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Print - 2013-08-05
Call up Android settings with a two-finger swipe

Call up Android settings with a two-finger swipe

There are all kinds of ways to reach the settings menu on an Android smartphone. Users who need to change Bluetooth or brightness settings can use an appropriate widget on the start screen or find their way to the settings screen.
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Apple is squeezed as smartphone market expands

Apple is squeezed as smartphone market expands

The global smartphone market showed healthy growth in the second quarter, but Apple's iPhone was squeezed by competition from Samsung and other Asian manufacturers, surveys showed on July 26. Apple's share of the global smartphone market fell to 13.1 perc
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
'Smart' homes open doors to hackers

'Smart' homes open doors to hackers

Smart homes that let residents control alarms, locks and more over the internet are opening doors for crooks with hacker skills, according to computer security specialists. "The smart home trend is growing, and it evolves quickly into a story of security,
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Starbucks turns to Google for free WiFi in US cafes

Starbucks turns to Google for free WiFi in US cafes

Google on July 31 said it has been signed on to provide free high-speed wireless Internet service at all Starbucks cafes in the United States. Google will roll out WiFi service to the coffee giant's 7,000 US cafes during the coming 18 months, replacing te
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Google's Motorola unveils Android smartphone

Google's Motorola unveils Android smartphone

Motorola on August 1 introduced a keenly-anticipated Moto X smartphone in a move aimed at reviving the withered mobile device maker bought by Google for $12.5 billion. The Android-powered phone is the first Motorola smartphone created in collaboration wit
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Trailerpop mixes previews with quizzes

Trailerpop mixes previews with quizzes

Keep alert when using the app Trailerpop, which blasts its users with quiz questions about cinema hits while the preview runs in the background, with loud music, and other clips. Questions might focus on other projects by the stars. The quicker one answer
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Samsung presents new 24-inch monitor

Samsung presents new 24-inch monitor

Samsung's new SC770 computer monitor is designed for use with Windows 8, which is why the Korean manufacturer outfitted the 24-inch device with a touch-screen. The monitor can also be tilted back so far that it's almost level, which can be useful when edi
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Dog collar comes with antenna and sat-nav system

Dog collar comes with antenna and sat-nav system

Have you lost track of your dog? If he is wearing a DC 50 transmitting dog collar from Garmin, find him again is easy. The waterproofed housing contains a satellite-navigation receiver. Combined with an antenna that's almost 60 centimetres long, it can be
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Actioncam streams live and films in full HD

Actioncam streams live and films in full HD

Actionpro has released a new Actioncam. The compact X7 weights 107 grams and is situated in a housing that is waterproof to 60 metres deep. Instructions are included on how to attach it to a ski helmet or bicycle handlebar. The camera takes videos at 60 i
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Nokia presents navigation apps to get commuters home quicker

Nokia presents navigation apps to get commuters home quicker

Nokia has released an update for its HERE Drive navigation software. It should be of special interest to commuters. The software notes routes frequently taken by a driver and then shows the traffic situation on those avenues. If there's a traffic jam, alt
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
SoftBank first quarter net profit more than doubles

SoftBank first quarter net profit more than doubles

Japanese mobile operator SoftBank on July 30 said its net profit for the April-June quarter more than doubled from a year earlier thanks to rosy results at a mobile game subsidiary. The company, which recently completed its $21.6 billion purchase of US wi
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
SoftBank first quarter net profit more than doubles

SoftBank first quarter net profit more than doubles

Japanese mobile operator SoftBank on July 30 said its net profit for the April-June quarter more than doubled from a year earlier thanks to rosy results at a mobile game subsidiary. The company, which recently completed its $21.6 billion purchase of US wi
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Dubai's Emaar profit up 10 percent in second quarter

Dubai's Emaar profit up 10 percent in second quarter

Dubai-based real estate giant Emaar Properties said on July 31 its net profit increased 10 percent to $184 million in the second quarter of 2013, as sales nearly quadrupled. The developer of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, said net profit in the
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Dubai's Emaar profit up 10 percent in second quarter

