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Four suspected Al Qaeda militants held in Germany
NATO hits Gaddafi birthplace in Sirte
Anti-Wall Street protesters fight on after 700 arrests
35th NA session begin today
Gilani to chair National Energy Conference today
Razzaq to lead Pakistan team for Super Sixes
Pakistan announce Test squad for series against Sri Lanka
Murray beats Yound in Thailand Open final
China's Li Na stunned in Beijing opener
Honda's wine Japanese MotoGP
Arsenal loses at Tottenham; Chelsea routs Bolton
Ogier wins Rally France to cut Loeb's lead
Woods falls out of top 50 in world ranking
Golf: Hoey holds off McIlroy to win Dunhill Links
Boxing: Asian fighters dominate world championship

Four suspected Al Qaeda militants held in Germany

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The four men, aged between 22 and 27, were seized Saturday night two days ahead of a ceremony in Bonn to mark Germany s reunification. Their apartments were also searched, said police in Cologne, near to Bonn where festivities Monday were due to be attended by Chancellor Angela Merkel. The four were "from the Islamist scene", according to authorities. "As it could not be excluded that a crime was being prepared with these weapons, the men were arrested as quickly as possible," police said in a statement. However, "no weapons or other dangerous objects" were discovered during the searches, police said, adding that they had already released one of the suspects. Federal prosecutors played down the link to Islamist extremist groups. "There is neither evidence that the accused had links to terrorist groups nor that there were concrete preparations for an attack," a spokesman for the Federal Prosecutions Office said. Authorities were at pains to stress there was no danger for forthcoming celebrations. "A threat to the festivities ... in Bonn from this group of people is ruled out," police said in a statement. Alongside Merkel, Germany s President Christian Wulff and other notable dignitaries were due to attend the ceremony marking the anniversary of German reunification in 1990.

NATO hits Gaddafi birthplace in Sirte

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Smoke was seen rising on Sunday from the village in Sirte where Moammar Gaddafi was born, as fighters with Libya s new regime said NATO air strikes were hitting the area. Masoud Jema al-Amari, a fighter from the eastern city of Benghazi, said there had been clashes in the village of Abu Hadi, where Gaddafi was reportedly born in a Bedouin tent in 1942. "There are a few Gaddafi fighters still in there. NATO asked us to pull back" so they could launch air strikes on the town, on the southern outskirts of Sirte near the local airport, he said. Imam Mahmoud Hammoud al-Kaleni, who was seen leaving the village with his family, said fighters from Libya s new regime had told them to urgently leave the area. "The thwar (fighters) escorted us out. They came to our house and told us we had one hour to leave. They told us it was safe to leave," he said. Fighting between the forces of Libya s National Transitional Council (NTC) and fighters still loyal to Gaddafi was raging in Sirte on Sunday, as streams of civilians fled the besieged city and the international Red Cross warned of a medical emergency.

Anti-Wall Street protesters fight on after 700 arrests

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US activists decrying corporate greed planned Sunday to fight on near Wall Street after more than 700 protesters were arrested on the Brooklyn Bridge as they defied police and stalled traffic. The activists, many of whom have been camped out in Manhattan for two weeks, were detained Saturday during their biggest demonstration yet against government-backed banking bailouts and corporate influence in US politics. Police said most of those arrested were issued criminal court summons and citations for disorderly conduct before being released later in the day. Only a "minimal amount" of protesters remained behind bars on Sunday, a New York Police Department spokesman said, declining to provide exact figures. The "Occupy Wall Street" movement, inspired by pro-democracy Arab Spring movements roiling North Africa and the Middle East, planned to hold more meetings and forums on Sunday a few blocks from the financial district. Its next march on Wall Street was set for Wednesday afternoon. During an impromptu protest to Brooklyn, demonstrators walked up to the bridge, then spreading to not only the pedestrian walkway but also the roadway, bringing traffic to a halt and forcing police to shutter the bridge for several hours. Another NYPD spokesman said there were "several hundred protesters who decided to walk on the roadway and who blocked traffic. Some heeded the warnings, some left, and arrests were made." Some of the demonstrators carried hand-drawn placards that read "End the Fed" and "Pepper spray Goldman Sachs" in what police described as a peaceful protest that nevertheless saw hundreds detained for public order offenses. Claims that British rock group Radiohead would be performing in support of the movement in Manhattan proved false, and activists apologized for what they blamed on "miscommunication" about a "hoax." The anti-Wall Street activists began their campaign by occupying Zuccotti Park, in the heart of Manhattan s financial district, on September 17 and have since held protests outside the New York Stock Exchange and NYPD headquarters.

