According to SITE observatory, Al-Qaeda threatened French weekly Charlie Hebdo with a repeat of the 2015 massacre of its staff after it republished controversial cartoons of Prophet Mohammed.

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Al-Qaeda's latest threat on the French weekly comes as America mourns the victims of 2001, September 11 attacks in New York and Washington. The terror outfit said it had the "same message" for French President Emmanuel Macron as it did for former president Francois Hollande.

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France has begun trial of 14 suspected accomplice five years after the terrorist incident. All the attackers were killed by security officials. The trials are set to last until November 10. Charlie Hebdo's director Laurent Sourisseau told the court that there was nothing to regret over publishing the cartoons.

"What I regret is to see how little people fight to defend freedom. If we don't fight for our freedom, we live like a slave and we promote a deadly ideology," Sourisseau said. On the question of republishing the cartoon, Sourisseau added that, "If we had given up the right to publish these cartoons, that would mean that we were wrong to do so in the first place."

Al-Qaida in its message said that the attack on Charlie Hebdo wasn't "one off" after the magazine reprinted the "contemptible caricatures". The terrorist outfit made the comments in its English edition.

Twelve people were killed in the January 7, 2015 attack after brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi attacked the offices of Charlie Hebdo.

According to SITE observatory, Al-Qaeda threatened French weekly Charlie Hebdo with a repeat of the 2015 massacre of its staff after it republished controversial cartoons of Prophet Mohammed.

According to SITE observatory, Al-Qaeda threatened French weekly Charlie Hebdo with a repeat of the 2015 massacre of its staff after it republished controversial cartoons of Prophet Mohammed. Also Read: 'I am innocent': Prime suspect of Charlie Hebdo shooting declines all accusations Al-Qaeda's latest threat on the French weekly comes as America mourns the victims of 2001, September 11 attacks in New York and Washington. The terror outfit said it had the "same message" for French President Emmanuel Macron as it did for former president Francois Hollande. Watch: France has begun trial of 14 suspected accomplice five years after the terrorist incident. All the attackers were killed by security officials. The trials are set to last until November 10. Charlie Hebdo's director Laurent Sourisseau told the court that there was nothing to regret over publishing the cartoons. "What I regret is to see how little people fight to defend freedom. If we don't fight for our freedom, we live like a slave and we promote a deadly ideology," Sourisseau said. On the question of republishing the cartoon, Sourisseau added that, "If we had given up the right to publish these cartoons, that would mean that we were wrong to do so in the first place." Al-Qaida in its message said that the attack on Charlie Hebdo wasn't "one off" after the magazine reprinted the "contemptible caricatures". The terrorist outfit made the comments in its English edition. Twelve people were killed in the January 7, 2015 attack after brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi attacked the offices of Charlie Hebdo.

Al-Qaeda threatens Charlie Hebdo for republishing Prophet Mohammed's cartoons

The Chinese Army has returned the five Indian youths who had inadvertently crossed over the Line of Actual Control(LAC) last week.

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The Indian hunters were handed over to Indian authorities by the PLA at Kibitu in Arunachal Pradesh, the defence ministry said.

The Indian Army had approached the PLA on a hotline to trace and return the youths and on September 8, the response on the hotline confirmed that the missing individuals had been found.

The hunters will be quarantined for 14 days according to COVID-19 protocol and will then be handed over to their families.

The five hunters from upper Subansiri district had inadvertently strayed across the LAC. The Army said, "three such incidents have taken place in the current year in Upper Subansiri and West Siang district, including the latest incident."

The Army informed that adventurous people fond of exploring nature for medicinal herbs and possessing traditional flair for hunting which involves surviving off the land for weeks in the jungles and far-flung remote areas stay to the other side of the LAC.

The Chinese Army has returned the five Indian youths who had inadvertently crossed over the Line of Actual Control(LAC) last week. Also Read: China's PLA confirmed missing youths from Arunachal Pradesh found, says Government The Indian hunters were handed over to Indian authorities by the PLA at Kibitu in Arunachal Pradesh, the defence ministry said.

