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• Govt to table Accountability Bill in NA today
• 7th anniversary of 2005 earthquake today
• Karachi: NATO container, armoured vehicle torched
• NAB claims Tauqeer Sadiq fled to Islamabad
• UAE suffers loss of $420m due to cybercrime
• Umpire Simon Taufel Simon Taufel retires
• Ronaldo, Messi net 2 as Madrid draws 2-2 at Barca
• Man United beat Newcastle 3-0 in Premier League
• Azarenka thrashes Sharapova to win China Open
• Grace wraps up 2-shot win at Dunhill Links
• Kebede wins Chicago Marathon in course record
• One dead in Israeli air strike on Gaza: medic
• Car bomb hits Syrian capital, killing at least one
• Chavez says he'll accept result of Venezuela vote
• T20 title will revive Windies, says Sammy

Govt to table Accountability Bill in NA today Posted: Law Minister Farooq H Naek will table the bill in the National Assembly which will meet today after the break of two days. The bill to be known as National Accountability Commission Bill, 2012 will also recommend the elimination of National Accountability ordinance, 1999.Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill will also be tabled in the assembly today. The bill will be known as Investigation for Fair Trial Bill.Senate session is also scheduled to start today. Drug Regulatory Authority Bill will be tabled in today’s session of the Senate.

7th anniversary of 2005 earthquake today Posted: The 7th anniversary of 2005 earthquake that hit Azad Kashmir and Northern Pakistan is being observed across the country today.The residents of Muzaffarabad, the most severely hit area in the devastating earthquake, held a candlelight vigil in honour of their loved ones who lost lives in the 2005 tragedy.The victims of 2005 earthquake were remembered and eulogized in various prayers and remembrance ceremonies held to mark the day, which will always be remembered as the day of great tragedy.October 8 reminds of a tragedy that the people had neither seen nor expected. The unfortunate day brings nothing but anguish and gloom, especially for those who lost their near and dear ones on this fateful day seven years ago.

Karachi: NATO container, armoured vehicle torched Posted: According to details, an Afghanistan-bound NATO container, with two armoured vehicle loaded on it, caught fire at River Road in Karachi on Sunday evening. Rangers, police and rescue teams reach the sight of the incident and brought the fire under controle.The fire gutted one armoured vehicle completely while the other was saved. Police have arrested two people in this regard.

NAB claims Tauqeer Sadiq fled to Islamabad Posted: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team from Islamabad was in Lahore to arrest ex-OGRA chief Tauqeer Sadiq. However, it was learnt on Sunday evening that Tauqeer Sadiq managed to leave for Islamabad on a black colour car through Motorway.According to NAB officials, the ex-OGRA chief was on Motorway at the moment but the Motorway authorities did not permit them to arrest him.Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a corruption case against Tauqeer Sadiq today and he is to be presented in the court in this regard.

UAE suffers loss of $420m due to cybercrime Posted: According to a report issued from Dubai, more than 1.5 million people became victim of cybercrime. The report said that on average, $283 per person was suffered in direct cost by cybercrime and 46 per cent of the UAE’s social networking users have fallen victim to cybercrime on social networking platforms.As awareness of the implications of cybercrime increases around the globe, many jurisdictions have put into place specific legislative regimes, compliance with which is crucial in the effort to limit the financial and reputational harm that consumers and businesses may suffer as a result of such breaches.

Umpire Simon Taufel Simon Taufel retires Posted: Australian Simon Taufel stood down from international umpiring after officiating in the World Twenty20 final between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the R Premadasa Stadium.It was an emotional moment for Taufel as he took the field to officiate for one last time. The 41-year-old had already announced that he would retire after World Twenty20 to become the Umpire Performance and Training Manager with the ICC.In an outstanding career, Taufel umpired in 74 Tests and 174 ODIs with his last Test and ODI appearances being at Lords a month ago in matches featuring England and South Africa.Taufel will be replaced by Bruce Oxenford in the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires from November 1.Taufel won the ICC Umpire of the Year award for five successive years from 2004 to 2008.Taufel along with Pakistans Aleem Dar were the on-field umpires for the final between Sri Lanka and West Indies.Simon Taufel officiated 29 Twenty20 matches followed by Pakistans Aleem Dar with 21 and Asad Rauf with 19 T20 matches.

