Quake-hit Syrians brace for subdued Ramadan

Shaykh al Hadid, Syria, March 22 (AFP/APP):Umm Esmat, a mother living in war-torn Syria, is preparing for the onset of Ramadan this year with a heavy heart, after a deadly earthquake forced her from her home. Now displaced in the rebel-held countryside of northern Syria, […]

Unrepentant Johnson in ding-dong battle for political future

London, March 22 (AFP/APP): His hair unusually neat, and avoiding his trademark quips, former British prime minister Boris Johnson exchanged blows with his interrogators in an hours-long battle over the “Partygate” scandal Wednesday. Johnson ambled into the lion’s den of the House of Commons privileges […]

Sindh weather forecast: Rain-wind/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm

Karachi (PNI) According to Met Office Islamabad weather forecast for Sindh main cities is as follows. Thursday: Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with isolated hailstorm) is likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Umerkot, Thatta, Badin, Mithi, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar and Dadu. City Humidity Maximum Temp Wednesday Thursday Friday NAWABSHAH […]

Mbappe named new France captain

FRANCE 21 Mar (Online): Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, AFP reported. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, 24, accepted the proposal after discussions with coach Didier Deschamps earlier on Monday. Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris brought an end to his international career in […]

Sunken Philippine oil tanker found – officials

POLA 21 Mar (Online): A leaking oil tanker that sank in the Philippines three weeks ago has been found, officials said Tuesday, as the slick reached waters known for their rich marine life. The Princess Empress was carrying 800,000 liters (210,000 gallons) of industrial fuel […]

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

LONDON 21 Mar (Online): Rafa Nadal’s absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the “man to beat” at the French Open if […]

Afghanistan school year starts but no classes held

KABUL 21 Mar (Online): Afghanistan’s schools reopened Tuesday for the new academic year, but no classes were held as students were unaware of the start and hundreds of thousands of teenage girls remain barred from attending class. Afghanistan is the only country in the world […]

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