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• Football: US, Mexico, Canada in joint bid for 2026 World Cup
• Football: Wretched Arsenal hit new low as Palace run riot
• Pakistan, West Indies third ODI today
• Karachi: 3 accused arrested in Rangers, police operation
• Multan: One-wheeling sends three to hospital
• Malala becomes youngest-ever UN Messenger of Peace
• Three perish in violence, firing incident in Karachi
• Sheikhupura: Three killed as car plunges into canal
• Weather to remain hot, dry in most parts of country
• Barkley victim of 'unprovoked attack': lawyers
• Kuwait, Oman agree to build oil refinery
• Shooting at California school, possible murder-suicide: police
• Dortmund hit with injury woes for Monaco clash
• No compromise on energy projects' efficiency: PM Nawaz
• Mosul zoo lion and bear flown out of Iraq

Football: US, Mexico, Canada in joint bid for 2026 World Cup Posted: NEW YORK (AFP) - The United States, Mexico and Canada announced a joint bid to stage the 2026 World Cup on Monday, aiming to become the first three-way co-hosts in the history of FIFAs showpiece tournament.The bid was announced at a press conference in New York attended by the head of CONCACAF, Victor Montagliani, along with US Soccer Federation chief Sunil Gulati and Mexico counterpart Decio de Maria.Announcing the bid, US chief Gulati said three quarters of the tournaments matches would be staged in the United States, with Canada and Mexico hosting 10 games each.Gulati also played down the possibility that the politics of US President Donald Trump could hamper the bid.We have the full support of the US government in this project, Gulati said.The president of the US is fully supportive... We are not at all concerned at some of the concerns that some people may raise, he added.Trump was elected last year after a campaign marked by rhetoric against Mexico, vowing to build a wall along the countrys southern border to keep out illegal immigrants.The joint bid will start as the heavy early favourite in the race, despite United States prosecutors leading the investigation into football corruption which rocked the sport in 2015 and led to the downfall of former FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter.Mondays announcement confirmed what has long been regarded as an open secret amongst FIFA-watchers: that a bid from the North America region for 2026 was inevitable.That sense of certainty hardened last year, when FIFAs council ruled that neither Europe nor Asia would be eligible to run for the 2026 tournament on the grounds that the regions are hosting the next two World Cups. Russia is hosting the 2018 finals, followed by Qatar in 2022.With Europe and Asia ineligible, CONCACAF could in theory face potential competition from the Africa, South America and Oceania regional confederations.US soccer officials had been publicly coy about the possibility of a future World Cup bid since the country lost out to Qatar in the battle for the 2022 tournament at a corruption-tarnished vote in Zurich in 2010.However the prospect of a fresh American bid gathered momentum in 2014 after the World Cup in Brazil.That campaign captured the imagination of US sports fans, with huge crowds attending public screenings of games at cities across the country.The countrys club game is also booming, with record average crowds of 21,692 attending Major League Soccer games in 2016.The United States also burnished its credentials as a major tournament host with last years 16-team Copa America Centenario, which culminated in Chiles victory over Argentina in front of 82,026 fans at the final in New York.The United States first hosted the World Cup in 1994, staging a commercially successful 24-team tournament that played out to packed stadia.The 1994 tournament remains the most attended World Cup in history, with just over 3.5 million fans flocking to its 52 games, an average of 68,991 per match.Mexico has hosted the World Cup twice before -- the 1970 finals won by a Pele-inspired Brazil and the 1986 tournament won by an Argentina team led by Diego Maradona.Canada, who have only made one World Cup appearance when they were eliminated in the first round of the 1986 finals, has never hosted the tournament.However Canada earned plaudits for its staging of the Womens World Cup in 2015, which was won by the United States in the final in Vancouver.A tournament in North America is also likely to be attractive to FIFA for solid public relations reasons.With dozens of modern, tournament-ready venues to choose from across the region, there is little risk of stadiums being left to rot as white elephants following the tournament, a problem which has embroiled grounds used at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