The Chinese Army has returned the five Indian youths who had inadvertently crossed over the Line of Actual Control(LAC) last week. Also Read: China's PLA confirmed missing youths from Arunachal Pradesh found, says Government The Indian hunters were handed over to Indian authorities by the PLA at Kibitu in Arunachal Pradesh, the defence ministry said. The Indian Army had approached the PLA on a hotline to trace and return the youths and on September 8, the response on the hotline confirmed that the missing individuals had been found. The hunters will be quarantined for 14 days according to COVID-19 protocol and will then be handed over to their families. The five hunters from upper Subansiri district had inadvertently strayed across the LAC. The Army said, "three such incidents have taken place in the current year in Upper Subansiri and West Siang district, including the latest incident." The Army informed that adventurous people fond of exploring nature for medicinal herbs and possessing traditional flair for hunting which involves surviving off the land for weeks in the jungles and far-flung remote areas stay to the other side of the LAC.

China's PLA hands five youths to India who had inadvertently crossed LAC; set to be quarantined for 14 days

The historic intra-Afghan talks began in Doha today as India's foreign minister Jaishanker said&nbsp;Afghanistan's soil should never be used for any anti-India activities.

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"Our expectation is that the soil of Afghanistan should never be used for any anti-India activities," India's foreign minister said, adding, "it must respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan and must promote human rights &amp; democracy," while reiterating that it should be "Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled".

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Meanwhile, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban co-founder asserted the group's demand for an "Islamic system".

"I want all to consider Islam in their negotiations and agreements and not to sacrifice Islam to personal interests," Baradar said even as US secretary of state called both factions to "seize the opportunity".

"We will undoubtedly counter many challenges in the talks over the coming days, weeks and months. Remember, you are acting not only for this generation of Afghans but for future generations as well, your children and your grandchildren," the US secretary of state said.

The Afghan government's chief negotiator Abdullah Abdullah called for a "humanitarian ceasefire" with the Taliban.

"We have to stop violence and agree on a ceasefire as soon as possible. We want a humanitarian ceasefire," Abdullah said. "I can tell you with confidence that the history of our country will remember today as the end of the war and suffering of our people," he added.

The historic intra-Afghan talks began in Doha today as India's foreign minister Jaishanker said Afghanistan's soil should never be used for any anti-India activities.

The historic intra-Afghan talks began in Doha today as India's foreign minister Jaishanker said Afghanistan's soil should never be used for any anti-India activities. Watch: "Our expectation is that the soil of Afghanistan should never be used for any anti-India activities," India's foreign minister said, adding, "it must respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan and must promote human rights & democracy," while reiterating that it should be "Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled". Also Read: India's foreign minister Jaishankar 'virtually' joins intra-Afghan ceremony held in Doha Meanwhile, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban co-founder asserted the group's demand for an "Islamic system". "I want all to consider Islam in their negotiations and agreements and not to sacrifice Islam to personal interests," Baradar said even as US secretary of state called both factions to "seize the opportunity". "We will undoubtedly counter many challenges in the talks over the coming days, weeks and months. Remember, you are acting not only for this generation of Afghans but for future generations as well, your children and your grandchildren," the US secretary of state said. The Afghan government's chief negotiator Abdullah Abdullah called for a "humanitarian ceasefire" with the Taliban. "We have to stop violence and agree on a ceasefire as soon as possible. We want a humanitarian ceasefire," Abdullah said. "I can tell you with confidence that the history of our country will remember today as the end of the war and suffering of our people," he added.

We have to stop violence and agree on humanitarian ceasefire: Afghan government to Taliban during intra-Afghan talks

The government announced the reopening of schools and colleges for students belonging to classes 9-12 with schools and colleges outside of containment zones allowed to operate. High-risk individuals including elderly people likely to be infected with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-havent-covid-19-vaccine-trials-stopped-dcgi-asks-serum-institute-over-safety-concerns-326380">COVID-19</a>&nbsp;will not be allowed in campuses which is one of the big steps as part of reopening schools and colleges under Unlock 4.0 news.

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The health ministry said that students of class 9th to 12th shall be permitted to visit their school on "voluntary basis" for taking "guidance" from their teachers subject to written consent of their parents/guardians as part of standard operation procedures (SOPs).

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The government directive also stated that schools used as quarantine centres earlier would have to be properly sanitized before it is allowed to reopen with only <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/doctors-prescription-not-needed-for-covid-19-test-in-delhi-from-now-326317">asymptomatic </a>people allowed to enter the school premises.

