in the US

The number of multi-racial people in the US is on the rise. But the experience comes with struggles.

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Wu Huayan: Chinese charity accused of withholding donations

More than a million yuan ($144,000; £111,000) was raised for Wu Huyan - but she only saw a fraction.

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Serbia migrants: The man offering heat to people rejected by Europe

A priest tries to ease migrants' winter misery near Hungary's tightly-guarded border.

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Prohibition: US activists fight for temperance 100 years on

US Prohibition was launched on 17 January 1920. A hundred years later, some activists won't give up.

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Giant jet engines aim to make our flying greener

How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old?

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Wireless taxi charging to be trialled at Nottingham station

The six-month trial will see 10 electric taxis in Nottingham given hardware to charge while waiting.

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Giant jet engines aim to make our flying greener

How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old?

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US officials ground drones over espionage fears

US officials are reviewing a civilian drone programme because of concerns about Chinese infiltration.

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What's behind the fight for Libya?

The oil-rich North African country has been beset by a civil war for nearly a decade.

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BBC launches new climate coverage

The BBC plans a raft of new services and shows examining climate change and the state of our planet.

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What is climate change?

It's been linked to a year of extremes – from bushfires to torrential rains – but what is it?

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17-year-old NASA intern discovers new planet on his third day

NASA has confirmed his findings

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Man jailed for molesting then underage Dangal actor Zaira Wasim

41-year-old molested her on a flight

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Faisal Vawda’s boot gets Kashif Abbasi’s show suspended by PEMRA

He can't appear on air for 60 days

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Pakistanis want the PTA to ban TikTok

500 applications received in one month

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Dong Tam village: Anger in Vietnam over deadly 'land grab' raid

Different versions of events have emerged after a huge security operation and an unexplained death.

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Why are Chinese fishermen finding so many 'submarine spies'?

Fisherman are catching foreign 'spy drones' – giving us a rare insight into covert sea surveillance.

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Today’s outlook: PM Imran calls PTI core committee meeting

Notes from the newsroom

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Toyota investing $400 million in flying cars

Money going to company working on commercialising electric flying cars

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UN Security Council meets on Kashmir dispute

Foreign minister meets UN General Assembly president

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Death toll in Kashmir avalanche rises to 76

PM Khan visits region to meet injured

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US lawmakers concerned by accuracy of facial recognition

Lawmakers heard testimony on the risks of facial recognition programs which are largely unregulated.

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Trump 'new exactly what was going on', Giuliani aide claims

Lev Parnas, an aide to the president's lawyer, says Donald Trump knew of efforts to pressure Ukraine.

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US lawmakers concerned about facial recognition

Lawmakers heard testimony on the risks of facial recognition programs which are largely unregulated.

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Hip-hop artist: 'I'm called Satan when I rap'

"Mina the Veiled" is a Senegalese hip-hop artist who is often mocked because of her passion for rap.

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Harvey Weinstein trial: How do you select a jury?

Harvey Weinstein's trial is closely linked to the #MeToo movement - and finding a jury could be hard.

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'I was sexually abused by a shaman at an ayahuasca retreat'

Ayahuasca's psychedelic powers are attracting more and more tourists. But the scene appears to have a dark side.

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Meet the NASA intern who discovered a new planet on his third day

This teenager found a new planet on the third day of his internship at the US space agency.

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Iran protests: Who are the opposition in the country?

There have been anti-government protests in Iran, but how strong is opposition inside the country?

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Grieving Kenyan grandmother calls for better road safety

Kenyan Mary Wambui's daughter and grandson died after being hit crossing a major highway.

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Buddha heirloom returned to Sri Lanka by Hampshire family

Relatives of a Sri Lankan archaeologist return a Buddha relic to a sacred temple 100 years later.

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Twitter apologises for letting ads target neo-Nazis and bigots

Social network apologises for allowing the use of discriminatory ad keywords it had meant to ban.

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Hakan Sukur: How former Turkey star ended up in the US as a taxi driver

Turkish football legend Hakan Sukur now drives taxis and sells books in the US after a rift with President Erdogan

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CNG supply closes early in Karachi, other parts of Sindh

Gas was restored after 51 hours for just 8 hours

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Australia openers embarrass India in 10-wicket win

Warner, Finch score centuries to chase down 256-run target

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Iran chess ref Shohreh Bayat fears returning home over hijab row

Shohreh Bayat, 32, has caused controversy after appearing in photographs without a headscarf.

