February, 2018

• 26 February

  Testy Exchange With Trump Leads Mexico President to Cancel Visit to White House

  

  WASHINGTON – After a testy exchange this past week over a proposed U.S. border wall, Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto canceled plans to visit the White House. Pena Nieto and Trump spoke Tuesday, spending a considerable amount of their nearly hourlong call on discussions of the border wall, according to …

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• 26 February

  Trump to Discuss Florida School Shooting With Governors

  

  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says this month’s mass shooting at a Florida high school will be a key focus Monday as governors from across the country meet in Washington. “I think we’ll make that first on our list, because we have to end our country of what’s happening with …

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• 25 February

  Dropbox files for IPO of up to $500 million

  

  Data-sharing business Dropbox on Friday filed for an initial public offering of up to $500 million with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The San Francisco-based company, which started as a free service to share and store photos, music, and other large files, competes with much larger technology firms such …

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• 25 February

  Self-driving cars with “remote” drivers could test on Calif roads in April

  

  Self-driving cars that back up their computerized system with a remote human operator instead of a fallback driver at the wheel could be tested on California roads as early as April, the state department of motor vehicles said. Relying on a remote human operator – who could control multiple autonomous …

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• 25 February

  Saudi Arabia holds first ever Jazz festival

  

  Men and women swayed to music at Saudi Arabia’s first-ever jazz festival on Friday, the second of a three-day outdoor event that showcases the Kingdom’s recent efforts of shedding its conservative image. Locals and foreigners flocked to the festival to watch bands from Riyadh, Beirut and New Orleans. The crowd …

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• 25 February

  The much awaited trailer of Ali Zafar, Maya Ali’s ‘Teefa in Trouble’ is out

  

  The trailer of Ali Zafar and Maya Ali starrer Teefa in Trouble was released amidst celebrations at the opening of the Pakistan Super League’s third series at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The trailer was posted by the leading star of the film himself, on his Instagram page. The film …

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• 25 February

  Justin Trudeau ridiculed by Indians for wearing ‘fake’ outfits

  

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been ridiculed on social media by Indians for his ‘tacky’ and over the top outfit choices while on his first visit to their nation as Prime Minister. While many praised his clothing during the first two days of his trip, patience was wearing thin …

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• 25 February

  Pakistan bridge squads to feature in Asia Cup, Asian Games

  

  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan bridge teams will have a busy schedule in the coming months as they will be featuring in the Asia Cup Bridge and Asian Games, the Pakistan Bridge Federation (PBF) announced on Saturday. “These are two big events and we are working out plans for them because we only …

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• 25 February

  Wasim Akram terms PSL one of the biggest cricket brands

  

  DUBAI: Multan Sultans Director Wasim Akram has termed Pakistan Super League (PSL) one of the biggest cricket brands in the world. Akram spoke with media following Multan Sultans 43 run win against Lahore Qalandars and praised the PSL management for organizing such a professional tournament. “I want to congratulate Najam …

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• 25 February

  Stokes expected to return for England against New Zealand

  

  LONDON: All-rounder Ben Stokes is expected to make his long-awaited England return in a one-day international against New Zealand on Sunday, ending an absence that stems from an incident in Bristol last September which led to him being charged with affray. Stokes, who had been named in several England squads …

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