35th NA session begin today

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The 35th session of the National Assembly will start today to hold debate on national security situation arising after Pak-US tension. President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the NA session on the advice of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani. Although, debate on the national security would dominate in the session, yet routine agenda would also be taken up during its proceedings. Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan had also demanded summoning of the National Assembly session to discuss relations with the United States and policy on war against terror. Prime Minister on the very first day of the session is likely to give a policy statement to kick off the debate on the national security. Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is also expected to inform the House about her meetings in Washington. The National Assembly session was held in the second week of September but it was prorogued after remaining in session for only one day due to floods in Sindh.

Gilani to chair National Energy Conference today

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As per media reports, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani convened National Energy Conference and Chief Ministers of all provinces would participate in the conference to view energy saving suggestions already formulated, several important decisions would be taken and proposal of two-days weekly off would be discussed in the conference as well. Additionally, propositions of switching off lights at 8pm in all the parks and using air-conditioners in the offices before 11am would be discussed in detail in the conference. Secretary water and power, Imtiaz Qazi said that following disastrous rains of Sindh, the government of Sindh has regretted any further water supply from Mangla and Tarbela dams for its Rabbi crops, as irrigation land was all wet. He informed that this failure of release of further water from dams, which generated electricity in process, was causing a shortfall of 2500MW of electricity, Rejecting the notion of any paucity of water level in dams, he also informed that circular debt regarding revenue owed to oil companies fell at Rs100 billion. He also informed that government had paid PSO Rs.5 billion in outstandings, and while thermal power station has been resumed with oil supply, he hoped that the issue would be amicably settled in matter of days, decreasing load-shedding duration.

Razzaq to lead Pakistan team for Super Sixes

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Abdul Razzaq will lead Pakistan squad in the Super Sixes being staged in Hong Kong later this month.  Announcing the squad Mohsin Khan said that veteran all-rounder Abdul Razzaq will lead the squad which was packed with all-rounder Sohail Tanvir and Hammad Azam.  Umar Akmal who was dropped from Test side, has been included in the supersixes. Team: Abdul Razzaq (Captain), Sohail Tanvir, Umar Akmal, Ramiz Raja, Hammad Azam, Yasir Shah and Sharjeel Khan.

Pakistan announce Test squad for series against Sri Lanka

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Pakistan selectors Sunday night named a 15-member Pakistan squad for the 3-Test match series against Sri Lanka starting with the first Test in Abu Dhabi from October 18. The team was named by Chief Selector Mohsin Khan here at National Stadium during the break in the final National T20 Cup between Sialkot Stallions and Rawalpindi Rams. He said the team was picked on the basis of performance in international cricket, playing conditions in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the strength of the rivals. Besides batsman Umar Akmal, fast medium bowlers Sohail Khan and Sohail Tanvir and leg-spinner Yasir Shah had been dropped from the team that toured Zimbabwe last month. Pace duo of Umar Gul and Wahab Riaz who were rested during the Zimbabwe tour have returned to the team as expected. Mohsin Khan said the team for the One-day and T20 Internationals will be announced later. This is the best combination he said and expressed the hope that they will offer good challenge to Sri Lankan team. Pakistan squad: Muhammad Hafeez, Imran Farhat, Taufeeq Umer, Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (Captain), Shoaib Malik, Adnan Akmal (wicketkeeper), Abdur Rehman, Saeed Ajmal, Umar Gul, Wahab Riaz, Aizaz Cheema and Junaid Khan.

Murray beats Yound in Thailand Open final

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Fourth-ranked Andy Murray claimed his 19th career title in beating American Donald Young 6-2, 6-0 in the final of the Thailand Open at the Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani on Sunday. The top-seeded Briton was in complete control throughout the 48-minute match, exploiting the lack of experience and unforced errors from his 55th-ranked opponent. Young was playing in his first tour final. Murray opened the match by jumping out to a double break lead of 4-0. Young finally got on the board to make it 5-1 but lost the first set when Murray hit an overhead smash winner. The second set featured more one-way traffic with Murray extending his advantage while his American opponent s game was marred by unforced errors, winning only three from 27 points in the set. In the doubles final, Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan and Oliver Marach of Austria beat Germans Michael Kolhmann and Alexander Waske 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-5).

China's Li Na stunned in Beijing opener

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French Open champion Li Na was humiliated in front of home fans on Sunday, crashing out in the first round of the China Open in straight sets to unheralded Romanian qualifier Monica Niculescu.  Li s 6-4, 6-0 defeat was the second straight first round exit round for the 29-year-old, who made history as the first Asian to win a Grand Slam singles title in Paris in June. There was further disappointment for the Chinese fans as Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia ended the hopes of Zhang Shuai 6-0, 6-2 and Kaia Kanepi of Estonia defeated Zheng Saisai 6-0, 6-3. French eighth seed Marion Bartoli beat Czech Iveta Benesova 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, seeded 13th, put out qualifier Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 7-5, 6-4, while Germany s Sabine Lisicki advanced into the second round as Romania s Irina-Camelia Begu was forced to retire after losing the first set 6-2. Former world number one Ana Ivanovic of Serbia defeated Japan s Kimiko Date-Krumm 6-1, 6-1 and American qualifier Christina McHale put out Ayumi Morita of Japan 6-2, 0-6, 6-3. "I really enjoy competing here and have so many memories. And I played quite well today, which I m very pleased with," said Ivanovic.