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737 Max crisis: Boeing sees lowest orders in decades

The 737 Max has been grounded for 10 months after two crashes that killed 346 people in total.

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Fact check: Tarek Fatah’s polio refusal video from Load Wedding

Mehwish Hayat schools him on importance of verifying news

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Neighbour accused of raping 10-year-old girl in Jhang’s Mochiwala

The police are on the lookout for him

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Kashmir avalanche death toll rises to 67, Balochistan to 25

PM to visit Kashmir, COAS orders operations in both provinces

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Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy

The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators.

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Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy

The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators.

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Windows 10: NSA reveals major flaw in Microsoft's code

A patch is likely to be announced later although Microsoft insists no hacker has exploited it.

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Kem Sokha: Journalists turned away from Cambodia treason trial

At least two journalists were told the court was full as the highly controversial trial is set to start.

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New Google privacy policy frustrates advertisers

The firm unveiled a timeline for new privacy rules that will limit third-party access to user data.

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Strongman Putin stokes patriotism in small-town Russia

Nationalism, patriotism and poverty on show in the Russian town of Kolomna.

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Remembering Nigeria's Biafra war that many prefer to forget

Fifty years from the end of Nigeria's civil war three people on the losing side reflect on its impact.

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Australia fires: The farmers burying their own cattle

The fires have killed thousands of cattle - leaving farmers to count the cost.

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How the sewing machine accidentally liberated women

A device that changed women's lives was originally intended to make one man rich.

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Why Charlize Theron wrestled with playing Fox anchor

Charlize Theron on becoming Megyn Kelly in the Oscar-nominated Bombshell.

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Google's announced timeline for new privacy policy

The firm unveiled a timeline for new privacy rules that will limit third-party access to user data.

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The Kazakh Muslims detained in China's camps

Since 2017, thousands of Kazakh Muslims have been detained in China’s infamous re-education camps.

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Student rape reports: The battle to be believed

Women who report violent sexual assaults at university say the perpetrators are getting away with it.

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Alaskan wilderness survivor tells his story

After his cabin caught fire in the Alaskan woods, Tyson Steele survived without shelter for 23 days.

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Meet The Coffin Club who meet to make their coffins

The Coffin Club of Rotorua in New Zealand organises weekly coffin making sessions.

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Taal volcano: Wedding takes place against eruption backdrop

The eruption of the Taal volcano didn't stop one Philippine couple going ahead with their wedding.

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Edh-e-Wafa fans can now brew their own ‘hi-octane’ tea

Ahad Raza Mir's mother shares the recipe

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Karachi winters expected to break five-year record

Temperatures to drop as low as six degrees: met dept

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Punjab police officer dies by suicide

Body sent for post-mortem examination

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Blackbuck fawn is the latest attraction at Karachi’s Landhi-Korangi zoo

The fawn was born two weeks ago

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China sinkhole: Six killed as ground swallows bus

CCTV shows an explosion after the bus and bystanders fell into a hole that opened up at a bus stop.

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Canadian PM cautious over Harry and Meghan's move

Justin Trudeau says his government has not yet been involved in talks about Harry and Meghan's plans.

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Today’s outlook: Govt to meet MQM, Qureshi leaves for US

Notes from the newsroom

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Roads blocked, flights cancelled as snow wreaks havoc in Balochistan

People stuck in Kan Mehtarzai have been rescued

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CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'

Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules.

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'I don't know what to say to his six-year-old'

Masoud Niknam mourns the loss of his brother at a ceremony in Canada for the victims of an airliner downed by Iran.

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Australia fires: Smoke to make 'full circuit' around globe, Nasa says

Smoke from huge fires is expected to travel back to Australia after circling the globe, Nasa says.

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Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'would be madness', US claims

US officials handed over new evidence suggesting that Huawei's 5G technology is a security risk.

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Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers

Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive.

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Miracle baby born after uterus transplant

Jennifer Gobrecht’s uterus transplant allowed her to have a baby.

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The Nigerian blind mechanic using touch to make repairs

Nigerian Emeka Abugu says he's perfected his skills after losing his sight as a child.

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Oldest material on Earth discovered

Scientists analysing a meteorite discover material that is older than the Solar System itself.