Football: Wretched Arsenal hit new low as Palace run riot Posted: LONDON (AFP) - Arsene Wengers wretched season hit a new low as Arsenal crashed to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at lowly Crystal Palace that leaves their top four bid in tatters.Wenger has been under siege in recent weeks as angry Arsenal fans demanded his resignation and the calls for the Gunners boss to quit will grow even louder after one of the most chastening defeats of his 21-year reign.Needing a victory to keep pace with their rivals in the race for Champions League qualification, spineless Arsenal showed none of the required poise and passion as they crumbled on a woebegone Monday night in south London.Andros Townsend put Palace ahead in the first half and Yohan Cabaye doubled the hosts lead after the break.Luka Milivojevics penalty rubbed salt into Wengers wounds as he digested Arsenals fifth defeat in their last eight league games.Arsenal, beaten at Palace for the first time since 1979, were shambolic and their underachieving stars were barracked with chants of youre not fit to wear the shirt in the closing stages of their heaviest league defeat this season.Wengers retort to critics who claim hes past his best is to point at his record of leading Arsenal into the Champions League for the last 19 seasons.But that crutch looks increasingly flimsy after a defeat that leaves sixth placed Arsenal languishing seven points behind fourth placed Manchester City, although with one game in hand.It is increasingly difficult to see how Wenger, who has yet to sign a new contract, can prolong his reign as his team falls apart around him.Palace, now six points clear of the relegation zone, recently won at leaders Chelsea and it quickly became clear they were capable of another famous scalp.Harrying Arsenal out of possession, Sam Allardyces side carved out a good chance when Christian Benteke teed up Milivojevic for a powerful strike that flashed just wide from the edge of the area.Rattled by that early escape, Arsenal tried to respond as Mohamed Elnenys long-range effort was pushed away by Wayne Hennessey.But, with Laurent Koscielny again absent due to injury, Wengers defence were a bag of nerves and it was no surprise when Palace bullied their way into the lead in the 17th minute.Failing to deal with a routine high ball towards Benteke, Arsenal reacted too slowly as Townsend exchanged passes with Cabaye on the edge of the area.Cabaye found the unmarked Wilfried Zaha down the right and when he slipped a low cross towards Townsend, the Palace midfielder took advantage of more sloppy marking to lift a cool close-range finish over Emiliano Martinez.Wearing the anguished expression that has come to define a dismal season, Wenger was a picture of frustration and his mood was hardly improved when Alexis Sanchez shot tamely at Hennessey after advancing into a dangerous position.It might have been different if Mamadou Sakho had been punished with a penalty after appearing to block a Sanchez shot with his hand.But Wengers luck was out and Arsenals creaky defence was nearly breached again when a counter-attack ended with Benteke barging through for a shot that Martinez pushed away.Although they controlled possession, Arsenal did little with it, with Sanchez and Mesut Ozil alarmingly lethargic for long periods.When Hector Bellerin miscued wide at the far post, Wenger had seen enough and sent on Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey after an hour.It made no difference and seconds after the switch Cabaye plunged Arsenal deeper into the abyss.Townsend fed Zaha down the right and he whipped over a low cross that Cabaye met with a superb strike over Martinez and into the top corner.There was worse to come five minutes later.Martinez conceded a penalty with a foul on Townsend and Milivojevic slotted in the spot-kick to leave Wenger shell-shocked.

