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Australia firefighters race to contain blazes as heatwave looms

A burnt vehicle is seen on Quinlans street after an overnight bushfire in Quaama in Australia`s New South Wales state on 6 January. Photo: AFPFirefighters raced to quell massive bushfires in southeastern Australia Tuesday, taking advantage of a brief drop in temperatures and some much-needed rainfall before another heatwave strikes later this week. Exhausted volunteers fixed containment lines, cleared ground vegetation and carried out controlled burns before temperatures and winds were expected
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Gold Rate: Today's Gold Prices in Pakistan, 07 January 2020

The gold rate in Pakistan on January 07, 2020 per tola of gold was Rs 93,400, while the price of 10 grams of gold was Rs 80,075. Gold rates may be different in each Pakistani city at different times. The latest gold prices for different cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Faisalabad, and Quetta are available below. Pakistan's Cities24K Per Tola Gold Rates24K 10 Grams Gold Rates22K 10 Grams Gold RatesKarachiRs. 93,400Rs. 80,075Rs. 73,402LahoreRs. 93,400Rs. 80,075Rs.
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Body of Iranian commander killed in US strike arrives for burial in southeast Iran: agency

Iranians gather around a vehicle carrying the caskets of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani and others during a funeral procession after the bodies arrived in the northeastern city of Qom on January 6, 2020 following a ceremony in the capital Tehran. Photo:  AFP/FileDUBAI: The body of the senior Iranian military commander killed in a US drone strike in Iraq last week has arrived in his home town of Kerman in southeast Iran for burial, the official IRNA news agency said on Tuesday. State TV
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Disney's 'Star Wars' stays on top, but Sony has a big weekend

Photo: FileLOS ANGELES: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker continues to rule the cinematic universe, keeping its top ranking in North American theaters this weekend with $34.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday. That brought the three-week domestic total for the Disney film — marketed as a grand finale of the nine-film Skywalker Saga — to $451.6 million. It has taken an additional $468 million overseas, as it inches closer to the $1 billion mark overall. Holding onto the sec
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France urges Iran to refrain from retaliations after Soleimani killing

PARIS: France´s foreign minister said Monday that Tehran must not retaliate over the killing of top general Qasem Soleimani in a US air strike, amid an escalating war of words between Iranian officials and President Donald Trump. "It is essential that Iran renounce any reprisals or retaliations," Jean-Yves Le Drian told BFM television, adding that "there is still a place for diplomacy, fortunately." "In all the talks I´ve held with other officials, no one wants a war," he added, while deploring
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NATO ambassadors to meet on Iran crisis: official

"The North Atlantic Council will address the situation in the region," a NATO official said. Photo: nato.intBRUSSELS: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) ambassadors will meet at their Brussels headquarters on Monday as Middle East tensions mount after the United States forces killed a top Iranian general. "The North Atlantic Council will address the situation in the region," a NATO official said. "The secretary general decided to convene the meeting of NATO ambassadors following consult
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Guardiola expects repeat game plan from Manchester United

Pep Guardiola is preparing his Manchester City team to face Manchester United in the League Cup semi-finals. Photo: AFP/Lindsey ParnabyManchester City boss Pep Guardiola expects a repeat game plan from Manchester United in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday. United produced an exhilarating display of counter-attacking football to beat Guardiola's side 2-1 in last month´s Premier League derby at the Etihad Stadium. They meet again in the first leg of their semi-final at Old T
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Jennifer Aniston had this endearing reaction to Brad Pitt's Golden Globes speech: Check it out

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's PDA at the Golden Globes was noted by all as they sat only a few feet apart from each other on Sunday.  The former flames who often ignite reconciliation rumours are linked to each other every now and then leaving fans gushing whenever they are sighted together. On Sunday, the internet went into a frenzy after Jennifer was seen giving the most heartwarming of reactions to her ex-husband Brad Pitt during his acceptance speech of the Best Actor award for his role i
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India is the best country in the world if you?ve a Canadian citizenship, says Indian artist