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Facebook: Star Wars' Mark Hamill deletes account over political ads

Mark Hamill accuses the social network of putting profits before truthfulness.

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Barcelona sack Ernesto Valverde and appoint Quique Setien

Barcelona sack coach Ernesto Valverde and replace him with former Real Betis coach Quique Setien.

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Australia fires: What's being done to fight the flames?

Here's what Australia is doing to tackle the worst wildfires the country has seen in decades.

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The 'sorcerer' keeping Mali's marionette tradition alive

A trip to a leading puppet workshop in Mali reveals the art is in trouble as insecurity has reduced tourist income.

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Oksana Masters: Paralympic champion on Chernobyl, Tokyo 2020 and upbringing in Ukraine

Oksana Masters was seven when her adoptive mother took her from Ukraine to the USA. This summer she will compete at her fifth Paralympics.

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Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers

Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive.

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FM Qureshi wants Iran, US to be tolerant amid tensions

The foreign minister is visiting Iran, Saudi Arabia

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PIA plane snowed in at Quetta airport

Airport does not have equipment for de-icing, says PIA spokesperson

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Zahid Ahmed wants to keep his chilgozay in the bank

Eating them isn't an option

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Iran air disaster: A family lost

Pedram Mousavi, Mojgan Daneshmand, and their two daughters were all passengers on flight PS752.

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Iranians protest, demanding resignation of senior leaders

IRGC head says he wishes he died on downed plane

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Peshawar’s Chitralis celebrate their culture

Information Minister Shaukat Yousufzai also attended the event

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Jennifer Aniston reunites with Friends co-stars

Shares a picture with Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow

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PIA flights delayed, cancelled due to bad weather

National and international flights affected

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Emergency declared in Balochistan due to heavy snowfall, rain

Roads blocked, traffic affected on highways

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Wanted: Girlfriend to fly to the Moon with Japanese billionaire

He has posted an online ad

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National Women’s Championship: Steps taken forward are sleepwalking back again

Several issues plague first event in five years

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Today’s outlook: Bus drivers join goods transporters in protest

Notes from the newsroom

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Iran plane downing: Canadian PM promises 'justice' at memorial

Justin Trudeau says he will "not rest until there are answers" about the Ukrainian jet downed by Iran.

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Punjab, KP schools reopen after extended winter holidays

Rain, snow making it difficult for kids to reach school

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Taal volcano: Lava spews as 'hazardous eruption' feared

Authorities have warned that a "hazardous eruption" could take place "within hours or days".

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Yusaku Maezawa: Japanese billionaire seeks 'life partner' for Moon voyage

Yusaku Maezawa appeals for a "life partner" to join him on Space X's maiden Moon voyage in 2023.

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Retired Pope Benedict warns Francis against relaxing priestly celibacy rules

The surprise appeal comes as Pope Francis considers an easing of the rule banning married priests.

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Australia fires: Aboriginal planners say the bush 'needs to burn'

What would happen if Australia followed the ancient bushfire management practices of Aboriginal people?

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Naked artists in Serbia breathing life into damaged art scene

Marina Abramovic styles herself as the "grandmother of performance art" and Belgrade is where she began.

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France summit: Sahel crisis in danger of slipping out of control

African leaders meet France's president over how to re-establish security in the Sahel region.

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The billionaire retailer whose shops had no stock

Luiza Trajano, owner of Brazilian shop chain Magazine Luiza, is one of the country's richest people.

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Hevrin Khalaf: Death of a peacemaker

Syrian-Kurdish leader Hevrin Khalaf was executed by a Syrian army faction, BBC Arabic reports.

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Can Australia's PM Scott Morrison recover from the fires?

Since September, bushfires have killed at least 28 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

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Policeman attacks DIG with knife in Lahore’s Qila Gujjar Singh

Doctors say he is out of danger

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Mansha Pasha’s Kahay Dil Jidhar teaser is out now

The movie will hit theatres on March 20

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Two killed as pesticide spraying plane crashes in Sadiqabad

There was a technical fault in the plane

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Family of six killed in house fire in Gujarat’s Kotla

It may have been caused by a short circuit

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What the LPG price hike means for consumers

With big money in business, regulatory body a farce: official

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Tremors reported in Azad Kashmir

4.7 magnitude quake reported near Chilas

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Malta: Robert Abela elected new PM after crisis over journalist's murder

Robert Abela is the new Labour Party leader, after Joseph Muscat resigned over a journalist's murder.

