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Print - 2018-03-17
Gang held on charges of sexual assault

Gang held on charges of sexual assault

Four members of a gang allegedly involved in the sexual abuse of college students were apprehended from the Samanabad area of the metropolis on Friday, police said. DIG West Amir Farooqi said police also recovered videos of the alleged abuse from the susp
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
OCAC clarification

OCAC clarification

"This refers to the on-going controversy related to the use of additives by the Oil Industry to address poor petrol quality issues. Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) strongly rejects the submissions contained in the various news items, which are based
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
OCAC clarification

OCAC clarification

"This refers to the on-going controversy related to the use of additives by the Oil Industry to address poor petrol quality issues. Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) strongly rejects the submissions contained in the various news items, which are based
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ECL: Nisar casts aspersions on Sharif family?

ECL: Nisar casts aspersions on Sharif family?

Former Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday said that non-inclusion of the Sharif family members' names in Exit Control List (ECL) means that the decision has been made somewhere else and is not taken by the Interior Ministry's committee. N
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ECL: Nisar casts aspersions on Sharif family?

ECL: Nisar casts aspersions on Sharif family?

Former Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday said that non-inclusion of the Sharif family members' names in Exit Control List (ECL) means that the decision has been made somewhere else and is not taken by the Interior Ministry's committee. N
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
TDP quits Modi's coalition

TDP quits Modi's coalition

An Indian political party that governs a southern state quit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition on Friday blaming it for a lack of financial support, officials said, in a blow to the coalition ahead of national elections next year. The Telugu Desam
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Board Meetings
Exchange

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
TDP quits Modi's coalition

TDP quits Modi's coalition

An Indian political party that governs a southern state quit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition on Friday blaming it for a lack of financial support, officials said, in a blow to the coalition ahead of national elections next year. The Telugu Desam
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

US President Donald Trump is mulling fresh tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese imports, aiming in particular at the tech and telecommunications sector, according to media reports. Trade war fears sent US stocks diving on Wednesday, with the Dow Jone
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

US President Donald Trump is mulling fresh tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese imports, aiming in particular at the tech and telecommunications sector, according to media reports. Trade war fears sent US stocks diving on Wednesday, with the Dow Jone
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

US President Donald Trump is mulling fresh tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese imports, aiming in particular at the tech and telecommunications sector, according to media reports. Trade war fears sent US stocks diving on Wednesday, with the Dow Jone
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Air Marshal Mujahid designated as new Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Mujahid designated as new Chief of Air Staff

The government of Pakistan has designated Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan as new Chief of The Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with effect from 19 March, 2018, said a statement issued here by media affairs directorate of PAF on Friday. Born on 23rd Dece
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Air Marshal Mujahid designated as new Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Mujahid designated as new Chief of Air Staff

The government of Pakistan has designated Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan as new Chief of The Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with effect from 19 March, 2018, said a statement issued here by media affairs directorate of PAF on Friday. Born on 23rd Dece
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Daler Mehndi convicted of trafficking jobseekers to America

Daler Mehndi convicted of trafficking jobseekers to America

A popular Indian pop singer was convicted of human trafficking and cheating Friday by a court that found he took money to pretend people were in his performance troupe so they could get jobs in North America. Daler Mehndi said he is innocent. The court in
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Daler Mehndi convicted of trafficking jobseekers to America

Daler Mehndi convicted of trafficking jobseekers to America

A popular Indian pop singer was convicted of human trafficking and cheating Friday by a court that found he took money to pretend people were in his performance troupe so they could get jobs in North America. Daler Mehndi said he is innocent. The court in
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Witness produces Qatari prince's 'original' letter

Witness produces Qatari prince's 'original' letter

Key prosecution witness and head of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that probed the Panama Papers case, Wajid Zia, Friday produced before the Accountability Court the 'original' letter of Qatari Prince Muhammad Bin Jasim al Thani that had supported Nawaz S
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Witness produces Qatari prince's 'original' letter

Witness produces Qatari prince's 'original' letter

Key prosecution witness and head of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that probed the Panama Papers case, Wajid Zia, Friday produced before the Accountability Court the 'original' letter of Qatari Prince Muhammad Bin Jasim al Thani that had supported Nawaz S
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change
Currency

THE RUPEE: no change

The rupee was unmoved against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading, experts said. The rupee almost managed to trade within the present band versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.56 and Rs 110.57 respectively, the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis deepens

Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis deepens

Russia is set to expel British diplomats in retaliation for Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to kick out 23 Russians as relations with London crashed to a post-Cold War low over an attack involving a military-grade nerve agent on English soil.
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change
Currency

THE RUPEE: no change

The rupee was unmoved against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading, experts said. The rupee almost managed to trade within the present band versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.56 and Rs 110.57 respectively, the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis deepens

Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis deepens

Russia is set to expel British diplomats in retaliation for Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to kick out 23 Russians as relations with London crashed to a post-Cold War low over an attack involving a military-grade nerve agent on English soil.
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Irrfan Khan reveals struggle with rare illness

Irrfan Khan reveals struggle with rare illness

Bollywood star Irrfan Khan, known internationally for his roles in blockbusters "Life of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire", shocked fans Friday by revealing he has a rare tumour. In a statement addressing speculation by fans and the media over his health, Kha
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Irrfan Khan reveals struggle with rare illness

Irrfan Khan reveals struggle with rare illness

Bollywood star Irrfan Khan, known internationally for his roles in blockbusters "Life of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire", shocked fans Friday by revealing he has a rare tumour. In a statement addressing speculation by fans and the media over his health, Kha
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FDI below potential

FDI below potential

President Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Bruno Olierhoek while talking to media persons noted that during the past five years Pakistan was the recipient of 8.6 billion dollars foreign direct investment (FDI) out of which 7.7 b
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Harassment in New Delhi

Harassment in New Delhi

Prime minister Narendra Modi seems to have successfully turned India into a country that frequently uses strength or influence to harm or intimidate states who are weaker. Italy's protest against India, for example, is a strong case in point. No doubt, In
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gwadar and Chabahar

Gwadar and Chabahar

Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif in his recent visit to Pakistan invited Pakistan to participate in Chabahar seaport project and development of its link with Gwadar Port as he sought to allay Pakistan's legitimate concerns over Indian involvement i
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
So what is the plan?
Exchange

So what is the plan?

According to the popular conspiracy theory prevalent on the electronic and social media, the scions and forces of the Deep State and Democracy are at war in Pakistan; and apparently, for some, that conflict is more important than all other threats which t
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (March 16, 2018)

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Where is the fear? Markets wave off global risks
Exchange

Where is the fear? Markets wave off global risks

Simmering fears of a global trade war. An embarrassing political scandal in Japan. Rapid job-turnover inside the White House and the threat of faster interest rate hikes in the United States. In any other era, this concoction would be a perfect recipe for
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Solving the energy conundrum sans conservation? - II

Solving the energy conundrum sans conservation? - II

How is it possible that SSGC and SNGPL have sanctioned gas supply on the basis of efficient cogeneration and then looked the other way when privileged people cheated? There are two other major issues which need to be sorted out on the basis of minimum eff
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Saifullah family says it doesn't own offshore companies

Saifullah family says it doesn't own offshore companies

Saifullah family of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has clarified that it does not own any of the alleged offshore companies in Jersey and Belize or farm house in the United Kingdom and seeks immediate intervention of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PE
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IHC dismisses petition against appointment of Kashmala

IHC dismisses petition against appointment of Kashmala

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday dismissed a petition against the appointment of Kashmala Tariq as Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace. A single bench of IHC comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Auranzeb heard the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
MMA to be formed in Karachi meeting: Siraj

MMA to be formed in Karachi meeting: Siraj

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Senator Sirajul Haq on Friday said central organization of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), an alliance of various religious parties, would be formed at the organization meeting at Karachi on March 20. Talking to local journalists at B
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NA body's role in delimitation of constituencies discussed

NA body's role in delimitation of constituencies discussed

A meeting of the Special Committee on Delimitation of Constituencies was chaired by Deputy Speaker Mutaza Javed Abbasi at the Parliament House on Friday to discuss the role of the Special Committee of the National Assembly about the delimitation of consti
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (March 16, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (March 17, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Aizaz emphasises Pak-US cooperation on Afghanistan

Aizaz emphasises Pak-US cooperation on Afghanistan

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Chaudhry has emphasised the importance for the two countries to cooperate for peace in Afghanistan despite difference in approach on the way forward. He made these remarks at a meeting of the Women's Foreig
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Panama Papers case: JIT report based on lies, says Marriyum

Panama Papers case: JIT report based on lies, says Marriyum

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb has alleged that joint investigation team's (JTI) report in Panama Papers case is based on lies and has failed to provide any evidence against the Sharif family so far. Talking to the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
India troops martyr two freedom fighters
Exchange

India troops martyr two freedom fighters

Indian government forces killed two freedom fighters who tried to snatch a guard's rifle in occupied Kashmir, police said, and protests against Indian rule and clashes erupted Friday as word of the killings spread. At least two freedom fighters were trapp
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NCAI opens at NUST

NCAI opens at NUST

National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) was inaugurated at the main campus of National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) here on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Resolution Day: Posthumous awards for Asma Jahangir, Castro