India is the best country in the world if you’ve a Canadian citizenship, says Indian artist Bollywood stars are reacting to a recent incident of violence in  Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) that saw several students injured at the hands of ruling party supporters. Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Twinkle Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan and many other actors have condemned the use of force against the students, expressing their support to the victims of the violence. Joining the chorus of condemnations, Ind
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Hameed Haroon sends notice to Jami, seeks 'unconditional apology' for rape allegation

Dawn Chief Executive Hameed Haroon (L) and film director Jamshed Mehmood Raza, known popularly as 'Jami' (R). Geo.tv/FilesThe Chief Executive Officer of Dawn, Hameed Haroon, on Monday sent a defamation notice to Jamshed 'Jami' Mahmood seeking an "unconditional public apology" and the retraction of allegations that the former raped the latter. The two have been involved in a public dispute since Mahmood recently posted a statement on Twitter saying that Haroon raped him. The accusation followed a
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Pakistan denies India's allegations on Nankana Sahib, tells it to protect own minorities

Geo.tv/FilesISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Monday asked India not to 'feign' concerns for minorities abroad and protect its own minorities from 'Saffron terror'. Refuting Indian allegations regarding the Nankana Sahib incident, In a handout, the FO said : "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government’s mischievous portrayal of isolated law and order incidents in Peshawar and Nankana Sahib as alleged ‘persecution’ of minorities is part of its smear campaign against Pakistan and a desperate attempt
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'Chhapaak' maker's adorable BTS video has the sweetest surprise

The makers of Chhapaak have been spoiling fans with videos, pictures, promotional events and guest appearances left, right and center. Just recently a new BTS video was released, and it ended up shocking fans with its sweet surprise.  In the video posted, director, Meghna Gulzar is seen trying her very best to shoot the movie despite a large crowd of fans flocking to the set.  Deepika was heard talking about the production hurdles the film presented, and how shooting in Delhi was one of the most
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Trump tweets Iran will 'never have a nuclear weapon'

Trump repeats his insistence that Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon — File photoWASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Monday repeated his insistence that Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Writing in all-caps, the US leader tweeted: "IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!" The tweet came a day after Tehran announced it was further winding down observance of parts of an international deal struck to ensure that the country does not secretly develo
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Chris Evans reveals his celebrity crush: Find out who it is

Chris Evans has revealed he had a giant poster of his crush on his room’s ceiling and it is none other than Sandra Bullock.   We all have had passed through this time of having our room walls pasted and covered with pictures of our celebrity crushes and inspirations and Chris Evans too is just like us.  The super-soldier from Avengers turning 39 this year revealed his celebrity crush in a latest interview and it is Bird Box actress Sandra Bullock.  Chris revealed that he had a giant poster of th
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Dwayne The Rock Johnson draws inspiration from Tom Hanks' Golden Globes speech

Tom Hanks, regarded as one of the nicest men in show business, was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes on Sunday to mark his 30-year movie career. Hanks began his acceptance speech by joking about his early career stint on the 1970s TV comedy “The Love Boat” and saying that he had a bad cold that had made him particularly emotional. He thanked his wife, Rita Wilson, and five children before acknowledging a long list of actors and directors who he said had contributed t
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Bangkok hands out free cannabis oil to cancer patients in medical marijuana clinic

Patients wait to register for treatment at the opening of a medical marijuana clinic in Bangkok. Photo: AFPA medical clinic in Bangkok opened Monday offered free cannabis oil to hundreds of Thais seeking relief from cancer, insomnia and muscle pain as the government drives home the economic and health benefits of their gamble of marijuana. Thailand in 2018 became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise medical marijuana, although many Thais have long used the herb in traditional medicin
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Sanam Jung introduces brother-in-law to the world