Ronaldo, Messi net 2 as Madrid draws 2-2 at Barca Posted: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dueled each other to an entertaining stalemate on Sunday, with both superstars scoring twice as Barcelona drew 2-2 with Real Madrid to keep an eight-point lead over its archrival intact.The result ended Barcelonas perfect start to the league campaign as it dropped points for the first time in seven games, but provided yet another memorable chapter in the rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo, the two biggest names in the sport.Ronaldo put Madrid ahead at Camp Nou stadium in the 23rd from a pass by Karim Benzema to extend his scoring streak in clasico matches to six.Then it was Messis turn, as he took advantage of a defensive slip to level for Barcelona in the 31st, before adding a second goal in the 61st with a perfect free kick from almost 25 yards out.But as Barcelona looked to seal the result, Mesut Oezil unlocked Barcelonas makeshift defensive line to set up Ronaldo to respond five minutes later and split the points.It was, perhaps, a fitting end to the latest head-to-head duel between arguably the two best players in the world, who for the last two seasons have engaged in a two-way scoring race unlike anything the Spanish league has seen before. Messi and Ronaldo are the leading candidates for the world player of the year award, and both showed they more than deserved it with standout performances on Sunday night.Ronaldo added to his pair of hat tricks from the previous week, while Messi recorded his 17th career goal against Madrid, leaving him one short of equaling Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefanos record.The two players lead the Spanish league with eight goals apiece through seven rounds.Atletico Madrid can move even on points with Barcelona if it beats third-place Malaga later.Camp Nou was bedecked with independence flags and the game started with the 90,000-plus fans holding up colored cards to form a mosaic of the red-and-yellow Catalan flag before shouting Independence in unison in the latest manifestations of the surge of separatist sentiment in the northwestern region of Spain.But politics aside, the home fans quickly returned their attention to Barcelonas thinned backline, which was without both center backs Carles Puyol (elbow) and Gerard Pique (foot). To compensate, coach Tito Vilanova, in a minor susprise, left new signing Alex Song on the bench, and aligned Adriano alongside Javier Mascherano in the center of his defense.With Xavi Hernandez and Cesc Fabregas in midfield, Barcelona quickly made their intentions known as the pair wove together combinations with Messi up front.But Ronaldo made sure Madrid opened the scoring when he took Benzemas pass and used one sharp touch to drive the ball between the near post and goalkeeper Victor Valdes.Ronaldos goal seemed to stun Barcelona, and Madrid had two golden chances to double its advantage two minutes later when Benzema scuffed a close-range shot, sending it off the bar, and Angel Di Maria punched the rebound wide.Barcelonas injury troubles in defense mounted in the 27th when Dani Alves had to be replaced by Martin Montoya.Just when Barcelona was suffering the most, Messi stepped up to level the score. Madrid defender Pepe failed to clear a high ball from a deflected cross by Pedro Rodriguez, and Messi slipped in to poke the loose ball past goalkeeper Iker Casillas.Messi started the second half with a long gallop from deep in his own half, passing two defenders before sending a cross into the area the defense had to scramble to intercept.Messi then put the hosts in front, winning a free kick before looping it over the wall and beyond Casillas diving grasp.Ronaldo hit right back when Oezil threaded a pass through the defense for the Portugal forward to slot past Valdes.The draw spoiled Vilanovas bid to become the first coach to lead Barcelona to seven wins in as many games to start the season.