Dubai's Emaar profit up 10 percent in second quarter

Dubai-based real estate giant Emaar Properties said on July 31 its net profit increased 10 percent to $184 million in the second quarter of 2013, as sales nearly quadrupled. The developer of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, said net profit in the
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Nippon Steel, Sumitomo returns to profit in April-June

Nippon Steel, Sumitomo returns to profit in April-June

Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp said on July 31 it returned to profit in the three months to June, thanks to strong demand in Japan and the rest of Asia. The Japanese steel giant said its net profit reached 63.4 billion yen ($650 million), reversing a
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Drugmaker AstraZeneca profit tumbles

Drugmaker AstraZeneca profit tumbles

Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca on August 01 announced a 43-percent drop in second-quarter net profits, hit by the loss of market exclusivity for some of its main drugs. AstraZeneca said profit after tax slumped to $1.834 billion (1.385 b
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Drugmaker AstraZeneca profit tumbles

Drugmaker AstraZeneca profit tumbles

Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca on August 01 announced a 43-percent drop in second-quarter net profits, hit by the loss of market exclusivity for some of its main drugs. AstraZeneca said profit after tax slumped to $1.834 billion (1.385 b
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
BMW net profit exceeds expectations

BMW net profit exceeds expectations

German top-of-the-range car maker BMW posted a higher-than-expected increase in second-quarter net profit on August 01 despite a weak European market. Net profit rose by nine percent to 1.4 billion euros ($1.9 billion) for the period compared to a year ea
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
BMW net profit exceeds expectations

BMW net profit exceeds expectations

German top-of-the-range car maker BMW posted a higher-than-expected increase in second-quarter net profit on August 01 despite a weak European market. Net profit rose by nine percent to 1.4 billion euros ($1.9 billion) for the period compared to a year ea
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Valeo reports slight profit fall, but optimistic

Valeo reports slight profit fall, but optimistic

French auto parts manufacturer Valeo reported a 2.0-percent fall in net profit on July 30, but said the worst was now past for the global car industry. Net profit for the six months ended June 30 came to 190 million euros ($252 million) from 193 million e
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Valeo reports slight profit fall, but optimistic

Valeo reports slight profit fall, but optimistic

French auto parts manufacturer Valeo reported a 2.0-percent fall in net profit on July 30, but said the worst was now past for the global car industry. Net profit for the six months ended June 30 came to 190 million euros ($252 million) from 193 million e
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Ryanair profits fall as operating costs rise

Ryanair profits fall as operating costs rise

Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said that first-quarter net profits fell by more than a fifth, hit by higher fuel and operating costs, but maintained its annual earnings forecast. The company's performance was also hit by the timing of Easter and French a
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Ryanair profits fall as operating costs rise

Ryanair profits fall as operating costs rise

Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said that first-quarter net profits fell by more than a fifth, hit by higher fuel and operating costs, but maintained its annual earnings forecast. The company's performance was also hit by the timing of Easter and French a
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
BNP's model helps German cushion blow in second quarter

BNP's model helps German cushion blow in second quarter

Even the mighty are shaken. The universal banking model of BNP Paribas helped it cushion the blow in the second quarter, but a near-40 percent year-on-year drop in corporate and investment banking pre-tax profit shows it is as vulnerable as others to fick
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Zain telecom second quarter profits dive on Sudan currency

Zain telecom second quarter profits dive on Sudan currency

Kuwait telecom giant Zain's net profits dived 14.0 percent in the second quarter of 2013, the company said, blaming currency fluctuations from its unit in Sudan. The company posted a net profit of 70.9 million dinars ($248.8 million) in the April to June
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Zain telecom second quarter profits dive on Sudan currency

Zain telecom second quarter profits dive on Sudan currency

Kuwait telecom giant Zain's net profits dived 14.0 percent in the second quarter of 2013, the company said, blaming currency fluctuations from its unit in Sudan. The company posted a net profit of 70.9 million dinars ($248.8 million) in the April to June
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Louis Vuitton tops 2013 global luxury brand list

