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Geo News Blog delivers the latest breaking news, world headlines, politics, current affairs, and international updates from Pakistan and around the world, updated through trusted RSS sources.

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Keep shouting, don't become anaesthetised, pope tells young people

Pope Francis blesses faithful gathered to attend the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 25, 2018. REUTERS/Tony Gentile  VATICAN CITY: Starting Holy Week services leading to Easter, Pope Francis urged young people on Sunday to keep shouting and not allow the older generations to silence their voices or anesthetise their idealism. Francis spoke a day after hundreds of thousands of young Americans and their supporters answered a call to action from survivors of last m
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Trump considers expelling some Russian diplomats over poison attack: source

LEFT: US President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, US August 10, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/Files; CENTRE: Sergei Skripal, a former colonel of Russia's GRU military intelligence service, in Moscow, Russia. Kommersant/Yuri Senatorov via REUTERS; RIGHT: Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 19, 2018. Yuri Kadobnov/POOL via Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is considering the expulsion of some Russian diplomats in the United States in solidari
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Uber to sell Southeast Asia business to rival Grab: sources

Uber's logo is pictured at its office in Tokyo, Japan, November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon SINGAPORE: Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc has agreed to sell its Southeast Asian business to bigger regional rival Grab, sources with knowledge of the matter said on Sunday, in what would be the US company?s second retreat from Asia. The deal, which could be announced as early as Monday, marks the industry?s first big consolidation in Southeast Asia, home to about 640 million people, and p
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US gun control movement pushing Congress to act: lawmakers

People take part in a "March For Our Lives" demonstration demanding gun control in Seattle, Washington, US, March 24, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Redmond NEW YORK: The youth-led US gun control movement that flexed its public muscle with huge weekend rallies has already nudged Congress to enact minor firearms changes, but must remain active if it hopes to win more meaningful regulations, lawmakers said on Sunday. The movement that erupted after the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High
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Social media reacts to PSL 3 final

With the third edition of the Pakistan Super League finally coming to an end this Sunday, the cricket hungry nation can rest for a few days before Pakistan takes on the Windies in Karachi next month. Yesterday?s game between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi was everything a cricket fanatic was expecting it to be. There were boundaries, plenty of jaw-dropping moments (read: Kamran Akmal dropping the very important catch of Asif Ali) and of course the winning moment when Faheem Ashraf smashed
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Porn star says she was threatened to keep silence on Trump: TV interview

Stephanie Clifford (also known as Stormy Daniels). Image Courtesy: REUTERS Video/Screenshot WASHINGTON: An adult-film actress who claims she had sexual relations with Donald Trump before he was president said on Sunday she had been threatened in 2011 while in a parking lot with her infant daughter to discourage her from discussing the relationship. Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, told CBS News? 60 Minutes that she was on her way to a fitness class with her child when an
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Polls show Facebook losing trust as firm uses ads to apologise

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, speaks during the annual Facebook F8 developers conference in San Jose, California, US, April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam/Files  SAN FRANCISCO/LONDON: Opinion polls published on Sunday in the United States and Germany indicated that a majority of the public was losing trust in Facebook over privacy, as the firm ran advertisements in British and US newspapers apologising to users. Fewer than half of Americans trust Facebook to obey US privacy
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6.4-quake off eastern Indonesia, tsunami alert lifted: seismic monitors

JAKARTA: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia in the early hours of Monday, triggering a brief tsunami alert that was swiftly lifted, according to seismic monitoring organisations. The quake struck deep at some 171 kilometres (106 miles) below the surface of the earth in the Banda Sea, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. A tsunami alert was initially triggered by the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS). However, IOTWMS followed up with a
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Saudi air force intercepts missile over Riyadh: state TV

Image courtesy: Twitter/Puffin Man (@junaidakram83)/Screenshot RIYADH: The Saudi air force intercepted a missile over the northeastern part of the capital Riyadh late on Sunday night, Saudi state television said. Reuters reporters in the capital heard several loud booms and saw smoke in the air shortly before midnight. Another witness said he saw a long stream of light followed by additional explosions. Multiple videos on social media showed the launch of interceptors as well as a missile be
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Imran Khan commends United, says Zalmi also deserve praise for wonderful game

ISLAMABAD: The chief of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) applauded Islamabad United for bagging the trophy in the final of the Pakistan Super League's (PSL) third season, Geo News reported. "Peshawar Zalmi also deserve praise for playing a wonderful game," said Imran Khan, after Islamabad United ruthlessly topped Zalmi. Noting how the nation enjoyed spectating a good faceoff, Khan commented: "Pakistanis' love for and commitment to cricket is incomparable." The PTI head also
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COAS congratulates United, praises Karachi's 'excited', 'disciplined' audience

