‘Honour’ killing: Man beheads daughter, boyfriend in Pakistan
Lahore: In yet another case of “honour killing” in Pakistan, an 18-year-old woman was beheaded along with her boyfriend by her father and uncle in the country’s eastern Punjab province, media reports said. The girl and the 21-year-old man were tied with ropes by her father and uncle when he arrived at the girl’s house to meet her in Attock district, DawnNews TV quoted police as saying. The accused then beheaded them with a sharp-edged weapon, police said.
Couple slashed in UK knife-point robbery
London: An Indian-origin couple were slashed in a knife-point robbery at their fruit and vegetable shop in Handsworth, in West Midlands, England.
Egypt confirms 20 death sentences
Cairo: An Egyptian court upheld death sentences for 20 Islamists convicted of killing 13 cops during violent unrest in 2013.
Safe for pilots to sport beards: Study
Toronto: A clean-shaven face may not be necessary for pilots to ensure their safety during in-flight emergencies, according to scientists who found that those who sport a full beard can also properly seal on an oxygen mask. Several airlines require pilots to have a clean-shaven face, as it is believe to be necessary to ensure a proper seal on an oral-nasal face mask during an emergency scenario.