Man United beat Newcastle 3-0 in Premier League Posted: Manchester United ruthlessly exploited lackluster defending by Newcastle to win 3-0 away on Sunday and move to a share of second place with rival Manchester City in the Premier League.Jonny Evans powered home a header from Robin van Persies corner in the eighth minute at St. James Park before another corner, from Wayne Rooney, found an unmarked Patrice Evra in the 15th to cap an explosive start by Alex Fergusons side.After weathering some Newcastle pressure, United added a third through Tom Cleverley in the 71st when his long looping shot proved too much for goalkeeper Steve Harper.It was a great result, Ferguson said. To come here and win 3-0 against a very powerful and aggressive Newcastle, you have to really perform.Today we were on top of our game. The concentration was terrific and the determination was there.United and City have 15 points, four behind Chelsea after seven games.A clean sheet was also welcome to United, whose injury-hit defense has been heavily criticized in recent weeks. The two opening goals came from defenders and there were strong performances by central defenders Rio Ferdinand and Evans in particular.Its a great result, Rooney said. Everyone knows this is probably one of the hardest games of the season. We came here, defended brilliantly. We fully deserved the victory.The first six games of the season, we havent defended well enough not just the back four, the whole team, and today we were brilliant against a physical team.Newcastle came closest when Demba Bas header came back off the bar and Papiss Cisses follow-up was clawed away by United goalkeeper David De Gea just before it could cross the line.Probably the turning point was whether the ball went in or not and probably from the replay, it didnt, Newcastle manager Alan Pardew said.We conceded two from set-plays and you cant give teams like Manchester United a two-goal lead.

Azarenka thrashes Sharapova to win China Open Posted: World number one Victoria Azarenka thrashed second seed Maria Sharapova of Russia in straight sets on Sunday to win the $4.8 million China Open.The Belarusian dispatched Sharapova, ranked number two in the world, 6-3, 6-1, in the final of the Beijing tournament -- the last Premier Mandatory event of the womens calendar.Azarenka collected the winners prize of $848,000 and became the first player ever to win two Premier Mandatory tournaments in one year.Azarenka, 23, sped to a 4-0 lead in the first set against the French Open champion, breaking her opponents serve twice and holding her own on both occasions.Sharapova, 25, won her first game in the fifth, before Australian Open champion Azarenka continued her 100 percent service game in the sixth.The Russian responded by upping her serving and return shots, winning two games in a row, but it was too little too late as Azarenka broke Sharapova in the final game to win the set 6-3 in 43 minutes.Azarenka continued her momentum into the second set, again winning the first four games with ease.The tennis star from Belarus then came from behind to hold her serve in a lengthy fifth game to make it 5-0 before Sharapova scraped a game, following an 18-shot rally.With Azarenka serving for the match Sharapova had two break points at advantage but the Russian was unable to convert.Azarenka then squandered a match point before finally taking the game and set to record a big win.It was Azarenkas first China Open title in four attempts and her fifth tournament triumph of the season.

Grace wraps up 2-shot win at Dunhill Links Posted: Branden Grace won his fourth European Tour victory of the season Sunday by shooting a 2-under 70 to protect his lead and win the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by two shots.The South African led from the first round and finished with a 22-under total of 266 to hold off Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark, who finished second after a 68. Alexander Noren of Sweden (69) was another two shots back in third.Its just awesome to win an event at St. Andrews as I have really dreamt of this moment all my life, said Grace, who shot a spectacular first round 60 at KIngsbarns.It was Graces fifth victory of the year overall after also winning a Sunshine Tour event at Fancourt in South Africa.Another South African, George Coetzee, equaled the Old Course record that had been set on Thursday with a 10-under 62 for a share of fifth place.The 24-year-old Grace is the youngest winner of the tournament and his $800,000 first prize moves him to third in the Race to Dubai money list.Grace arrived in Scotland ranked 49th but will now make the top 40 when the rankings are adjusted Monday.Olesen kept the pressure on Grace throughout the day, reaching the turn in 33 three shots better than Grace to reduce the lead to just one stroke.Grace dropped another shot at the par three 11th before regaining control with three straight birdies from Nos. 12-14, including a 10-foot putt at the 13th.Grace had a bogey five at the 17th Road Hole but kept his nerve to become the first player in the 40-year history of the European Tour to win his first four events in the same season.

