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20 claims of 'inappropriate behaviour' against Kevin Spacey: theatre

LONDON: The Old Vic theatre said Thursday it had received 20 claims of "inappropriate behaviour" against Kevin Spacey, who was artistic director at the prestigious London theatre for over a decade. "The investigation resulted in 20 personal testimonies shared of alleged inappropriate behaviour carried out by Kevin Spacey," the theatre said in a statement. The "20 personal allegations of incidents" range from 1995 to 2013 and the theatre said it was not able to verify any of them. Spacey became
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Cars and speakers: Baidu speeds up AI progress

BEIJING: Chinese web giant Baidu unveiled Thursday a smart speaker model and plans for a self-driving mini-bus, its latest foray into the hyper-competitive field of artificial intelligence. Baidu will collaborate with bus manufacturer King Long to develop and produce the first model of a fully autonomous mini-bus, Baidu CEO Robin Li said during the company´s annual technology conference at a glitzy Beijing hotel. The company aims to start "small-scale production" on the mini-bus in July 2018.
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Progress initiated by PML-N should continue, says Nawaz

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/bf59162ce00b6665e7d126c8f875b0ed.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMTYvMjAxNyAxOjQwOjQ1IFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9c1F1Y213Tm1KbnU5S2lwQWdyUzU1dz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] MURREE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said that the era of progress initiated by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz should continue wh
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Bullish trend witnessed as PSX gains 150 points

KARACHI: A bullish trend at the Pakistan Stock Exchange was witnessed as the KSE-100 index closed around the 40,800 points mark on Thursday after witnessing a positive change of 0.37 per cent. The index gained 150 points during the day's trading session with investors trading shares valuing more than Rs4.16 billion. The market closed at 40,813 points, reaching a high of 40,886 points during the day's trading. A normal trading session was witnessed with KSE-100 volume trading 51.5 million shar
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Earthquake hits Muzaffarabad, suburbs

MUZAFFARABAD: A minor earthquake hit Muzaffarabad city and suburban areas in Azad Kashmir, Geo News learnt Thursday evening. Shocks were felt in Lipa valley, Hattian Bala and other suburban areas of Muzaffarabad ? capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. However no loss of life and property has yet been reported in its wake.
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NAB requests interior ministry to place Dar's name on ECL: sources

The National Accountability Burea on Thursday requested the Interior Ministry to add Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's name to the Exit Control List, sources informed Geo News. ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Burea (NAB) on Thursday requested the Interior Ministry to add Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's name to the Exit Control List, sources informed Geo News. The finance minister, who has skipped four court hearings on account of medical treatment, is accused by NAB of possessing assets dispropo
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ICC suspends Mohammad Hafeez from bowling in international cricket

Mohammad Hafeez - File Photo  The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday said that the bowling action of Mohammad Hafeez was found to be illegal through an independent assessment.  The off-spinner has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. According to the assessment, the majority of Hafeez?s deliveries had exceeded the 15 degree level of tolerance which is permitted under regulations.  The international suspension imposed on Hafeez will be applic
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At least 18 dead in suicide attack outside Kabul wedding hall

Afghan secuirty forces are seen at the site of an explosion near a gathering of supporters of regional leader Atta Mohammad Noor. -AFP1 KABUL: A suicide attacker blew himself up outside a wedding hall in Kabul killing at least 18 people, reported TOLO News Thursday, in an apparent attempt to strike a political gathering underway inside. As a result of the attack, 10 other people were wounded. Eyewitnesses said at least three cars were also destroyed in the incident and surrounding buildings su
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SC displeased on ?leniency? for police officials with criminal records

KARACHI: A two-member bench of Supreme Court on Thursday expressed discontentment on lack of action against as many as 66 police officials named in criminal records. During the judicial proceeding, Sindh Inspector General AD Khawaja and Home Secretary submitted a report before the court, reacting on the content of the report, the judges showed their reservations on the leniency shown to certain police officials. Justice Gulzar Ahmed remarked that why there is a difference in punishments again
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Pakistan qualify for U-19 Asia Cup

KUALA LAMPUR: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by the Duckworth Lewis method to reach the final of the under-19 Asia Cup. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh who scored 274/6 in the allotted 50 overs. For Bangladesh, Ghosh scored 82 runs while Saif Hasan scored 61 runs. A 52-run contribution to the score was made by Afif Hossain. Munir Riaz was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers. He took p three wickets, while Hasan Khan, Suleman Shafaqat and Shaheen Afridi claimed o
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COAS raises cross-border attacks in meeting with CENTCOM commander

CENTCOM Commander General Joseph L Votel and army chief General Qamar Bajwa on Thursday - ISPR RAWALPINDI: United States Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Joseph L Votel called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the discussion of the two commanders focused on the regional security situation with regards to Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan border management and Pakistan?s positive contributions towards peace
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India using Afghan soil for terrorism in Balochistan, says Interior Minister

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/847981a897375bae530483e30429d3d7.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMTYvMjAxNyA5OjU0OjMxIEFNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9QWVUOVZkdXNWaVZLcExlNGpRQ0RWUT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Thursday that India is using Afghan soil for terrorism in Balochistan. While speak
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Khan of Kalat held meeting in MQM?s London Secretariat: PSP leader

PSP leader Raza Haroon addressing the media on Thursday. Photo: Geo News  KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) leader Raza Haroon said on Thursday that the Khan of Kalat recently held a meeting with the founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement at the party's international secretariat in London. Addressing a press conference, Haroon said the new wave of terrorism in Balochistanis worrisome, adding that an anti-Pakistan movement is ongoing in the province. He also condemned the posting of anti-Pakis
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Amir Khan takes mansion off the market after reconciliation with wife

