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Pakistanis Feel Inflation, Not Kashmir, is Biggest Problem Facing Them, Reveals Survey
The study, which was published by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan on Tuesday, said 53 per cent of respondents believe the country's economy, specifically increasing inflation, is the biggest problem facing the country.
Treatment of Julian Assange is Putting His Life 'at Risk', Says UN Rights Expert
'Unless the UK urgently changes course and alleviates his inhumane situation, Mr Assange's continued exposure to arbitrariness and abuse may soon end up costing his life,' Nils Melzer said in a statement.
Controversial Law to Control Internet in Russia Comes into Effect, Activists Fear 'Online Isolation'
Supporters of the legislation say the aim is to ensure Russian sites keep working if they are unable to connect to international servers or in the case of a threat from abroad such as cyber attacks.
Seven South Koreans Missing in Helicopter Crash Near Disputed Islets
The crashed chopper is a Eurocopter EC225, made by the European aerospace corporation Airbus. The seven people on board were five rescuers, the fisherman and a civilian.
Trump Changes Primary Residence from New York to Florida Amid Impeachment Probe
Trump tweeted saying 'despite the fact that I pay millions of dollars in city, state and local taxes each year, I have been treated very badly by the political leaders of both the city and state.'
'Obsessed' With UK Journo, Sister of Indian-origin ISIS Suspect Gets Restraining Order for Stalking
Sister of Muslim convert 'Jihadi Sid' bombarded Sunday Times journalist Richard Kerbaj and his ex-girlfriend with inappropriate messages after he interviewed her for a documentary about relatives of ISIS terrorists.
Losing Intact Tropical Forests Six Times More Devastating on Climate: Study
The study published by journal Science Advances suggested that preserving such lands with the help of indigenous people can bring climate mitigation benefits.
US Secretary Mike Pompeo Vows to Ramp Up Pressure on 'Truly Hostile' China
In the latest hawkish take on China, Mike Pompeo said he would deliver a series of speeches in coming months laying out cases against Beijing on areas from ideology to trade to its efforts for influence within US.
Kashmir a Bilateral Issue Between India-Pakistan, UK's Position Remains Unchanged: UK PM Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson made a reference to Britain's colonial history in the region which made it more important for it not to intervene by prescribing any solutions.
White House Launches Website Aimed at Helping Americans Learn About Substance Abuse, Find Treatment
The White House said it believes the site, which went up Wednesday, will enable the tens of millions of Americans with a variety of substance abuse and mental health issues to better access the care they need.
Australia's Woolworths Admits Underpaying Staff Up to Aus $300 Million
The payment shortfall by one of the country's largest grocery chains is the largest in Australian history and follows a series of wage scandals that have affected some of the country's biggest names.
Families Dependent on Vietnamese Missing in UK for Money Now Stuck with Crippling Migrant Loans
The money from loans was handed over to smugglers for flights, fake passports and truck rides into Europe, a prime destination for migrants escaping remote villages and dreaming of better lives abroad.
Donald Trump Says Considering Releasing Video Footage of US Raid on ISIS Leader Baghdadi
On Sunday, while announcing the raid and Baghdadi's death at the White House, Trump said that watching a live feed from the scene of the operation was like watching 'a movie'.
Calls for Jihad in Valley Will Damage Kashmiris' Cause, Says Imran Khan as Pak Observes 'Black Day'
In a short video message shown on the state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) as people in Pakistan, prime minister Khan said some elements were instigating Jihad and armed struggle in Kashmir.
Iraq MPs Tied to Populist Cleric Moqtada al-Sadr Declare Sit-in at Parliament Amid Anti-Govt Protests
A second wave of demonstrations demanding an end to corruption and an overhaul of the political system have rocked the capital Baghdad and the south since late Thursday.
Hong Kong Medical Workers Join Protests Against Perceived Police Brutality
Pro-democracy activists have attacked police with petrol bombs and rocks and shone lasers in their eyes. One officer was slashed in the neck with a knife.