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July 25, 2013 at 5:55 am | News Desk

SAN FRANCISCO: One of the leading technology giant in the world Appls has been releases new status update regarding developer system of the company. Apple also announced that the company has created  status page to display the availability of company’s systems, currently down due to hacking attempt. Here is what Apple says in it’s recent system alert: “We apologize for the significant inconvenience caused by our developer website downtime. We’ve been working around the clock to overhaul our developer systems, update our server software, and rebuild our entire database. While we complete the work to bring our systems back online, we want to share the latest with you. We plan to roll out our updated system...

July 25, 2013 at 5:55 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Twenty Five percent Pakistani believe that political talk shows on TV channels spread false news while 66% believe that they provide credible content. According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, 66% Pakistanis believe that Pakistani political talk shows on TV channels provide credible information; 25% believe they spread false news. A nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked “In your opinion, do Pakistani political talk shows broadcasted on different TV channels provide credible information about various politics issues?” Responding to this, 66% said the information provided by talk shows was correct and 25% said they provided mis...

July 25, 2013 at 5:55 am | News Desk

LONDON: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II met her newborn great-grandson for the first time at Kensington Palace on Wednesday, before Prince William and his wife Kate took the baby to the comforts of the Middleton family home. The 87-year-old monarch spent just over half an hour at the palace in London where the young couple spent the first night after leaving hospital with the still-unnamed infant, who is third in line to the throne. The queen has said she is “thrilled” about the latest addition to the family, who will one day succeed her as head of state of Britain and monarch of 15 Commonwealth realms around the globe. A few hours later, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took the little prince to stay with his maternal gra...

July 25, 2013 at 5:55 am | News Desk

APARECIDA, Brazil: Pope Francis led Wednesday his first mass since returning to his native Latin America, warning the faithful against “ephemeral idols” like money and power at Brazil’s most revered shrine. (more…)

July 25, 2013 at 5:54 am | News Desk

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League N (PML-N) Punjab’s government has inked another Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese firm. According to TheNewsTribe’s correspondent from Pakistan’s second largest city Lahore, the MoU regarding construction of Western Loop of the Ring Road Lahore was signed between Punjab government and international Chinese company, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation. Chairman Ring Road Authority and Director Overseas Corporation of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation signed the document. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Provincial Minister for Housing, Chief Secretary, Chairman Planning & Development, Secretary Communication & Works, Director General L...

July 25, 2013 at 5:54 am | News Desk

SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Wednesday unveiled a slim, powerful new Nexus tablet computer, fielding a new Android-driven champion to challenge iPad maker Apple. The seven-inch tablet made by Taiwan-based Asus and bearing the Google Nexus brand is designed to be easily slipped into a pocket or handbag and allow easy access to rich online content or services. Nexus 7 is about two millimeters thinner and slightly narrower than its predecessor, which was released a year ago. “It actually makes a huge difference when holding it in one hand; it fits more easily in a purse or jacket,” Android vice president Hugo Barra said after pulling a new Nexus 7 from a rear pocket of his pants. Nexus 7 has a high-definition screen and speakers that...

July 25, 2013 at 1:07 am | News Desk

MOSCOW:  US fugitive intelligence leaker Edward Snowden is still in the transit zone at a Moscow airport and his future plans are uncertain, a lawyer said after meeting him on Wednesday. “He is staying here… He is here in the transit zone” at Sheremetyevo airport, pro-Kremlin lawyer Anatoly Kucherena told reporters after meeting Snowden inside the area. His comments dashed expectations that Snowden, who last week applied for asylum in Russia would leave the airport Wednesday after reports said he would receive a document allowing him free movement. Kucherena denied that he had been given any such document that would allow him to leave the transit zone as an official asylum seeker “As of today, this document h...

July 25, 2013 at 1:07 am | News Desk

TOULON, France: Toulon’s new headline recruit, South African winger Bryan Habana, said on Wednesday he was excited at joining the European champions on a two year deal. The 2007 world champion could make his first appearance for the Top 14 side as early as Friday in a pre-season friendly against Bordeaux-Begles. At his official unveiling the holder of the Springboks try scoring record of 50, said: “Toulon is a new challenge, a new environment, it’s exciting.” Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal added: “He may start for us earlier than expected, it’s possible he could put on the shirt on Friday evening.” The 30-year-old Habana’s move to Toulon was thrashed out back in January when he was playi...

July 25, 2013 at 1:07 am | News Desk

LONDON: Duke William and Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton revealed the name of the royal baby with two middle names, Prince George Alexander Louis, on Wednesday. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son George Alexander Louis. The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge,” the palace said in a statement. The name’s announcement comes a day after the duchess left hospital and two days after she gave birth to the third in line to the throne. George was the most popular name with betting firms William Hill, Coral and Paddy Power. James was also a favourite with punters, with Alexander, Henry, Louis, Richard and Arthur the next most popu...

July 25, 2013 at 1:07 am | News Desk