Pakistan, West Indies third ODI today Posted: PROVIDENCE (Agencies) - The third and final ODI between Pakistan and West Indies will be played at National Stadium in Providence today (Tuesday). The sides are all square after splitting the first two games.Following a commendable 74-run win in the second One-Day International (ODI), Pakistan have managed to keep the three-match series alive against West Indies. Pakistan’s win at Guyana on Sunday has set the stage for a thrilling final to decide who shall reign supreme.The series is currently levelled at 1-1 with both Pakistan and West Indies registering impressive victories. Pakistan suffered a setback early on in the series when West Indies clinched a come-from-behind victory by 4 wickets. However, Pakistan left no stones unturned to ensure they stay alive in the series, winning the next ODI by 74 runs despite a spirited fightback from Jason Holder and co.In the second game, Babar Azam scored his 5th ODI hundred — 4th against West Indies and finished on 125. He was supported by Imad Wasim, who struck an unbeaten 43 to allow Pakistan to finish at 282 for 5 in 50 overs.Hasan Ali claimed a 5-wicket haul to rattle the batting line-up of the hosts. On a batting-friendly wicket at the Providence Stadium, West Indies could manage a mere 5 wickets. Shannon Gabriel claimed 2 for 50. West Indies were meek in reply, as it was just a couple of batsmen — Holder and Ashley Nurse — who could provide some resistance. Holder fought hard right up till the end, and was the last man to fall to be dismissed for 68. Nurse, who was one of the heroes in West Indies’ historic win in the first game, also tried to provide some late fight back, but could not pull it off this time and fell for 44.Heading into the final game, Pakistan’s top-order batting is likely to remain the same, with Ahmed Shehzad and Kamran Akmal opening the innings, followed by Azam at No. 3. Although Shehzad failed to fire in the last tie, he was in a fine touch during the opening ODI, and will be expected to fire in the final match.The middle-order will comprise of Mohammad Hafeez, who has been in decent touch with both bat and the ball, followed by veteran Shoaib Malik, who too was among runs in the first ODI. Imad Wasim too should retain his position.For the West Indies, the top-order could witness a change. Among the openers, Evin Lewis retains his spot, while Chadwick Walton could face axe following his poor performance in both the ties. He could make way for Rovman Powell. Kieran Powell too retains his place in the playing XI; he scored a fifty in the first game. Shai Hope has to be in the XI, followed by Jason Mohammed, who was the match-winner during the first ODI. PAK vs WI 2017, 2nd ODI at Guyana: Azam’s 125, Hasan’s 5-38 and other highlightsJonathan Carter has been struggling with both bat and the ball, and could be removed from the equation, making way for Miguel Cummins. Holder would not mind adding another pacer will add more to his team’s firepower. The pitch has assisted bowlers in the series so far. In the bowling attack, a change is highly unlikely with Ashley Nurse, Devendra Bishoo, Alzarri Joseph and Shannon Gabriel retaining their spots.With the game once again being held in Guyana, the wicket is expected to carry something for both batsmen and bowlers, as seen in the two games before.

Karachi: 3 accused arrested in Rangers, police operation Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – Crackdown against criminal elements under National Action Plan (NAP) continues in Karachi as three accused were taken into custody after during Rangers and police operations in the city on Monday, Dunya News reported.According to details, Rangers raided a house in Malir area and arrested a senior member of a political party. Sources said that the arrested person was an activist of MQM-London. Sources further said that the arrested person was shifted to some undisclosed location for further investigation.On the other hand, police conducted an operation in Taimuria area and apprehended two persons involved in street crime. Police sources said that arms were also recovered from the arrested persons.

Multan: One-wheeling sends three to hospital Posted: MULTAN (Dunya News) – According to details, two motorcycles collided while performing one-wheeling in Sadiq Colony in Multan on Monday, injuring at least three youths.The wounded youths were identified as Faizan, Asim and Akach. They were rushed to Nishtar Hospital, Multan where doctors said that condition of Faizan is very critical.Police also reached the spot after the accident and started investigation after registering a case.

Malala becomes youngest-ever UN Messenger of Peace Posted: NEW YORK (Dunya News) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday designated Malala Yousafzai as United Nations Messenger of Peace with a special focus on girls’ education.Malala Yousafzai became the youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace. She was designated the role at a ceremony in New York on Monday.UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres described her as a symbol of perhaps the most important thing in the world, education for all.Ms Yousafzai follows in the footsteps of boxing great Muhammad Ali, Leonardo Di Caprio, Stevie Wonder and Charlize Theron who have all been UN Messengers of Peace.Accepting the accolade, Malala tells a packed hall at the UN that she is proud of being a Pakistani.Malala Yousafzai emphasised the importance of education, especially education of girls, for advancing communities and societies. If you want to see your future bright, you have to start working now and not wait for anyone else, Malala said.

Three perish in violence, firing incident in Karachi Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – At least three people were killed in violence and firing incident in different parts of Karachi on Monday, Dunya News reported.According to details, some unidentified persons opened fire in Purana Golimar area and killed one person and wounded three other. Police have termed the incident as an act of armed rivalry between two groups.On the other hand, police have recovered dead body of a woman, who was killed seven days ago, from Korangi Crossing area. Police sources said that the woman was murdered after abduction.Police have also recovered dead body of a man from a house in Baldia Town who was murdered four days ago. The identity of the deceased is not yet known.

Sheikhupura: Three killed as car plunges into canal Posted: SHEIKHUPURA (Dunya News) – Three people of the same family were killed and six others sustained injuries when a speeding car fell into canal in Khanpur area near Sheikhupura on Monday, Dunya News reported.The ill-fated family was returning to their home after attending an engagement function in Khangah Dogran. The car they were traveling in plunged into canal in Khanpur area due to over-speeding. Three people including a woman and a child were killed while six other were wounded.Police and rescue teams reached the spot and recovered the dead bodies from canal and shifted the injured to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment.

