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Man claiming to be 'Christ' kills monk at Spanish monastery

A worshipper holds up a cross during the Good Friday procession at the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem's Old City, March 29. — Reuters

A 76-year-old monk died on Monday after being attacked by a man shouting "I am Jesus Christ" in a monastery in southeastern Spain, the religious order...




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For the love of Trump, S Korea's Yoon heads to golf course for first time in 8 years

A combination of image shows South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and US President-elect Donald Trump. — Reuters/File

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol recently began practicing golf, for the first time in eight years, in preparation for future meetings with...




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Afghanistan's Taliban eye aid at their first UN climate talks since 2021 takeover

Mawlawi Matiul Haq Khalis, director-general of Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection Agency meets with the media on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku on November 11, 2024. — AFP

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Hit-and-run attack in southern China's Zhuhai kills 35

Emergency personnel work near the site of a suspected hit-and-run attack, which left several wounded, outside a sports centre, in Zhuhai, China, November 11, 2024, in this still image taken from a social media video. — Reuters

62-year-old man detained outside sports...




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Russia bans 'child-free propaganda' to try to boost birth rate

Blogger and marketer Alina Rzhanova, 33, walks with her eight-month-old son Igor during an interview with Reuters in the city of Yaroslavl, Russia October 3, 2024. — Reuters

Russia's lower house of parliament voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban what authorities cast as...




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British writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for her novel 'Orbital'

British writer Samantha Harvey and Booker Prize 2024 winner for her book "Orbital" poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the Booker Prize Award announcement ceremony, at the Old Billingsgate, in London, on November 12, 2024. — AFP

Britain's Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker...




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India's top court denounces BJP's demolition drive mainly targeting minority Muslims

Police officers throw stones towards the demonstrators during a protest against a government demolition drive, in Haldwani in the northern state of Uttarakhand, India, February 8, 2024. — Reuters Pleas were filed after demolitions in BJP-ruled states. Rights groups,...




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Trump says he will nominate anti-'woke' Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

US President Donald Trump is interviewed by Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth at the White House in Washington, US April 6, 2017. REUTERS

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has picked as his secretary of defence Pete Hegseth, a Fox News commentator and veteran who has...




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Diocese of Oakland Says It Will Pay Up to $200 Million for Hundreds of Abuse Claims

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Group Launches Quinceañera Program Designed to Form Young Catholic Women

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Installation of New Bishop in England Deferred for a Second Time

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Imran violated PTI's constitution in nominating Raja as secretary general

PTI leader Salman Akram Raja and founder Imran Khan. —Screengrab/ X/ @salmanAraja/ Instagram/ @ptiofficial/ FileOmar Ayub's resignation not yet formally accepted.Gohar says Raja’s work as secy gen is internal matter.PTI Constitution has no provision for secy gen's nomination.



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'CNIC fee to increase if more Nadra offices opened'

Outside view of the Nadra's mega center in Peshawar. — APP/FileNadra says its funding relies on issuance and renewals.Concerns raised over fake CNICs for Afghan nationals. Nadra assures committee it monitors data leaks closely.

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PTI top leaders, SIC chief released after brief arrest for ‘violating' Section 144

Punjab police personnel arresting top PTI leaders and SIC chief outside Rawalpindi's Adiala jail on November 12, 2024. — ReporterAyub, Qaiser, Raza were detained outside Adiala Jail.Police say top politicians arrested for violating Section 144. PTI says politicians were waiting...




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Pakistan calls for 'redefining' climate finance strategy to help vulnerable nations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the Climate Finance Roundtable Conference, hosted by Pakistan, on the sidelines of COP29 Climate Action Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 12, 2024. — PID

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Nawaz hopeful of 'good' Pakistan-US ties after Trump's victory

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif and United States President-elect Donald Trump. — X/@NAofPakistan/Reuters/FileNawaz hopes Pak-US ties would improve further after Trump’s win.Says Indian cricket team should visit Pakistan for CT 2025. "PTI started culture of...