“Cleaning and regular disinfection (using 1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently touched surfaces (door knobs, elevator buttons, hand rails, chairs, benches, washroom fixtures, etc.) to be made Page 5 of 5 mandatory in all class rooms, laboratories, lockers, parking areas, other common areas etc. before beginning of classes and at the end of the day," the government statement said.

Teachers and students have been asked to keep a physical distance of 6 feet with seating arrangement reflecting a similar change. The health ministry also said that outdoor spaces can be utilized if the weather permits while adhering to social distancing norms.

“Academic scheduling should have intermix of regular classroom teaching and online teaching/assessments,” it said while adding that schools and colleges should revamp their calenders to avoid overcrowding of campuses.&nbsp;

The government had earlier allowed Metro services to resume as part of Unlock 4.0 even as the number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-recoveries-near-34-lakh-fatality-rate-has-drops-to-169-per-cent-health-ministry-326251">coronavirus </a>cases continues to rise in the country. On Wednesday, India recorded &nbsp;89,706 new infections with the number of COVID-19 cases shooting up past 43 lakh.

The government announced the reopening of schools and colleges for students belonging to classes 9-12 with schools and colleges outside of containment zones allowed to operate.

The government announced the reopening of schools and colleges for students belonging to classes 9-12 with schools and colleges outside of containment zones allowed to operate. High-risk individuals including elderly people likely to be infected with COVID-19 will not be allowed in campuses which is one of the big steps as part of reopening schools and colleges under Unlock 4.0 news. Also Read: India registers 89,706 fresh COVID-19 cases in a day The health ministry said that students of class 9th to 12th shall be permitted to visit their school on "voluntary basis" for taking "guidance" from their teachers subject to written consent of their parents/guardians as part of standard operation procedures (SOPs). Watch: The government directive also stated that schools used as quarantine centres earlier would have to be properly sanitized before it is allowed to reopen with only asymptomatic people allowed to enter the school premises. “Cleaning and regular disinfection (using 1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently touched surfaces (door knobs, elevator buttons, hand rails, chairs, benches, washroom fixtures, etc.) to be made Page 5 of 5 mandatory in all class rooms, laboratories, lockers, parking areas, other common areas etc. before beginning of classes and at the end of the day," the government statement said. Teachers and students have been asked to keep a physical distance of 6 feet with seating arrangement reflecting a similar change. The health ministry also said that outdoor spaces can be utilized if the weather permits while adhering to social distancing norms. “Academic scheduling should have intermix of regular classroom teaching and online teaching/assessments,” it said while adding that schools and colleges should revamp their calenders to avoid overcrowding of campuses. The government had earlier allowed Metro services to resume as part of Unlock 4.0 even as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the country. On Wednesday, India recorded 89,706 new infections with the number of COVID-19 cases shooting up past 43 lakh.

Unlock 4.0 News: Government announces reopening schools, colleges

Has your child ever asked you to buy a happy meal just so that he or she could have the surprise toy?

All of us have been there, nagged our parents into buying a health drink so that we could have the free colouring set Cheetos and Tazos, including gems and surprise toys.

Collectables and surprises have been an intergral part of our childhood and Gen Z is no different, just that the surprise toys these days are more of a shock than a surprise.

However, a toy has angered parents worldwide, if you go by the packaging, it looks harmless but if you go ahead and follow the instructions that is unbox the toy and dip it in cold water you end up with something like a LOL surprise but there is nothing LOL or funny about it, inappropriate is more like it.

MGA Entertainment is behind the sick idea after shocking the market with oversexualised Bratz dolls, the company launched LOL suprise in 2016 like the woman in the video said these toys are branded appropriately for 5-year-olds.

The idea behind the suprise toy was to cash in on the unboxing and collectable trend. The company also wanted to harness children's curiosity - the love for a surprise toy and it worked with 800 million pieces sold between 2016 and 2018.

Some parents were surprisingly fine with toys so age-inappropriate and what follows is more disturbing. So, why blame the toymaker alone?

It's not like they started the unboxing trend, parents did. The whole concept of "monetising childhood" has brought us here. They say curiosity killed the cat, now it is killing morals.

The only silver lining is that some parents are now speaking up!

Whatever happened to good old surprise balls and kinder joys? This sick surprise should force us into some serious rethinking.

