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Nawaz Sharif to Chair Crucial Party Meet to Choose Successor
The meeting is likely to include discussion on candidates for the post of the prime minister, party's new president and members of the Cabinet.
Man Wrecks Rs 1.68 Crore Ferrari Within an Hour of Buying the Supercar
The British driver survived the major crash in his Ferrari, but the car was not so lucky. South Yorkshire Police posted Twitter photos of the smoking, wrecked car, saying it "went airborne (and) burst into flames".
Pak SC Disqualifies Nawaz Sharif Over Panamagate, Shehbaz May Be New PM
Nawaz Sharif's younger brother Shehbaz Sharif is to be the next prime minister of Pakistan, said reports in Pakistan media.
Britain Plans to Send Warship to South China Sea in Move Likely to Irk Beijing
Britain would increase its presence in the waters after it sent four British fighter planes for joint exercises with Japan in the region last year, he said.
We'll Have to Retaliate Against 'Illegal' US Sanctions, Says Putin
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would be forced to retaliate if Washington pressed ahead with what he called illegal new sanctions against Moscow, describing U.S. conduct towards his country as boorish and unreasonable.
'Pervez Musharraf Mulled Nuking India After Parliament Attack'
Musharraf, also recalled that he had many sleepless nights, asking himself whether he would or could deploy nuclear weapons, the Japanese daily 'Mainichi Shimbun' said.
Hong Kong Maids Lured by Islamic State Recruiters, Says Report
The IPAC investigation described a "radical fringe" of around 45 Indonesian domestic helpers, who may have been attracted to militant circles by "the search for a sense of community in an unfamiliar environment."
US President Donald Trump 'Unhappy' With Attorney General Jeff Sessions, But Won't Fire Him
"Attorney General Jeff Sessions has taken a VERY weak position on Hillary Clinton crimes (where are E-mails & DNC server) & Intel leakers!" Donald Trump said in a tweet, expressing anger against the man who was the first US senator to endorse his candidac...
Drunk California Teen Livestreams Accident That Killed Her Little Sister
The 18-year-old leaned over her dying 14-year-old sister and said "Rest in peace, sweetie" even as she continued to record the livestream.
9 Die in Immigrant-Smuggling Attempt in Sweltering Texas Truck
Another 30 people, many in critical condition and suffering from heat stoke and exhaustion, were also in the trailer, which lacked air conditioning or a water supply, San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said.
'Pakistani-origin London Bridge Terrorist Buried in Secret'
A relative of 27-year-old Khuram Shazad Butt drove his body to a graveyard near the family home in East London recently where he was buried without any rites or mourners, the Sunday Mirror reported.
China Opens Modern Cinema Theatre on Disputed South China Sea Island
China has been expanding facilities in the islands under its control encouraging population settlements in the disputed area.
Sean Spicer Resigns as Donald Trump's Press Secretary After 6 Months
Sources said Sean Spicer is quitting because of objections over Donald Trump's appointment of a new White House communications director.
Hezbollah, Syria Army Launch Offensive at Syrian-Lebanese Border
Hezbollah's al-Manar TV said Nusra militants were under attack in Juroud Arsal and in areas near the Syrian town of Fleita.
US Senator John McCain Diagnosed With Aggressive Brain Cancer
The 80-year-old lawmaker and former Navy pilot, John McCain, who was re-elected to a sixth Senate term in November, has been recovering at home in Arizona since undergoing surgery in Phoenix last Friday to remove a blood clot from above his left eye.
Simpson Given Good Chance for Parole, Despite 'O J Factor'
The four parole commissioners meeting on Thursday are supposed to decide Simpson's fate on the basis his age, his conduct in prison and whether his release would pose a threat to public safety.