Honda's wine Japanese MotoGP

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Honda s Dani Pedrosa kept his cool during an incident-packed Japanese MotoGP on Sunday, easing to victory over reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo by more than seven seconds. Spain s Pedrosa sealed his third win of the season at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit in 42min 47.481sec, while championship leader Casey Stoner, who started on pole, finished third despite ending up in the gravel during the fifth lap. Pedrosa kept his calm throughout the action-packed race which saw five riders crashing out and three others handed ride-through penalties. But despite his victory, Stoner, who finished more than 18 seconds behind Pedrosa, still leads Lorenzo (Yamaha) in the championship standings by a commanding 40 points with just three races remaining -- in Australia, Malaysia and Valencia. Stoner was in command early in the race before running off the track and into the gravel on lap five, which saw him drop to seventh. He said his brakes had failed to respond after his bike began shaking but he managed to stay on his Honda and return to the track. His Italian teammate Andrea Dovizioso led the race briefly before he had to perform a ride-through penalty for jumping the start. Ducati s Valentino Rossi crashed out on the first lap, dragging along Yamaha rider Ben Spies, who rejoined the race, and also almost taking down Lorenzo. Pedrosa, who finished second in the previous three races, seized his opportunity and powered to the front, steadily increasing the gap with Lorenzo and earned a home victory for his team.

Arsenal loses at Tottenham; Chelsea routs Bolton

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Arsenal crashed to its fourth loss of the Premier League season at Tottenham while Frank Lampard s hat trick helped Chelsea rout Bolton. Rafael van der Vaart and Kyle Walker secured Tottenham s 2-1 derby victory over Arsenal, which is just two points above the relegation zone after seven matches. Chelsea is third in the standings after Lampard proved his enduring value to the club in a 5-1 victory at bottom-place Bolton, having regained his place in the team. There was also a hat trick at Fulham for Andy Johnson as Queens Park Rangers was thrashed 6-0, while promoted Swansea beat Stoke 2-0 in Sunday s other game. The weekend ended with Manchester still in control of the league, with United only ahead of City on goal difference after they both won on Saturday. And after seven games, Arsenal is already 12 points behind United and City, languishing just two points above the relegation zone. Arsenal conceded five minutes before half time when Van der Vaart scored the 10,000th goal in Tottenham s history, according to the club. But Wenger claimed Van der Vaart used his arm rather than chest to bring down Emmanuel Adebayor s cross before striking into the bottom corner. Aaron Ramsey leveled for Arsenal six minutes after the break, dispatching the ball into the net after Van der Vaart failed to close down Alex Song on the left flank. But after Song blocked a shot from Luka Modric at the other end in the 73rd, the ball fell to Walker, who unleashed a swerving, dipping shot that went through goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny s hands. Tottenham s fourth straight win after starting the season with losses to the Manchester clubs puts Harry Redknapp s sixth-place side seven points behind the leaders with a game in hand. Chelsea is just three points behind the pacesetters in third. Daniel Sturridge set the tone for Chelsea s emphatic win at Bolton by heading in a second-minute opener before setting up Lampard to score his first. Two errors in quick succession by Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan allowed Lampard and Sturridge to each score again. The Hungarian let Sturridge s shot from the edge of the box loop in off him when he should have saved it. Lampard buried his second after David Luiz s strike was parried straight to the midfielder. Dedryck Boyata had given bottom-place Bolton a faint hope of a comeback at 4-0 with a 46th-minute headed goal, but Didier Drogba set up Lampard s third. At Craven Cottage, Fulham moved two points clear of the drop zone thanks to Andy Johnson s treble, with the first coming after just two minutes. Johnson followed up by winning a penalty that was converted by Danny Murphy, before turning home a cross from Bobby Zamora before half time and bringing up his hat trick just before the hour mark. Zamora then set up Clint Dempsey, who returned the favor for his strike partner to score the sixth.