Louis Vuitton tops 2013 global luxury brand list

Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci were the top three global luxury brands of 2013, with Fendi and Coach entering the top 10 for the first ttime, a study said on July 31 The 2013 BrandZ Top 100, a ranking of the most valuable global brands compiled by resear
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Santander profit leaps on lower provisioning costs

Santander profit leaps on lower provisioning costs

Spanish bank Santander, the biggest in the euro zone by market value, said on July 30 its second-quarter net profit rose eightfold as provisions against loan losses fell sharply. Net profit climbed to 1.05 billion euros ($1.39 billion) from 123 million eu
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Santander profit leaps on lower provisioning costs

Santander profit leaps on lower provisioning costs

Spanish bank Santander, the biggest in the euro zone by market value, said on July 30 its second-quarter net profit rose eightfold as provisions against loan losses fell sharply. Net profit climbed to 1.05 billion euros ($1.39 billion) from 123 million eu
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Sony to reject entertainment spin-off proposal: report

Sony to reject entertainment spin-off proposal: report

Sony's board is likely to reject a US hedge fund's proposal to spin off part of its profitable entertainment arm, a report said on August 01. Japan's leading Nikkei business daily said the company's directors discussed the idea on July 31 and were leaning
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Ronaldo, Ozil shine as Real down Everton 2-1

Ronaldo, Ozil shine as Real down Everton 2-1

Cristiano Ronaldo gave fans at the first football match ever at Dodger Stadium what they wanted Saturday, scoring one goal and aiding another in Real Madrid's 2-1 friendly win over Everton. More then 40,000 spectators turned out at the 51-year-old basebal
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Dominant South Africa seal twenty20 series

Dominant South Africa seal twenty20 series

South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 22 runs in the second Twenty20 international in wind-swept Hambantota on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. JP Duminy scored 30 off 23 balls and David Miller hit an aggressive 21-ball 36 a
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Neymar suffering from anemia: reports

Neymar suffering from anemia: reports

Barcelona striker Neymar has reportedly been put on a special diet by the club's medical staff to ease signs of anemia just days after he made his debut for the club, according to Spanish newspaper El Pais. The Brazilian international joined the Catalan g
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Aggressive approach required to win Asia Hockey Cup: Shahnaz

Aggressive approach required to win Asia Hockey Cup: Shahnaz

Former Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh has said that an aggressive appraoch is required to win the Men's Hockey Asia Cup, which will qualify the national team for the World Cup 2014. The Asia Cup will be held from August 24 to September 1 in Malaysia. The winner
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Punjab government to establish cricket museum: minister

Punjab government to establish cricket museum: minister

Provincial Minister for Education, Sports and Youth Affairs Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has said that the Punjab government will establish Cricket Museum in a portion of historic Gymkhana Cricket Club Pavilion in Bagh-e-Jinnah Lahore. He disclosed this plan
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Mourinho reveals England snub

Mourinho reveals England snub

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has claimed he was close to taking charge of England in 2007 before realising he would be bored by the low-key nature of international management. The Football Association maintained Fabio Capello was always their first choice t
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Lacourt claims 50m backstroke gold

Lacourt claims 50m backstroke gold

Camille Lacourt won the men's 50 metres backstroke gold at the swimming world championships on Sunday with French team-mate Jeremy Stravius and the USA's Matt Grevers tying for second place. Lacourt, who shared the world 100m backstroke title with Straviu
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Azarenka, Stosur to fight for Carlsbad crown

Azarenka, Stosur to fight for Carlsbad crown

Top seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus advanced to the final of the $795,000 WTA Southern California Open on Saturday, where she'll face fifth-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur. Azarenka, just three days past her 24th birthday, defeated seventh-seeded Serb
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Light row erupts in fourth Ashes Test

Light row erupts in fourth Ashes Test

Officials were once again at the centre of controversy in this Ashes series when they took the players off the field for bad light on the fourth day of the third Test at Old Trafford. Australia, 2-0 down in the five-match series and needing to win this ma
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan needs to play more Test cricket: Wasim Akram

