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September 10, 2018

Facebook animal trade exposed in Thailand

More than 1,500 listings of live animals for sale have been found on Facebook in Thailand by a wildlife trafficking watchdog. Traffic, which monitors such activity, […]
September 10, 2018

Les Moonves resigns from CBS after sexual misconduct allegations

The head of US media giant CBS, Les Moonves, has resigned with immediate effect following allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS had been investigating Mr Moonves since […]
September 10, 2018

Volkswagen investors start €9bn emissions court case

Volkswagen has gone on trial in Germany in what is the first court case against the carmaker over the diesel scandal. Investors are pursuing VW for […]
September 10, 2018

Thousands demand Bangladesh opposition leader’s release

Thousands of opposition supporters staged protests across Bangladesh on Monday demanding immediate release of their leader and three-time former premier Khaleda Zia, jailed early this year […]
September 10, 2018

Musharraf treason case: Court asks ministry to suggest options for ex-president’s extradition

A special court hearing treason charges against retired Gen Pervez Musharraf on Monday invited suggestions on ways to extradite the absconding former president. Headed by Justice […]
September 10, 2018

LHC issues bailable arrest warrants for ex-PM Abbasi

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued bailable arrest warrants for ex-prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in a case seeking action against him for allegedly […]
September 10, 2018

Govt seeks cancellation of Ishaq Dar’s diplomatic passport

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has sought cancellation of diplomatic passports of former finance minister Ishaq Dar and his wife. Some private TV channels reported on Sunday […]
September 10, 2018

Third World rounds on US, allies as UN climate talks wrap up

BANGKOK: Developing countries rounded on the United States and its allies at emergency climate talks on Sunday, accusing the world’s richest nations of stalling a deal […]