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Gilani for relations with US on mutual respect
Libyan foreign minister arrested: rebel commander
Lahore: Police kill accused during interrogation
Karachi: Lt Commander among 3 killed in target killing
England inflict more misery on India in Twenty20
EU to lift Libya oil, port sanction: Diplomats
Zvonareva reaches US Open 3rd round
Venus pulls out of US Open with illness
Strong manufacturing report gives dollar a boost
FIA approves F1 calendar for 2012
Algeria opposition denounces letting Gaddafis in
Karzai adviser: Most Afghans want US troops
Anna Hazare leaves hospital
Rain soaks Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab
Punjab: 1,300 cases of Dengue fever reported

Gilani for relations with US on mutual respect

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Talking to media in Multan, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said that relations with the US had strained after Raymond Davis incident and the US unilateral action it took in Abbottabad.  The prime minister said this while he was talking to a delegation of resident editors of newspapers, journalists, intellectuals and columnists at the Circuit House. He said presently the two countries were holding talks but it would take some time to improve relations with the United States. To a question, he said that Pakistan considered the United States an important country and it desired to have good relations with it on the basis of mutual respect and equality. The prime minister in reference to attack from Afghanistan side in Chitral said that both countries had suffered losses in their fight against militancy. He said the relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan had improved in their effort to fight the common enemy. He said, however, some forces wanted to hurt the relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan. He said that the military leadership had briefed him on the incident.  Talking about elections for local bodies, the prime minister said that it would be approprate for the provinces to hold LB polls on the basis of computerized electoral rolls. He said that according to the Election Commission of Pakistan the computerized electoral rolls would be completed by April 2012 while the next general elections were scheduled to be held in the year 2013. He said that it would be appropriate time for the provinces to hold local bodies elections after computerized electoral rolls had been finalised.

Libyan foreign minister arrested: rebel commander

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Libyan rebels arrested foreign minister Abdelati al-Obeidi, a key figure of Moamer Gaddafi s regime, a senior rebel commander said. "Yes, Abdelati al-Obeidi was arrested," Mahdi al-Harati, vice chairman of the rebel military council, told journalists in the capital without giving further details. "We ve heard that he was arrested today, near Janzur," a suburb west of Tripoli, Mohammed Elkish, a media liaison official for the National Transitional Council said. Obeidi became foreign minister following the defection of Mussa Kussa on March 31. Many high-ranking officials turned their backs on Gaddafi s regime after demonstrations that erupted in mid-February escalated into all-out war. Seif al-Islam, the fugitive son of Gaddafi, said in an audio tape on Damascus-based Arabic-language channel Al-Rai that he was still in Tripoli and the fight against rebels goes on. "I am talking to you from a suburb of Tripoli," he said. "We want to reassure the Libyan people that we are still here. The resistance continues and victory is near."

Lahore: Police kill accused during interrogation

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According to details, an alleged accused, Mubashir, was arrested by Allama Iqbal Town. Mubashir died during interrogation in the police station and police sent the dead body to mortuary. According to police Mubashir died of heart attack. Police have registered a case against two officials. On the other hand, Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Shahbaz Sharif, visited the house of a citizen, Muhammad Rafi of Samanabad, who was killed in Defence Police Station. He condole the death of Muhammad Rafi with the bereaved family. The chief minister issued suspension orders of DSP and SHO of Defence Police Station. The chief minister also presented a compensation cheque of one million rupees to the bereaved family.

Karachi: Lt Commander among 3 killed in target killing

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According to details, first incident of target killing took place in North Karachi where some unidentified persons shot dead two people. The dead were identified as Nasir and Tariq. Police have termed it an incident of target killing. According to police, one of the deceased, Nasir, was Lieutenant Commander in Pakistan Navy and was currently associated with National Shipping Corporation. The second incident took place in Maripur area near Crown Cinema, where unidentified miscreants shot dead one person.