Pakistan needs to play more Test cricket: Wasim Akram

Former captain and pace bowler Wasim Akram said Pakistan is not playing enough Test cricket and the national team won't be able to compete with other countries that are playing much more. Wasim said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) needs to address t
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Syria limits foreign currency use, threatens traders with jail

Syria limits foreign currency use, threatens traders with jail

Syrian traders who price goods in foreign currency will face up to 10 years in jail, the government announced on Sunday in a move aimed at stemming the increasing dollarisation of an economy crippled by two years of civil war. A decree issued by President
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Detroit workers fear effects of city's bankruptcy

Detroit workers fear effects of city's bankruptcy

Thousands of pensioners already struggling to get by are afraid they will be pushed into poverty if the city of Detroit is able to slash their benefits in a bankruptcy court. Retired fire chief Jerry Franklin Smith spent 39 years battling blazes in a city
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Daimler to build Mercedes plant in Brazil

Daimler to build Mercedes plant in Brazil

German carmaker Daimler plans to build a new plant in Brazil as rising taxes on foreign vehicles make it more difficult to sell imported cars in the Latin American country, a magazine reported on Sunday. Daimler's luxury brand Mercedes-Benz is to begin as
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Fracking fury hits idyllic British village

Fracking fury hits idyllic British village

Louisa Delpy had never protested before, but when she heard that shale gas extraction might begin in her leafy part of the English countryside, she was so furious that she took to the streets. The 36-year-old mother went with two friends and a home-made s
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Vodafone sues Telecom Italia for 1bn euros

Vodafone sues Telecom Italia for 1bn euros

British telecoms provider Vodafone Group is suing Telecom Italia for abusing its dominant position in Italy, seeking damages of more than 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion). A Vodafone spokeswoman said in an email on Sunday the civil action in Milan stated th
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
French bank Natixis to shed up to 700 workers

French bank Natixis to shed up to 700 workers

French bank Natixis plans to shed 500 to 700 workers with a voluntary departure scheme that is to be negotiated with unions in September, the Journal de Dimanche reported on Sunday. A spokeswoman for Natixis declined to comment on the story. "Several depa
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Indonesia bank deal failure may deter investors: analysts

Indonesia bank deal failure may deter investors: analysts

The collapse of Singapore lender DBS's $6.5 billion bid for Bank Danamon is further evidence of a "rising tide of economic nationalism" in Indonesia that may deter foreign investors, analysts warn. DBS unveiled its bid to buy 99 percent of the Indonesian
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Obama administration overturns ban on some iPad, iPhones

Obama administration overturns ban on some iPad, iPhones

The Obama administration has overturned a US trade panel's ban on the sale of some older iPhones and iPads, reversing a ruling that had favoured Samsung Electronics Co Ltd over Apple Inc in their long-running patent battles.
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Saudi Arabia to spend $800 million on land for Riyadh metro

Saudi Arabia to spend $800 million on land for Riyadh metro

Saudi Arabia plans to spend about 3 billion riyals ($800 million) acquiring land in Riyadh to build the capital's first metro rail system, the official in charge of the project told Reuters. "This is already budgeted and we are talking about 3 billion riy
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Sri Lanka eyes South Asian hub with Chinese mega port

Sri Lanka eyes South Asian hub with Chinese mega port

A $500 million Chinese-built port opens Monday in Sri Lanka, giving Beijing a vital foothold on the world's busiest international shipping lane as it seeks to secure maritime supply routes. The massive terminal in Colombo is located mid-way on the lucrati
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
South Korea losing patience with North on Kaesong talks

South Korea losing patience with North on Kaesong talks

South Korea on Sunday warned the North it was "reaching the limit" of its patience over stalled talks to revive a joint industrial complex once seen as a rare symbol of co-operation between the rivals. Six rounds of cross-border meetings aimed at restarti
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Chinese funds suggest bond exposure, trim equity and cash

