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At least 18 killed in attack on restaurant in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou: Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the capital of Burkina Faso, killing at least 18 people in the second such attack on a restaurant popular with foreigners in the last two years.
Pakistan celebrates 70th Independence Day
Lahore: Pakistan today hoisted the largest flag in its history at Attari-Wagah border near Lahore to mark the country's 70th Independence Day. Pakistan Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa hoisted the flag at the border at 12 in the midnight, kicking off the festivities of Independence Day across the country.
Always wanted to be a part of true stories, says Diana Penty
Mumbai: Diana Penty will be next seen in "Lucknow Central", which is inspired by a true story, and the actor says she likes being part of films that are based on real-life incidents. Set against the backdrop of a jail, "Lucknow Central" features Farhan Akhtar as a prisoner who forms a band along with other jail inmates.
Don't worry parents, 'Blue Whale' creator is behind bars
Finally, the Russian Police has caught the 21 year old creator of 'Blue Whale Game' Philipp Budeikin. He is sentenced for three years of imprisonment for encouraing youngsters to commit suicide in Russia. The game has caimed hundres of lives in UK also. Last week, Blue Whale Challenge had somehow made its way to India and took away a 14 year old boy’s life.
Japan marks 72 years since Hiroshima atomic bomb
Tokyo: Japan today marked 72 years since the world's first nuclear attack on Hiroshima, with the nation's traditional contradictions over atomic weapons again coming into focus. The anniversary came after Japan sided last month with nuclear powers Britain, France and the US to dismiss a UN treaty banning atomic weapons, which was rejected by critics for ignoring the reality of security threats such as North Korea.
Cabinet of Pak PM sworn in, Khawaja Asif becomes new FM
Islamabad: Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi today unveiled his Cabinet with Khawaja Asif appointed as the country's first full-time foreign minister since 2013. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to 28 federal ministers and 18 state ministers at a ceremony at the President House in Islamabad, Dawn newspaper reported.
Senate confirms 3 Indian-Americans to key US gov't positions
Washington: The Senate has unanimously confirmed three Indian-Americans to key government positions, including one as the Trump administration's czar on intellectual property - an area of sharp differences between the US and India.
Cabinet of new Pak PM Abbasi sworn in
Islamabad: The Cabinet of Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was sworn in today with media reports saying that Khawaja Asif has been appointed the country's first full-time foreign minister since 2013. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to the new members at a ceremony at the President House in Islamabad.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi elected Pak PM
Islamabad: On Tuesday, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was elected the 18th prime minister of Pakistan, reported Pakistani media. The ruling party stalwart Abbasi was expected to become interim leader to replace the ousted premier Nawaz Sharif.
Ousted Pakistani PM Sharif added whopping $35b to debt
Islamabad: Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s government obtained a whopping $35 billion in new loans during his four-year tenure to repay maturing debt and keep official foreign currency reserves at a level which could give a sense of economic stability to investors.