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Afghan man arrested for supplying drugs to universities in Islamabad

Police confiscated 115kg ice, 1kg heroin

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Lahore boy found dead near Ring Road in Kot Lakhpat

He went missing three days ago

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UK ambassador to Iran arrested: British govt

UK calls it flagrant violation of international law

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US closely following ambassador’s visit to Indian-held Kashmir: Alice Wells

Diplomat says they look forward to return of normalcy

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Foreign minister heads to Iran, Saudi Arabia

He will discuss the situation in the Middle East

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Australia fires: PM admits mistakes in handling of crisis

Scott Morrison responds to criticism over the bushfires, proposing an inquiry into the crisis.

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John Baldessari: The artist who cremated his own paintings

John Baldessari, who touched the art world with his irreverent humour, has died at the age of 88.

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Researchers: Are we on the cusp of an ‘AI winter’?

AI researchers admit that the hype around AI may be cooling off once again.

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Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman?

The funeral has taken place of the Arab world's longest-serving ruler, who died on Friday.

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Maxence Melo's Jamii Forums: Tanzania’s 'accidental journalist'

Maxence Melo, the online freedom champion in Tanzania is apprehensive of what might happen in an election year

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The deadly 'ghost gear' which haunts seas and coastlines

Tonnes of fishing equipment are lost or abandoned every year, posing a risk to wildlife at sea and on shore.

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Does the US have a problem with topless women?

Women fed up with being forced to cover up their breasts are challenging American laws about nudity.

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As the ice melts, Greenland considers its future

As the US prepares to open a consulate in Greenland, there are concerns over American influence.

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The autistic Russian teenager amazing the art world

Markus is a 13-year-old Russian artist with autism and epilepsy. His work sells for thousands of dollars.

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Researchers: Are we on the cusp of an ‘AI winter’?

AI researchers admit that the hype around AI may be cooling off once again.

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Saving an indigenous language from extinction

The Sami are the only officially recognised indigenous people in the EU and some of their languages are on the brink of extinction.

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As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice

Indian students protest against Modi's government

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Meghan Markle returns to Canada amid royal storm

The couple announced that they were quitting from royal duties

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Karachi is going to get colder

Illnesses spreading as the weather turns chillier

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Sialkot man killed while illegally traveling to Turkey: family

They demand action against human smugglers

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Flu season starts in Pakistan, here’s how to protect yourself

High-risk people should get their flu shot: govt

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Prince Harry and Meghan: Duchess returns to Canada as Queen seeks solution

The Queen asks senior staff to find a way forward after Harry and Meghan chose to "step back" from their roles.

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Iran plane crash: What do we know so far?

Iran admits it "unintentionally" shot down the Ukrainian passenger plane in Iran on Wednesday.

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Today’s outlook: PML-N summons party meeting, Balochistan braces for rain

Notes from the newsroom

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Iran plane crash: Ukrainian jet was 'unintentionally' shot down - state TV

Iran had so far denied responsibility for Wednesday's Ukrainian plane crash, which killed 176 people.

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Texas governor to reject new refugees under Trump order

Governor Greg Abbott says the state's resources should be focused on "those who are already here".

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Sultan Qaboos of Oman dies aged 79

The sultan deposed his father in a bloodless coup in 1970 and then set Oman on a path to development.

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From Iran to #Sussexit: 2020's biggest stories explained

From bushfires and #Sussexit to fears of war in the Mid-East - it's been a busy start to the year in news.

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Australia fires: Vineyard owner's grief and determination

An Australian vineyard's destruction in bushfires led to anger, tears and new "faith in humanity".

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Qasem Soleimani: Crisis puts Mid-East friends and foes on edge

The effect of the US-Iran flare-up is rippling across America's allies and enemies in the region.

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Why Meghan and Harry have Canada in their sights

Canadians are excited at the prospect that the royal couple might make Canada their home.

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What Iran crash clues point towards a missile strike?

Western powers believe it could have been a missile, but Iran denies it.

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Did Britain meddle in a US presidential election?

When President Bush needed a smoking gun on his rival Bill Clinton, a key US ally dug for dirt.

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Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever

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