Friday, August 23, 2013

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Nawaz Sharif directs Interior ministry to put executions on hold

The Express Tribune - ‎1 hour ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on Friday, directed the interior ministry to halt executions until September 9, Express News reported.

Syria 'gas attack': Long-term damage feared

Independent Online - ‎14 minutes ago‎
An image grab taken from a video uploaded on YouTube by the Arbeen unified press office on August 21, 2013 shows a Syrian girl in shock as she screams in Arabic "I am alive" following an attack in which Syrian opposition claim the regime used chemical ...

Hey Batman nerds getting in a froth over Ben Affleck, stop being adult babies ...

Mirror.co.uk - ‎17 minutes ago‎
I'm a keen fan of Twitter - it brings me up-to-date news, introduces me to interesting things on the web and keeps me in contact with pals.

Israeli planes strike near Beirut after rocket fire from Lebanon

Jewish Telegraphic Agency - ‎33 minutes ago‎
(JTA) - Israel Air Force bombers launched a pinpoint strike near Beirut in response to rocket fire. Planes bombed a “ terrorist target” between the Lebanese capital and Sidon on Thurday night, the IDF spokesperson's unit said.

WB vice president meets Shahbaz, assures support in overcoming power crisis

Business Recorder - ‎4 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that the provincial government is working on alternate energy sources besides construction of solar energy park in Southern Punjab to overcome the energy crisis.

Death toll from twin mosque blasts in Lebanon rises to 27

Irish Independent - ‎11 minutes ago‎
The death toll from twin blasts that hit two mosques in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli today has gone up to 27, the health minister said.

Bo Xilai calls wife mad after she testifies against him

Daily News & Analysis - ‎26 minutes ago‎
Bo was a rising star in China's leadership circles when his career was stopped short last year by the scandal involving Gu. Fallen Chinese politician Bo Xilai called his wife insane after she testified at his landmark trial on Friday that he knew of money and a ...

Mumbai gang-rape victim undergoes surgery, is stable

Zee News - ‎11 minutes ago‎
Mumbai: The Mumbai gang-rape victim underwent surgery on Friday and is stable, doctors have said. According to a spokesperson of the Jaslok Hospital where the woman photojournalist is admitted, the victim is able to speak but is still in a state of mental ...

US soldier Bradley Manning said Thursday he identifies as female and wants to ...

Baltimore Sun (blog)
41 minutes ago
Written by
Kevin Rector
One day after being sentenced to 35 years in prison for espionage in the largest breach of classified documents in the nation's history, U.S.

TEPCO's Fukushima inspections inadequate – Japan nuclear regulator

RT (blog) - ‎1 hour ago‎
Japan's nuclear regulator has concluded that the Fukushima nuclear plant's operator was inadequate in its inspection of radioactive water tanks after news of yet another leak.

Ceasefire violations inimical to confidence building: Omar

Business Standard - ‎19 minutes ago‎
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said ceasefire violations on the LoC were inimical to confidence building between India and Pakistan and called for restoration of calm along the border.

Much ado about nothing

DAWN.com - ‎43 minutes ago‎
KARACHI: The question on whether the ban on YouTube in Pakistan would soon be lifted still beggars a clear response from the government.

Strategy was prepared to arrest Sikandar, was foiled by Zamrud: Sector ...

The Express Tribune - ‎2 hours ago‎
Says he was not contacted by security officials before 7pm, got to know about the standoff from TV. By Web Desk. Published: August 23, 2013.

Indian bank loans up 16.6pc

Business Recorder - ‎44 minutes ago‎
image MUMBAI: Indian bank loans rose 16.6 percent from a year earlier in the two weeks to Aug. 9, while deposits were up 13 percent, the Reserve Bank of India's weekly statistical supplement showed on Friday.

Posted by Muhammad Iqbal

Business Recorder - ‎25 minutes ago‎
image LONDON: European stock markets steadied on Friday, with London lifted by an upgrade to British economic growth, but sentiment remained fragile at the end of a particularly turbulent week for emerging market currencies.

