The News Tribe

Judges appointment case: SC rejects govt's review petition

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday rejected federation's petition challenging court verdict of striking down decision of the Parliamentary Committee in which the NA body had rejected the recommendations of the Judicial Commission regarding appointments of judges in the superior courts.

Pakistan

ZAB case: cabinet approves questions of law

Islamabad: Federal Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the government adopted legal way to file reference in the Supreme Court, seeking to reopen Bhutto case.  Read More →

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• Mullen meets Pakistani counterpart
• Lal Masjid saga: 22 including Maulana Aziz indicted

S-Asia

20 killed in Indian helicopter crash

Guwahati: Twenty people were killed and three others were injured in a helicopter crash in north-east India near China border, news agencies reported on Tuesday.  Read More →

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• India: One killed in clash at planned nuke plant site
• Two soldiers dead in Taliban attack on Afghan Defence Ministry

World

UNSC fails to reach agreement on Yemen

New York: The members of UN Security Council have called for restraint and dialogue between protesters and authorities in Yemen.  Read More →

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• UK plan may worsen war in Libya: FM
• Plane with Michelle Obama came close to cargo jet

Uncensored

DG ISI visited US after government approval

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan is in difficult situation because of front line state in war on terror, but Pakistan's military and political... 

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• CID arrests three target killers
• World Cup 2011: Bookies transfer Rs23 bn

Business

Japan may hike sales tax to 8 pc

Tokyo: Japanese consumers may have to help foot the reconstruction bill after last month's earthquake and tsunami caused US$300 billion (S$374.2 billion) in damage, further burdening the... 

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• J&J sees sales growing in Q1
• President for strategy to enhance cotton production

Sports

Flower, Fletcher shortlisted for Indian coaching

New Dehli: Former Zimbabwe player and English cricket team's coach Andy Flower has been shortlisted for the coaching of Indian cricket team.  Read More →

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• Pawar urges ICC to reconsider its decision
• 'PCB, BCCI to talk on Indo-Pak cricket ties after IPL'

Style

Ranbir shoots item song for kids

New Delhi: Bollywood Actor Ranbir Kapoor shot a promotional video for kids' film "Chillar Party", directed by Vikas Bahl. He plays himself in the video, but his look is that... 

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• Barbara is back in Bollywood
• Lara Dutta celebrates 33rd birthday

Science

iPhones, iPad: Apple sues Samsung for 'copying'

World popular Apple is suing Samsung Electronics for allegedly copying the design of its iPad and iPhone. It claims Samsung's Galaxy range of mobile phones and tablet "slavishly"... 

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• WWF says new Vietnam reserve brings hope for rare animal
• Sharp-toothed fossil links old and new dinosaurs

Health

10 years in a desk job can double bowel cancer risk

Here's bad news for those who sit in front of a computer all day at work. A new study has suggested... 

• Unproblematic approach to diminish dark circles around eyes
• Antibiotics don't work in outer space

Amazing

Dog-shaped wedding cake sets world record

London: A giant dog-shaped cake has been created in celebration of the upcoming royal marriage of Prince... 

• German politician caught stealing toilet paper
• Designer makes dress from children's books

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