2015-08-01 Pakistan More Top Stories

New York Times   

Founder of Haqqani Network Is Long Dead, Aide Says   
New York Times
WASHINGTON — The founder of the Haqqani network, considered to be one of the most violently effective factions of the Taliban, has been dead for nearly a year, a senior member of the group said Friday, days after it emerged that the Afghan insurgency ...
White House says circumstances of Taliban leader's death remain uncertain   Economic Times
US suspected Pakistan of sheltering Taliban leader Mullah Omar, says report   Firstpost
Taliban's Mullah Omar Is Dead, Circumstances Uncertain: White House   NBCNews.com
ABC News   
all 2,098 news articles »   

---

The News International   

China's enemy is our enemy, says Gen Raheel   
The News International
ISLAMABAD: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif, on Friday said that “China's enemy is Pakistan's enemy and we will defeat rivals jointly”. He said this on Friday evening in a grand reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy's Armed ...

2015-08-01 Pakistan Science

Techie News   

Closest ever transiting super-Earth found 21 light years away   
Techie News
Astronomers have discovered a planetary system just 21 light years away from us that packs three super-Earths and a gas giant out of which at least one super-Earth is said to be a transiting planet. Discovered using the HARPS-N, which is installed at ...
Exceptional Planetary System Discovered in Cassiopeia   Space Ref (press release)
Astronomers Discover 3 Super-Earths, 21 Light Years From Earth   University Herald
'Star With 3 Super-Earth Exoplanets Just 21 Light Years Away'   NDTV

all 44 news articles »   

---

NBCNews.com   

Once In A Blue Moon: Rare Sight In The Sky   
Sky News
The quirk of the calendar takes place for the first time in three years and astrologers believe it leads to change. 03:56, UK, Saturday 01 August 2015. Play video "Britain To Be Bathed By A Blue Moon" ...

2015-08-01 Pakistan Health

Hindustan Times   

Breakthrough in quest for Ebola cure after vaccine test success   
Hindustan Times
An Ebola vaccine test successfully provided blanket protection during a field trial conducted in Guinea, researches announced on Friday, possibly marking "the beginning of the end" for the devastating West African outbreak that has killed thousands.
Experimental Ebola Vaccine Tested in Guinea Shows Promise, Report Says   New York Times
Scientists develop '100pc effective' vaccine for Ebola   Irish Independent
New Ebola vaccine 100 percent effective, new study claims   9news.com.au
Daily Beast   
Irish Examiner   
all 2 news articles »   

---

The News International   

Fukushima executives to face trial   
DAWN.com
TOKYO: A trio of former executives from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will be indicted over the 2011 accident, a judicial review panel decided on Friday, paving the way for the first criminal trial linked to the disaster. The decision comes ...
Tokyo Electric executives to be charged over Fukushima nuclear disaster   Grand Forks Herald
Lasting toll on mental health from Fukushima   The Straits Times
Depression, PTSD rates increase following nuclear disasters   Healio
Fox News   
Mirror.co.uk   
all 69 news articles »   

---

Times of India   

Walking & standing can cut risk of diabetes & heart disease   
Daily Times
If you need a dig in the ribs to shift off the sofa, the latest research may persuade you to get onto your feet. Just two hours of pottering around your house or office each day could take three inches off your waistline, a study suggests. Those who ...
Get up for your heart health and move for your waistline   Times of India
Stand, Don't Sit, to Get Healthier, Researchers Say   Philly.com
It's time to 'stand up, sit less, move more' for better health, weight   Zee News
Globalnews.ca   
all 30 news articles »   

---

Design & Trend   

India Set To Overtake China As Most Populous Country   
Design & Trend
(Photo : Getty Images/Chris Jackson) India is set to become the most populous country in the world. India currently has a population just over 1.31 billion people, with China's sitting at 1.38 billion. But the UN predicts both countries will have ...
World population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050   New Vision
The World's Population Is Set To Surpass 11 Billion People [Infographic]   Forbes
World's population set to reach 11.2bn by end of century   Dispatch Times
Sentinel Republic   
Ceylon Daily News   
Cihan News Agency   
all 69 news articles »   

