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Neeraj Chopra set to qualify for Diamond League Final in Zurich, but unsure about participation in event
•Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has a good chance to qualify for the prestigious Diamond League Final on 30 August but the narrow gap between the meet in Zurich and his Asian Games event could leave the athlete in a tight spot.
Mark Acklom, one of Britain's 'most wanted fugitives', arrested for pretending to be MI6 spy and swindling woman
Fp Staff •Mark Acklom is now awaiting extradition to Britain, where he faces charges relating to 20 fraud offences. A report on the BBC called him one of Britain's "most wanted fugitives"
Indian money stashed away in Swiss banks rise 50% to Rs 7,000 cr in 2017, according to official data
•The surge in Indian money held with Swiss banks comes as a surprise given India's continuing clampdown on suspected black money stashed abroad, including in banks of Switzerland that used to be known for their famed secrecy walls for years.
Battery of iPhone that came in for repair explodes at an Apple Store in Spain, no injuries reported
Tech2 News Staff •It's not known what the model of the affected iPhone was but fortunately, there were no injuries as the store was evacuated in time.
Overheating iPhone battery injures a repairman in an Apple store in Zurich; prompts evacuation
•Zurich police said the incident occurred as the repair worker was removing the battery, which overheated and burned his hand slightly.
Swiss consumer protection organisation SKS is seeking damages on behalf of 6,000 Volkswagen and AMAG cars owners
•AMAG, which imports the cars into Switzerland, said in a statement on its website it did not understand why SKS filed the claim.
FIFA trial into charges of wire fraud, money laundering set to begin in Brooklyn on Monday
•It will be a hugely complicated trial, expected to last weeks if not months, with prosecutors expected to present 350,000 pages of evidence and dozens of witnesses.
FIFA 'reminds' AIFF to avoid third party interference after Delhi High Court's decision to annul presidential elections
•FIFA's warning came after a Delhi High Court ruling on Tuesday annulled the AIFF’s most recent presidential election and ordered a re-run.
FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation due to undue third-party interference in its affairs
•“The suspension will be lifted once the PFF offices and access to the PFF accounts are returned to the PFF,” said FIFA.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Ghana coach Paa Kwesi Fabin says team will prove they are 'the best' despite tough draw
Ians •The coach feels Ghana has put immense efforts to return for the U-17 World Cup. He also targets entering the final of the tournament and winning it.