England inflict more misery on India in Twenty20

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England inflicted yet another defeat upon India as they won the lone Twenty20 international by six wickets at Old Trafford. The hosts, chasing 166 to win, finished on 169 for four with three balls to spare as Samit Patel struck three fours in as many Vinay Kumar deliveries. World Twenty20 champions England, who thrashed India 4-0 in the preceding Test series, saw Eoin Morgan take them to the brink of victory with 49. Ravi Bopara (31 not out) and Patel (25 not out) then got England home in front of a packed crowd featuring plenty of vocal India supporters. But England seamer Jade Dernbach was named man-of-the-match for a brilliant return of four for 22 that restricted India to 165 when the tourists were on course for a much bigger total. Defeat left World Cup holders India still searching for the first win against England this tour heading into a five-match one-day international series starting at Chester-le-Street on Saturday. But the result gave Stuart Broad his first win as England Twenty20 captain following a nine-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka in Bristol in June in his first outing as skipper. India, who won the toss, made a blistering start and were 104 for one, with Ajinkya Rahane making 61 off just 39 balls on his Twenty20 international debut. He received good support from veteran batsman Rahul Dravid, also playing his first Twenty20 international, who made 31 including three sixes in as many balls off left-arm spinner Samit Patel. But once they were out, India -- without injured batsmen Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir -- saw their innings fall away. Broad took two wickets in an over, importantly having the stylish Rahane skying to Dernbach at third man. India never recovered, with Dernbach removing Dhoni before dismissing Praveen Kumar and Munaf Patel off successive deliveries to wrap up the innings with two balls remaining.

EU to lift Libya oil, port sanction: Diplomats

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The European Union is expected to lift sanctions against Libya s ports and 22 economic entities including a clutch of oil companies by Friday, diplomats said. The EU reached an agreement in principle to remove the six port authorities from its sanctions list as well as 22 other entities, the diplomats said. Three or four oil companies will be de-listed, they said. "It was agreed this morning," one diplomat said, adding that EU governments will formally approve the decision on Thursday and that the move will come into force when it is published in the 27-nation bloc s Official Journal on Friday. The EU froze the assets of nearly 50 entities as well as the six ports to punish the regime of Moamer Kadhafi for its brutal repression of a revolt. But rebels took control of Tripoli last week, effectively ending Kadhafi s 42-year iron grip on the country. "Once the new regime is well established, there s no reason to maintian the sanctions," EU president Herman Van Rompuy told the French-language LCI television channel, without confirming the imminent lifting of the measures. "We must give every chance to the transitional government," he stressed, adding that a decision would be made Thursday. The rebel National Transitional Council (NTC) had asked the EU to lift the sanctions. The opposition also wants the international community to release billions of dollars in Libyan assets that have been frozen worldwide. The EU must wait for a green light from the United Nations to remove all the remaining sanctions against Libya because some were linked to punitive measures imposed by the world body, one of the European diplomats said. The move to lift the sanctions coincides with an international conference on Libya, dubbed "Friends of Libya," a meeting that Paris will host on Thursday with the participation of top officials from across the world. The UN Security Council agreed last week to unblock $1.5 billion in Libyan assets frozens in US banks. The world body authorised Britain to release $1.6 dollars on Tuesday to provide humanitarian aid to Tripoli. France hopes to secure UN authorisation to release 1.5 billion euros by the end of the week, the French presidency said Wednesday. French banks hold 7.6 billion euros in Libyan assets.

Zvonareva reaches US Open 3rd round

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Second-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva reached the third round of the US Open with a three-set victory over 69th-ranked Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine. Zvonareva, beaten by Kim Clijsters in the final at Flushing Meadows last year, survived 46 unforced errors to emerge with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 victory. Zvonareva, whose two WTA titles this season took her career tally to 12, next faces Spain s 30th seed Anabel Medina Garrigues, who beat British qualifier Laura Robson 6-2, 6-3. World number four Andy Murray was the top men s seed in action on Wednesday, taking on India s Somdev Devvarman in a first-round match. Since reaching the final here in 2008, Murray has failed to make the quarter-finals the past two years, a trend he s hoping to reverse. Juan Martin del Potro, returning to the US Open for the first time since he won the 2009 title, faced Filippo Volandri. Del Potro, seeded 18th, was unable to defend his title last year as he recovered from a wrist injury that sidelined him from January to Setpember of 2010. This season the Argentinian has been steadily rebuilding his ranking, winning titles at Delray Beach and Estoril and reaching the semi-finals in three other tournaments. Sixth-seeded Robin Soderling of Sweden withdrew with a viral illness on Wednesday. Lucky loser Rogerio Dutra Da Silva took his place in the draw and defeated Louk Sorensen when the Irish qualifier retired while trailing in their match. Da Silva was up 6-0, 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 when Sorensen bowed out, becoming the second Irishman to call it quits early after ailing Conor Niland retired while trailing world number one Novak Djokovic on Tuesday. New York fans had plenty of home hopes to cheer for with eight American men in action. They included Andy Roddick, who was to face compatriot Michael Russell for a second-round berth, and big-serving John Isner, who was to face Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis. The two will be playing for the third time in four tournaments, with Baghdatis seeking to avenge recent defeats in Montreal and Winston-Salem. Two former women s champions, Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams, were seeking third round berths. Williams, unseeded at Flushing Meadows for the first time since her debut in 1997, faced big-serving German Sabine Lisicki, a Wimbledon semi-finalist. Third-seeded Sharapova, who clawed her way past British teenager Heather Watson to reach the second round, took on Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus.

