Qandeel killed at the behest of cleric: father
lahore: Qandeel Baloch, the controversial Pakistani social media celebrity, was killed at the behest of Mufti Qavi, her father told a court hearing her murder case, a media report said. Qandeel, 26, was murdered last year, allegedly by her brother Muhammad Waseem, who said he killed her in the name of ‘honour.’
CO2 levels grew at record pace in 2016: UN
Geneva: The amount of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere grew at record rate in 2016 to a level not seen for millions of years, potentially fuelling a 20-metre rise in sea levels and adding 3 degrees to temperatures, the UN said.
hope Trump’s visit will improve peace: China
Beijing: China on Monday hoped that US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the country would improve peace and stability, following months of tension over North Korea’s nuclear programme.
Sherin’s body sent home for funeral
Houston: US authorities have sent the body of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews to a funeral home but a medical report on how the Indian girl, adopted by an Indian-American couple, died is yet to come out, according to a media report.
Israel, Palestine discuss economic ties
Jerusalem: Israeli Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon met with Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah to discuss strengthening economic ties between the two sides.