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Shahid Afridi Wants No Excuse From 'Balanced' Pakistan World Cup Squad

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 23, 2019

Shahid Afridi said that the best part about this team was that the batting, which has always been an area of concern, has looked good this time round.

Pakistan Received $6.5 Billion Loan From China In July-April: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 23, 2019

For the first time Pakistan has disclosed that it has taken a total debt of $6.5 billion from China in the current financial year, which is equal to 75 per cent of the total foreign loans of $8.6 billion the cash-strapped country received during the period.

"American Taliban" John Walker Lindh Released From Prison: Reports

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

John Walker Lindh, the US Muslim convert who came to be known as the "American Taliban" after being captured while fighting in Afghanistan in 2001, was released from prison Thursday after serving 17 years, US media reported.

Roads Around British PM's Office Shut As Cops Investigate Suspicious Item

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Roads were closed around British Prime Minister Theresa May's Downing Street office on Thursday as police investigated a suspicious item.

US To Execute Man Convicted Of Kidnapping, Killing Eight Women In 1984

World News | Thomson Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

A 65-year-old man known as one of Florida's most notorious serial killers who was convicted of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing eight women in 1984 is scheduled to be executed on Thursday.

After World Car Of The Year, Jaguar I-Pace Wins Powertrain Awards

CarAndBike Team | Thursday May 23, 2019

The Jaguar I-Pace has won 66 global awards since it was revealed a little more than a year ago, including the 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year, World Green Car, European Car of the Year, and German, Norwegian and UK Car of the Year.

Samsung Galaxy A70S Will Be the World's First Smartphone With a 64-Megapixel Camera: Report

Harpreet Singh | Thursday May 23, 2019

Samsung is reportedly working on an updated version of the Galaxy A70 with its new 64-megapixel camera sensor. The phone is expected to release in the second half of 2019.

Steve Smith, David Warner Are Big Boys, Will Be Fine On Comeback, Says Ricky Ponting

Thursday May 23, 2019

Ricky Ponting feels Steve Smith and David Warner have to deal with crowd on return after the infamous scandal.

Calories In Avocado: Amazing Avocado Nutrition Facts And Benefits You Must Know (With Recipes)

Deeksha Sarin | Thursday May 23, 2019

Calories In Avocado: When it comes to dips, salads and desserts, one food that is being widely talked-about and used in various restaurants and cafes across the world is avocado.

Tehran, US Tension A "Clash Of Wills", Says Iran Guard Official

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

The standoff between Iran and the United States is a "clash of wills", a senior commander of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday, suggesting any enemy "adventurism" would meet a crushing response, Fars news agency reported.

UK's May Will Still Be PM When Trump Visits In June: British Minister

World News | Thomson Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Britain's foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday that Theresa May would still be prime minister when U.S. President DonaldTrumpvisits Britain in early June.

PSG Chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi Charged With Corruption Over Qatar World Athletics Championships

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been under investigation since March for the bidding for the 2017 and the 2019 world championships.

Election Results 2019: Xi Jinping Sends "Congratulations" To PM Modi As BJP Set For Massive Win

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Thursday May 23, 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) decimating the opposition and the BJP emerging as the single-largest party in the national election.

Team Profile, New Zealand: Black Caps Would Be Keen To Go One Better Than 2015

NDTVSports | Thursday May 23, 2019

New Zealand had a great run in the last edition of the World Cup till they ran into Australia in the final.

Britain Postpones Brexit Vote, Says Official

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

The British government on Thursday postponed a crucial Brexit vote scheduled for the week starting June 3, following an outcry from hardline Brexiteers over concessions made by Prime Minister Theresa May.