Kebede wins Chicago Marathon in course record Posted: Tsegaye Kebede became the first Ethiopian man to win the Chicago Marathon by capturing Sundays 35th edition in a course record, with compatriot Atsede Baysa taking the womens title by a stride.Kebede surged in the final mile to win in 2hr 04min 38sec and defeat countryman Feyisa Lilesa by 14 seconds, with Tilahun Regassa third in 2:05:26 on his marathon debut to complete an Ethiopian mens podium sweep.This is a great day for us, for Ethiopia especially, Kebede said.Kebedes victory snapped a run of consecutive Chicago victories by Kenyan men at nine.The former mens course mark was 2:05:37 last year by Kenyan Moses Mosop.In a womens duel in doubt until the last second, Ethiopias Baysa edged Kenyas Rita Jeptoo, the 2006 Boston Marathon winner, at the finish line.Baysa was given an official time of 2:22:03, a personal best by one second, with Jeptoo second at 2:22:04 and Kenyas Lucy Kabuu third, 38 seconds adrift.I came to win this race, Baysa said. When I came upon the finish line, I knew I won.Each champion received $100,000 for the victory, while Kebede took an extra $50,000 for setting a course record and Baysa won a $10,000 bonus for her time.Liliya Shobukhova failed in her bid for a fourth Chicago Marathon title in a row, the 34-year-old Russian settling for fourth, 56 seconds off the pace.It just gives me some perspective, just take one step back and go for it again, Shobukhova said.Russias Maria Konovolova led early and Shobukhova was in front at halfway but the lead pack began to surge after 20 miles and Shobukhova fell off the pace.Shobukhova was unable to finish the London Olympic marathon because of stomach cramps and has been nagged by hamstring injuries this year, but won the 2011 event in 2:18:20.Kebede, third at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, moved to the front of the lead pack after 30 kilometers and by the 35km mark he was out with Regassa and Lilesa, who was third at last years world championships.Once Regassa slowed in the 23rd mile, it was a two-man show.Both leaders ran under 2:05:00 for the first time in their careers, but 2010 Chicago runner-up Kebede pulled away from Lilesa in the last half mile for the victory.Kenyas Sammy Kitwara was fourth, with countryman Wesley Korir, last years Chicago runner-up and this years Boston Marathon champion, in fifth.

One dead in Israeli air strike on Gaza: medic Posted: One Palestinian was killed and nine others wounded on Sunday in an Israeli air strike that targeted a motorbike in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources told AFP.One citizen was killed and five others, including two children, were wounded by an Israeli aircraft that fired on a motorbike in the Brazil neighbourhood in Rafah, a medical source at Rafah hospital told AFP, later updating the number of wounded to nine.The Israeli military confirmed the strike, and in a statement said its aircraft targeted Talaat Halil Muhammad Jarbi, (b. 1989), a Global Jihad operative from Rafah, and Abdullah Muhammad Hassan Maqawai (b. 1988), a member of the AshuraCouncil of the Martyrs of Jerusalem, a Gaza-based Global Jihad affiliate, a statement said.According to the statement, Jarbi was long involved in extensive terrorist activity, targeting Israeli civilian and security forces, including rocket firing, weapon manufacturing, and other terrorist activities in the Gaza Strip.It said he was a senior operative involved in planning and carrying out an attack along the border security fence on June 18 in which an Israeli civilian was killed.He had also been planning a complex attack intended to take place along the Sinai border.Palestinian eyewitnesses confirmed the names but corrected Jarbi to Dirbi.One of the wounded, a man, was in serious condition, the medical source said.