Gallery View:Cricket Photos

Yahoo! Eurosport UK - ‎1 hour ago‎
Pakistan players Ahmed Shehzad, left, and Nasir Jamshed walk onto the pitch on the first day of the T20 international cricket series against Zimbabwe in Harare, Friday, Aug, 23, 2013.

Alastair Cook continues to struggle despite England's dominance in this Ashes ...

Herald Sun - ‎15 minutes ago‎
Image; Video. Alastair Cook was brought unstuck by Ryan Harris yet again. Source: Getty Images. 5th Test Day 3 Session 1 Highlights.

Commissioner reviews arrangements for Asian Football Championship in Lyari

Business Recorder - ‎3 hours ago‎
image KARACHI: Commissioner of Karachi, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui has directed concerned departments to ensure provision of international level facilities at People's Football Ground, Lyari, the venue for Asian Football Under 16 (Qualifying) Championship.

Zim win the toss and bowl first

SuperSport - ‎1 hour ago‎
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to field against Pakistan in the first T20 international in Harare on Friday. Live Scoring: Zimbabwe v Pakistan.

For Priyanka, it's a Chopra weekend

Times of India - ‎22 minutes ago‎
Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Zanjeer' remake and her cousin, actress Parineeti Chopra's romantic-comedy 'Shuddh Desi Romance' are set to clash at the box office on Sep 6. But the Desi Girl is unfazed and calls it a 'Chopra weekend'.

18 more test positive for dengue

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
Eighteen more cases of dengue fever were reported in the city on Thursday, increasing the number of dengue patients to 739 this year, said the Sindh Dengue Surveillance Cell; one case was also reported in Hyderabad.

Proceedings ordered against three doctors

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
PUNJAB Healthcare Commission (PHC) on Thursday ordered proceedings against three gynae doctors of the Services Hospital over negligence, resulting in death of a pregnant woman.

Next Generation Gaming Battle Comes to Germany

DAWN.com - ‎Aug 22, 2013‎
In this cut-throat competitive world, when it comes down to the gaming and entertainment business, Microsoft and Sony's rivalry is stuff legends are made of.

iPhone rumours round-up: Price, release date, colour, specs and features of ...

Mirror.co.uk - ‎1 hour ago‎
There are dozens of rumours of up to FOUR new phones that Apple could be releasing within the next year. We have rounded up all of the news, hints and gossip and created the definitive guide to the new iPhones.

Apple Maps Vs. Google Maps: Embark Acquisition Could Lead To Transit ...

iDigitalTimes.com - ‎25 minutes ago‎
With the search company basically winning the Apple Maps vs. Google Maps race, Cupertino has added transit info to their arsenal. Their acquisition of transit maps app Embark could give them just what they need to win the maps race (Photo: Creative ...

MakerBot's Digitizer allows you to scan 3D objects and share virtually

MSN UK - ‎42 minutes ago‎
MakerBot has launched Digitizer, allowing you to scan objects quickly and accurately, to then share and clone with a 3D printer. Using lasers to analyse the subject and build a virtual representation, you can then share or upload it to Thingiverse.

World's most precise clock gets even more precise

Fox News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Atomic clocks are set to become even more precise than they currently are. A new technique can ensure that the "ticking" of individual atoms which is the basis of atomic clocks is extremely constant, with the interval between ticks varying by less than two parts ...

NASA releases new imagery of asteroid mission

Zee News - ‎30 minutes ago‎
Washington: NASA has released new photos and video animations depicting the agency's planned mission to find, capture, redirect, and study a near-Earth asteroid.

Italian astronaut recounts near-drowning during spacewalk

Times LIVE - ‎1 hour ago‎
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy uses a digital still camera during a spacewalk as work continues on the International Space Station in this handout photo provided by NASA.

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