Ogier wins Rally France to cut Loeb's lead

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Citroen driver Sebastien Ogier rekindled his bid for a first world championship title by winning the Rally of France on Sunday while former champion Petter Solberg was controversially disqualified. Overnight leader Ogier finished six seconds ahead of Spaniard Dani Sordo in a Mini Cooper with Norway s Solberg third, over a minute off the pace, in his privateer Citroen. But Solberg, the 2003 world champion, was later disqualified when his car was found to be four kilos too light. "We don t understand, we weighed the car many times. It is a catastrophe for Petter and our team because we have already had problems with a budget to finish the season," team manager Ken Rees said. The decision meant that Ford Focus driver Mikko Hirvonen was promoted to third in the race standings and now has 196 points in the championship standings, the same as leader Sebastien Loeb with two races left in Spain and Great Britain. The 27-year-old Ogier claimed his seventh rally victory and is three points behind Loeb and Hirvonen. "It was a very long weekend with a lot of pressure," said Ogier before Solberg s disqualification. "Dani and Petter made life difficult for me, it was hard to take the rally lead and hold it. I feel relieved and happy to have managed this race well without taking too many risks." He added: "It s a very good feeling. It was difficult at the end because there was a lot of pressure after the problem for Seb (Loeb). It s very important for the championship but now I must do two good rallies." Loeb, chasing an eighth world title, was forced out of this 11th leg of the season after his Citroen suffered engine problems on Friday. Ogier, who comes from Gap in southern France, won 10 special stages and gained a bonus point by finishing third in the event closing Power Stage which was won by Finland s Jari-Matti Latvala.

Woods falls out of top 50 in world ranking

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Woods, who hasn t won in nearly two years, was assured of dropping from the top 50 when Louis Oosthuizen finished in a three-way tie for fifth in the Dunhill Links Championship. That ends a streak of 778 consecutive weeks inside the top 50, dating to when Woods was No. 61 on Oct. 13, 1996. Woods, who has not played since missing the cut at the PGA Championship, returns to competition this week at the Frys.com Open at CordeValle in northern California.

Golf: Hoey holds off McIlroy to win Dunhill Links

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Michael Hoey held off fellow Northern Irishmen Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell to win the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by two shots on Sunday. Hoey, who began the week at 271 in the world rankings, carded a final round of 68 for a 22-under-par total of 266 to claim his second European Tour title of the season. The 32-year-old from Ballymoney had also won the Madeira Open, having clinched his first tour title in 2009 at Estoril. McIlroy, the US Open champion, finished with a 65, with McDowell, the 2010 US Open winner, sharing third alongside Scotland s George Murray a further two strokes back. "It hasn t sunk in yet and it won t for a while," Hoey admitted. "It s taken a long time but I supposed in a weird way you enjoy it more because you have struggled through six goes at the qualifying school. "It s not nice running out of money, being away from home, questioning your swing, and there are points where you wonder  Do I want to continue with this." Hoey, 32, began the final round three ahead of McDowell and five clear of McIlroy, only for McIlroy to card four birdies and an eagle in a brilliant front nine of 30 to move into the lead. McIlroy admitted he was disappointed not to have secured his third European Tour title, the 22-year-old playing the first 11 holes in seven-under-par but then failing to pick up another birdie.

Boxing: Asian fighters dominate world championship

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Asian Games flyweight champion Rey Saludar of the Philippines reached the third round of the world championships on Sunday with a confident 28-12 win over Tajik Yusufi Safevidin. The 23-year-old Saludar, who won bronze at this year s Asian championships, will now face Rau Shee Warren of the United States, who outclassed Ukraine s Georgiy Chygayev 22-15. Mongolia s Tugstogt Nyambayar, the 2009 world championship silver medalist, battled into the third round with a tough 17-14 win over India s Suranjoy Singh Mayengbam, the Asian Games bronze medalist. Top-seeded Misha Aloian of Russia, who won bronze at the 2009 world championship, was in complete command against Botswana s Oteng Oteng, winning confidently 18-5. Asian Games light welterweight champion Daniyar Eleussinov of Kazakhstan defeated Japan s Masatsugu Kawachi 14-4 and next meets Hungary s Gyula Kate, the third seed, who beat Canada s Yves Ulysse 27-17. Asian champion Munkh-Erdene Uranchimeg of Mongolia also advanced with a 20-6 win over Lyndel Marcellin of Saint Lucia. Kazakhstan s two-time welterweight world champion, and Asian Games winner, Serik Sapiyev outclassed Apichet Seansit of Thailand 16-7 forcing the referee to stop the bout in the second round. Meanwhile, Ukraine s Taras Shelestyuk upset 2008 Beijing Olympics silver medalist Carlos Banteur Suarez of Cuba, 17-15. In the light heavyweight category Cuba team skipper Julio De La Cruz Peraza experienced few troubles against Caner Sayak of Turkey, winning 17-7 in his second-round bout. Kazakhstan s Adilbek Niyazimbetov produced another upset battling into the next round in a tough bout with Asian champion Hyengkyu Kim of South Korea, winning 14-9. In the super heavyweights, reigning champion Roberto Cammarelle of Italy, who enjoyed an opening round bye, saw off Venezuela s Jose Payares 17-8. China s Zhilei Zhang, the Asian Games gold medalist, also breezed into the third round beating Joseph Parker of New Zealand 15-7.

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