Chinese funds suggest bond exposure, trim equity and cash

Chinese fund managers recommended that clients increase exposure to bonds in July, while trimming stocks and cash allocations with economic growth still sluggish as the cash market stayed relatively tight, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday. The average r
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Chinese funds suggest bond exposure, trim equity and cash

Chinese funds suggest bond exposure, trim equity and cash

Chinese fund managers recommended that clients increase exposure to bonds in July, while trimming stocks and cash allocations with economic growth still sluggish as the cash market stayed relatively tight, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday. The average r
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Pizza chain Papa Murphy's prepares for IPO

Pizza chain Papa Murphy's prepares for IPO

Pizza chain Papa Murphy's is close to selecting banks for an initial public offering that could come later this year, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The Vancouver, Washington-based company, best known for its "take n' bake" pizzas, h
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Pizza chain Papa Murphy's prepares for IPO

Pizza chain Papa Murphy's prepares for IPO

Pizza chain Papa Murphy's is close to selecting banks for an initial public offering that could come later this year, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The Vancouver, Washington-based company, best known for its "take n' bake" pizzas, h
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Oversold China catches the eye of investors

Oversold China catches the eye of investors

A slowdown in China has hit its financial markets hard this year as fund managers cut exposure to the world's second largest economy, but some investors say it may be time to jump back in. The country's downturn is being felt around the world. Energy and
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Tokyo investors look to US economy news

Tokyo investors look to US economy news

Tokyo investors will be keeping a close eye on US economic news next week, with hopes for a solid recovery in the world's biggest economy boosting sentiment and helping drive the Japanese market higher. For the week to August 2, the benchmark Nikkei 225 i
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
British investors ditch bonds as stimulus end looms

British investors ditch bonds as stimulus end looms

British investors cut their bond holdings to the lowest level in more than a year in July as they braced for the winding down of the US Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus programme. In a monthly survey of 14 British-based investment managers, the average
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
British investors ditch bonds as stimulus end looms

British investors ditch bonds as stimulus end looms

British investors cut their bond holdings to the lowest level in more than a year in July as they braced for the winding down of the US Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus programme. In a monthly survey of 14 British-based investment managers, the average
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Malaysia's ringgit selloff appears exaggerated

Malaysia's ringgit selloff appears exaggerated

Malaysia's normally tranquil currency and bond markets have been whipsawed by an exodus of foreign capital as investors reassess emerging markets most at risk from a withdrawal of US easy money policy, heightening the possibility of a vicious sell-off tha
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Cybersecurity firm FireEye files to raise up to $175 million in IPO

Cybersecurity firm FireEye files to raise up to $175 million in IPO

FireEye Inc, the fast-growing cybersecurity firm headed by former McAfee chief Dave Dewalt, filed on Friday for an initial public offering to raise up to $175 million. FireEye, which sells technology that helps businesses protect themselves against malici
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Egypt's bourse rises to five-month high on political compromise hopes

Egypt's bourse rises to five-month high on political compromise hopes

Egypt's bourse surged to a five-month high on Sunday as signs that supporters of deposed president Mohamed Mursi might be willing to compromise with the interim government raised hopes for a political resolution after weeks of street violence. A spokesman
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
China coastguard remains near disputed waters: Japan

China coastguard remains near disputed waters: Japan

Three Chinese coastguard ships on Sunday remained near disputed waters around a set of islands controlled by Tokyo but claimed by both countries after entering the contested zone a day earlier, Japan's coastguard said. Four Chinese coastguard vessels have
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US senator urges Egypt's military to hold elections quickly

US senator urges Egypt's military to hold elections quickly

Egypt's military must move "more aggressively" to hold elections and future US aid will hinge upon a return to civilian rule, US Senator Lindsey Graham said on Sunday as he and another senior Republican lawmaker prepared to travel to Cairo.
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US expected to say accused Fort Hood shooter carefully planned attack

US expected to say accused Fort Hood shooter carefully planned attack

Prosecutors may argue on Tuesday that Major Nidal Hasan researched radical Islam topics and terms such as "jihad" on the Internet before carrying out the worst non-combat attack in history on a US military base, killing 13 unarmed soldiers in 2009, milita
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Germany's Left urges new alliance to oust Merkel after poll boost