---

Times of India   

Ways in which you are ruining your hair!   
Times of India
Everyday habits can cause a lot of harm to your tresses without you even realising it. We keep trying out new things on our hair to make it look more beautiful. But, we fail to notice the negative impact it has on our locks. Experts point out some of ...
7 Mistakes You Make Using Dry Shampoo   GoodHousekeeping.com (blog)
Surprising ways you're ruining your hair   The Indian Express
5 common practices that damage your hair   The Express Tribune

all 11 news articles »   

---

Discovery News   

Snail as Big as a Tennis Shoe Running Amok in Florida   
Discovery News
Florida plant detectives are on the trail of a slippery foe, an invasive African land snail that is wily, potentially infectious, and can grow as big as a tennis shoe. Play Video · 8 Animals That Can Regrow Their Body Parts. While humans are working on ...
Giant, hungry snails are eating the stucco off houses in Florida   Business Insider
Senile sea snails are helping us understand memory loss   Washington Post
Florida's Giant Snails Prove to be a Slippery Foe   NDTV

all 12 news articles »   

---

TheBlaze.com   

How Is Coca-Cola Bottling Placed This Earnings Season?   
Zacks.com
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated expects to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2015 on Aug 4, 2015. The company is the largest independent bottler of products of The Coca-Cola Company (KO - Analyst Report) in the U.S.. Last ...
Coca-Cola Bottlers of the World, Unite and Take Over   Barron's (blog)
Effects of drinking one can of Coca-Cola detailed   Dispatch Times
Decades-old Coca-Cola mural restored in Morristown   WATE 6 On Your Side
WBIR-TV   
Investor's Business Daily   
Dakota Financial News   
all 311 news articles »   

---

Toronto Sun   

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Mississauga   
Toronto Sun
Two batches of mosquitoes tested positive for the potentially-fatal West Nile virus in Mississauga, but there are no confirmed human cases in Peel region. The mosquitoes were collected in two locations: one near Hurontario St. and Burnhamthorpe Rd. E ...
Fort Worth Crews Spraying For West Nile Virus   CBS Local
Connecticut sees first signs of West Nile virus this year   seattlepi.com
Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory Issued for Bay County   WJHG-TV

all 145 news articles »   

---

Hamilton Spectator   

Brazil government's recent data shows Olympic water 'unfit' for triathletes to ...   
Hamilton Spectator
Trash abuts floating waste barriers in a canal at the Mare slum complex, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 31, 2015. FILTHY WATER. Silvia Izquierdo,The Associated Press. Paratriathlete motions to stand up after swimming in the waters of ...
Olympics 2016: Sailors, rowers shrug off reports of Rio's polluted waters, say ...   Economic Times
Rio readies festivities for one-year Olympic countdown   Xinhua
Rio Beefs Up Security With Olympics a Year Away   Voice of America
Rapid News Network   
Thegardenisland.com   
The Robesonian   
all 86 news articles »   

---

Washington Post   

Non-surgical procedure may aid paralysis patients to temporarily move legs   
Financial Express
In a breakthrough discovery, scientists have used a non-surgical approach to helps people with paralysis to voluntarily move their legs. By: ANI | August 1, 2015 4:20 AM. Other Articles. From 'Olaf' to 'Alex,' this mom sure knows how to make food 'fun ...
Paralyzed Men Can Move Again After New Treatment   Science World Report
Spinal Cord Stimulation Helps Paralysed Men Move Legs   NDTV
Noninvasive Stimulation Gets Legs Moving After Spinal Cord Injury   Philly.com
Popular Science   
HealthCanal.com   
all 72 news articles »   