British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan has taken his £1.6 million mansion off the market after reconciliation with his pregnant wife. Earlier this month the boxer had posted a picture on his Instagram account announcing that he was reuniting with his pregnant wife. The decision to take the mansion off the market was made just days before Amir announced he was getting back with his wife. The house located in Bolt
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ATC issues permanent arrest warrants against Dr Imran Farooq?s murder suspects

Late Dr Imran Farooq. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) issued on Thursday permanent arrest warrants for the suspects in the Dr Imran Farooq murder case, sources informed Geo News. The warrants have been issued against Iftikhar Hussain, Muhammad Anwar and Kashif Kamran. Their arrest warrants were received by the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) anti-terrorism wing. The court directed the FIA to contact Interpol for the arrest of the suspects within a week,
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Actress files suit alleging Weinstein raped her

Image via Reuters Video WASHINGTON: An unidentified actress has filed a suit against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, alleging he raped her in his room at a Beverly Hills hotel last year, entertainment publication Variety reported Tuesday. The actress ? identified in the suit only as "Jane Doe" ? is the latest of more than 100 women who have come forward to accuse Weinstein of sexual misconduct, ranging from harassment to rape. Variety said Weinstein's representatives denied the latest a
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Jurvetson quits VC firm DFJ, on leave from Tesla amid harassment probe

Steve Jurvetson. Image Courtesy: Recode via Steve Jennings/Getty Images Steve Jurvetson on Monday resigned from venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and took a leave of absence from the boards of Tesla Inc and SpaceX amid an internal probe into sexual harassment allegations made against him. Jurvetson, the founding partner of DFJ, denied the allegations and said in a tweet on Monday, "I am leaving DFJ to focus on personal matters, including taking legal action against those whose
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Two US lawmakers engaged in sexual harassment: congresswomen

The US Capitol building is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 28, 2014. REUTERS/Jim Bourg/Files  WASHINGTON: Two US lawmakers stood accused of sexual harassment Tuesday, including one who allegedly exposed himself to a young staffer, amid mounting concern over abuse on Capitol Hill. With a broadening national spotlight on sexual misconduct in Hollywood, the media, and politics, Congress has begun to address the accusations of abuse and demands by some 1,500 former staffers that c
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IHC orders religious parties to end Faizabad Interchange protest

A view of the protest in Islamabad. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered on Thursday the religious parties to end their sit-in at Faizabad Interchange of the capital. Two religious parties have been camped at the key route linking Islamabad and Rawalpindi for over a week in protest against the government's change, and then reversal, of the finality of Prophethood oath for lawmakers.  Hearing the petition filed by Maulana Allah Wasaya against the amendments to the clau
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Two more women accuse US Senate hopeful of impropriety: report

Accuser Beverly Young Nelson points to a photograph of herself in her high school yearbook after making a statement claiming that Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore sexually harassed her when she was 16, in New York, US, November 13, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson1 WASHINGTON: Two more women have accused embattled US Senate candidate Roy Moore of sexually inappropriate conduct, media reported Wednesday, but the Alabama politician gave no sign of dropping out of the race as his campaign denied assa
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SC allows Dr Asim to go abroad for treatment once more

Dr Asim with his mother before leaving for London earlier this month. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan directed on Thursday the government to strike off Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Dr Asim Hussain from the Exit Control List (ECL) so he can travel abroad for treatment.  Dr Asim, a former petroleum minister and PPP Karachi chief, is accused in three cases: two of corruption during his stint in the last federal government and one of facilitating terrorists at his hospi
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NA to hold session today over delimitation bill

National Assembly. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The Natio­nal Assembly will convene at 4pm today to pass the delimitation bill in line with the provisional census results to pave the way for next year's general elections.  The Constitutional Amendment Bill 2017 seeks reallocation of NA seats. NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said on Wednesday that all the parliamentary parties will meet prior to the NA session today to get on one page regarding the bill.  The parliamentary parties had failed to agree on fre
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EU cranks up criticism of Poland over court reforms, nationalist rally

Protesters light flares and carry Polish flags during a rally ? organised by far-right, nationalist groups ? to mark the 99th anniversary of Polish independence in Warsaw, Poland, November 11, 2017. Agencja Gazeta/Adam Stepien via REUTERS/Files  BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Wednesday voiced fresh concerns over Poland?s plans to reform its courts and EU lawmakers accused Warsaw of promoting intolerance, reflecting deep fears for the rule of law in the country. Poland?s nationalist, soc
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US game maker launches stunt to snarl plans for border wall with Mexico

Seven of US President Donald Trump's eight border wall prototypes are shown near completion along the US-Mexico border near San Diego, California, US, October 23, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/Files  TEPIC: An irreverent card game company is playing its hand to help stop construction of a controversial wall along the US-Mexico border. Cards Against Humanity ? maker of a popular party game ? said Wednesday it has purchased land along the border that it hopes to use to challenge US government buildin
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France's Macron invites Hariri and family to France

A poster showing Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri ? who announced his resignation from Saudi Arabia ? is seen in Beirut, Lebanon, November 15, 2017. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi PARIS: Lebanon?s Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri and his family will travel to France in coming days, a French presidential source said on Wednesday, after Emmanuel Macron invited him as part of efforts to defuse tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in the German city of Bonn after a climate conference, Macron said his inv
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