Pakistan Resolution Day: Posthumous awards for Asma Jahangir, Castro

President Mamnoon Hussain, on the occasion of Pakistan Resolution Day to be celebrated on 23rd March, has announced to confer 'Pakistan Civil Awards' to 141 Pakistanis as well as foreign nationals for showing excellence in the field of science, technology
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
KP approves 10 hydro-power projects

KP approves 10 hydro-power projects

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the awarding of 10 hydropower projects in province having generation capacity of 388 Megawatt that will bring Rs 240 billion investment. These projects will generate new employment opportunities
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
JCSC lauds role of strategic organizations

JCSC lauds role of strategic organizations

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC), General Zubair Mahmood Hayat Friday emphasised that a strategic leader not only had a strategic direction but also exerted a strategic thrust. "Such dynamic leadership will accrue only when the leader is we
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan has improved foreign investors' trust: Swiss CG

Pakistan has improved foreign investors' trust: Swiss CG

Karachi-based Swiss Consul General Philippe Crevoisier has said that Pakistan has improved confidence of foreign investors through actions which it took for betterment of security and continuous economic growth. "I see progress in law and order situation
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Fake lady doctor running 'clinic on social media'

Fake lady doctor running 'clinic on social media'

A fake lady doctor arrested from Karachi's Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) was running a "clinic on social media", initial investigations revealed on Friday. An investigation officer probing into the case said that as per initial details, the ac
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Karachi commissioner orders crackdown against milk 'mafia'

Karachi commissioner orders crackdown against milk 'mafia'

Commissioner Ejaz Ahmed Khan ordered on Friday crackdown against retailers and wholesalers who have refused to sell milk at government-approved price of Rs 85 per litre. Karachi commissioner called for immediate action to be taken against those who are se
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IIUI recognises services of Mushahid

IIUI recognises services of Mushahid

Islamic Research Institute (IRI) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) has conferred an educational award on Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed in recognition of his outstanding academic contributions in the Muslim world. The award was conferred
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IGP given two days to nab fugitive Rao

IGP given two days to nab fugitive Rao

The Supreme Court on Saturday directed the Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir Rao Anwar, who allegedly led the 'fake' police encounter to kill 27-year old Naqeebullah Mehsood, within two da
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Murad approves distribution of free wheat in Thar

Murad approves distribution of free wheat in Thar

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved distribution of free of cost wheat among the poverty-stricken people of Thar. The chief minister had constituted a committee under Local Government Minister Jam Khan Shoro to visit Thar to assess overa
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'KACIAC likely to get status of university'
Exchange

'KACIAC likely to get status of university'

The Karachi Arts Council's Institute of Arts and Crafts (KACIAC), which is being revived, is likely to be granted the status of a university. Addressing a news conference at the Arts Council on Wednesday, Arts Council President Syed Ahmed Shah said that t
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Imran criticises Multan Metro Bus project

Imran criticises Multan Metro Bus project

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan Friday said that like other projects launched by ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Multan Metro Bus project was also made by the Sharifs to siphon more wealth through kickbacks. In a tweet, he
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Seven model police stations: IGP Islamabad for monitoring of Performance

Seven model police stations: IGP Islamabad for monitoring of Performance

Inspector General of Police Islamabad Dr Sultan Azam Temuri has directed to monitor the performance of seven model police stations established in the federal capital and to computerize the record of all police stations. It was stated by him while presidin
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PAD launches drive to eradicate fruit fly

PAD launches drive to eradicate fruit fly

Agriculture Department Punjab has launched campaign for eradication of fruit fly through un-conventional methods. According to a spokesman of the department, as per scheme terms and conditions, Agriculture Department will provide Mango, Citrus and Guava g
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Election of Sanjrani challenged

Election of Sanjrani challenged

A constitutional petition filed in the top court on Friday has challenged the age of Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani. Petitioner Barrister Ammar Hussain Khushnood contended that the election of Sadiq Sanjrani as chairman Senate clearly violates the princip
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Obituary

Obituary

Aunt of Abdul-Qayyum Sheikh, former president Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) passed away here on Friday. Her funeral procession was taken out from her residence in Khayaban Garden Sargodha road Faisalabad. However funeral prayer was offe
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
JI CEC meets today to discuss political situation

JI CEC meets today to discuss political situation

Jamaat-e-Islami has convened a meeting of its central executive committee today to discuss political situation and assess progress of the JI drive against corruption. According to official spokesman, JI Emir Senator Sirajul Haq has convened the meeting of
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
African, EU states focus anti-trafficking efforts at source

African, EU states focus anti-trafficking efforts at source

Thirteen African and European countries and the EU agreed Friday that efforts to crack down on migrant trafficking to Europe should also focus on economic woes that prompt poor Africans to seek a better life in Europe. In ministerial-level talks, they agr
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil falls on rising production outlook
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil falls on rising production outlook

