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Fugitive accused of killing two Australian police officers shot dead

SYDNEY, March 30 - Australian police have shot dead a fugitive gunman who had been on the run since August after allegedly killing two officers in the state of Victoria, Australian media reported on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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PTI concerned over reports about Bushra Bibi’s health, demands she be taken to hospital for diagnosis, treatment

ISLAMABAD: The PTI expressed concern on Sunday over reports about the health of Bushra Bibi, the spouse of the party’s incarcerated founder Imran Khan, demanding that she be taken to a hospital for diagnosis and treatment. The PTI’s demand came after a document dated March 28 began circulating on social media. The document is titled ‘Information regarding the health condition of female convicted prisoner Bushra Bibi,...

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