Paris attacks: what we know so far
PARIS: French police have identified the first attacker out of the three teams of gunmen who carried out the worst ever attacks ever visited on Paris, which killed 129 people and wounded hundreds...
View ArticleLahore crash-landing: Shaheen Air pilot kidnapped in Karachi, claims family
The pilot of Shaheen Airline’s plane which crash-landed in Lahore was abducted from his house in Karachi in the wee hours of Sunday, Express News reported.According to sources, Captain Asmat Mehmood,...
View ArticleOmar Ismail Mostefai: from petty criminal to cold-blooded terrorist
COURCOURONNES: Omar Ismail Mostefai was known to police as nothing more than a petty criminal before he became the first gunman identified from Friday’s attacks in Paris, which left at least 129...
View ArticleClinton urges war on Islamic State, not Muslims
DES MOINES: White House hopeful Hillary Clinton called for global unity to crush the Islamic State group, as the carnage in Paris took center stage at Saturday’s Democratic presidential debate.The...
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Film review: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl – A friend indie
Surfing through IMDB in the hope of finding a light comedy to counter my otherwise dull evening, I came across the indie movie Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Even though it lacks a star-studded cast...
View ArticleAdhesive capsulitis – Thawing it out
Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition characterised by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It occurs when bones, ligaments and tendons that make up the shoulder joint...
View ArticleFemale friendship in local media
The dedication and effort displayed by the Pakistani showbiz industry over the past few years really ought to be commended. Not only has it been churning out fresh material successively but also seems...
View ArticleGet up and get going
Exercising for fitness is not just a lifestyle change. For most of us, it is a daily struggle. Research indicates that one out of every five people give up on exercise just within the first two weeks...
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Dissociative identity disorder
Despite its rampancy, there is much too little known about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and how it could affect thousands of livesThe occurrence of DID — formerly known as Multiple Personality...
View ArticleClaims made against me are baseless: Umar Akmal
Pakistan middle-order batsman Umar Akmal said the recent media campaign against him was ‘hurtful’ and the claims made were ‘baseless’.Umar was sent a show-cause notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board for...
View ArticleOil-rich Saudi to privatise airports to diversify economy
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority has announced a plan to privatise its airports by 2020, as the kingdom looks to diversify its economy to boost non-oil income.The initiative was set to...
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Aamir Khan suffers serious injury while shooting for Dangal
We all know how seriously Aamir Khan takes his roles, however, this time the actor’s perfectionism backfired, landing him straight in the hospital.The superstar collapsed on the sets of his upcoming...
View ArticleApple-shaped women more prone to binge eating
NEW YORK: Ladies, please take note! Women with greater fat stores in their trunk and abdominal areas may be less satisfied with their bodies — a factor that could contribute to binge eating, a new...
View ArticleThe perfect response to people who blame Muslims for Paris attacks
In the wake of the deadly Paris attacks on Friday claimed by the Islamic State (IS) there are some who are questioning the peaceful teachings of Islam and wondering whether the religion is to blame for...
View ArticleEngland, France unite for solemn friendly
LONDON: England and France’s 92-year-old football rivalry will witness its most solemn chapter at Wembley on Tuesday when the teams unite in solidarity four days after the Paris terror attacks.Friday’s...
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Horoscope: November 16, 2015
Aries | March 20 – April 19While you sometimes complain about your responsibilities being overwhelming, actually having others shoulder some of these is another matter. Now that your ruler Mars is...
View ArticleSalon owner arrested in UK for banning Muslim clients after Paris attacks
UK police have arrested the owner of a hairdressing salon after she apparently posted on her Facebook page that Muslims were no longer welcome at her business.The announcement came after the Paris...
View ArticleEscape claws: Tigers, piranhas may join Indonesia crocodile prison guard
JAKARTA, INDONESIA: When Indonesia’s anti-drugs czar announced plans to guard a death-row prison island with crocodiles, the government rushed to explain that it was just a joke, but Budi Waseso said...
View ArticleLiam Payne buys Harry Potter’s flying car
LONDON: One Direction singer Liam Payne says he paid a six-figure sum to buy a flying car that featured in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.The 22-year-old is a Harry Potter fan, having...
View ArticleTaylor praises England for countering Pakistan spin
SHARJAH: James Taylor Monday praised his fellow England batsmen’s ability to negotiate Pakistan spinners in the one-day series, saying the talent in the limited over team is exceptional.England meet...
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