Germany's Left urges new alliance to oust Merkel after poll boost

The leader of Germany's Left party urged the Social Democrats (SPD) on Sunday to rethink their ban on a left-wing alliance as an opinion poll showed the three opposition parties could narrowly beat Chancellor Angela Merkel in the September 22 election. Gr
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Africa and West at odds over disputed Zimbabwe election

Africa and West at odds over disputed Zimbabwe election

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma on Sunday congratulated Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe on his re-election, in sharp contrast to Western governments which questioned the credibility of a rushed, disputed vote. African monitors broadly approved the con
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
At least 11 killed in Mexico clashes

At least 11 killed in Mexico clashes

At least 11 people died and 17 others were wounded in clashes in northern Mexico between security forces and criminal gangs, authorities said Saturday. The bloody confrontations ocurred in the states of Tamaulipas, Durango and Sinaloa, where violent drug
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Kuwait forms new Cabinet, includes six royals

Kuwait forms new Cabinet, includes six royals

A veteran former central bank governor was appointed Kuwait's finance minister on Sunday, state news agency KUNA said, after a parliamentary election in the major crude producer last month. A reshuffled cabinet unveiled by the news agency also included a
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Europeans press Ukraine's leader to accept deal

Europeans press Ukraine's leader to accept deal

He might be ready to let her out. But he can't afford to let her back. As deadlines near on the future of Ukraine's ties with Europe, President Viktor Yanukovich is under pressure to put aside personal animosity and let his jailed opponent, Yulia Tymoshen
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Iraqi forces hunt militants as attacks kill six

Iraqi forces hunt militants as attacks kill six

Iraqi security forces hunted for militants and weapons in the Baghdad area on Sunday, while attacks killed six people, including three soldiers and a judge, officials said. Iraqi authorities are struggling to contain the worst violence to hit the country
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Wall Street Journal's Chinese version blocked in China

Wall Street Journal's Chinese version blocked in China

Access to the Wall Street Journal's Chinese-language edition has been cut off in China, where official censors routinely delete online content deemed sensitive but less often block entire websites. Only the local version of the US newspaper, and not the E
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Thousands rally to support embattled Tunisian government

Thousands rally to support embattled Tunisian government

Tens of thousands of Tunisians came out in a show of force for the country's Islamist-led government on Saturday, in one of the largest demonstrations since the 2011 revolution. Supporters of the ruling Ennahda party crowded into Kasbah Square next to the
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
FCCI for withdrawal of hike in POL prices

FCCI for withdrawal of hike in POL prices

The government needs to review the increase in petroleum products prices on priority basis, relief should be given to industry and people, said Mian Zahid Aslam, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), here on Sunday. He pointed out
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Two die in Karak road accident

Two die in Karak road accident

At least two persons were killed on Sunday while seven others were injured as a speedy passenger van collided with a car on Indus Highway. According to rescue sources, the accident occurred near Hamdan Chowk where a Karak-bound van coming from Lakki Marwa
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Sale of flags, decorations in full swing

Sale of flags, decorations in full swing

Sale of national flags, colorful bunting, banners and pictures of national heroes has witnessed a quickly increase to celebrate Independence Day with great passion and zeal on August 14. The dealer have set up stalls at almost every small and big markets
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Minister for creating awareness about mental diseases

Minister for creating awareness about mental diseases

Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that those who dedicate their lives and resources for social welfare are the assets of society and government would provide all out support and assistance to such people as well as the NGOs. He
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Imran Khan to sue Fazl

Imran Khan to sue Fazl

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Sunday announced to drag Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to the court for dubbing him as a 'Jews' agent.' Speaking at a news conference along with his party leaders Dr Shireen
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Law and order: district administration, police adopt joint strategy