---

2015-08-01 Pakistan Entertainment

The Nation   

Warrants issued for Meera   
The Nation
LAHORE - A sessions court on Friday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for film actress Meera. Judicial Magistrate Wajid Minhas Meera ordered that Meera should be arrested and presented in the court on September 17 in an ongoing case filed against ...
Pakistan ourt issues non-bailable arrest warrant against controversial actress ...   Economic Times
Court issues Meera's non-baliable arrest warrant   Pakistan Today
Court issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Meera   The Express Tribune

all 20 news articles »   

---

Forbes   

Alexander Wang No Longer Creative Director at Balenciaga   
Forbes
The rumor mill was working overtime throughout the last couple of days, but today it's been finally confirmed: Alexander Wang is leaving Balenciaga. The 31-year-old designer was appointed Creative Director of the French luxury brand in 2012, and after ...
Balenciaga confirms departure of designer Alexander Wang   The Nation

all 2 news articles »   

---

Daily Pakistan   

PEMRA directs TV channel to telecast national anthem daily   
Daily Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) took a unique step to promote patriotism. According to details, PEMRA issued notification to all private TV channels to broadcast national anthem in the morning. PEMRA ...

2015-08-01 Pakistan Sports

Bangkok Post   

Clarke demands more of bowlers -- and himself   
Bangkok Post
BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Australia captain Michael Clarke called for an improved performance by his attack and was even harder on himself after an eight-wicket defeat by England in the third Test at Edgbaston left his side 2-1 down in the ...

2015-08-01 Pakistan Technology

Fox News   

Facebook builds Internet drone to provide access for all   
USA TODAY
Hoping to fill in the gap for some 4 billion people who lack Internet access, Facebook is launching a solar-powered drone to deliver the web to the entire world. Using high-speed lasers, the plan reads like science fiction but is fast becoming reali ...
Facebook ready to test Internet-beaming drones   The Nation
Facebook Launches Drone 'Aquila' To Increase Internet Access Of Rural ...   iSchoolGuide
Aquila, Facebook's First Drone for Internet.org   Wall Street Journal (blog)
Toronto Sun   
CBS News   
Slate Magazine (blog)   
all 544 news articles »   

---

Mashable   

Mozilla lashes out at Microsoft, says Windows 10 deters user choice   
Mashable
Mozilla, the company behind the web browser Firefox, is accusing Microsoft of discouraging users from changing default applications in Windows 10. Microsoft's latest operating system, released this week, changed the way to set preferred applications ...
Mozilla CEO chides Microsoft in open letter   New York Post
Here's how to set your default browser in Windows 10   CNET
Wolverton: Windows 10 fixes the mistakes of Windows 8   San Jose Mercury News
VentureBeat   
Laptop Mag (blog)   
Daily Mail   
all 4,718 news articles »   

---

New York Post   

Windows 10 Mobile might still be a long way off   
Bulletin Leader
Luckily, if you were part of the Insider Programme, you should have Windows 10 already. You can use it to adjust most Windows settings. If you are going with the second option you need to install windows 10 in the existing partition. Either one should ...
Short Takes Weekly: What went on in the world of Microsoft for the week of ...   SuperSite for Windows
The new Blue Screen of Death in Windows 10   New York Post
How to Fix Error 0xC1900101 - 0x20004, Encountered In Microsoft Windows 10 Install   Bidness ETC
Techtree.com   
The Indian Talks   
Dispatch Times   
all 107 news articles »   

---

TechFrag   

Intel Core Skylake Will Have Advanced Power Supply Circuitry   
TechFrag
Intel's Skylake processor is shaping up to be a must have piece of hardware; especially for overclockers, Skylake is a god-sent. To add more fuel to its hype, a new report has come to light which leads us to believe that Skylake has a very advanced ...
Intel 'Skylake' Core i7-6700K performance reportedly revealed   TechSpot
Intel's Skylake chips might supercharge your desktop   iFreePress.com (blog)
Intel Skylake Specs Leak   TV Newsroom
MyGaming   
Motley Fool   
WCCFtech   
all 15 news articles »   

