Ronaldo handed two-match ban for kicking opponent

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/829011/ronaldo-handed-two-match-ban-for-kicking-opponent/"><br /> <img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/829011-RONALDOWEB-1422453751-466-160x120.jpg" width="160" /><br /> </a><br /> <p><p><strong>Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a two-match ban following his dismissal for kicking out at an opponent during their La Liga clash with Cordoba last Saturday, the Spanish league said on Wednesday. </strong></p><br /><p>Ronaldo was unable to make an impact in the match and his frustration saw him first lash out with his hand at Jose Crespo, which the referee missed, and then minutes later kick out at Edimar for which he was sent off.</p><br /><p>Real won 2-1 thanks to a late Gareth Bale penalty and Ronaldo apologised on Twitter after the game.</p><br /><p>The Portugal winger has been suspended for Real’s next two La Liga matches against Real Sociedad and Sevilla but will be available for the derby with Atletico Madrid.</p><br /><p> </p><br /><p><i>Like </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EtribuneSports"><i>Sports on Facebook</i></a>, <i>follow </i><a href="https://twitter.com/ETribuneSports"><i>@ETribuneSports</i></a><i> on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.</i></p><br /> </p><br /> <br clear="all"/>

Ronaldo handed two-match ban for kicking opponent

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a two-match ban following his dismissal for kicking out at an opponent ...

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Baba Bandook: Haroon and Ali Azmat evoke 90s nostalgia

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/828992/baba-bandook-haroon-and-ali-azmat-evoke-90s-nostalgia/"><br /> <img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/828992-HaroonandAliAzmat-1422450871-188-160x120.jpg" width="160" /><br /> </a><br /> <p><p><strong><strong class='location'>KARACHI: </strong>Fans of Pakistan’s pop music of the 1990s are in for a treat as singers Haroon and Ali Azmat have teamed up for a song, titled <i>Baba Bandook</i>. The song is essentially the theme song for Baba Bandook, the villain from animated television show <i>Burka Avenger</i>.</strong></p><br /><p>Speaking to <i>The Express Tribune</i>, Haroon commented on the collaboration and his camaraderie with Ali, stating, “Ali and I actually go back a long way and have been friends for a while now. Many people don’t know this, but we were even roommates and shared an apartment a long time ago.”</p><br /><p><img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Haroon-and-Ali-Azmat.jpg" /></p><br /><blockquote><p>#THROWBACK: The former frontmen of the bands Junoon (Ali) and Awaz (Haroon) face off in the music video. PHOTO: PUBLICITY</p></blockquote><br /><p>The former Awaz singer said he had wanted to collaborate with Ali on a song for a longtime, and felt this was the right time to do it. “I was looking to collaborate with him on a song for a while and when we came up with <em>Baba Bandook</em>, I couldn’t think of anyone better than Ali, as he is the ‘bad guy’ of our rock-and-roll industry,’ he stated.</p><br /><p>Haroon stated that Ali was immediately on board with the project when he approached him and “rode from Lahore to Islamabad to meet [him] at [his] office for the song.”</p><br /><p>Ali shared, “We did the song almost two years ago when Haroon called me to participate in the song, which had been produced by Sarmad Ghafoor.”</p><br /><p>The music video for the song, directed by Uzair Khan and Rizwan Ahmad, shows both musicians going up against each other, while being intercut with animations from the show.</p><br /><p>Haroon described the shoot for the music video as a fun experience. Narrating an incident from the shoot, he said, “Ali started performing without any rehearsal and was giving expressions, which made me laugh so hard.”</p><br /><p>Haroon and Ali hope the song would evoke “a feeling of nostalgia” in the fans after they see two musicians from the 1990s perform together and “appeal to their inner child” as well.</p><br /> </p><br /> <br clear="all"/>

Baba Bandook: Haroon and Ali Azmat evoke 90s nostalgia

KARACHI:  Fans of Pakistan’s pop music of the 1990s are in for a treat as singers Haroon and Ali Azmat have teamed up ...