Has your child ever asked you to buy a happy meal just so that he or she could have the surprise toy? All of us have been there, nagged our parents into buying a health drink so that we could have the free colouring set Cheetos and Tazos, including gems and surprise toys.

Has your child ever asked you to buy a happy meal just so that he or she could have the surprise toy? All of us have been there, nagged our parents into buying a health drink so that we could have the free colouring set Cheetos and Tazos, including gems and surprise toys. Collectables and surprises have been an intergral part of our childhood and Gen Z is no different, just that the surprise toys these days are more of a shock than a surprise. However, a toy has angered parents worldwide, if you go by the packaging, it looks harmless but if you go ahead and follow the instructions that is unbox the toy and dip it in cold water you end up with something like a LOL surprise but there is nothing LOL or funny about it, inappropriate is more like it. MGA Entertainment is behind the sick idea after shocking the market with oversexualised Bratz dolls, the company launched LOL suprise in 2016 like the woman in the video said these toys are branded appropriately for 5-year-olds. The idea behind the suprise toy was to cash in on the unboxing and collectable trend. The company also wanted to harness children's curiosity - the love for a surprise toy and it worked with 800 million pieces sold between 2016 and 2018. Some parents were surprisingly fine with toys so age-inappropriate and what follows is more disturbing. So, why blame the toymaker alone? It's not like they started the unboxing trend, parents did. The whole concept of "monetising childhood" has brought us here. They say curiosity killed the cat, now it is killing morals. The only silver lining is that some parents are now speaking up! Whatever happened to good old surprise balls and kinder joys? This sick surprise should force us into some serious rethinking.

LOL surprise dolls anger parents

A fire was reported on the tiny Greek island of Lesbos. The flames engulfed several houses but there were no reports of injuries.

However, the fire fighters who arrived at the scene were met with resistance and by dawn large plumes of smoke was seen rising from the island as local authorities announced that Europe's largest migrant camp was gutted in the blaze.

The Moria camp home to 12,500 refugees has now been reduced to ashes. The camp was once notorious for being the most overcrowded in Europe, however, all that remains now is debris and rubble.

At least 4,000 migrants have fled the smouldering camp for other cities. The Greek government has stepped in but it is prioritising young lives. It is relocating unaccompanied minors to other camps with some 170 minors being sent on a plane to Thessaloniki. The older and less fortunate migrants say they are going to sleep under the stars.

"Under the stars, I'm going to sleep under the stars like all these people here. Nowhere to go since everything burned, so we slept outside and we'll continue here. No organization, no Greek government agency has come here to help us a little," Leonie Raymon, refugee from Cameroon, said.

However, the question is what triggered the massive blaze. This question was asked to the Greek migration minister Notis Mitarachi. His response has become a subject of debate.

"The real series of events is still being investigated. What is certain is that the fire was started, because of the quarantine&nbsp;by asylum seekers in the facility. I have no other comment to make," Notis Mitarachi, Greek migration minister, said.

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Did the asylum seekers really burn down their own houses? Initial evidence suggests they did. The migrants were upset about the strict lockdown measures. They were isolated and locked inside after at least 35 people tested positive for COVID-19.

The Greek government says the fire was pre-planned so that the migrants could flee quarantine.

"From what we have gathered until now, the fires started as a result of the dissatisfaction of occupants of the Moria camp to the imposed isolation, after 36 coronavirus cases were found after 1,900 tests took place in the previous days. The fires started around the perimeter of the camp, and then were located inside the camp," Giorgos Koumoutsakos, deputy migration minister, said.

The fact is that the Moria camp had become a tinderbox. It was hosting migrants four times more than its maximum capacity. The government had promised to relocate them but could not. The asylum seekers may now have taken it upon themselves and are now walking thousands of miles searching for a new home as Europe braces itself for another migrant crisis.

A fire was reported on the tiny Greek island of Lesbos. The flames engulfed several houses but there were no reports of injuries. However, the fire fighters who arrived at the scene were met with resistance and by dawn large plumes of smoke was seen rising from the island as local authorities announced that Europe's largest migrant camp was gutted in the blaze.