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'Long-term plan': Punjab proposes 3-month wedding ban to tackle smog

Brides attend a mass-wedding ceremony in Karachi. — AFP/FilePunjab govt has prepared "long-term plan" about smog: AGPSays task force has been formed in all districts to combat smog. People to be asked to contract marriages in October, he says.

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Criminals becoming security guards, says Karachi's top cop

Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho speaks during an event in Karachi, on July 24, 2024. — Facebook/@ssusindhpoliceOdho calls for stricter laws to address this alarming trend.Karachi's top cop warns security company owners of action.Legislation to tighten rules for companies in...




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Pakistanis make 20m daily attempts to 'access explicit websites' via VPNs

The picture shows a person using VPN on mobile phone. — Canva/FilePTA blocks over 844,000 websites, more than 100,000 URLs for explicit content.Unregistered VPNs cited as security risks; PTA accelerates VPN registration.Complaints of slow VPN speeds rise as PTA restricts unauthorised...




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'No real resilience sans climate justice', PM tells COP29 Climate Action Summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the COP29 Climate Action Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 13, 2024. — PIDNearly 200 nations negotiating global action on climate change at summit. PM Shehbaz Sharif calls for fulfilment of pledges made at COP27,...




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Senior PTI leaders fear backfire amid Imran Khan's do-or-die protest demand

Former prime minister Imran Khan gestures as he addresses supporters during a rally in Karachi, April 16, 2022. — ReutersSome PTI leaders sitting abroad pressing for do-or-die protest. Some firebrand leaders fear it may damage party and its cause.PTI info secy admits to presence...




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'March to Islamabad on Nov 24,' Imran Khan gives 'final call' to supporters

Supporters Imran Khan sit on scaffoldings in Rawalpindi, on November 26, 2022. — ReutersProtests to be staged across Pakistan and globally, says lawyer.This is final call for anti-govt protest, lawyer quotes Imran.Imran's sister says stage set for 10-year-long martial law.



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Champions Trophy: ICC cancels 'launch' event in Lahore amid schedule dilemma

India´s and Pakistan´s players arrive for the Asia Cup 2023 ODI cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on September 2, 2023. — AFP

The International Cricket Council has cancelled an event, reportedly related to...




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Messi's MLS Cup playoff hopes dashed as Inter Miami fails in first round

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi reacts during the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference semifinal second leg between against Atlanta United FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 9, 2024. — AFP

Lionel Messi has long dreamed of winning the Major League Soccer Cup...




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Cueist Asif 'disheartened' with 'quiet' reception upon return after wining IBSF title

Pakistani cueist Mohammed Asif poses with IBSF World Snooker Championship trophy at Karachi Airport on November 10, 2024. — Reporter

KARACHI: Pakistani cueist Mohammad Asif, following his victory at the International Billiards and Snooker Federation World Snooker...




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Pakistan's undefeated baseball team wins Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship

An undated image shows Pakistan's baseball team poses with national flag Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship. — APP/File

DUBAI: Pakistan’s baseball team clinched the Arab Classic Dubai 2024 championship as the team trampled the hosts United Arab Emirates with an...




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PCB to 'nudge' ICC after India 'refuse' to play Champions Trophy in Pakistan

A view of the PCB building in Lahore. — AFP/File

PCB to formally address ICC on India’s refusal to play in Pakistan.Pakistan rejects hybrid model, insists all matches be in Pakistan.Govt adopts tough stance, won’t play India unless they agree to visit.




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India blind team's T20 World Cup participation uncertain due to pending clearance

India blind cricket team players. — CABI/File

With the Blind T20 World Cup in Pakistan just days away, the Indian government has yet to clear its blind cricket team for participation, India Today reported.

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Pakistan spinner Noman Ali wins ICC Men's Player of the Month

Noman Ali celebrates after taking the wicket at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, on October 26, 2024. — AFP

KARACHI: Pakistan spinner Noman Ali has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for October 2024, edging out South African pacer Kagiso...




