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British hip-hop star MF Doom passes away at age of 49


January 1, 2021

British rapper Daniel Dumile, known by his nickname MF Doom, passed away at age of 49, his wife Jasmine confirmed. Addressing to the rapper, Jasmine’s message read “Begin all things by giving thanks to THE ALL!” “To Dumile, The greatest husband, father, teacher, student, business partner, lover and friend I could ever ask for. Thank you for all the things …

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas ring in New Year together in London


January 1, 2021

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcomed New Year 2021 side by side in London. The power couple snuggled with each other in loved-up photos they uploaded on the internet. In the New Year’s Eve snap Pee Cee posted, she can be seen wearing golden ‘2021’ glasses while hugging Nick. “Let’s gooooo! Happy new year everyone ! Can’t wait for 2021 …

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BTS ends whirlwind 2020 with massive New Year’s Eve virtual concert


January 1, 2021

Global K-Pop sensation BTS celebrated New Year’s Eve with an online concert on Thursday along with other K-pop groups from its management agency Big Hit Entertainment and fans from around the world. Halsey, Lauv and Steve Aoki, who have all collaborated with BTS in recent years, joined on a special stage by connecting remotely. Seven-member BTS also took part in …

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Chinese, Pakistani FMs agree on need to deepen cooperation


January 1, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Thursday decided to deepen their cooperation and work together for peace and stability in the region. This was agreed between the two countries during a telephone conversation between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, which continued for an hour. The conversation, the Foreign Office said, was arranged to “reaffirm the …

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Australian anthem changed to recognise the Indigenous


January 1, 2021

SYDNEY: A line in Aus­tralia’s national anthem officially changed on Thursday in a move the nation’s leader said was aimed at better recognising the country’s Indigenous people. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the second line in the national anthem, Advance Australia Fair, would change from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free”. “Australia as …

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UK mission in row over money owed by NAB


January 1, 2021

LONDON: The Pakistan High Commission in London this week became embroiled in a controversy between a Washington-based asset recovery firm that is owed money by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). According to reports, a high court in the United Kingdom has ordered a debit of $28.7 million from the accounts of the Pakistan High Commission in London over non-payment of …

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Boris Johnson’s father seeks French citizenship


January 1, 2021

PARIS: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s father Stanley confirmed plans on Thursday to seek French citizenship as the free movement of Britons in the EU comes to an end under the Brexit pact delivered by his son. Speaking to France’s RTL radio in French, Stanley Johnson said: “It’s not a question of becoming French. If I understand correctly I am French! My …

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‘Most prolific’ serial killer in US history dies


January 1, 2021

LOS ANGELES: The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in US history, with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died on Wednesday in California. He was 80. Samuel Little, who had diabetes, heart trouble and other ailments, died at a California hospital, according to the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He was serving a life sentence for multiple …

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World ushers in new year amid muted festivities


January 1, 2021

SYDNEY: The world began ushering in the New Year on Thursday, with pandemic controls muting celebrations for billions of people eager to bid farewell to a virus-ridden 2020. After a grinding year that has seen at least 1.7 million people die from Covid-19, fresh waves of infection have sparked renewed lockdowns and forced would-be revellers to extend their 2020 tradition …

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