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First transgender elected official in Virginia lauded as trailblazer

This file photo taken on September 22, 2017 shows Danica Roem, a Democrat for Delegate in Virginia?s district 13, a transgender, at her campaign office on September 22, 2017 in Manassas, Virginia. Photo: AFP3 WASHINGTON: A 33-year-old transgender Democrat was being lauded as a pioneer on Wednesday after she won a seat in the Virginia state legislature against a Republican incumbent who openly boasted of being a "homophobe." "Discrimination is a disqualifier and the message of inclusion is a wi
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Women should speak about harassment: Farhan Akhtar

As the debate around gender-based discrimination intensifies across the world, Bollywood actor and director Farhan Akhtar remarked that women in the film industry should speak about harassment. Farhan, who is also a part of Men Against Rape and Discrimination [MARD], has partnered up with director Feroz Abbas Khan and Population Foundation Of India, for Bas Ab Bahut Ho Gaya campaign. According to Indian media, Farhan said: ?... if someone has an incident or a story to share, this is the perfe
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Israel approves 240 east Jerusalem settler homes: official

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities on Wednesday approved building permits for 240 new homes in settlement neighbourhoods in Jerusalem's eastern sector, Deputy Mayor Meir Turjeman told AFP. A city planning committee approved 90 units in Gilo and another 150 in Ramat Shlomo, Turjeman said, the latest in a series of moves to enhance Jewish presence in the contested Israeli-annexed Palestinian sector of the city. Turjeman noted the committee also approved 44 units for Palestinians in their neighbourho
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12 dead after bus falls off bridge in Chakwal

CHAKWAL: Twelve people were killed after a bus fell off a bridge in Dhok Pathan area in Talagang on Wednesday, Geo News reported.  The bus was on its way to Lahore?s Raiwind from Kohat, said the rescue sources.  The deceased were rushed to a nearby hospital, the rescue sources informed. On August 3, two schoolgirls died and seven others were injured when a school bus carrying children met with an accident on Mianwali Talagang road, rescue and hospital sources said. One of the children die
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'Gossip Girl' actor under investigation after rape allegation

LOS ANGELES: Police in Los Angeles announced Tuesday they are investigating a rape allegation made against British "Gossip Girl" actor Ed Westwick. Los Angeles Police Department official Drake Madison told AFP there was an "ongoing investigation" taking place, after actress Kristina Cohen accused him of rape Monday in a Facebook post. "I do not know this woman. I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape," Westwick, 30, wrote on Twitter.
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Ali Raza Abidi announces quitting MQM-P

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) lawmaker Ali Raza Abidi Wednesday announced quitting the party, as it announced to regroup with the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP). The announcement came shortly after the MQM-P and PSP decided to regroup with "one name, one symbol and one manifesto", a year after the two political factions announced complete disassociation from their former leadership based in London. Abidi also announced resigning from his membership of the National Assembly. H
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Musharraf may lead if MQM-P, PSP join us: APML's Mohammad Amjad

APML members address a press conference in Karachi. ? Geo News KARACHI: All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) leader Mohammad Amjad Wednesday said if the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) become part of their alliance, then Pervez Musharraf may assume the role of [their] leader. Speaking at a press conference here, Amjad recounted that Musharraf had advised [them] to work together and change the name of the MQM, and serve everyone including 'Mohajirs.'
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Amir Khan expresses concern over MQM-Pakistan, PSP joining hands

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Deputy Convener Amir Khan expressed concern over the joining hands of MQM and Pakistan Sarzameen Party. Speaking to Geo News, Amir Khan, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, said ?this is not what we had decided. The situation is different from that now.? ?I am concerned about the present situation,? he shared, adding that the mandate he had submitted to the party workers was different from this. Amir also said that he will return to Pakistan
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Joy of sports: 1,110 athletes participate in Punjab Special Olympics

The two-day event has been organised by the government of Pakistan and Special Monitoring Unit of CM. Punjab. Photo: Punjab government/Twitter   LAHORE: Around 1,110 athletes are participating in the 17th Punjab Special Olympics, which was inaugurated at Punjab Stadium on Wednesday. The two-day event, which has been organised by the government of Pakistan, seeks to broaden horizons of people with disabilities and focuses on their inclusion in the field of sports. Th
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Messi keen to avoid Spain in World Cup

BUENOS AIRES: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi says the worst possible draw for his Argentina side at next year's World Cup would be Spain in the first round. "The worst that could happen to us would be to draw Spain at the group stages," Messi told TyC Sports Wednesday from Moscow where Argentina play Russia in a friendly on Saturday. "I would prefer to avoid them, they'd be tough opponents." In the interview with the Argentinian television station, Messi named Brazil, Germany and France alo
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MQM-P, PSP to be led from Dubai, predicts Wassan

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce Manzoor Wassan Wednesday came up with yet another prediction that Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Pak Sarzmeen Party (PSP) will now be led from Dubai. Speaking to media here, Wassan took the credit of his recent predictions about the MQM-P and PSP. The Sindh minister noted that he had already told that they all are united, but everyone was irked by his remarks. The provincial minister's statement comes at a time when the MQM-P
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Ebad terms possible PSP-MQM-P alliance a 'test' for leadership

KARACHI: Former Sindh governor Ishratul Ebad Wednesday welcomed a possible alliance between Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP), however said that it would also be a "test" for leadership of both the parties. The MQM-P and PSP have agreed upon working together in an effort to resolve Karachi's issues including delimitations and those relating provisional results of the census, according to sources. The working formula is based on the MQM-P's agreement to no
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Roman temple restored deep under City of London

