Breaking News!! U.S. Drone Attack Killed Six in N Waziristan Today (Thursday, Feb. 16)

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Thu, Feb. 16) – At least six suspected militants were killed today morning by a latest U.S. drone attack in Spalga village on the outskirts of Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan, intelligence officials said on the condition of anonymity.

U.S. Drone Attack Killed Six in N Waziristan Today

North Waziristan is one of 7 districts in Pakistan's tribal region and generally believed to be a shelter for the Haqqani network and other militant groups that play a big part in terrorism and the militancy across the border in Afghanistan.

According to CNN reports; Today's drone attack was the sixth this year. There were more than 60 drone strikes last year and more than 110 in 2010.

Such drone strikes have killed hundreds of militants, but human rights groups say the strikes have also killed hundreds of civilians, including innocent children.

Pakistani officials regularly denounce the strikes as a violation of the country's sovereignty, but the government is widely believed to have provided support for the program in the past.

VIDEO: Honduras Jail Fire Killed More Than 350 Inmates

COMAYAGUA, Honduras – Honduran authorities have confirmed on Wednesday the death of 358 inmates as a result of broken out fire in an overcrowded prison, making it the world's deadliest prison fire in a century. Most of the casualties resulted from burn and suffocation of the inmates in their locked cells as rescuers desperately searched for keys. 

Honduras Jail Fire Killed More Than 350 Inmates

Rescuers started the task of removing the burnt bodies on Wednesday, as distressed relatives kept crying openly, clinging to each other as they mourned the deaths of their loved ones.

Survivors expressed the tragic scenes of prisoners pleading for help as they were caught by choking smoke and flames, some unable to flee because they were still shackled to the bars of their cells. 

I only saw flames, and when we got out, they were being burned, up against the bars, they were stuck to them," said Eladio Chicas, 40, who was in his 15th year of a 39-year sentence.

"It was something horrible," he said as he was led away by police, handcuffed, to testify before a local court about what he saw. "This is a nightmare."

Whitney Houston's Funeral and Memorial Services Planned on Friday

LOS ANGELES – As per the latest details; the body of legendary singer , who passed away on Saturday, was sent from Los Angeles to her native place New Jersey on Monday, where the funeral services will be offered. Apart from rumors going around; the cause of the death of the singer, who had long battled drugs and alcohol, is still not established.

Whitney Houston's Funeral and Memorial Services Planned on Friday

According to further details; Houston’s remains were being transported to NJ by a plane owned by actor-producer Tyler Perry. Few members from Houston’s family also were also in the plane flying to New Jersey for a funeral and memorial.

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Ajmal, Afridi, Rehman and Hafeez -- England have no way out in the ODI series opener today at Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, UAE (Feb. 13) – After being outclassed by Pakistan in the Test series England certainly had a tough task ahead to prove their presence in the ODI series starting today. It will be interesting to see the strategy of England as they are set to face Pakistan in the first of the 4-match ODI series today here at Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium.

England have no way out in the ODI series opener today at Abu Dhabi

 In the current series, the Pakistan’s squad for the four ODIs against England is a very balanced one with the right blend of fine batsmen, quality all-rounders and world class bowlers. While Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq bring their experience into play in the middle order, Pakistan also have talented youngsters like Imran Farhat, Asad Shafiq, Umar Akmal and Azhar Ali.

The presence of all-rounders like Mohammad Hafeez, Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik provides the added strength to both batting and the bowling departments.

Although England has been thrashed by Pakistan in the Test series but the presence of youngsters like Craig Kieswetter, Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow promises to add some freshness to the English batting, which has loads of difficulties in facing quality spin attack from Pakistan during Test series.

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Contempt of Court: PM Gilani Charged, Could Face Jail Term and Removal

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Feb.13) – A seven-member bench of Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan, headed by Justice Nasir ul Mulk, has accused country’s Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for contempt of court today (Monday, Feb. 13).

PM Gilani Charged with Conpempt, Could Face Jail Term and Removal

According to further details; the two-paged charge sheet against PM Gilani, duly signed by all seven judges of the bench, was read out in court. Mr Gilani reportedly said he had read and understood the accusation order.

PM Gilani has also expressed his point of view in court and pleaded not guilty of contempt. Mr Gilani has been involved by Pakistan's apex court for refusing to obey its orders to reopen cases against the Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan.

State media and private news channels are reporting that if found guilty PM Gilani could be sentenced a 6-month jail term and face likely removal from office after being disqualified from holding public office for 5 years.

Some legal experts are of the view that the President has the power to pardon Mr. Gilani if he is convicted, while the Prime Minister, talking to Al Jazeera TV on Saturday, had shown his intentions to resign, in case he is convicted.

A noted lawyer and parliamentarian, S. M. Zafar, said that if Mr Gilani is convicted and if he is granted a presidential pardon, it would apply only to the punishment handed down by the court while the conviction would remain on record. Therefore, the premier could be disqualified despite the pardon, he observed.

On Friday (Feb. 10), Pakistan's top court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, dealt a major blow to Mr Gilani by turning down his appeal against framing of contempt charges over his failure to act on its repeated orders to revive cases of alleged money laundering against Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland. Mr Gilani personally appeared in the court when it took up the contempt case on January 19 and said the government could not reopen the cases against the President because he enjoys complete immunity in Pakistan and abroad.

Music World Shocked as Witney Houston Found Dead Just a Night Before Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 11) - Legendary pop singer Whitney Houston passed away at the age of 48. Reportedly, she was found dead in a suite on the fourth floor of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles where she was a guest. She was pronounced dead at 3.55pm local time.

Music World Shocked Over Death of Legendary Pop Singer Witney Houston

Whitney Houston rose from a gospel church choir in New Jersey to become one of the best-selling and most-admired female singers of all time. Houston ruled as pop music's queen until her magnificent voice and imperial figure were ruined by excessive drug use, died on Saturday afternoon. She was 48.

News of Houston’s death came on the eve of music’s biggest night, the Grammy Awards. It’s a showcase where she once reigned, and her death was sure to case a heavy pall on Sunday’s ceremony. Houston’s longtime mentor Clive Davis was to hold his annual concert and dinner Saturday; it was unclear if it was going to go forward.

Gossip website TMZ has reported that she died in a suite on the fourth floor of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles where she was a guest. She was pronounced dead at 3.55pm local time.

The R'n'B singer's press officer Kristen Foster confirmed the news to Associated Press on Saturday (February 11). Foster said the cause of her death was unknown; but an unconfirmed report later emerged which said that Houston had been found in her bathtub.

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Going Viral: Furious Pete's Video Got More than 3M Hits in 2 Days

Worth $60billion-a-year in America, the dieting industry is big business and many advertisements feature ‘before and after’ shots to show you just how effective the product is.

Furious Pete's Video Got More than 3M Hits in 2 Days (Image Credit: YouTube)

A Canadian blogger and eating champion, known as Furious Pete, has began a barrage at the dieting industry’s use of ‘before and after’ photographs to establish the reality of claims made about supplements and training programs.

Furious Pete has posted a video on YouTube which became an internet sensation as it got more than 3.0 million hits within just 48 hours, since it was uploaded on February 5, 2012.

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