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Girl, 8, saves wildlife with chocolates

Even two-tonne, spike-horned, armor-skinned rhinos need a helping hand sometimes.<img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_africa/~4/C0ElY3TYagA" width="1"/>

Girl, 8, saves wildlife with chocolates

Even two-tonne, spike-horned, armor-skinned rhinos need a helping hand sometimes.

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Figo wants to be FIFA president

Luis Figo has entered the race to become FIFA president determined to change an organization he describes as all too often associated with "scandal."<img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_sport/~4/hKiwUscfTUw" width="1"/>

Figo wants to be FIFA president

Luis Figo has entered the race to become FIFA president determined to change an organization he describes as all too often associated with ...

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Drone strike in North Waziristan kills six

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/828986/drone-strike-in-north-waziristan-kills-six/"><br /> <img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/828986-droneforSaqib-1422449618-642-160x120.jpg" width="160" /><br /> </a><br /> <p><p><strong><strong class='location'>SHAWAL: </strong>A drone strike </strong><strong>on Wednesday </strong>in Shawal, North Waziristan killed six and injured two <strong>people</strong>, <em>Express News</em> reported.</p><br /><p>According to initial reports, the drone strike hit a car and a house in the area. No details have been reported about the identities of the deceased.</p><br /><p><em>This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly. </em></p><br /><p> </p><br /> </p><br /> <br clear="all"/>

Drone strike in North Waziristan kills six

SHAWAL:  A drone strike on Wednesday  in Shawal, North Waziristan killed six and injured two people , Express News re...

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SRK’s first video tweet: ‘this is pretty cool’

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/828973/srks-first-video-tweet-this-is-pretty-cool/"><br /> <img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/828973-srkafp-1422446754-196-160x120.jpg" width="160" /><br /> </a><br /> <p><p><strong>Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday surprised his fans on social media when he sent out his first video tweet.</strong></p><br /><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" width="500"><p>Trying video tweet <a href="http://t.co/boiJUX0BVH">pic.twitter.com/boiJUX0BVH</a></p><br /><p>— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk/status/560390206763700225">January 28, 2015</a></p></blockquote><br /><p><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><br /><p>In the video, Shah Rukh says how it’s “pretty cool” to interact with his fans like this and will continue to do so.</p><br /><p>King Khan has also previously tried the sound portal SoundCloud to interact with his fans after hitting 10 million followers, and later 11 million followers on Twitter.</p><br /> </p><br /> <br clear="all"/>

SRK’s first video tweet: ‘this is pretty cool’

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday surprised his fans on social media when he sent out his first video twe...

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Fawad Khan not part of ‘Udta Punjab’ opposite Kareena Kapoor

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/828940/fawad-khan-not-part-of-udta-punjab-opposite-kareena-kapoor/"><br /> <img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/828940-kk-1422444090-887-160x120.jpg" width="160" /><br /> </a><br /> <p><p><strong>Actor Fawad Khan is reportedly not in line to star opposite Kareena Kapoor in the upcoming Bollywood film <em>Udta Punjab </em>as reported earlier<em>.</em></strong></p><br /><p><em>Khoobsurat</em> actor Fawad Khan was roped in to replace Ayushmann Khurrana in director Abhishek Chaubey’s latest film, <a href="http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/fawad-replaces-ayushman-in-udta-punjab-five-actors-whose-replacements-were-controversial/"><em>Indian Express</em> had claimed.</a></p><br /><p>Kap0or was said to be the reason for Khurrana’s ouster as she did not want to be paired opposite a lesser-known actor. Now, Diljit Dosanjh is set to<a href="http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/not-fawad-khan-its-punjabi-superstar-diljit-dosanjh-in-udta-punjab/"> play the lead </a>as the cast of the film has been finalised.  <em>Udta Punjab </em>deals with the growing drug addiction in the state.</p><br /><p>The director of the movie, along with his team, will leave for Punjab this weekend to finalise locations and shooting is said to commence by the end of February.</p><br /> </p><br /> <br clear="all"/>

Fawad Khan not part of ‘Udta Punjab’ opposite Kareena Kapoor

Actor Fawad Khan is reportedly not in line to star opposite Kareena Kapoor in the upcoming Bollywood film Udta Punjab ...

