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Not only are both Bhutto and Musharraf incapable of delivering what they are promising each other after months of secret, back-channel dealings that have been promoted by the United States and Britain, the agreement, if it is struck, may prove to be more divisive and destabilizing than unifying. “This deal is bound to promote confrontation and divisiveness,” says retired Pakistani Army Lt. Gen. Talat Masood. “It’s counterproductive to the objectives of moderation and national reconciliation that the U....

A gaming industry analyst, Michael Pachter, is now making bold claims about Grand Theft Auto 6’s scope and size, implying that Rockstar may be working on a continent-sized overworld map, one that players will be able to freely travel and explore. Pachter’s statement includes a number of other details, too, and predicates its argument on the idea that Rockstar has been working on the game since 2014. RELATED: Leaker Provides Update on Grand Theft Auto 6 Development Progress and Release Date...

This is the exact same old, run-down, suit-and-tie CEO argument that corporations have been tossing around since the inception of Napster, and it hasn’t changed a bit in the near decade it’s been around: protect against copyright theft by placing restrictions upon those who purchase things (games) legally. It makes sense to analysts, and unfortunately, to investors: every time an Ubisoft rep mentions strict DRM, the stock tickers surge. As soon as a company announces any move that could have a performance risk, investors around the world pull out, and that can spell the end for a company....

The Azzurri’s final hopes of participating in the finals next summer were extinguished on Monday as they drew 0-0 with Sweden at San Siro to complete a 1-0 aggregate defeat which sends the Scandinavians to Russia instead. Napoli 23/20 for Serie A title Ventura’s short-lived tenure has now come to an end after he became the first Italy coach since Alfredo Foni in 1958 to fail to lead his players through the qualification process....

Napoli secured a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Champions League, taking the lead through Dries Mertens after 21 minutes before conceding a 65th-minute Dejan Lovren leveller on Wednesday. Amid internal problems at Napoli, head coach Ancelotti told reporters: “I have spoken to the president. He’s really pleased. He’s thanked the players for their efforts.” De Laurentiis has looked set to impose fines on Napoli’s players who deserted a recent training retreat amid a run of disappointing form, and it remains to be seen whether that punishment will proceed....

Tras el enorme éxito de The Mandalorian, no es de extrañar que se haya decidido producir más series de acción de Star Wars. Andor es la que lleva más tiempo en marcha y ahora ya podemos disfrutar de sus primeros episodios. Si te interesa saber qué otras grandes series van a llegar a Disney Plus (incluida la serie de Obi-Wan), echa un vistazo a nuestro artículo sobre las mejores series de Disney+....

After its super-sized three-episode premiere set up the premise of Cassian fleeing from the Empire while searching for his missing sister, Lucasfilm’s new Star Wars streaming series Andor settles into its regular one-episode-a-week release schedule with the fourth installment, “Aldhani.” Whereas the three-part premiere blended together like an extended pilot episode or even a movie, “Aldhani” has its own standalone adventure-of-the-week storyline as Cassian is reluctantly recruited for a heist by mysterious Rebel ally Luthen Rael....

On Tuesday, it was reported Philadelphia had signed center Andre Drummond to a one-year deal, uniting him with rival Joel Embiid. This feud between the two talented big men dates back several years to Oct. 23, 2017, when Embiid said that Drummond doesn’t play any defense, a remark Drummond responded to on Twitter. The two continued a back-and-forth for a while, with Drummond saying that Embiid couldn’t play back-to-back games and Embiid saying that he owns “a lot of real estate in [Andre Drummond’s] head” and that he was “on my way to build more....

Speaking after Tottenham’s 5-2 friendly loss to Monaco, he was expectedly quizzed on Bale’s future at White Hart Lane. When he was asked if he thought Real’s approach for Bale was improper, AVB replied: “I think so, in my opinion,” he told ESPN. “Carlo is a person I appreciate a lot and we have great respect for each other, but bearing in mind this situation they have decided to make it public....

But there was a price to pay for her sanity: the healthier she became, the more she grieved for her five children, whom she drowned in her Houston home two years ago. Two weeks ago Yates suffered a major psychotic setback–her second relapse since being sentenced to life in prison in March 2002. Delusional, Yates is apparently trying to kill herself by refusing to eat, says Houston attorney George Parnham, who visited Yates on Sept....