Pakistani actor and TV personality Sanam Jung on Monday introduced her brother-in-law to the world. Taking to her Instagram, the actress shared an adorable video of newly married sister and the groom in which her brother-in-law is singing to his ladylove. "Sharing a big part of my life with you all, introducing my beautiful sister and handsome brother in law :).May their love grow stronger and stronger. Ameen," Sanam Jang captioned her post. The video shared by the actor garnered over 100,000 li
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Defiant Trump doubles down on threat to Iran cultural sites

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump doubled down on Sunday on a threat to attack Iranian cultural sites despite accusations that any such strike would amount to a war crime. After his top diplomat, Mike Pompeo, had insisted that any military action would conform to international law, Trump said he would regard cultural sites as fair game if Iran resorted to deadly force against US targets. "They're allowed to kill our people, they're allowed to torture and maim our people, they're allowed to u
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Tom Hanks tears up as he accepts lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes

Tom Hanks was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes 2020Tom Hanks, regarded as one of the nicest men in show business, was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes on Sunday to mark his 30-year movie career. The boyish-looking Hanks, now 63, was presented with the Cecil B. DeMille award at a ceremony where he also was nominated in the best supporting actor race for his role as the late, beloved US children’s television presenter Mister Rogers in A B
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Prime accused in Nankana protest case arrested

Accused in Nankana Sahib protest case. Photo: Screengrab from video on TwitterNANKANA SAHIB: The main culprit accused of orchestrating a demonstration near a Sikh holy site in the small town of Nankana Sahib in Punjab was arrested on Sunday for his role in the affair, according to a representative of the provincial government.  The Focal Person (Digital Media) to CM Punjab, Azhar Mashwani, took to social networking website Twitter to make the arrest public, saying that a First Information Report
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Brad Pitt looks forward to running into Jennifer Aniston at the Golden Globes 2020

Brad Pitt looks forward to running into Jennifer Aniston at the Golden Globes 2020Fans could barely hold their excitement as Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston arrived at almost the same time at the red carpet of the Golden Globe Awards 2020 on Sunday. The two Hollywood icons and ex-couple had bagged nominations at the star-studded and glitzy award show and had left fans with bated breath as they arrived nearly 20 minutes apart from one another at the red carpet. The Ad Astra actor even expressed th
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Trump warns Iran of 'major retaliation,' threatens sanctions on Iraq

US President Donald Trump. Photo: FileWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump threatened "major retaliation" on Sunday if Iran avenges the killing of a key military commander and he warned of massive economic sanctions against ally Iraq if the country expels US troops based there. The twin threats came as Iran announced it was further reducing compliance with a tattered international nuclear accord, ending limitations on numbers of centrifuges used to enrich uranium. The latest blow to the accord,
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NA body to discuss amendments bills related to armed forces today

Photo: FileISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence has been summoned again today to discuss the amendments to the Army Act, Air Force Act, and Navy Act, a few days after it approved the bill aimed at regularizing the tenure of service chiefs. The meeting of the standing committee was called after it was established that the rules and regulations of the parliament were violated during the January 3 session of the committee. The parliament will vote on the bill after the go-
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Golden Globes dominated by '1917', 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

Golden Globes dominated by '1917', 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'World War One movie 1917 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, set in 1960s Tinseltown, won the top movie prizes at the Golden Globes on Sunday on a night packed with upsets. 1917 was named best drama, beating presumed front-runners The Irishman and Marriage Story both from Netflix, while the nostalgic Once Upon a Time in Hollywood from Sony Pictures won for best comedy or musical, as well as two other statuettes. British director Sa
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At least two rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad: witnesses

Flares are seen over the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, December 31, 2019. REUTERS/FilesBAGHDAD: Two rockets hit near the US embassy in Iraq's capital Sunday, witnesses told AFP, shortly after the deadline from a hardline pro-Iran faction for local troops to get away from US forces. The vehemently anti-American group, Kataeb Hezbollah, had warned Iraqi security forces to "get away" from US troops at joint bases across Iraq by 5PM (1400 GMT). Sunday's attack marks the 14th time rockets have been f
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