A fire was reported on the tiny Greek island of Lesbos. The flames engulfed several houses but there were no reports of injuries. However, the fire fighters who arrived at the scene were met with resistance and by dawn large plumes of smoke was seen rising from the island as local authorities announced that Europe's largest migrant camp was gutted in the blaze. The Moria camp home to 12,500 refugees has now been reduced to ashes. The camp was once notorious for being the most overcrowded in Europe, however, all that remains now is debris and rubble. At least 4,000 migrants have fled the smouldering camp for other cities. The Greek government has stepped in but it is prioritising young lives. It is relocating unaccompanied minors to other camps with some 170 minors being sent on a plane to Thessaloniki. The older and less fortunate migrants say they are going to sleep under the stars. "Under the stars, I'm going to sleep under the stars like all these people here. Nowhere to go since everything burned, so we slept outside and we'll continue here. No organization, no Greek government agency has come here to help us a little," Leonie Raymon, refugee from Cameroon, said. However, the question is what triggered the massive blaze. This question was asked to the Greek migration minister Notis Mitarachi. His response has become a subject of debate. "The real series of events is still being investigated. What is certain is that the fire was started, because of the quarantine by asylum seekers in the facility. I have no other comment to make," Notis Mitarachi, Greek migration minister, said. × Did the asylum seekers really burn down their own houses? Initial evidence suggests they did. The migrants were upset about the strict lockdown measures. They were isolated and locked inside after at least 35 people tested positive for COVID-19. The Greek government says the fire was pre-planned so that the migrants could flee quarantine. "From what we have gathered until now, the fires started as a result of the dissatisfaction of occupants of the Moria camp to the imposed isolation, after 36 coronavirus cases were found after 1,900 tests took place in the previous days. The fires started around the perimeter of the camp, and then were located inside the camp," Giorgos Koumoutsakos, deputy migration minister, said. The fact is that the Moria camp had become a tinderbox. It was hosting migrants four times more than its maximum capacity. The government had promised to relocate them but could not. The asylum seekers may now have taken it upon themselves and are now walking thousands of miles searching for a new home as Europe braces itself for another migrant crisis.

Did refugees set Moria camp ablaze over COVID-19 quarantine? Greek minister thinks so!

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A massive fire broke out at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/half-of-lebanons-population-could-face-food-crisis-after-beirut-port-blast-un-324103">Beirut</a> port engulfing a warehouse, a month after the massive blast in which over 180 people were killed and several hundred were injured.

The reason for the fire is still unknown.&nbsp;The army reportedly said it the fire had engulfed a warehouse storing engine oil and vehicle tyres.&nbsp;Lebanon president said Beirut fire could be sabotage or accident.

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"Today's fire could be an intentional act of sabotage, the result of a technical error, ignorance, or negligence. In all cases, the cause needs to be known as soon as possible, and those responsible held to account," President Michel Aoun said

The army said it was sending helicopters to bring the fire under control. The blaze reportedly erupted in the duty free zone of the port.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;the International Committee of the Red Cross said its humanitarian operations risked serious disruption as the fire hit a warehouse containing food aid.

"The warehouse on fire is where ICRC stocks thousands (of) food parcels and 0.5 million litres of oil," ICRC regional director Fabrizio Carboni said.&nbsp;

"Our humanitarian operation risks to be seriously disrupted," it added.

Beirut was rocked by a blast on August 4 at a port where 2759 tonnes of highly flammable ammonium nitrate was stored. The Lebanese government under Hassan Diab was forced to resign in the aftermath of the blast.

Outgoing prime minister Hassan Diab later testified&nbsp;before judicial authorities investigating the blast. Diab and President Michel Aoun had reportedly received a report on July 20 from the security agencies warning of the danger posed by the highly unstable material.

Twenty-five suspects have been arrested so far, including port director-general Hassan Koraytem and customs chief Badri Daher.

The Lebanese army had said last week that it had found another 4.35 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored inside containers at an entrance to the port.

A massive fire broke out at Beirut port engulfing a warehouse, a month after the massive blast in which over 180 people were killed and several hundred were injured.

