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Police release three men arrested in connection with Manchester attack

British police said Tuesday that they have released three men without charges that were taken into custody in connection with last week's Manchester suicide bombing that killed 22 people. Police have arrested at least 16 people in an investigation that continues more than seven days after the attack in a packed concert hall filled with children and young people. "It will be a long investigation and it will take considerable time before we fully understand what has happened," the Greater Manche
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Pakistan's naval ship Zulfiquar arrives in Sri Lanka with relief goods

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to help its Sri Lankan brethren, the naval ship PNS Zulfiquar dispatched by the Government of Pakistan reached Colombo port on Tuesday with relief goods. The Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra handed over the relief goods to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Ravi Karunanayake at the Colombo Port. The foreign minister expressed his gratitude to the people and the Government of Pakistan for providing timely and valued assistance. T
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After over nine hours, firefighters still unable to douse fire in Multan oil factory

MULTAN: A fire broke out in Basheer oil mills at Vehari road on Tuesday afternoon, as many as 24 fire tenders have been trying to douse the fire since over nine hours. According to fire brigade official, all efforts are being made to bring the fire under control. "There's smoke everywhere, and the fire has enveloped two apartments and four shops," he added. According to the locals, the fire started after some fault developed in the main generator of the mill. The supply of electricity in t
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Multan oil factory fire doused after nine hours

MULTAN: The fire which broke out in Basheer oil mills at Vehari road late Tuesday afternoon, was doused after nine hours.  As many as 24 fire trucks were used in the operation to control the blaze.  As a result of the fire, four nearby shops and two houses were affected.  The supply of electricity in the area had also been suspended by the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO). The fire affected three MEPCO feeders, according to power utility's spokesperson. He added that restoration of feed
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JI to observe 'Black Day' over Karachi power cuts

JI Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addressing a gathering - Geo News screengrab KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) has announced that it will hold a 'Black Day' on Friday in protest against the government, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and K-Electric over continuing power outages in the megapolis. Unannounced and prolonged power outages in Karachi during Ramazan have irked the citizens greatly, who have been staging protests in various areas.  Spurred by anger and despera
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JI to observe 'Black Day' over Karachi power cuts on Friday

JI Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addressing a gathering - Geo News screengrab KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) has announced that it will hold a 'Black Day' on Friday in protest against the government, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and K-Electric over continuing power outages in the megapolis. Unannounced and prolonged power outages in Karachi during Ramazan have irked the citizens greatly, who have been staging protests in various areas.  Spurred by anger and despera
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Strong female icons have never looked this adorable

A three-year-old girl named Scout dresses up as strong females from across the globe to spread the message of strength. Her inspirational journey started when her grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer, toddler?s mother Ashley Larson revealed in a letter. Larson said that she wanted to teach her daughter about strength and how women are fighters. ?Scout was learning first hand just how amazing and strong women can be. So we just kept shooting. We planned that at the end of it all, we?d m
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Karachi facing power breakdowns due to humidity: K-Electric

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has claimed on Tuesday that back to back power breakdown in the metropolis is due to tripping of electric lines because of heavy humidity. Refuting the allegation leveled by political parties against the company, the K-Electric spokesperson said that the power utility company invests in its structure and will also continue to do so in future. ?We are installing new lines to control the situation arising because of humidity,? said a K-Electric spokesperson, Fakhar Ahmad
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Philippines fast becoming an Asian hub for Daesh

Government soldiers fighting the Maute group watch a helicopter attack (not pictured) as they take a break inside a military camp in Marawi City, southern Philippines May 30, 2017. REUTERS Dozens of foreign militants have fought side-by-side with Daesh sympathizers against security forces in the southern Philippines over the past week, evidence that the restive region is fast becoming an Asian hub for the ultra-radical group. A Philippines intelligence source said that of the 400-500 maraudin
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Nearly 175,000 passports revoked, discloses Interior Minister

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan informed on Tuesday that around 175,000 passports were revoked by the ministry. Speaking at a press conference, he said that the people whose passports have been cancelled reserve the right to appeal. ?They can appeal to the district level committee which includes MNA and MPA of the area. They have to show their proof of identity. If the committee doesn?t give clearance, the final appeal would then be heard by Ministry of Interior.? ?From
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Trump's communications director set to leave White House

US President Donald Trump's communications director, Mike Dubke, is set to leave after three months in his White House post, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday. "He has expressed his desire to leave the White House and made very clear that he would see through the president's international trip," White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said in an interview on Fox News, referring to Trump's first overseas trip to the Middle East and Europe that ended on Saturday. Dubke, a communi
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Former PPP leader Firdous Ashiq Awan joins PTI

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Peoples Party Leader and federal minister Firdous Ashiq Awan joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday. Awan travelled from Sialkot to Nathiagali where she met with Imran Khan, PTI secretary-general Jehangir Tareen and PTI leader Ishaq Khan Khakwani, sources told Geo News. The former minister will make a formal announcement today. PTI?s official Twitter account tweeted out two photos announcing the joining of the former PPP stalwart.
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SC bench recuses itself from hearing case appealing military court sentence

ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court has recused itself from hearing the petitions appealing sentences handed over by military courts. The bench, headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, was hearing a petition filed by three suspects Nadeem Abbas, Jehangir Haider and Zeeshan, who were handed over death sentence by a military court in Quetta in August 2016 and are locked up in the Mach prison. The three judges, including Justice Dost Muhammad and Justice Qazi Faez Isa, said that they
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SC bench excuses itself from hearing case appealing military court sentence

ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court has excused itself from hearing the petitions appealing sentences handed over by military courts. The bench, headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, was hearing a petition filed by three suspects Nadeem Abbas, Jehangir Haider and Zeeshan, who were handed over death sentence by a military court in Quetta in August 2016 and are locked up in the Mach prison. The three judges, including Justice Dost Muhammad and Justice Qazi Faez Isa, said that they
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Whatsapp caller and JIT: SBP denies, calls news baseless

ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan said on Tuesday that ?The News? reporter?s story regarding a Whatsapp caller, asking for the inclusion of specific names to the Supreme Court for the constitution of the Joint Investigation Team, is baseless. The spokesman of the SBP said the names sent to the apex court for the JIT were rejected, adding that the SC selected the SBP officer for the JIT itself. Meanwhile, for the confirmation of the news, Geo News contacted SC registrar Arbab Arif, who resp
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Opposition announces to hold parliamentary session outside NA

Photo: file  ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah announced on Tuesday to boycott the National Assembly session and to hold the next parliament session outside the parliament. The move came in response to opposition?s demand that opposition?s speech on the budget should be given live coverage. Khursheed Shah said, ?Opposition is steadfast on its demand that its budget speech should be given live coverage.? Chairman Senate has set the right example in this regard. If opposition?s spe
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Hollywood actor Vin Diesel inspired by concept of Ramazan

The sacred month of Ramazan is not only sacred for Muslims but is also respected by people from other religions as well.   Recently in a video message, the Fast and Furious actor Vin Diesel expressed his feelings about the holy month. Vin Diesel said, ?the concept of Ramazan is so powerful. Probably, be good for anybody in life to be able to experience that kind of discipline for that long could be really recharging and rehealing.? Diesel appeared in the video with
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Champions Trophy 2017: Complete squads and match fixtures

Famously known as the ?mini World Cup?, the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 gets underway in England and Wales on June 1, as hosts England take on Bangladesh in the opening game of the eighth edition of the tournament. The tournament will be held across three venues: The Oval, London; Edgbaston, Birmingham; and Cardiff Wales Stadium, Cardiff from June 1-18, with India as title defenders. The eight participating teams are divided across two groups: Group A: Australia, England, New Zealand, Banglade
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Babri mosque case: Indian court grants bail to LK Advani, others

LK?Advani (L), Uma Bharti (M) and MM?Joshi (R) were charged with inciting mob violence which led to destruction of Babri Mosque on December 6, 1002. Photo: Hindustan Times  LUCKNOW: A special Central Bureau of Investigation court granted on Tuesday bail to former Bharatiya Janata Party leaders LK Advani, MM Joshi, Union Minister Uma Bharti and nine others for demolition of Babri Mosque. The leaders, who have been granted bail against surety bond of INR50,000 each, were charged with inciting vi
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Ryanair logs rising annual profits

Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair charted a course to higher profits last year, despite tough trading on the back of Britain's shock Brexit vote, it said Tuesday. Net profits banked six percent higher to 1.32 billion euros ($1.48 billion) in the group's financial year to March 31, compared with 1.24 billion euros last time around, Ryanair said in a statement. That was in line with the company's forecast range of between 1.30 billion and 1.35 billion euros. The number of passengers soared 13 per
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'Dinosaur' Philippine jeepneys face uncertain future

Jeepneys are seen as an enforcer manages traffic at a busy street in Manila on May 30, 2017. Photos: AFP MANILA: Peter Dallos shouts above the rumble of his smoke-belching engine urging passengers to clamber quickly on to his dilapidated red jeepney. Such scenes may soon disappear from Manila´s gridlocked streets as authorities move to phase out the Philippines´ iconic World War II-era minibuses, citing pollution and safety concerns. A jeepney driver´s assistant calls for passengers at a bus
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Twitter suspends singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya's new account

It seems like Indian singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya cannot use Twitter anytime soon. The micro-blogging site has suspended Abhijeet's new account once again which was made on Monday. The singer's account was suspended last week following his offensive comments against some female users. Without taking the suspension into his consideration, Abhijeet rejoined Twitter with a new unverified account on Monday and posted a video, where he alleged that people are trying to 'curb' his voice, adding, he
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British journalist carrying flak jacket plates charged with arms possession in Bangkok

A British journalist was charged with arms possession on Tuesday after he was arrested at a Thai airport for checking in flak jacket plates and gas masks, standard equipment for media heading into war zones and other hostile environments. Anthony Cheng, 46, was detained at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday along with Florian Witulski, a German freelance journalist, before he could board a flight to Iraq via Turkey for an assignment for China-based broadcaster CCTV English. Thailand's Ar
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Morgan confident England?s morale intact after freak defeat by Proteas

LONDON: England captain Eoin Morgan remained in upbeat mood heading into the Champions Trophy despite a seven-wicket defeat by South Africa at Lord´s on Monday. The hosts collapsed to 20 for six -- the first time any side had lost six wickets in the first five overs of a one-day international -- after being sent into bat in overcast conditions and on a green-tinged pitch at ´the home of cricket´. England celebrate their series win against South Africa, Lord's, May 29, 2017/Getty Images South
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Kareena Kapoor's post-pregnancy pictures and videos will leave you motivated

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is all set to get back to work after a long pregnancy break.  The Ki and Ka actress is ready to shoot for her upcoming movie Veere Di Wedding that also stars Sonam Kapoor and Swara Bhaskar.  To look all fit and glamorous like before, Kareena is spending her time in her gym While the actress has already shed 12 kilos of her post pregnancy flab, Kareena is working out really hard to prepare herself for the role of her upcoming film. Kareena?s best friend Amrita
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