August2016
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Trump aide denies he took secret payments from pro-Russian group
A top aide of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump- implicated in a New York Times report that he was designated to receive millions in undisclosed cash payments from Ukraine’s pro-Russian political party – has denied...August 15, 2016 1048 0 -
Police questioning suspect in shooting of Bangladeshi Imam
A man is now being questioned in connection with shooting of a Bangladeshi imam Maulana Akonjee and his associate in broad daylight last weekend. Police took the man into custody Sunday as he approached a vehicle...August 15, 2016 696 0 -
Two Oval Victories and Cricket in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What a wonderful gift Pakistan cricket team has given to the nation on its Independence Day– a victory against England at the Oval that leveled the test series. With the help of modern technology, we were...August 15, 2016 1250 0 -
Usain Bolt rules the world with third 100 m Olympic gold
Continuing to outrun any and all competitors, the man with golden run added another gold medal to Usain Bolt crown on Sunday as he ran the Rio Olympics 100 m in just 9.81 seconds. Jamaican Usain...August 15, 2016 791 0 -
In Independence Day greetings, US renews support for a ‘vibrant’ Pakistan
Greeting Pakistan on its Independence Day, Secretary of State John Kerry has renewed U.S. pledge to support efforts towards building a “vibrant” country. “On behalf of President (Barack) Obama and the American people, I send our...August 14, 2016 885 0 -
NYPD vows thorough probe after Bangladeshi Imam, assistant shot dead in Queens
A Bangladeshi Imam and his assistant were shot dead on Saturday while walking together following afternoon prayers at a mosque in Queens, a borough of New York City. The two men, who were dressed in Islamic attire,...August 14, 2016 754 0 -
Forgetting Syria – What will be the cost of silence over savagery?
Dubbed as “the battle for Aleppo,” the latest chapter of massacres in the Syrian conflict continues, with reports of more civilian deaths in air strikes Friday. More than five years of bloodletting has killed close to...August 13, 2016 975 0 -
Pakistani helicopter crew back home after crash landing, captivity in Afghanistan
A six-member crew of a Pakistani helicopter, reportedly taken hostage by the Afghan Taliban in Afghanistan’s Logar province on August 4, has been released and handed over to Pakistani authorities on Saturday. “The six-member crew of...August 13, 2016 807 0 -
In record-breaking streak, Katie Ledecky wins 4th Gold at Rio Olympics
Each time, she splashed into a Rio Olympic swimming pool, 19-year-old Katie Ledecky made it abundantly clear that her best was yet to be. Such was the touch Ledecky displayed, proving once again why she is...August 13, 2016 954 0 -
Ethiopian Almaz Ayana astonishes world with record-smashing 10,000 m run
With astonishing speed, Ethiopian runner Almaz Ayana set a new world record in the 10,000 m women’ s competition on Friday in Rio Olympics. Her Ethiopian compatriot Tirunesh Dibaba grabbed bronze by timing 29:42.56. Kenyan Vivian...August 13, 2016 770 0