The London Mithraeum was discovered by chance in 1954 LONDON: A Roman temple has been restored to its original site seven metres below the City of London, using sound, lights and misty haze to bring the ruin back to life. Built in the third century, the London Mithraeum was discovered by chance in 1954 on a World War II bomb site. It became an instant public sensation, with up to 30,000 people per day queueing to see it. The temple of the god Mithras was dismantled and reassembled 100 metres a
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Saudi arrests could be more about power politics: HRW

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's arrest of prominent royals and businessmen under the banner of battling corruption could, in fact, be more a case of internal power politics, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. Late Saturday, authorities in the Gulf powerhouse launched what they said was an anti-graft drive which netted dozens of high-profile businessmen and politicians. Those detained included billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal and the head of the national guard, Prince Miteb bin Abdullah. Powerful
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Indian teenager kills schoolmate to postpone exams

NEW DELHI: India arrested a teenager Wednesday for allegedly slitting the throat of a seven-year-old schoolmate in hopes the murder would lead to an exam being postponed, federal investigators said. The 16-year-old is accused of killing his young schoolmate in September at a smart private school near Delhi in an attempt to delay an impending test and parent-teacher meeting. Police had initially detained a bus conductor over the murder, claiming he killed the boy after the young pupil resisted
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Nawaz has unveiled his anti-democratic agenda: Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari rejected on Wednesday political opponent Nawaz Sharif?s statement on country?s judiciary and alleged that Nawaz?s has himself unveiled his anti-democratic agenda. He further said that contacting Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president in such conditions would mean betraying the country. Zardari was speaking to media after chairing a meeting of PPP in Islamabad. Nawaz claimed that the verdict was the anger and grudges of the judge
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Bi-annual meeting: Pakistan Rangers delegation leaves for New Delhi

File photo RAWALPINDI: A delegation of Pakistan Rangers left for New Delhi on Wednesday to participate in the bi-annual meeting with India's Border Security force, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) The 19-member delegation includes representatives from the Ministry of Interior and the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF). The Pakistani delegation is headed by DG Pakistan Rangers (Sindh). The 44th bi-annual meeting will be held from November 8 - 10. The meeting is held alternatively in Pak
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PML-N meeting rejects SC judges remarks in review petition verdict

File photo ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of the PML-N, chaired by Nawaz Sharif, rejected the remarks of judges in the Supreme Court's review petition verdict on Wednesday.  According to constitutional and legal experts, what was said regarding Nawaz Sharif does not fit judicial language on any level, said a statement issued by the party.  The statement further added that contradictory words used against Nawaz should not be a matter of pride for any court and the verdict, from start to finish
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PTI will not hand development funds to assembly members: Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan Chitral's polo ground - Photo PTI social media   CHITRAL: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairperson Imran Khan has vowed to not let development funds flow into the hands of MNAs and MPAs if and when his party comes to power in the Centre. While addressing the public in Chitral?s polo ground, Imran alleged Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had given Rs94 billion to the MNAs of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. He added world over the job of MNAs an
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Bilateral relations faced several challenges in tenure, says outgoing Indian envoy

Indian envoy Gautam Bambawale. Photo: Geo News LAHORE: Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Gautam Bambawale, said on Wednesday that the two countries' relationship witnessed several challenges in the last two years. Bambawale made the comments while exiting the country via the Wagah Border crossing.   The diplomat claimed he is satisfied after "having done a lot" during his stint in Islamabad. He added that he hopes to come back to Pakistan but cannot say when that will happen.  Duri
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MQM-P, PSP to work together to resolve Karachi?s issues: sources

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/0fbd9f6ed8ea5972a34f1f39aa58c711.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvOC8yMDE3IDk6NTE6NTEgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1oWlIzZkZHYUJwamZteDA4NWl0NERRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement ? Pakistan (MQM-P) will work alongside the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) to resolve the civic issues of Karachi, sources informed Geo News on Wednesday. According to reports,
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Afghan President condemns Pakistani diplomat's killing, orders probe

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani. Photo: File KABUL: Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday condemned the killing of Pakistan consulate staffer, Rana Nayyar Iqbal, in Jalalabad on Monday and ordered law enforcement authorities to investigate the incident, informed TOLO News. In a statement issued by the Presidential Palace, President Ghani asked the security institutions to ascertain the group responsible for the attack. The statement said the government is responsible for ensuring
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Schools shut as toxic smog hits Delhi

Indian schoolchildren cover their faces as they walk to school amid heavy smog in New Delhi on November 8, 2017 - AFP  NEW DELHI: Authorities shut all schools in the Indian capital on Wednesday as pollution hit nearly 30 times the World Health Organization's safe level, prompting doctors to warn of a public health emergency. Dense grey smog shrouded the roads of the world's most polluted capital. Many pedestrians and bikers wore masks or covered their mouths with handkerchiefs and scarves. T
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Trump 'will tweet what he wants' inside China´s Great Firewall

BEIJING: President Donald Trump will not curtail his notorious Twitter missives during his visit to China even though the social media platform is blocked by a "Great Firewall", a US official said Wednesday. "The president will tweet whatever he wants," the senior White House official told reporters aboard Air Force One shortly before Trump landed in Beijing. "That's his way of communicating directly with the American people. Why not? So long as he can access his Twitter account, because Twit
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US commerce chief Ross divesting shipping interests: official

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, speaks at the Conferederation of British Industry's annual conference in London, Britain. Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON: US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has divested his interests in oil tanker company Diamond S Shipping and is in the process of selling off his holdings in another shipping firm, Navigator Holdings, a Trump administration official said on Tuesday. Ross had originally intended to retain his shipping interests following his confirmation in February
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