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Salma Yaqoob talks exclusively about the Boycott Israeli Apartheid CampaignRESPECT MP Salma Yaqoob is leading the way in voicing disapproval over Israel’s treatment of Palestine by launching a campaign urging Birmingham citizens to boycott Israeli products. In an exclusive...

International affairs are ‘hurting’ the countryFORMER world cup winning captain Imran Khan has blamed Pakistan’s allegiance with America on their ‘war on terror’ for the country’s lack of cricketing action. The ex-cricketer-turned-politician said the ICC’s decision to take the...

Younis Khan urges team to unite ahead of Sri LankaNEW PAKISTAN captain Younis Khan has urged fans not to get carried away with his appointment claiming ‘I do not have a magic wand’. Khan has been given the responsibility of...

Asians at high risk of kidney disease, says KidneyTHE Asian community in Birmingham are being urged to take up free Kidney checks as part of a national screening pilot by Kidney Research UK. The screenings, which will take place...

Shella Roma to be sentenced next monthAN OLDHAM woman has pleaded guilty to producing a leaflet which encouraged a Holy War. Shella Roma, 28, of Chester Street, Werneth, Oldham, appeared at Manchester Crown Court yesterday and was due to go...

City councillors condemn visit as ‘provocative’A PROPOSED visit to Birmingham by a high-ranking Israeli army chief was forced to cancel following protests. Colonel Geva Rapp, Deputy Commander of the Israeli Ground Forces was due to speak in the city...

Bakht Zaman appears in courtTHE father of an 18-month-old boy who died after being accidentally shot in the back of the head with an air rifle has appeared in court in connection with his death. Bakht Zaman, 29, appeared...

Actress buys stake in IPL side Rajasthan RoyalsACTRESS Shilpa Shetty looks set to do battle with Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta on the cricket field after she became the fourth Bollywood star to buy into the Indian Premier...

Land Gold Women to premiere in BirminghamTHE UK’s first film on honour killings has received support ahead of its Birmingham premiere this month. Shot entirely on location in Birmingham, ‘Land Gold Women’ follows the story of a British-Asian family...

Players free for domestic cricket returnPAKISTANI players contracted to the rebel Indian Cricket League can return to their home country to play domestic cricket after a ban imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board was temporarily suspended. The lifting of...

Man dead, woman critical in suspected poisoning A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of her former lover and attempted murder of his girlfriend in a suspected poisoning. Lakhvinder Cheema, 39, of Princes Road, Feltham, died...

Decision is ‘unfortunate’ for Pakistan, says ICC cTHE Champions Trophy will not take place in Pakistan, it has been confirmed. The ICC said “circumstances completely beyond the control of the PCB” were the factor in its decision. Originally the...