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Suicide bomber kills at least 14 in north Baghdad

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/835464/suicide-bomber-kills-at-least-14-in-north-baghdad/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/835464-image-1423469037-529-160x120.jpg" width="160" /> 			</a> 			BAGHDAD: A suicide bomber attacked a Shia-majority area of north Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 14 people, security and medical officials said. The blast in Kadhimiyah, which is home to a revered Shia’s shrine, also wounded at least 43 people. A police colonel said the bomber struck inside a restaurant at Kadhimiyah’s Aden Square, while interior ministry and medical officials said the attack targeted the crowded square. It is the second suicide bombing to hit the capital in three days. On Saturday, an attack inside a restaurant in the Baghdad Jadida area killed at least 23 people. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the Monday attack, but suicide bombings are a tactic almost exclusively employed by Sunnis in Iraq, including militants of the Islamic State (IS) group. IS spearheaded an offensive that swept through large areas north and west of Baghdad last June, and Iraqi forces are battling to regain ground with support from US-led air strikes. A roadside bomb also exploded in a commercial district in the Shia-majority Husseiniyah area near Baghdad on Monday, killing at least one person and wounding at least seven. Militants often target crowded places like restaurants, shops and markets to maximise casualties.

Suicide bomber kills at least 14 in north Baghdad

BAGHDAD: A suicide bomber attacked a Shia-majority area of north Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 14 people, secur...

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Kurds battling ISIS with outdated weapons

Kurds battling ISIS with outdated weapons

Rashid Fouad Abdullah is a Kurdish peshmerga fighter in his late 50s, but he's younger than his gun.

Pakistan can end World Cup hoodoo against India: Zaheer Abbas

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/835501/pakistan-can-end-world-cup-hoodoo-against-india-zaheer-abbas/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/835501-pakistanteamcelebratingafpx-1423479933-152-160x120.jpg" width="160" /> 			</a> 			Zaheer Abbas, former cricketer for Pakistan and batting legend, said Pakistan have a golden chance to break the jinx and win against India in the upcoming World Cup, <a href="http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/news/237266-pakistan-can-break-world-cup-jinx-against-india-this-time-zaheer-abbas" target="_blank">NDTV </a>reported on Monday. Abbas, who was the first batsman to score three consecutive ODI centuries (in 1982-83) against India, said this in reference to India’s recent poor performance in Australia. “I have seen India’s performance in Australia and their first practice match against the hosts yesterday, so I can say that,” he said, from Multan in an interview. In the last five meetings of the World Cup, India have remained unbeaten by Pakistan. In the upcoming tournament, they will play against each other on February 15 at the Adelaide oval. “India are the defending champions, so there will be more pressure on them to perform as compared to Pakistan,” the 67-year-old Abbas said. He added that Pakistan has a younger team which was undergoing issues related to injuries, while India, on the other hand, has an experienced team. Abbas said Pakistan would have to give it their all in the first match. “Indian team is experienced while Pakistan has a young team. They (Pakistan) have fitness issues as well and team combination is also not settled as of now. Batting will be weakened in Hafeez’s absence but players are talented and if they can handle the pressure well, they will win,” he said. “I hope that Pakistan can find their team combination right as the injury list is growing day by day,” the former batsman added. “World cup is a different tournament and they will do well as they (India) have experience of winning the trophy. I can only say that handling the pressure will be the key as far as India-Pakistan match is concerned,” he added. He guesses that Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will make it to the semifinals, with the possibility of either India or Pakistan. “Hence, the first match is very crucial and it will be really a high voltage contest,” he added. Further, despite voicing concern about how India’s recent performance was poor, he did not completely dismiss them. “They could not win a single match there but we cannot write them off,” Abbas said. “Pakistan does not have bowlers like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram or Waqar Younis now. Indian batting is strong but they are not performing well in Australia.” Additionally, Abbas, in response to a question regarding which Indian player is one to watch in the upcoming tournament, said it will be Virat Kohli. “This Indian team does not have Sachin Tendulkar, so all eyes will be on Virat now. He is the best batsman for India and he has to perform to his potential. Indian bowling is looking weak so they have to rely on their batting. They have been playing is Australia for two months now and are acclimatised well,” he said.

Pakistan can end World Cup hoodoo against India: Zaheer Abbas

Zaheer Abbas, former cricketer for Pakistan and batting legend, said Pakistan have a golden chance to break the jinx a...