---

Tech Times   

Clash Of Clans Update Gives Gamers One Gem Boost For A Week: Here Are The Details   
Tech Times
'Clash of Clans' has been on the market for three years now, and it's celebrating its anniversary with a neat new bonus: one Gem boost for one week. (Photo : Clash of Clans (Twitter) | Tech Times). Clash of Clans is celebrating its three-year ...
Clash of Clans Gem Boost Arrives for 3-Year Anniversary   Gotta Be Mobile
Clash Of Clans Celebrates Third Birthday With 1-Gem Resource Boost   SegmentNext
'Clash Of Clans' Update: Boosted Resource Collectors In New Update To ...   The Inquisitr
Product Reviews   
Gospel Herald   
all 6 news articles »   

---

TechFrag   

Sapphire ITX R9 380 Compact Edition Revealed   
TechFrag
The Sapphire ITX R9 380 Compact Edition was revealed recently by Sapphire Technology to meet the increasing demand of smaller PCs in the market. With every passing day people are trying to look for the same or better powered machines but in smaller ...

2015-08-01 Pakistan Business

The Express Tribune   

Dar, APTMA to stitch relationship   
The Express Tribune
While traders continue to criticise the government over the withholding tax levy on banking transactions, textile millers have also announced a strike on August 7. Dar, who is not backing down from his stance on the withholding tax issue, is now also ...

2015-08-01 Pakistan Pakistan

The Nation   

21-member Cern operates with $1163m budget   
The News International
LAHORE: After having signed an agreement to become an associate member of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (Cern) last year in December, Pakistan has finally been granted the much-needed status on Friday by this Geneva-based ...

2015-08-01 Pakistan World

New York Times   

Founder of Haqqani Network Is Long Dead, Aide Says   
New York Times
WASHINGTON — The founder of the Haqqani network, considered to be one of the most violently effective factions of the Taliban, has been dead for nearly a year, a senior member of the group said Friday, days after it emerged that the Afghan insurgency ...
White House says circumstances of Taliban leader's death remain uncertain   Economic Times
US suspected Pakistan of sheltering Taliban leader Mullah Omar, says report   Firstpost
Taliban's Mullah Omar Is Dead, Circumstances Uncertain: White House   NBCNews.com

all 2,098 news articles »   

---

Hindustan Times   

West Asia poses a test to PM Modi's foreign policy   
Hindustan Times
A policeman stands outside the residence of one of the four Indian nationals detained near the Libyan city of Sirte, in Hyderabad. (PTI Photo). Share. The abduction of four Indian teachers by Libyan militants is a reminder of how the six million Indian ...
India-bound duo were seized on way to airport   Times of India
Two of four Indians abducted in Libya brought back safely, tweets Sushma Swaraj   Firstpost
4 Indian teachers 'held' in IS zone of Libya, 2 freed, families wait   The Indian Express
The Hindu   
Daily News & Analysis   
The Nation   
all 438 news articles »   

---

The Globe and Mail   

Palestinian child's death in terrorist attack stirs call to end violence   
The Globe and Mail
The murder of an 18-month-old Palestinian toddler could be a turning point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Ali Dawabsheh was killed early Friday morning in an apparent arson attack believed to have been carried out by Jewish extremists as the ...

2015-07-31 Pakistan More Top Stories

New York Times   

Taliban leader Omar's tale reflects clashing agendas   
Washington Post
In early 2011, then-CIA Director Leon Panetta confronted the president of Pakistan with a disturbing piece of intelligence. The spy agency had learned that Mohammad Omar, the Taliban leader who had become one of the world's most wanted fugitives after ...