A massive fire broke out at Beirut port engulfing a warehouse, a month after the massive blast in which over 180 people were killed and several hundred were injured. The reason for the fire is still unknown. The army reportedly said it the fire had engulfed a warehouse storing engine oil and vehicle tyres. Lebanon president said Beirut fire could be sabotage or accident. Also Read: 'No signs of life' in rubble after three-day search for Beirut blast survivors "Today's fire could be an intentional act of sabotage, the result of a technical error, ignorance, or negligence. In all cases, the cause needs to be known as soon as possible, and those responsible held to account," President Michel Aoun said The army said it was sending helicopters to bring the fire under control. The blaze reportedly erupted in the duty free zone of the port. Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross said its humanitarian operations risked serious disruption as the fire hit a warehouse containing food aid. "The warehouse on fire is where ICRC stocks thousands (of) food parcels and 0.5 million litres of oil," ICRC regional director Fabrizio Carboni said. "Our humanitarian operation risks to be seriously disrupted," it added. Beirut was rocked by a blast on August 4 at a port where 2759 tonnes of highly flammable ammonium nitrate was stored. The Lebanese government under Hassan Diab was forced to resign in the aftermath of the blast. Outgoing prime minister Hassan Diab later testified before judicial authorities investigating the blast. Diab and President Michel Aoun had reportedly received a report on July 20 from the security agencies warning of the danger posed by the highly unstable material. Twenty-five suspects have been arrested so far, including port director-general Hassan Koraytem and customs chief Badri Daher. The Lebanese army had said last week that it had found another 4.35 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored inside containers at an entrance to the port.

Beirut fire could be due to sabotage, ignorance or negligence: President Aoun

Most of us would like to believe aliens exist what with the alien movies, UFOs and the conspiracy theories.

Now several unexplained events later, it has become very hard for the curious human brain to believe that we are the only living creatures in this wide, wide universe.&nbsp;

Most of us have tried to channel our inner Christopher Nolan to explain why aliens are very much legit, then there are some who are convinced that America is hiding aliens in Area 51.

So, a group of astronomers in Australia began looking for E.T. They used the MWA or the Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope to search for signs of aliens in the southern sky. They scanned the vela region and studied 10 million stars but they found nothing - no sign of aliens.

However, the scientists are not ready to give up because they used low-frequency radio signals for the search -&nbsp;the kind used for FM radio but for all you know, the aliens use a different technology - some technology alien to us.

So, the researchers concluded "other civilisations are elusive, if they exist at all" but don't be disappointed, alien lovers remember what Douglas Adams said in the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy: "the space is big, really big".

There are around 100 billion to 300 billion stars in the milky way alone. The Australian astronomers studied just 10 million stars, the odds are still in favour of those looking for aliens.

So, keep the search going.

Most of us would like to believe aliens exist what with the alien movies, UFOs and the conspiracy theories. Now several unexplained events later, it has become very hard for the curious human brain to believe that we are the only living creatures in this wide, wide universe.

Most of us would like to believe aliens exist what with the alien movies, UFOs and the conspiracy theories. Now several unexplained events later, it has become very hard for the curious human brain to believe that we are the only living creatures in this wide, wide universe. Most of us have tried to channel our inner Christopher Nolan to explain why aliens are very much legit, then there are some who are convinced that America is hiding aliens in Area 51. So, a group of astronomers in Australia began looking for E.T. They used the MWA or the Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope to search for signs of aliens in the southern sky. They scanned the vela region and studied 10 million stars but they found nothing - no sign of aliens. However, the scientists are not ready to give up because they used low-frequency radio signals for the search - the kind used for FM radio but for all you know, the aliens use a different technology - some technology alien to us. So, the researchers concluded "other civilisations are elusive, if they exist at all" but don't be disappointed, alien lovers remember what Douglas Adams said in the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy: "the space is big, really big". There are around 100 billion to 300 billion stars in the milky way alone. The Australian astronomers studied just 10 million stars, the odds are still in favour of those looking for aliens. So, keep the search going.

Do aliens exist? Australia astronomers find no evidence

Key family members of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif are facing legal heat.

A special court in Islamabad declared&nbsp;Nawaz Sharif an absconder in the treasury house reference case.

The court has taken the decision due to Sharif's prolonged absence from the proceedings. Sharif has been residing in London since November last year on the pretext of medical treatment.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-declares-nawaz-sharif-as-an-absconder-approaches-uk-for-extradition-326234">Pakistan declares Nawaz Sharif as an absconder, approaches UK for extradition</a>

The 70-year-old three-time premier, who was sentenced in a graft case by an accountability court, informed a court in Lahore that he is unable to return to the country as his doctors have told him not to go out due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sharif was given bail in November last year after his&nbsp;physician claimed&nbsp;that the three-time prime minister is suffering from complex multi-vessel coronary artery disease and substantial ischemic and threatened myocardium for which he needs to undergo surgery.