Weather to remain hot, dry in most parts of country Posted: ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted dry and hot weather in most parts of the country during the next 24 hours, Dunya News reported.The Met Office said that continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while hot and dry weather in Sindh, south Punjab and south Balochistan during the next 24 hours.Meanwhile, weather in most parts of the country remained hot and dry during the past 24 hours. Jacobabad and Mithi remained the hottest places in the country with mercury soaring up to Mithi 43°C while the temperature reached 42°C in Sibbi, Hyderabad, Padidan.

Barkley victim of 'unprovoked attack': lawyers Posted: LONDON: (AFP) - Everton midfielder Ross Barkley was the victim of an unprovoked attack, his lawyers said on Monday, after CCTV footage emerged of him appearing to be punched in the face in a bar.We can confirm that Ross was the victim of an unprovoked attack by a stranger who approached him on Sunday evening, lawyers acting on Barkleys behalf said in a statement.A video that circulated on social media showed Barkley having a seemingly friendly conversation with an unidentified man, who then seemed to punch him twice before being restrained by bystanders.Local police said they were looking into the incident.Merseyside Police is aware of footage online reportedly showing an assault in a bar in Liverpool city centre, police said in a statement.No report of an assault has been received, but officers are making enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident.The member of staff who took the images and then released them has been sacked, the establishments management tweeted later on Monday.Incidents like the one circulating the internet from a recent altercation in the bar are very rare and extremely unwelcome in the venue, read the tweet from the account @santachupitos (the name of the bar).There should be no place for this (in) any walk of public life. The incident on the evening was handled quickly and professionally and no injuries occurred.We can confirm that we have fully investigated and dismissed the member of staff responsible for illegally recording and leaking imagery.Everton are yet to comment on the incident, which is said to have occurred hours after Barkley, 23, starred in their 4-2 home win over Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.Everton manager Ronald Koeman warned after the game that Barkley will be sold if he refuses to sign a new contract at the club.

Kuwait, Oman agree to build oil refinery Posted: MUSCAT (AFP) - Oman Oil Company and Kuwait Petroleum International signed Monday an agreement to build a refinery worth around $7 billion in the sultanates southern port town of Duqm.The 50-50 joint venture will have a capacity of 230,000 barrels per day when completed in 2019, Oman Oil Company chief Hilal al-Kharusi said at the signing ceremony in Muscat.The two partners will provide up to 35 percent of the investment capital, while the rest will be raised from local and international banks, he said.Bakheet al-Rashidi, chief executive officer of Kuwait Petroleum, said the project serves his companys strategy of diversifying revenues.The sultanate derives 79 percent of its revenues from oil, of which it produces only about one million barrels per day.Kuwait has a significant oil wealth and pumps around 2.8 million barrels per day.Gulf states have been hit hard by a cash crunch due to a sharp drop in oil prices since June 2014.Most of them have introduced austerity measures and have decided on a series of measures to boost non-oil revenues.

Shooting at California school, possible murder-suicide: police Posted: LOS ANGELES: (AFP) - Gunfire erupted in an elementary school classroom in the California city of San Bernardino on Monday in what police said they believe is a case of murder-suicide resulting in multiple injuries.Preliminary info is 4 victims, being treated, city police chief Jarrod Burguan wrote on Twitter. Suspect is possibly down as well, he added, though it was unclear if that meant the shooter was killed or apprehended.We believe this to be a murder suicide. Happened in a classroom. Two students have been transported to the hospital.Students at North Park Elementary School were being transported to a nearby high school for safety, Burguan said.San Bernardino is located about an hours drive east of Los Angeles.In December 2015, a newlywed couple apparently inspired by the Islamic State group opened fire on an office party in San Bernardino, killing 14 people and injuring 22 others.

