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China poultry plant fire kills 119

The News International - ‎10 minutes ago‎
BEIJING: At least 119 people were killed in a fire at a poultry processing plant in northeastern China on Monday, local officials said, in what appeared to be the country's worst blaze for 12 years.

Four killed in Karachi incidents

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
image KARACHI: At least four persons including a traffic constable were killed and several others injured in various incidents across the metropolis on Monday.

Spacecraft data nail down radiation risk for humans going to Mars

Nature.com - ‎36 minutes ago‎
On its way to the red planet, the Mars Science Laboratory mission found that cosmic rays would pose the most substantial radiation risk to any humans who were to embark on the same voyage.

Mengal supports Dr. Malik's nomination; wants govt fully empowered

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
image QUETTA: Balochistan National Party (Mengal) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal has welcomed the nomination by PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif of National Party leader Dr Abdul Malik Baloch for the post of chief minister, but said the Balochistan issue could not ...

Thousands flee as central Europe flood waters rise

BBC News - ‎26 minutes ago‎
Thousands of people have fled their homes across central Europe as deadly flood waters continue to rise. Emergency operations are under way in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic to deal with record levels of flooding in some places.

Bradley Manning trial begins 3 years after arrest

MiamiHerald.com - ‎14 minutes ago‎
FORT MEADE, Md. -- Army Pfc. Bradley Manning goes on trial Monday more than three years after he was arrested in Iraq and charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S.

10 children killed in Afghan suicide attack near school

The Daily Star - ‎16 minutes ago‎
KABUL: A suicide bomb attack targeting US and Afghan forces killed 10 children outside a school as they headed home from class in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, officials said.

Abbas chooses respected academic as Palestinian PM

The Sun Daily - ‎25 minutes ago‎
RAMALLAH (June 3, 2013): Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has decided to appoint respected academic Rami Hamdallah as his new prime minister who will be tasked with forming the next Ramallah-based government.

10 Things to Know for Today

Atlanta Journal Constitution - ‎8 minutes ago‎
Young Turks stand next to a destroyed car in Ankara, Turkey, Sunday, June 2, 2013. Turkey's prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday rejected claims that he is a "dictator," dismissing protesters as an extremist fringe, even as thousands returned to ...

QWP chief: Aftab Sherpao urges consultation before opening Taliban talks

The Express Tribune - ‎4 hours ago‎
All stakeholders should be consulted before the government sits on a table with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), said Chairman Qaumi Watan Party Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao at a news conference in the provincial capital on Sunday.

Zardari Says Will Not Seek Another Presidential Term

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty - ‎3 hours ago‎
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari says he will not seek a second term following the defeat of his Pakistan Peoples Party in May 11 parliamentary elections.

Pakistan hit with 4000 MW electricity shortfall amid cuts in gas supply

Gas to Power Journal - ‎2 hours ago‎
The power sector in Pakistan has seen nationwide load-shedding in the last week of May, leaving electricity production in an estimated 4,000MW shortfall, after the closure of the partially state-owned Qadirpur gas field for annual maintenance contributed to a ...

Govt fails to overcome power shortfall

The Nation - ‎8 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD - The caretaker government, despite making tall claims to control the power load shedding, has so far failed to overcome it as power shortfall on Sunday was recorded at alarming level of 4,600mw while up to 16 hours long loadshedding is ...

HK Shares End Lower, Weighed By Asian Shares; Focus On US Jobs Data

Wall Street Journal - ‎10 minutes ago‎
HONG KONG--Hong Kong shares ended lower Monday, reversing earlier gains, weighed by broad weakness in Asian shares, including a sharp decline in Japan's stock market.

Water connections of nine industrial consumers cut off

The News International - ‎6 hours ago‎
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board disconnected nine one- and two-diameter water connections in Landhi Industrial Area on Sunday.

UK manufacturing grows at fastest pace for a year

BBC News - ‎21 minutes ago‎
The UK's manufacturing sector grew at its strongest pace in over a year last month, according to a survey. The Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 51.3 in May from 50.2 in the previous month.

Live Updates: Pakistan vs South Africa, Champions Trophy warm-up

IBNLive - ‎17 minutes ago‎
Pakistan would be hoping to rebuild their lost reputation while South Africa will be eyeing to pick their best eleven before the start of ICC Champions Trophy.

I'll be Chelsea manager before end of week, says José Mourinho

The Times (subscription) - ‎42 minutes ago‎
The latest episode of the José Mourinho soap opera appears to be drawing to a close after the Portuguese said this morning that he expects to complete his Chelsea return by the end of the week.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013: England not favourites anymore - Cricket Special

bettor.com (blog) - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Before the commencement of the three-match One Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand at home, England were considered to be the favourites for the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, which is going to begin from June 6 at Cardiff.

Fatima to play Malala Yousufzai's coveted role in 'Gul Makai'

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
image KARACHI: Malala Yousufzai, who deserves the accolade for bringing about a revolution not only in her own country but around the world, has proved that age has nothing to do with courage.

President grieved over renowned poet's demise

Pakistan Daily Times - ‎12 hours ago‎
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of renowned poet and literary figure Riaz ur Rehman Saghar who passed away after protracted illness.

Chime For Change: Rita Ora interview

Irish Independent - ‎35 minutes ago‎
Rita Ora has said that celebrities and anyone given a voice should use it to embrace what they believe in at the Sound Of Change charity concert.

Slippery slope: 'A smoke a day, could blow your health away'

The Express Tribune - ‎13 hours ago‎
KARACHI: About 25 million people in Pakistan smoke and according to an estimate, about half of them will die of tobacco-related diseases, said Dr Syed Hussain Askary, the head of Dental Public Health and director of Academics and Administration at the ...

Eradication efforts: Khoso restores polio cell at PM Secretariat

The Express Tribune - ‎4 hours ago‎
Move follows reports of the cell's closure; sources claim cell was transferred to health ministry, not dismantled. By Sumera Khan.

Hybrid Cars Not Well Suited for Pakistan?

EV World - ‎10 hours ago‎
According to the Chairman of the All Pakistan Motor Dealers Association (APMDA), Mr. H. M. Shahzad, an initiative to introduce hybrid-electric cars in his country, while "good news," will have little impact on the average middle class family there.

Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab 8.0 and 10.1 tablets

Inquirer - ‎48 minutes ago‎
KOREAN HARDWARE MAKER Samsung on Monday announced two additional versions of its Galaxy Tab 3, adding 8in and 10.1in models to its lineup.

Acer, Asus unveil new generation laptop-tablet hybrid

Indian Express - ‎1 hour ago‎
Acer Aspire R7 An Acer employee displays the new tablet-laptop hybrid Aspire R7 at an international press conference on the eve of the opening of Computex Taipei 2013 in Taipei.

Asus Transformer Book Trio runs Windows 8 and Android simultaneously

CNET
37 minutes ago
Written by
John Chan
The notebook-tablet hybrid has both Atom and Haswell processors, allowing it to run two separate OSes at the same time. by John Chan June 3, 2013 2:30 AM PDT.

Apple goes to trial to defend alleged ebook price fixing

Inquirer - ‎26 minutes ago‎
GADGET DESIGNER Apple is due in court on Monday, where it will defend against allegations that it fixed ebook prices in the US. Apple is accused by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) of conspiring with publishers such as Penguin and Harper Collins in...

Moth camouflages itself to look like spider

The Nation - ‎8 hours ago‎
BANGKOK GN - IT has wings lighter than a feather and is one of the most delicate creatures on earth. But this tiny moth can frighten off predators far bigger then itself - with its scary spider-like markings.

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