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has been&nbsp;selling&nbsp;Sharif's indictment as one of the biggest achievements of his tenure.&nbsp;He says he is cracking down on corrupt politicians. However, the opposition claims&nbsp;this is a witch hunt and has accused&nbsp;the government&nbsp;of persecution.

Sharif's daughter and heir apparent Maryam Nawaz, who is also the vice president of&nbsp;Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, was booked along with her husband Muhammad Safdar last week&nbsp;under terrorism charges for allegedly attacking law enforcers and hooliganism.

Safdar was also charged was jailed for one year in the ongoing anti-corruption case against Nawaz Sharif.

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Sharif's brother&nbsp;Shehbaz has also been booked in two corruption cases. Shehbaz Sharif's son Hamza is named in one of these cases too.

The Sharif family says these lawsuits are politically motivated and was spearheaded by Imran Khan. As a result, they are retaliating in kind.&nbsp;

In June this year, Imran Khan received a court notice on a defamation&nbsp;case which was filed by Shehbaz Sharif three years ago.

Key family members of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif are facing legal heat. A special court in Islamabad declared Nawaz Sharif an absconder in the treasury house reference case.

Key family members of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif are facing legal heat. A special court in Islamabad declared Nawaz Sharif an absconder in the treasury house reference case. The court has taken the decision due to Sharif's prolonged absence from the proceedings. Sharif has been residing in London since November last year on the pretext of medical treatment. Also read: Pakistan declares Nawaz Sharif as an absconder, approaches UK for extradition The 70-year-old three-time premier, who was sentenced in a graft case by an accountability court, informed a court in Lahore that he is unable to return to the country as his doctors have told him not to go out due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sharif was given bail in November last year after his physician claimed that the three-time prime minister is suffering from complex multi-vessel coronary artery disease and substantial ischemic and threatened myocardium for which he needs to undergo surgery. Also read: Maryam Nawaz, 300 PML-N workers booked under terrorism charges for clash outside NAB office Prime Minister Imran Khan has been selling Sharif's indictment as one of the biggest achievements of his tenure. He says he is cracking down on corrupt politicians. However, the opposition claims this is a witch hunt and has accused the government of persecution. Sharif's daughter and heir apparent Maryam Nawaz, who is also the vice president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, was booked along with her husband Muhammad Safdar last week under terrorism charges for allegedly attacking law enforcers and hooliganism. Safdar was also charged was jailed for one year in the ongoing anti-corruption case against Nawaz Sharif. × Sharif's brother Shehbaz has also been booked in two corruption cases. Shehbaz Sharif's son Hamza is named in one of these cases too. The Sharif family says these lawsuits are politically motivated and was spearheaded by Imran Khan. As a result, they are retaliating in kind. In June this year, Imran Khan received a court notice on a defamation case which was filed by Shehbaz Sharif three years ago.

Now, key members of Nawaz Sharif's family face legal heat

The Financial Action Task Force(FATF) will meet in a few days from now to decide Pakistan's fate with the country on the "grey list".

The grey list means Pakistan doesn't qualify for many international loans and investment projects and a blacklist will sound the death knell for its economy.

However, PM Imran Khan is trying to avoid it. The Pakistan prime minister&nbsp;has been saved so far by friends&nbsp;like China so far&nbsp;but that insurance cover will expire at some point.

Islamabad must show proof of action against terror groups but it played a political game, instead of clamping down on terrorists, it is playing politics.

The Imran Khan government introduced two bills in parliament but the Opposition shot them down. It was the second amendment to the anti-money laundering bill and the Islamabad capital territory Waqf properties bill with both about curbing money laundering and terror financing.

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However, both have been voted down by the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament. The result is that Pakistan can show no progress in curbing terror. The FATF's list of demands is clear, earlier this year Pakistan was evaluated on 27 action points and it failed on all 13 of them.

There were four broad parameters on which Pakistan didn't comply - anti-money laundering and terror financing, prosecution and penalising terror financing, transparency and secrecy in financial institutions and implementing an effective national mechanism to check illegal funding of terrorist outfits.