Dortmund hit with injury woes for Monaco clash Posted: DORTMUND (AFP) - Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel has personnel problems to resolve as they prepare to host free-scoring Monaco in Tuesdays Champions League quarter-final first leg.Its complicated. There are a lot of things we have to deal with, said Tuchel ahead of the clash at Dortmunds imposing Signal Iduna Park.The Dortmund boss has a mounting injury list and is rushing to get the likes of Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa, winger Andre Schuerrle, midfielder Julian Weigl and defender Lukasz Piszczek fit.The quartet all sat out Dortmunds 4-1 thumping at Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Saturday.There will be players coming back, we dont know in what condition they will be in, but we need them with strength, form and energy, added Tuchel.At least chief playmaker Marco Reus returned to training on Sunday after a month sidelined by a hamstring injury and could be an option.Even an appearance off the bench would boost the hosts chances in what is likely to be a high-tempo clash between two teams who like to attack.Marco trained yesterday and Im a fan of taking him along and possibly using him. Well decide just before kick-off, Tuchel told reporters on Monday.Monaco fully deserve their last-eight berth having seen off Pep Guardiolas Manchester City with a stunning 3-1 second-leg win at home to progress on away goals after losing 5-3 in England.The French league leaders -- who score on average nearly three goals a game in Ligue 1 -- have problems of their own with right-back Djibril Sidibe set to miss out after being hospitalised with appendicitis over the weekend.Highly rated defensive midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is suspended, meaning Joao Moutinho should start in central midfield.Aubameyang revenge missionDespite their injury woes Dortmund are confident of beating Monaco over two legs to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in four years, when they lost the 2013 final to Bayern Munich in London.We will try to play to our strengths and in all discussions it will be about being as brave as possible, added Tuchel.Its what makes us strong and we will try to score as many goals as possible.If we have the ball, we will attack. It is an advantage that we are at home for the first game because we can go on the offensive.Dortmund have lost just one of their last 12 home games in Europe and can expect passionate support at Signal Iduna Park.The atmosphere here is the stadium is fantastic. The fans will put a lot of pressure on Monaco, which wont be the case for us in the return leg, said Dortmund midfielder Raphael Guerreiro.Dortmund top scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has hit seven Champions League goals this season in a haul of 32 in all competitions, will be looking to remind Monaco what they missed out on.The French side allowed the Gabon striker to slip through their grasp during a loan spell in 2010/11.Monaco are enjoying a stellar season and their free-flowing attack has so far netted more than 130 goals in all competitions.The only blip was their 4-1 mauling by Paris Saint-Germain in the French League Cup final at the start of April.Monaco squeezed past Angers on Saturday with a 1-0 win as Radamel Falcao scored his 25th goal of the season.He is set to partner rising star Kylian Mbappe, 18, up front.Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim is concerned about the short turnaround in a busy -- and pivotal -- month for his exciting, young side.Against Dortmund the problem will not be possession, it will be having only two days to recover before we play in an international competition, he said.

No compromise on energy projects' efficiency: PM Nawaz Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – While chairing the cabinet committee on energy meeting, PM Nawaz Sharif vowed to eliminate electricity loadshedding from the country as soon as possible.He said that the government had steadfastly worked in the last three years to achieve the goal of ending loadshedding on priority basis.Nawaz Sharif told that at least 8,000 megawatt electricity would be added to the national grid till 2018.He said that the government was not only focusing on the existing energy shortfalls, but also determined to cope with the growing future needs.Prime Minister ordered early completion of power projects without compromising on efficiency and quality of work.The meeting was informed that about 5,710 Megawatts would be added to the system by the end of 2017. Also, the committee approved new LNG-based gas connections for domestic, industrial and commercial users.

Mosul zoo lion and bear flown out of Iraq Posted: ARBIL, Iraq: (AFP) - Simba the lion and Lula the bear, the ailing last two residents of Mosul zoo, were flown out of Iraq Monday to receive emergency care from an animal welfare group.A group of veterinarians from the Four Paws International charity took the animals out of Mosul and after an epic administrative saga managed to fly them out to Jordan from the Iraqi Kurdish capital of Arbil.Were in the plane with the animals, were leaving now, said Amir Khalil, a vet who headed the Four Paws mission.The doctor found the pair covered in dirt and excrement in February, abandoned in their cages at the privately owned Muntazah al-Nour zoo in the eastern half of war-torn Mosul.Iraqi forces launched a massive operation to retake the city, Iraqs second largest, from the Islamic State group in October and spent weeks battling the jihadists street by street before eventually retaking the east bank in January.When Four Paws reached the zoo, nobody had entered their cages in weeks and no other animals apart from the female bear and the male lion had survived.

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