Car bomb hits Syrian capital, killing at least one Posted: A car bomb exploded Sunday near the police headquarters in central Damascus, killing at least one person and damaging nearby buildings, Syrias state-run news agency said.The blast is the latest in a series of bombings and suicide attacks targeting security personnel and government institutions as Syria plunges deeper into chaos. Damascus, in particular, has become a frequent target for car bombs and suicide blasts, but there have been several massive bombings in the northern city of Aleppo and others cities across the country as well.Residents reported hearing a huge explosion that rattled the Syrian capital just after sundown Sunday. Another explosion was heard shortly after the first, but the nature of that blast was not immediately clear.A Syrian government official told The Associated Press the first blast was caused by a car bomb in the Fahameh district near police headquarters. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with government policy, said the explosion damaged nearby cars and buildings. He did not say whether the police headquarters was among them.The official SANA news agency said one person was killed, and Syrian state TV described the blast as a terrorist attack.Syrian authorities deny there is an uprising in the country and blame the conflict on terrorists and armed gangs acting out a foreign conspiracy to destabilize Syria.The Syrian opposition denies any links to terrorists, but a Sunni extremist group called Jabhat al-Nusra has claimed responsibility for bombings in the past.Explosions in the capital have become increasingly common as Syrias civil war escalates. On Aug. 18, rebels carried out a sophisticated bombing of a regime security building that killed four members of Assads inner circle.Last week, four bombs tore through a government-held district in Syrias commercial and cultural capital of Aleppo, killing more than 30 people and reducing buildings to rubble.The uprising against Assad began in March 2011 and gradually became a bloody civil war. The conflict has killed more than 30,000 people, activists say, and has devastated entire neighborhoods in Syrias main cities.

Chavez says he'll accept result of Venezuela vote Posted: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he will accept the results of the countrys election, whether he wins or loses.Chavez told reporters, Well respect the results, whatever they are.Chavez spoke after casting his vote in Caracas. He also said voters are turning out in massive numbers in Sundays election.The Venezuelan leader is running against opposition leader Henrique Capriles in a vote widely viewed as the toughest electoral challenge of Chavezs nearly 14-year-old presidency.Chavez was greeted at the polling center by American actor Danny Glover and Guatemalan Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchu.

T20 title will revive Windies, says Sammy Posted: West Indies captain Darren Sammy hailed Sundays World Twenty20 triumph, their first world title in 33 years, as the start of a new golden chapter for Caribbean cricket.This is just the start, we will go far, Sammy said, after the 36-run victory over Sri Lanka in a dramatic final in Colombo.The West Indies, restricted to 137-6 after electing to bat, hit back to bowl the hosts out for 101 in front of 35,000 spectators at the Premadasa stadium that included Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse.It was the first world title for the West Indies since the 50-over World Cup triumph under Clive Lloyd in 1979, although they won the invitational Champions Trophy in England in 2004.Sammys men handed Sri Lanka their fourth defeat in a major final since 2007.This is the start of something special for the West Indies team and the fans back home, said Sammy.I will always cherish this moment. The team has been through a lot in the past few years, but there was belief amongst us that we could win the World T20.Today we were down and out, but our never-say-die attitude came out. We expected Sri Lanka to come hard at us and they did, but we never gave up and that helped us win.Sammy said people back home will celebrate the win wildly because they had craved for years for a success like this.From Jamaica to Guyana the party must have started, he said. And I tell you we know how to party. I am sure they will need a lot of bartenders out there tonight.Sammy showered praise on middle-order batsman Marlon Samuels, who engineered the victory with a superb 78 off 56 balls that included six sixes and three boundaries.He has been brilliant in this tournament and lived up to our expectations, said Sammy of Samuels, who served a two-year-ban from 2008 to 2010 for alleged links with bookmakers.Samuels brilliant strokeplay, which earned him the man of the match award, helped the West Indies add 105 runs in the last 10 overs after they were reduced to 32-2 from the first 10.

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