Pakistan failed on all four counts and it remains on the grey list downgraded by the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the European Union.

Now, things will get worse, so Imran Khan is ready with his plan to evade responsibility. He has already blamed the Opposition for Pakistan's poor record. He cannot stop terrorists, but he can certainly go after the Opposition.

The Opposition parties rejected the bills because they believe Imran Khan will misuse them and he will target them, and not the terrorists of Pakistan. Pakistan has two main Opposition parties - Pakistan Muslim League(Nawaz) which is Nawaz Sharif's party and the Pakistan People's Party of the Zardaris both dynasties -&nbsp;both against the bills and at the receiving end of Imran Khan's anti-corruption crackdown.

Some allege that Khan’s PTI seeks to gain sweeping powers to arrest anyone suspected of money laundering could be detained without trial for up to 90 days without producing any substantiating evidence in court. The term of imprisonment, they say, could be extended for a further 90 days if authorities deem fit under the proposed legislation.&nbsp;

They particularly oppose one provision in the money laundering bill which says that anyone suspected of money laundering could be detained without trial for up to 90 days and the investigators wouldn't even need to submit any major evidence in court.

The detention can be extended at will which will give the government sweeping powers and they won't let it happen even if it means a FATF blacklist for Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Imran Khan has called for a new session of Parliament next week to pass the bills.&nbsp;

The Pakistan prime minister is desperate to get them through because Pakistan needs more aid and loans without an all clear from the FATF it won't get any aid.

The Financial Action Task Force(FATF) will meet in a few days from now to decide Pakistan's fate with the country on the "grey list". The grey list means Pakistan doesn't qualify for many international loans and investment projects and a blacklist will sound the death knell for its economy.

The Financial Action Task Force(FATF) will meet in a few days from now to decide Pakistan's fate with the country on the "grey list". The grey list means Pakistan doesn't qualify for many international loans and investment projects and a blacklist will sound the death knell for its economy. However, PM Imran Khan is trying to avoid it. The Pakistan prime minister has been saved so far by friends like China so far but that insurance cover will expire at some point. Islamabad must show proof of action against terror groups but it played a political game, instead of clamping down on terrorists, it is playing politics. The Imran Khan government introduced two bills in parliament but the Opposition shot them down. It was the second amendment to the anti-money laundering bill and the Islamabad capital territory Waqf properties bill with both about curbing money laundering and terror financing. × However, both have been voted down by the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament. The result is that Pakistan can show no progress in curbing terror. The FATF's list of demands is clear, earlier this year Pakistan was evaluated on 27 action points and it failed on all 13 of them. There were four broad parameters on which Pakistan didn't comply - anti-money laundering and terror financing, prosecution and penalising terror financing, transparency and secrecy in financial institutions and implementing an effective national mechanism to check illegal funding of terrorist outfits. Pakistan failed on all four counts and it remains on the grey list downgraded by the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the European Union. Now, things will get worse, so Imran Khan is ready with his plan to evade responsibility. He has already blamed the Opposition for Pakistan's poor record. He cannot stop terrorists, but he can certainly go after the Opposition. The Opposition parties rejected the bills because they believe Imran Khan will misuse them and he will target them, and not the terrorists of Pakistan. Pakistan has two main Opposition parties - Pakistan Muslim League(Nawaz) which is Nawaz Sharif's party and the Pakistan People's Party of the Zardaris both dynasties - both against the bills and at the receiving end of Imran Khan's anti-corruption crackdown. Some allege that Khan’s PTI seeks to gain sweeping powers to arrest anyone suspected of money laundering could be detained without trial for up to 90 days without producing any substantiating evidence in court. The term of imprisonment, they say, could be extended for a further 90 days if authorities deem fit under the proposed legislation. They particularly oppose one provision in the money laundering bill which says that anyone suspected of money laundering could be detained without trial for up to 90 days and the investigators wouldn't even need to submit any major evidence in court. The detention can be extended at will which will give the government sweeping powers and they won't let it happen even if it means a FATF blacklist for Pakistan. Meanwhile, Imran Khan has called for a new session of Parliament next week to pass the bills. The Pakistan prime minister is desperate to get them through because Pakistan needs more aid and loans without an all clear from the FATF it won't get any aid.

PM Imran Khan plays politics with Opposition as FATF verdict hangs over Pak

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