Venus pulls out of US Open with illness

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The US Open says two-time champion Venus Williams has withdrawn from the tournament before her second-round match, citing an unspecified illness. Williams was supposed to play 22nd-seeded Sabine Lisicki in her second-round match. The 31-year-old Williams pulled out of two hard-court tuneup tournaments this summer because of a virus. In her first match in two months, Williams beat Vesna Dolonts 6-4, 6-3 at Flushing Meadows on Monday.

Strong manufacturing report gives dollar a boost

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Worries that the US is dropping back into recession has led some investors to expect the Federal Reserve could announce a new round of support for the economy as soon as its September meeting. Analysts say a weak US jobs report on Friday could push the Fed to act. But the manufacturing report the Commerce Department said factory orders climbed 2.4 percent in July, the largest increase since March helped ease some fears about the economy. The euro fell to $1.4395 from $1.4447, while the British pound dropped to $1.6271 from $1.6312. Despite fears about the European debt crisis, the euro remains stronger this year. Trading has been volatile in summer, but the common currency has stuck largely in a range from $1.40 to $1.45. But fears about the viability of the euro currency union and stagnating growth in the US have propelled the Swiss franc and Japanese yen as the "safe haven" currencies of choice. The Swiss and Japanese central banks have both taken moves in August to try to curb the gains in their currencies. The dollar slipped to 76.52 Japanese yen from 76.72 yen on Wednesday, approaching its post-World War II low of 75.92 yen from earlier this month. The dollar tumbled to 0.8021 Swiss franc from 0.8193 Swiss franc still a ways from its record low of 0.7062 struck on August 9. The franc had nearly hit parity against the euro. Investors had speculated that the Swiss government would try another "very aggressive measure" to curb the gains in the franc at a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night, said MF Global analyst Jessica Hoversen. But the government made no such announcement. The Swiss National Bank had earlier this month pumped franc into markets in an effort to weaken the currency. In other trading Wednesday, the dollar was nearly unchanged at 97.83 Canadian cents from 97.82 cents.

FIA approves F1 calendar for 2012

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The World Motor Sport Council, the FIA s will increase Formula One races from 19 to 20 next season and return to Bahrain, but the Turkish Grand Prix was dropped from the schedule approved Wednesday by the FIA. The World Motor Sport Council, the FIA s most powerful body, ratified by unanimous decision the schedule proposed in July by F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. The United States will host a race in Austin, Texas next year in November. The last U.S. GP was held in 2007 in Indianapolis. Turkey did not make the cut, despite complaints from some racing teams, but Bahrain is back on the schedule. This year s Bahrain GP was delayed, reinstated and then finally canceled in the wake of political unrest in the Gulf country. At least 32 people have been killed in a crackdown on anti-government protests.

Algeria opposition denounces letting Gaddafis in

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Pursued by the rebels that have toppled his regime, Gaddafi s wife, Safiya, daughter Aisha, sons Hannibal and Mohammed, and several grandchildren crossed into Algeria on Monday. Aisha gave birth at the border, and Algeria, citing humanitarian considerations, has said that the pregnancy was one reason the family was allowed in. The rebels have asked Algeria to send the relatives back, so they can stand trial. On Wednesday, the Rally for Culture and Democracy party accused the government of humiliating the Algerian people on the international stage by making them play "host to the heirs of toppled dictators."