2015-07-31 Pakistan Science

Insurance Journal   

'BISP to help beneficiaries face risks of climate change'   
Daily Times
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) envisions enabling its beneficiaries to face the multidimensional risks emanating from climate change. It was stated by the Minister of State and BISP Chairperson MNA Marvi Memon during her ...

2015-07-31 Pakistan Health

The Nation   

Anti-Dengue Day: Seminars, walks urge precaution, protective steps   
Daily Times
LAHORE: Different educational institutions of the city and City District Government Lahore (CDGL) observed Anti-Dengue Day on Thursday which saw walks and seminars being held that stressed precaution and protective measures against the disease.
Shahbaz issues dengue alert   The Nation
'Anti-Dengue Day' observed   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
Anti-Dengue day: Community participation vital to eliminate dengue, says ...   The Express Tribune

all 5 news articles »   

---

The News International   

Mental health suffers most in major nuclear accidents, studies find   
Reuters
LONDON, July 31 People caught up in a nuclear disaster are more likely to suffer severe psychological disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder rather than any harm from radiation, scientists said on Friday. Factors such as having ...
Health fallout from Fukushima mainly mental: studies   The News International
Psychological fall-out of nuclear accidents 'most serious public health issue'   Belfast Telegraph
Psychological impact of nuclear disasters like Fukushima more damaging than ...   The Independent

all 20 news articles »   

---

Climate change suits dengue breeding   
The Nation
Experts have said the climate change is providing suitable environment for breeding of dengue larva in the region and warned that by the end of this century, the world temperature will rise 1 to 3 degree that can affect half of world population. They ...
Public health: 'Climate change making diseases deadlier'   The Express Tribune

all 2 news articles »   

---

Irish Times   

At least 260 deaths in 20 years since hepatitis C scandal erupted   
Irish Times
At least 260 people who were infected with hepatitis C from contaminated blood products supplied by the State have died in the 20 years since the scandal broke, according to a new report. While the causes of death are not solely due to liver disease ...
It's time for action on Hepatitis C in New Zealand   Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Pakistan sixth largest hepatitis-infected country: experts   Daily Times
Hepatitis B: The silent killer   The Express Tribune
Vibe Ghana   
all 60 news articles »   

---

Hindustan Times   

Tips to control dandruff in the Monsoons   
Daily Times
Hair care during monsoon becomes a herculean task and one of the most common woes during the rainy season is dandruff. From using a diet low in sugar and high in antioxidants to opting for light conditioner can help in getting rid of such problems ...
Is your hair feeling the monsoon blues, guys?   Hindustan Times

all 2 news articles »   

---

RT   

Maryland boy first to get double hand transplant (VIDEO)   
RT
A Maryland boy is the first young person to receive a double hand transplant. The trailblazing surgery lasted nearly 11 hours and required a medical team of 40. During the hand re-attachment operation, the medical team used steel plates and screws to ...
Boy who lost hands to infection gets double-hand transplant   Dispatch Times
Boy who lost limbs to infection gets double-hand transplant   Sentinel Republic
Zion Harvey – 8 Year Old Receives Double Hand Transplant!   Youth Independent News

all 177 news articles »   

---

Daily Times   

Climate pressures lead to rise in 'new-age orphans' in India's delta   
Daily Times
SANDESHKHALI: Eleven-year old Srijita Bhangi sits in the waiting room of the jetty boat that connects her island home in Khulna to the mainland Sundarbans, near India's border with Bangladesh. After spending a few days with her elderly grandparents ...
Climate pressures lead to rise in 'new-age orphans' in Sundarbans | Reuters   Firstpost
Climate Change Spurs 'New-Age Orphan' Phenomenon in India   teleSUR English

all 16 news articles »   

---

Times of India   

Facebook is the solution to a lasting relationship: Study   
Times of India
MELBOURNE: Love using Facebook with your partner? Researchers have now discovered that couples who Facebook together, tend to stay together for long. Co-author of the paper Dr Catalina Toma at the University of Wisconsin-Madison said it was ...