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Amal Clooney to push Egypt to free Al Jazeera reporter

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Dhoni keen on identifying Playing XI before Pakistan clash

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/835508/dhoni-keen-on-identifying-playing-xi-before-pakistan-clash/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/835508-dhoni-1423474268-764-160x120.jpg" width="160" /> 			</a> 			As India lost their first warm-up game against Australia, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is struggling to identify his playing XI for the most-anticipated World Cup clash against Pakistan. Pakistan and India play on February 15 at the Adelaide Oval. India lost their first warm-up game against Australia on Sunday and have one more game left against Afghanistan on Tuesday before the match with Pakistan. “It has been difficult for us. When the batsmen click, the bowlers don’t and when the bowlers do, the batsmen don’t. We need to sort that out,” the captain said, according to <a href="http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/news/237221-world-cup-mahendra-singh-dhoni-keen-on-identifying-playing-xi-before-pakistan-clash" target="_blank">NDTV</a>. “What’s important is that we have one more game in our hand and before playing Pakistan it would be good to have the first XI in our hand,” Dhoni added. Responding to what he was looking at to identify the final XI, Dhoni said, “It will depend on our utility cricketers. If the pitches remain as it is, we need out spinners to use the bounce more. It’s a very long tournament and what we have seen is the team that does well is the one that comes from the bottom and moves rapidly up.”

Dhoni keen on identifying Playing XI before Pakistan clash

As India lost their first warm-up game against Australia, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is struggling to identif...

Greek PM promises new deal on debt

Greek PM promises new deal on debt

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Slain Jordanian pilot unites country

Slain Jordanian pilot unites country

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Jenner breaks silence on crash

Jenner breaks silence on crash

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Pakistan to chase 247 against Bangladesh

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/835440/pakistan-to-chase-247-against-bangladesh/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/835440-BangladeshtimePHOTOAFPx-1423466018-222-160x120.jpg" width="160" /> 			</a> 			SYDNEY: Bangladesh set a target of 247 runs on Monday for Pakistan to chase in their first World Cup warm-up match in Sydney’s Black Town. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat. Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah scored 81 and 83 runs respectively to help build the total. Pakistan’s team for the World Cup underwent several changes recently with Nasir Jamshed now on board after replacing Muhammad Hafeez following his ankle injury. <img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/0-LINE-1420726462.jpg" /> <a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/835023/nasir-jamshed-to-replace-hafeez-in-world-cup-pcb-chief/" target="_blank">RELATED: Nasir Jamshed to replace Hafeez in World Cup: PCB chief</a> <img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/0-LINE-1420726462.jpg" /> Muhammad Irfan took five wickets, Yasir Shah accounted for two batsmen and Sohail Khan and Wahab Riaz bagged one wicket apiece.

Pakistan to chase 247 against Bangladesh

SYDNEY: Bangladesh set a target of 247 runs on Monday for Pakistan to chase in their first World Cup warm-up match in...

Stars in black and white on Grammys red carpet

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/835435/stars-in-black-and-white-on-grammys-red-carpet/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/835435-coll-1423467462-403-160x120.jpg" width="160" /> 			</a> 			LOS ANGELES: The mega-stars of the music world rocked daring outfits in classic black and white on the Grammys red carpet Sunday, strutting their stuff in Los Angeles on the industry’s biggest night.   Beyonce – who took home three Grammys – sashayed in a sheer black Proenza Schouler gown with a deep V neckline and long sleeves. Madonna channelled her inner naughty toreador in a skimpy black-and-pink Givenchy mini-dress, thigh-high black boots and elbow-length gloves completed the look. <img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/grammycoll.jpg" /> Pop princess Katy Perry, fresh off her well-received Super Bowl halftime show, rocked a sheer, white-silvery backless Zuhair Murad dress studded with crystals – and purple hair. Nominee Taylor Swift set herself apart in a blue-green Elie Saab gown with a high-low hemline. <img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/g621-e1423466220176.jpg" /> Australian rapper Azalea also added a pop of color to the proceedings, in a royal blue figure-hugging Armani gown, with her blonde hair braided in a crown around her head. <img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/azlae1-e1423466575598.jpg" /> Rihanna was pretty in pink, but not everyone on social media thought so. <img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/g54-e1423466365698.jpg" />   The Grammys have been the scene of some of fashion’s classic red-carpet moments: Jennifer Lopez’s plunging barely there green Versace gown in 2000 is still a fierce benchmark. The men of music attending the ceremony at the Staples Center did not disappoint. Several of music’s top male stars went for shades of gray. <img alt="" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/coll2-e1423466631645.jpg" /> Pharrell Williams, with three awards on the night, busted out a pale gray Bermuda shorts suit from Adidas – but not the towering Vivienne Westwood Smokey the Bear hat that was the talk of last year’s show. John Legend opted for a gray Dolce & Gabbana suit with no tie. His wife, model Chrissy Teigen, was sultry in a white Gucci gown with strategic cut-outs snaking around the curves he sings about in his hit love song “All of Me” – nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance. PHOTOS BY AFP

Stars in black and white on Grammys red carpet

LOS ANGELES: The mega-stars of the music world rocked daring outfits in classic black and white on the Grammys red ca...