Karzai adviser: Most Afghans want US troops

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A senior adviser to Afghan President Hamid Karzai said that most Afghans want a binding security pact with the United States that would keep American troops in Afghanistan indefinitely. Negotiations for such a pact have lagged in part because "some in the Afghan government are trying to sabotage it," said Taj Ayubi, minister-counselor to Karzai. Ayubi was not specific, but was apparently referring to factions within the weak central government with ties to Iran, or to a lesser extent, Pakistan or the Taliban insurgency. Iran opposes any US military presence in Afghanistan, and US and other officials say Iran is trying to use its growing influence in neighboring Afghanistan to lobby against a deal that would provide the US a long-term military perch. The agreement, now in draft form, would give the US use of Afghan-run or jointly-run bases after 2014, when the formal combat role is set to end. Senior US officials have said its central function is to provide assurance to Afghans that the US will not shut the door on Afghanistan in 2014, while establishing terms for continued US counterterrorism, training and counter-narcotics operations. US officials stress that US military presence will be at Afghanistan s invitation. Ayubi said the document would give security assurances "from 2014 until we can stand on our own." The agreement is not expected to include firm deadlines for the close of US operations. After nearly 10 years of war, many Afghans are weary of foreign troops and blame the flood of U.S. cash for various security and stability programs for distorting the economy and sucking up a corps of talented Afghans for contract labor. Still, Ayubi predicted broad backing for an agreement once it is in hand. The US public and Congress are increasingly frustrated by the war, with a majority in public opinion polls now saying it is probably not worth fighting. "Most people in Afghanistan are strongly in favour of the US presence in Afghanistan," Ayubi told an audience at Marine Corps University. "They are in favour of a long-term strategic agreement that includes basic rights for the US military, despite the objections of neighbor states" he said. "Afghanistan is the most logical place for the US to have a base." Spelling out that some level of US forces intend to remain would strengthen Karzai s hand against foreign meddling and in any eventual political negotiation with the Taliban, Ayubi suggested.

Anna Hazare leaves hospital

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Anti-corruption campaigner, whose near two-week hunger strike against graft made him a national hero in India, left hospital after recovering from his fast and headed home to a rousing welcome. Anna Hazare, 74, had been in hospital in New Delhi since Sunday, when he ended a rotest that forced a government u-turn on corruption legislation. His stand was supported by millions of predominantly urban middle class Indians, angry at the government s inability to crack down on endemic corruption. Local media and sources at the hospital said Hazare was allowed to go home after his condition stabilised. Hazare flew to the western city of Pune on Wednesday evening before travelling to his home village of Ralegan Siddhi, where news of his return sparked celebrations. Supporters handed out sweets and garlanded his photographs. Hazare went on hunger strike this month demanding a proposed anti-corruption agency should have the power to investigate the prime minister, judges and civil servants. After initially arresting Hazare and dismissing him as an anarchist, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh s government backed down and promised to examine his proposals. Hazare s protest exposed a ruling Congress party riven by a lack of leadership, indecision and poor judgment, opening it up to possible voter anger in key state elections next year. His action received round-the-clock coverage in India, where about 30 percent of lower house MPs have criminal cases pending against them. Hazare has threatened to repeat his protest if parliament goes back on its promises.

Rain soaks Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab

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In some areas rain turned weather pleasant but in some areas it submerged villages and paralysed the cycle of life. Several villages were inundated as the protective dyke of Sutlej River broke. The rain spell is continued in Sindh and northern Balochistan. Maximum rain, 238 millimetre, was recorded in Pideiden, while heavy downpour was also recorded in Dadu, Nawabshah, Khanpur, Larkana, Sanghar, Sukkur, Mitthi, Rohri, Kalat, Hydrabad, Zhob, Badin and Chirat. Rain came as Eid gift for Karachiites where weather became pleasant after Eid.

Punjab: 1,300 cases of Dengue fever reported

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The number dengue patients are continuously soaring in Punjab and 37 new cases have been reported in last 24 hours in Lahore.  The number of dengue patients is alarmingly high in Lahore where 1,208 cases of dengue have been reported. The Punjab Health Department urged the people to play their role to stave off the spread of Dengue by not allowing clean water to stand anywhere so that Dengue mosquitoes could not grow.

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