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Why Genoa Bridge Collapse That Killed 39 Was a Disaster 'Waiting to Happen'
The Morandi bridge of 219 metres was built between 1963 and 1967 , a total length of 1.18 kilometres, concrete piers that reach 90 metres in height.
Sharif Cuts Cake, Celebrates Pak's Independence Day in Jail
Sharif, along with his daughter Maryam, 44 and his son-in-law Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar, 54, are serving jail terms of 10-years, seven years and one year respectively in the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
At Least 35 Dead as Italy Motorway Bridge Collapses Over Genoa in Heavy Rains
About 35 people were killed on Tuesday by the collapse of a motorway bridge in the Italian port city of Genoa.
3-yr-old Boy Killed in New Mexico After Family Buries Him Believing he Would 'Return as Jesus'
The body of a young boy believed to be Abdul-Ghani was found in a tunnel at the site three days after the raid. No charges have been filed in connection with the death.
China to 'Comprehensively' Assess New US Defence Act
In a short statement, China's Commerce Ministry said it had noted the inclusion of CFIUS in the act and would "comprehensively assess the contents", paying close attention to the impact on Chinese firms.
Arrested and Killed: Inside the Bangladesh Prime Minister's War on Drugs
Drug seizures data from the Department of Narcotics Control in Bangladesh suggests the drug trade has grown, but much of the increase happened three years ago, long before Prime Minister Hasina launched the crackdown.
Hundreds Turn Out to Support and Counter Pro-Khalistan Rally in UK
The "We Stand With India" and "Love My India" events were organised by Indian diaspora groups as a reaction to the pro-Khalistan "London Declaration for a Referendum 2020".
Rain Pouring, Donald Trump Rages on Twitter and Hangs With Bikers
Dozens and dozens of gleaming Harleys, Hondas and other motorcycles descended on the central New Jersey property for what had been billed as an outdoor photo-op with Trump.
British Muslim Convert Admits Plotting ISIS Attack in London
Lewis Ludlow admitted to swearing allegiance to Islamic State (ISIS) terror group and preparing to drive a van through major targets in the British capital at the Old Bailey court in London.
Imran Khan to Take Oath as Pakistan PM on August 18, 3 Ex-Indian Cricketers on Guest List
"Imran Khan to take oath as Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the 18th Aug 2018 inshALLAH (if God wills)", PTI's Central Additional Information Secretary Faisal Javed tweeted.
In a First, Divorced or Widowed Hindu Women in Pakistan's Sindh Allowed to Remarry
Before the passage of this law, there was no legal cover for Hindu marriages for the past seven decades.
Canada's Trudeau Does Not Back Down on Rights Defence in Saudi Spat
Tensions have been high between the two countries since Monday, when Riyadh expelled Canada's ambassador, recalled its own envoy and froze all new trade and investments.
Stateless Footballers Rescued from Thai Cave Granted Citizenship
Thailand is home to around 480,000 stateless people, according to the UN refugee agency. The long-ignored issue came into focus during the rescue mission when it was revealed that four of those trapped inside lacked citizenship.
Imran Khan’s Swearing-in to be Delayed? Pak EC Withholds Victory Notifications from 2 Seats
The 65-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman, set to become Pakistan's next prime minister after being nominated by his party, had contested and won from five constituencies.
Imran Khan Set to Appoint Islamabad's Own Dr Strangelove as Defence Minister
There was concern in the United States, too, over reports — which first appeared on Pakistan’s Geo and Dunya television stations — that Khan is considering appointing Dr Mazari to his cabinet, either as Defence Minister or Foreign Minister.
Manafort's Right-hand Man Testifies Against Him in Tax Fraud Case
Rick Gates, who also served on Trump's campaign, pleaded guilty in February and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors under a deal that could lead to a reduced sentence.