Malaysian palm oil futures fell one percent on Friday, ending four straight days of gains on forecasts for rising production in March. "Production figures are likely to be higher this month," said a Kuala Lumpur based trader, as March has more working day
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
White sugar extends losses to 2-1/2-year low, arabica coffee down

White sugar extends losses to 2-1/2-year low, arabica coffee down

White sugar futures on ICE extended losses to a 2-1/2-year low on Friday, while arabica coffee fell to its weakest point in 9 months as expectations for abundant global supplies pressured both markets. May white sugar settled down 70 cents, or 0.2 percent
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gold dips in New York
Currency

Gold dips in New York

Gold prices dipped on Thursday, under pressure from a stronger US dollar, although tensions between Britain and Russia limited the precious metal's decline a day after it hit a one-week high. The dollar rose versus a currency basket as traders, awaiting n
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gold rises in Asia
Exchange

Gold rises in Asia

Gold prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar and safe-haven demand amid US political concerns and tensions between the United Kingdom and Russia. However, further gains were capped by expectations that the US Federal Reserve would rais
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gold falls in Europe

Gold falls in Europe

Gold prices were set for their biggest weekly fall in a month on Friday, pushed lower by a stronger dollar and expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week for the first time this year. Losses were limited, however, by poli
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY Wheat drops
Exchange

US MIDDAY Wheat drops

Chicago wheat futures dropped to a 2-1/2-week low on Friday on outlooks for rains by this weekend that should alleviate stress on some crops in the parched US Plains growing region, traders said. CBOT May contract wheat settled down 11 cents at $4.67-3/4
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold dips

US MIDDAY: gold dips

Gold prices dipped on Friday and were set for their biggest weekly fall in three weeks on pressure from a stronger US dollar and expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week for the first time this year. Losses were limited
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Thousands of Slovaks protest government despite new Prime Minister

Thousands of Slovaks protest government despite new Prime Minister

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across Slovakia on Friday to call for snap elections, saying the premier's resignation was not enough to fix what they see as a corrupt government. The local Dennik N newspaper said about 50,000 people t
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
UN launches $1 billion Rohingya refugee appeal

UN launches $1 billion Rohingya refugee appeal

The United Nations on Friday launched an appeal for nearly $1 billion to care for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, while underscoring that efforts must remain focused on securing the safe return to Myanmar of those displaced. UN agencies asked for $951 mi
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Two Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank car ramming

Two Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank car ramming

Two Israelis soldiers were killed and two others injured when a Palestinian rammed a car into a group of troops in the occupied West Bank on Friday, the Israeli army said. The four were struck when the car ploughed into their group close to the settlement
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Hillary Clinton fractures hand on India trip

Hillary Clinton fractures hand on India trip

Hillary Clinton has fractured her hand during a tour of India, reportedly slipping in a bathtub at a luxury hotel in a former palace. A doctor at the private Goyal Hospital told AFP Friday that Clinton had undergone screening after suffering pain in her r
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Air India to fly over Saudi airspace to Israel

Air India to fly over Saudi airspace to Israel

India's state-run carrier Air India said Friday it will fly over Saudi airspace to Tel Aviv, a move that ends a decades-long Saudi ban on the use of its airspace for flights to Israel. The decision comes at a time of growing ties between India and several
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Brosnan says Indian company 'cheated' him over mouth freshener ads

Brosnan says Indian company 'cheated' him over mouth freshener ads

Former 007 star Pierce Brosnan has told Indian authorities he was "cheated" by a company that employed him to promote its mouth freshener brand, officials said Friday. Brosnan first appeared in the adverts on TV channels, newspapers and billboards in 2016
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Macron, Merkel promise EU reform roadmap by June

Macron, Merkel promise EU reform roadmap by June

French President Emmanuel Macron called Friday for a "clear, ambitious" roadmap for EU reforms by June as he sought crucial support for his shake-up of the bloc from German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Speaking after talks between the two leaders in Paris, M
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US congresswoman Louise Slaughter dies

US congresswoman Louise Slaughter dies

Louise Slaughter, a pioneering Democratic US lawmaker who rose to become the first female chair of the House Rules Committee, died Friday after suffering a concussion in a fall, her office announced. She was 88. First elected to Congress in 1986 in wester
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Seven US personnel killed in Iraq helicopter crash

Seven US personnel killed in Iraq helicopter crash

Seven US troops were killed when their helicopter crashed during a transport mission in western Iraq, a defense official told AFP Friday. The Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk chopper was on a routine troop transport operation Thursday flying from Iraq to Syria wh
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
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