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Champions Trophy: PCB taps ICC, seeks India's reasons for not travelling to Pakistan

Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters in Lahore. — PCB websitePCB ready to withdraw from playing in ICC events in India: sources.Board determined to reject "hybrid model" for Champions Trophy.Pakistan will host mega-tournament in February-March next year.

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ICC in 'catch-22 situation' as PCB seeks explanation over India's refusal to tour Pakistan

Pakistani and Indian players shake hands after the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2022 cricket match at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on October 23, 2022. — AFP"ICC in catch-22 situation" due to Pakistan-India tussle: source.Pakistan "expected to refuse playing against India" in...




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ICC launches 'new visual identity' for Champions Trophy

An undated picture of ICC Champions Trophy. — ICC

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council has revealed a new visual identity for the upcoming men’s and women’s Champions Trophy events, marking the return of the prestigious tournament after a...




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Item added to the database: 40701 Ballerina & Nutcracker Scene

A new item has been added to the database: 40701 Ballerina & Nutcracker Scene.

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Item added to the database: 40729 Shackleton's Lifeboat

A new item has been added to the database: 40729 Shackleton's Lifeboat.

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Frost & Sullivan names TomTom Telematics as 'Fleet Telematics Company of the Year'

Frost & Sullivan names TomTom Telematics as 'Fleet Telematics Company of the Year'




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TomTom & Nuon Solar Team join forces to create intelligent solar car

TomTom & Nuon Solar Team join forces to create intelligent solar car




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Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena

Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II." Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is dead. The once high-minded ideals of the Roman Empire have deteriorated across a venal land now ruled by a pale-faced emperor.




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Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site

Toy giant Mattel says it "deeply" regrets an error on the packaging of its "Wicked" movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website.




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Kevin Costner lauds Liz Cheney despite Trump win: 'We should applaud her. We should protect her'

Kevin Costner applauded former Rep. Liz Cheney and said the Wyoming Republican should be applauded rather than threatened.




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Pachman at 100: Czech writer's impact on chess still being felt

The debate over the principles of sound chess play has been an enjoyable conversation that's been going on for centuries. A civilized and essential voice in the debate was Czech-German GM and author Ludek Pachman, born 100 years ago this year.




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Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection

Britain's Queen Camilla is set to return to public duties Tuesday after missing weekend events commemorating the nation's war dead because she was recovering from a chest infection.




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Oprah Winfrey says she wasn't paid for her work on events for Kamala Harris

Media magnate Oprah Winfrey insists she was not paid for her work on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, saying she personally didn't accept a dime.




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Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island

Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Oslo to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-Pacific, the Kon-Tiki Museum said Wednesday.




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Departure of Clark, Reese opens door for new crop of talented women's players

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped bring women's basketball to new heights over the past two years. While there may be a ratings dip from last season's record high, there are plenty of talented players like Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, Deja Kelly and Hannah Hidalgo ready to continue the rise.




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From Strong to Justice, meet some of the top freshmen in women's basketball

UConn's Sarah Strong doesn't need to look far to find inspiration as she gets ready to begin her college career.




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Oregon gets top billing in College Football Playoff's opening rankings

A season full of surprises didn't produce many when the first set of rankings on the road to college football's new 12-team playoff came out Tuesday.




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Ephesians, Chapter 5a Bible Study

Bible study topics in Ephesians, Chapter 5a cover imitating God, Christian living and fellowship. The questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.




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Ephesians, Chapter 5b Bible Study

Bible study topics in Ephesians, Chapter 5b cover husbands and wives and their relationships. The questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.




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Ephesians, Chapter 6 Bible Study

Bible study topics in Ephesians, Chapter 6 cover Christian children, parents, workers and the armor of God. The questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.




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Philippians, Chapter 1 Bible Study

Bible study topics in Philippians, Chapter 1 cover love, knowledge, prison and courage in hardship. The questions are designed for personal or group inductive style Bible study and discussion.