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Russian spycraft in New York revealed by FBI

The men would sometimes say they needed to meet to exchange tickets, but they never seemed to end up actually attending or discussing a sporting event or a concert.<img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_us/~4/U2X5Dipu0Fg" width="1"/>

Russian spycraft in New York revealed by FBI

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Women slashes children’s throats to quiet them

<div class="feedflare"><br /><a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=Ryup2xptQ5Y:RKB6LNLaoyo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?d=yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=Ryup2xptQ5Y:RKB6LNLaoyo:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?d=7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=Ryup2xptQ5Y:RKB6LNLaoyo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?i=Ryup2xptQ5Y:RKB6LNLaoyo:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=Ryup2xptQ5Y:RKB6LNLaoyo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?d=qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=Ryup2xptQ5Y:RKB6LNLaoyo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?i=Ryup2xptQ5Y:RKB6LNLaoyo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a><br /></div><img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~4/Ryup2xptQ5Y" width="1"/>

Women slashes children’s throats to quiet them

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Abbott named Australia’s young cricketer of the year

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/828912/abbott-named-australias-young-cricketer-of-the-year/"><br /> <img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/828912-sean-1422437342-551-160x120.jpg" width="160" /><br /> </a><br /> <p><p><strong><strong class='location'>ISLAMABAD: </strong>Sean Abbott was named Australia’s young cricketer of the year, two months after bowling the delivery which led to the death of Phillip Hughes, BBC News reported on Wednesday.</strong></p><br /><p>A ball from the 22-year-old struck Australia batsman Hughes on the neck during a domestic game in November.</p><br /><p>Several former cricketers feared Abbott may not play again, but he has since returned to action for New South Wales.</p><br /><p>He thanked ‘the Australian cricket family and wider community’ after learning of his award.</p><br /><p>Abbott also expressed gratitude for the support of his ‘family, close friends and team-mates’.</p><br /><p>He added he felt ‘privileged’ to receive the Bradman award.</p><br /><p>The Allan Border Medal is decided by votes cast by players, umpires and media representatives at international matches.</p><br /><p> </p><br /><p><i>Like </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EtribuneSports"><i>Sports on Facebook</i></a>, <i>follow </i><a href="https://twitter.com/ETribuneSports"><i>@ETribuneSports</i></a><i> on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.</i></p><br /> </p><br /> <br clear="all"/>

Abbott named Australia’s young cricketer of the year

ISLAMABAD:  Sean Abbott was named Australia’s young cricketer of the year, two months after bowling the delivery which...

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Search continues for QZ8501 remains

The Indonesian military said Tuesday that it was stopping its efforts to recover the remains of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 almost a month after the commercial jet crashed into the sea.<img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_world/~4/N3sf8sebQ7M" width="1"/>

Search continues for QZ8501 remains

The Indonesian military said Tuesday that it was stopping its efforts to recover the remains of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 almost a month after t...

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Real Madrid defends under-age deals

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Real Madrid defends under-age deals

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She’ll be tough to stop

When Serena Williams thumped Dominika Cibulkova in the last eight at the Australian Open, it spelled trouble for the remaining players in contention. Why? She's never lost a semifinal or final in Melbourne.<img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_sport/~4/e_8wLBmmV5M" width="1"/>

She’ll be tough to stop

When Serena Williams thumped Dominika Cibulkova in the last eight at the Australian Open, it spelled trouble for the remaining players in co...

