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Judge finds Manafort lied to investigators in Russia probe
Feb15

Judge finds Manafort lied to investigators in Russia probe

WASHINGTON (AP): Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort intentionally lied to investigators and a federal grand jury in the special counsel’s Russia probe, a judge has ruled. US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s decision was another loss for Manafort, a once-wealthy political consultant who rose to lead Donald Trump’s...

US Senators will try again to pass Russia sanctions bill
Feb14

US Senators will try again to pass Russia sanctions bill

WASHINGTON: US Republican and Democratic senators on Wednesday will introduce a bill that would impose sanctions on Russia’s banking and energy sectors and foreign debt for Moscow’s meddling in US elections and aggression against Ukraine. It will be introduced by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Bob Menendez...

‘Pakistan boasts top conditions for skiing’
Feb11

‘Pakistan boasts top conditions for skiing’

NALTAR (Monitoring Desk): Skiers descend in long, rhythmic swoops down pristine white slopes in northern Pakistan, braking in a spray of snow as soldiers carrying semi-automatic weapons watch impassively. Dozens of athletes took part at a rare international competition in the South Asian country, which boasts some of the world’s highest...

Int’l skiers take to the slopes in Pakistan
Feb11

Int’l skiers take to the slopes in Pakistan

NALTAR: Skiers descend in long, rhythmic swoops down pristine white slopes in northern Pakistan, braking in a spray of snow as soldiers carrying semi-automatic weapons watch impassively. Dozens of athletes took part at a rare international competition in the South Asian country, which boasts some of the world’s highest mountains but remains...

Liverpool post £106 million world record net profit
Feb08

Liverpool post £106 million world record net profit

LONDON (Agencies): Liverpool posted a world record-breaking £106 million ($137 million) net profit last year even after spending £190 million on new players, according to financial results announced on Friday. The club’s profit before tax was £125 million — up from £40 million — with the club benefiting from...

Liverpool post £106 million world record net profit
Feb08

Liverpool post £106 million world record net profit

LONDON: Liverpool posted a world record-breaking £106 million ($137 million) net profit last year even after spending £190 million on new players, according to financial results announced on Friday. The club’s profit before tax was £125 million — up from £40 million — with the club benefiting from increased revenue...

Ukraine bans Russians from monitoring elections
Feb08

Ukraine bans Russians from monitoring elections

KIEV: Ukrainian lawmakers on Thursday voted to ban Russians from monitoring a forthcoming presidential election, as tensions between the neighbours flare before the poll.Kiev, fighting a Moscow-backed insurgency in eastern Ukraine, has said it suspects Russia of planning to interfere in the election. Lawmakers also voted to allocate around US$350...

Air chief asks int’l skiers to portray true picture of Pakistan
Feb04

Air chief asks int’l skiers to portray true picture of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan urged the foreign players to act as the ambassadors of Pakistan and portray the true picture of this land of wonders in their respective countries. He was addressing the prize distribution ceremony of 3rd Serena Hotels-CAS Karakoram International Alpine Ski Cup, 3rd Malam Jabba International Alpine...

Air Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan awards medals to winners of Int’l Ski events
Feb04

Air Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan awards medals to winners of Int’l Ski events

F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force awarded medals to the winners of the International Skiers took part in the 3rd Serena CAS Karakoram International Alpine Ski Cup, 3rd Malam Jabba International Alpine Ski Cup and 26th National Ski Championship at Serena Hotel Islamabad, Air Chief...

Russia suspends nuclear arms treaty after US says to pull out
Feb02

Russia suspends nuclear arms treaty after US says to pull out

MOSCOW: Russia has suspended the Cold War-era Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday, after the United States said it would withdraw from the arms control pact, accusing Moscow of violations. Moscow’s relations with the West are strained over issues including Russia’s annexation of Crimea...