Law and order: district administration, police adopt joint strategy

The District Administration and Police had adopted a joint strategy for strict enforcement of the law and order in Faisalabad in order to effective implementation of govt policies, control of crimes and maintenance of law and order situation. This was dec
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
MQM seeks better working relations with PML-N: Sattar

MQM seeks better working relations with PML-N: Sattar

Senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Dr Farooq Sattar has said that his party has started a new journey accompanied by Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and we hope that the coalition would be in the larger interest of country and nation. Talking
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
'Urgent relief efforts underway for rain-affected people'

'Urgent relief efforts underway for rain-affected people'

Deputy Speaker Sindh Assembly Syeda Shehla Raza said that exigence efforts are being made to provide maximum relief to rain-affected people. Talking to Radio Pakistan, Deputy Speaker said Sindh government is taking emergency steps to make the people safe
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Arrangements for celebration of Independence Day finalised

Arrangements for celebration of Independence Day finalised

The District Administration Hyderabad has finalised the arrangements regarding celebration of Independence Day on 14th August with full enthusiasm and decided that main function of flag hoisting ceremony would be organised at ex-Zla Nazim Secretariat wher
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Provinces asked to devise comprehensive security plan

Provinces asked to devise comprehensive security plan

Interior Ministry has sought security plans for Eid-ul-Fitr from the provinces. According to Interior Ministry sources, the provinces are directed to inform the centre about security arrangements at sensitive, extremely sensitive and normal areas, especia
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items remain stable in KP

Prices of essential kitchen items remain stable in KP

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items have remained stable without any significant change except slight increase in vegetable and poultry products prices as compared to preceding week, according to a survey conducted by Business Recorder he
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Customs valuation for electric bulbs, tube lights revised

Customs valuation for electric bulbs, tube lights revised

Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs value of electric bulbs and tube lights for making latest assessment of customs duty under section 25-A of Customs Act, 1969. Sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday that th
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Man dies in firing

Man dies in firing

Some unknown armed men gunned down a man in Killi Shah Bawri near Chaman area of Killa Abdullah district. Levies force said on Sunday that the victim was on his way when some unidentified armed assailants opened fire and fled from the scene.
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Girls' school blown up in Bajaur

Girls' school blown up in Bajaur

Some unknown miscreants blown up a government girls' primary school with explosives, here on late Saturday night. According to details, some unidentified suspected militants had planted explosives in a government girls' primary school located in Rashkai a
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Exercise keeps brain active: expert

Exercise keeps brain active: expert

Physical exercise has profound impact on brain and can improve cognitive functioning, says senior neuroscientist Vijaya Lakshmi Ravindranath. "Physical health has profound impact on brain as physical activity generates more neurons and improves cognitive
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Eid shopping gains momentum in Peshawar

Eid shopping gains momentum in Peshawar

Eid shopping is gaining momentum in the capital city of the province, as besides locals, shoppers from other parts of the province have also arrived in the city in large numbers. The major shopping centres including Meena Bazaar, Kochi Bazaar, Shaheen Baz
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Minister asks BoK to promote Islamic banking

Minister asks BoK to promote Islamic banking

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senior Minister Sirajul Haq has emphasised upon the officers of Bank of Khyber (BoK) to perform their professional obligations with full dedication and make serious efforts towards strengthening Islamic banking by accepting it as a chal
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
ERKP project to fund common facility centres

ERKP project to fund common facility centres

Economic Revitalisation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA (ERKF) funded by Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) under the auspices of World Bank (WB) plans to establish Common Facility Centers by providing matching grant up to Rs 5,000,000 to local clusters and gro
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Imported energy drinks' customs value redetermined

Imported energy drinks' customs value redetermined

Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has worked out new customs values for the import of energy drinks for better/fair assessment of customs duty. Sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday that the directorate has determined customs
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Seminar held to commemorate Yom-ul-Quds

Seminar held to commemorate Yom-ul-Quds

Provincial Minister for Education, Sports, Archaeology, Tourism and Youth Affairs Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has said the underneath reason of horrible problems being confronted by the Muslim Ummah is our collective weakness in every walk of life due to lac
Published 05 Aug, 2013 12:00am
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