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Saudi officials deny blurring images of Michelle Obama’s uncovered head

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/828875/saudi-officials-deny-blurring-images-of-michelle-obamas-uncovered-head/"><br /> <img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/828875-AP_michelle_obama_saudi__ll__x_-1422428863-126-160x120.jpg" width="160" /><br /> </a><br /> <p><p><strong>Saudi officials denied that Michelle Obama’s uncovered head was blurred in a state television broadcast of the meeting between US president Barack Obama and the Kingdom’s new king, <em><a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-28/saudi-arabia-denies-blurring-michelle-obamas-face/6050980" target="_blank">ABC news</a> </em>reported. </strong></p><br /><p>Obama and King Salman met briefly on the sidelines of King Abdullah’s funeral who died last week.</p><br /><p><img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/0-LINE-1420726462.jpg" /></p><br /><p><em><a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/826284/saudi-arabias-king-abdullah-dies-at-90-royal-court-statement/" target="_blank">LATEST: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah dies at 90, Salman becomes new ruler</a></em></p><br /><p><img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/0-LINE-1420726462.jpg" /></p><br /><p>Television channels across Saudi Arabia showed King Salman welcoming Obama and his wife at the bottom of a red-carpeted ramp while a military band played the US and Saudi national anthems.</p><br /><p>Michelle Obama wore a pair of slacks and a blue top with her hair uncovered. This was in stark contrast to Saudi women who are required to cover from head to toe.</p><br /><p><img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/251D9CD300000578-2928539-image-a-30_1422383871945-e1422429442832.jpg" /></p><br /><p><em>PHOTO: REUTERS</em></p><br /><p>A video showing the first lady’s image blurred out was shared on several social media platforms as some criticised her for not covering her head with a headscarf.</p><br /><p><img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/251FEDE600000578-2928539-Above_a_still_of_a_video_posted_online_by_a_YouTube_user_who_app-a-27_14223966860661-e1422429580498.jpg" /></p><br /><p><em>PHOTO: DAILY MAIL COURTESY OF YOUTUBE</em></p><br /><p>The Saudi embassy, however, took to their Twitter account and denied that her images were blurred.</p><br /><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" width="500"><p>Report by Bloomberg View's Josh Rogin that Saudi TV "blurred" image of First Lady Michelle Obama is FALSE. Should check facts, not Facebook</p><br /><p>— Saudi Embassy (@SaudiEmbassyUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaudiEmbassyUSA/status/560198004267679744">January 27, 2015</a></p></blockquote><br /><p><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><br /><p>On the contrary, on a trip to Indonesia with her husband in 2010, Michelle Obama wore a headscarf to a mosque in Jakarta. The first lady came under scrutiny by many in the Muslim world for not doing the same in Saudi Arabia.</p><br /><p><img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/251FFD7700000578-2928539-image-a-9_1422394631273-e1422430687261.jpg" /></p><br /><p><em>PHOTO: AFP</em></p><br /><p>During the four-hour trip, Obama and King Salman held talks at the King’s private residence – Erga Palace.</p><br /><p><img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/0-LINE-1420726462.jpg" /></p><br /><p><em><a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/828378/obama-leads-heavyweight-mission-to-key-ally-saudi/" target="_blank">RELATED: Obama leads heavyweight mission to key ally Saudi</a></em></p><br /><p><img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/0-LINE-1420726462.jpg" /></p><br /> </p><br /> <br clear="all"/>

Saudi officials deny blurring images of Michelle Obama’s uncovered head

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43 students killed in mistaken identity case

The murders of 43 college students in Mexico were a case of mistaken identity, when a criminal group mistook them for a rival gang, says the country's attorney general.<img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_americas/~4/J9qle3lHGIo" width="1"/>

43 students killed in mistaken identity case

The murders of 43 college students in Mexico were a case of mistaken identity, when a criminal group mistook them for a rival gang, says the...

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