For a team that seemed set on its forward lines a few days ago, the Habs entered Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets with concerns that might force GM Marc Bergevin to make a move. Pacioretty came up lame Tuesday against the Jets, and despite a battery of tests since the team returned home a clear determination of his injury was not provided the morning before Jackets game. The Habs also made winger Rene Bourque a game-time decision with what the team called the flu....

Bad news for Kevin King: Uh, basically everything else that happened against the Buccaneers. MORE: Why did the Packers kick a field goal late in the fourth quarter? In Green Bay’s 31-26 loss, King was beat by Tampa Bay receivers, used as a surfboard on a highlight-reel run and flagged for pass interference. His bad day started in the first quarter when King mistimed his jump on a Tom Brady pass and saw the ball land in Mike Evans’ hands for a Buccaneers touchdown....

Padova have had a disastrous ECS T10 Venice campaign so far, winning just one of their six matches, with their sole victory coming against Royal Cricket Padova. Padova, who were beaten by Trentino Aquilo in their last outing, would want to secure another win over Royal Cricket Padova. Royal Cricket Padova, meanwhile, have also endured a shambolic ECS T10 Venice campaign. They’ve also won just once in six matches and that victory came against Lonigo....

In an interview with Danny Armstrong for RT Sport, ‘Paddy the Baddy’ said that he believes he will become a big name in the world of combat sports like Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar before him. The 26-year-old added that he aims to inspire kids to take part in combat sports. You can watch the full video of Paddy Pimblett’s interview with RT Sport below: Paddy Pimblett will make his UFC debut on September 4 Paddy Pimblett, who signed with the UFC earlier this year in March, is set to make his debut in the UFC octagon on September 4....

Sith Padme, or as one commentator calls her, “Badme”, is the work of Reddit user “Parker_td,” who posted the fan art on the official Star Wars subreddit. Padme Amidala was a key character in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. First introduced in Star Wars - Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, she served as the adolescent monarch of the peaceful planet Naboo during a crisis that would see her home-world occupied by the greedy Trade Federation....

General manager A.J. Preller said it before Opening Day. Manager Andy Green told reporters the same early this season. Clubhouse veterans such as Eric Hosmer and Wil Myers echoed the sense of optimism. But winning as soon as possible appeared a secondary priority when San Diego sent outfielder Franmil Reyes, left-hander Logan Allen and infielder Victor Nova to the Indians on Tuesday in exchange for Reds outfield prospect Taylor Trammell....

The San Diego Padres have turned their stadium into a winter holiday-themed attraction completed with decorated trees, reindeer and Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. (Courtesy of San Diego Padres). MORE: Padres acquire Justin Upton in latest trade | Red Sox adding seats to Fenway Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park has been open to the public since early December. It’s been such a big hit the Padres have expanded the layout to include Park at the Park, the facility’s green space beyond the outfield walls....

Pahang will take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their FA Cup quarter-final tie against Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), when they defeated the Southern Tigers 3-1 in the first leg on Saturday. In the match that was held at the Darulmakmur Stadium, Syamim Yahya opened the scoring for the hosts, but Marcos Antonio equalised in the first half. However, Matheus Alves and substitute Bright Dike gave the Elephants the win by scoring one goal each in the second half....

As the 3-0 Patriots enter their final game before Tom Brady is free of his Deflategate suspension, the two quarterbacks who have held down his spot are both nursing injuries. But there were positive signs Tuesday as the Patriots gathered for their first practice since walloping the Houston Texans 27-0 last Thursday. MORE: Week 4 NFL Power Rankings ESPN noted both QBs were present for the start of practice. Better yet, there was no evidence of a sling on Garoppolo’s injured shoulder, while Brissett sported a tape job on his thumb, which he injured in the third quarter against the Texans while starting in place of Garoppolo....

Australia responded to their home series defeat by India with an emphatic 2-0 hammering of Sri Lanka, winning the second Test in Canberra by 366 runs, with Mitchell Starc claiming match figures of 10-100. England will be Australia’s next opponents in the longest format and captain Paine says he has been thinking about defending the urn for months. Asked when he would start thinking about the Ashes, the skipper said: “About six months ago… I’ve been dreaming about it, actually....