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) congratulated Islamabad United, the winning team of the Pakistan Super League's (PSL) third season, Sunday night on emerging as "the Champions". According to a Twitter post by Major General Asif Ghafoor, the Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Qamar Javed Bajwa praised Karachiites alongside the winning team for their excitement and discipline. "Best of the day was excited yet very disciplined spectators of Karach
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Islamabad beat Peshawar to lift PSL 3 trophy in Karachi

geo_embedgallery KARACHI: Islamabad United dominated with the bat and ball as they defeated defending champions Peshawar Zalmi by three wickets on Sunday to lift the trophy of the third edition of the Pakistan Super League. The highlight of the match was United opener Luke Ronchi's rapid 52 of 26 deliveries, making Zalmi's fighting total off 148 runs look relatively easy. Peshawar pacers appeared to have brought their team back into the game in t
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Deepika makes news with important message for peers

Photo: Deepika Padukone Instagram  Bollywood heartthrob Deepika Padukone is in the news and like always she has a strong message for her peers. The leading actress has said that it is important for celebrities to use their place of influence and power to bring about change in society. "I think it is extremely important for those who are in positions of influence or power to bring about social change. It is extremely important for them to speak up about whatever issue it might be," Deepika said
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Turkey to target new town in Syria operation: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday, March 25, 2018 said Turkey will ensure the operation achieves its goal after taking control of Tal Rifaat in a short period of time. Photo: AFP file ISTANBUL: Turkey on Sunday said the northern Syrian town of Tal Rifaat would be the next target of its cross-border campaign after the capture of Afrin from Syrian Kurdish militia. "God willing, we will ensure this operation achieves its goal after taking control of Tal Rifaat in a short period of time," Pr
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Five dead, 30 wounded in Siberia shopping mall fire

Firefighters were still battling to get the blaze under control on Sunday afternoon, after more than 200 people were evacuated from the building-Photo: Siberian Times MOSCOW: Five people including a child have died and another 30 were wounded in a major fire in a Siberian shopping centre, Russia´s Investigative Committee said on Sunday. "Three women, a child and a man have been killed" and 30 people hospitalised following the blaze in the Winter Cherry shopping centre in Kemerovo, an industrial
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Marriyum slams Imran for criticism despite PSL success

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday slammed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan for continuing his tirade against the government despite a successful Pakistan Super League. Photo: Geo News file KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday slammed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for continuing his tirade against the government despite a successful Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a statement, the state m
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Ronchi departs after quickfire 52 as Islamabad chase 149 to win

geo_embedgallery KARACHI: Late blitz by fast bowler Wahab Riaz lifted Peshawar Zalmi to a fighting total of 148 runs against Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League final being held at the National Stadium on Sunday. The tailender offered resistance to the JP Duminy-led team with his 28-runs off 14 balls innings, in which he
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IN PICTURES: PSL brings colours of cricket back to Karachi

The National Stadium in Karachi lit up on Sunday to welcome cricket?s homecoming to Pakistan?s biggest city, as thousands of fans flocked to the sold-out National Stadium to witness the final match of Pakistan Super League 2018. People from all walks of life attended the much-hyped Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi match, after the two former champions qualified for the final after playoff matches at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium earlier this week.  Thousands of security personnel were deployed
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Pray nobody gains courage to push changing Pak back into darkness: Nawaz

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday, March 25, 2018 congratulated the Pakistan Cricket Board for holding the final match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 in Karachi. Photo: Geo News file KARACHI: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated the Pakistan Cricket Board for holding the final match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 in Karachi. ?I pray that no one gains the courage, again, to push our changing Pakistan back into darkness,? the PML-N supremo said in a stat
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PSL closing ceremony ends with spectacular performances from Shehzad Roy, Strings

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/geo/geonews_abr/playlist.m3u8 style=center] KARACHI: The star-studded closing ceremony of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 ahead of the final was held at the National Stadium on Sunday. geo_embedgallery Photos: Geo News Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi welcomed the spectators at the ceremony and expressed his gratitude to the security f
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Aima Baig, Shehzad Roy, Strings perform at PSL closing ceremony

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/geo/geonews_abr/playlist.m3u8 style=center] KARACHI: The star-studded closing ceremony of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 ahead of the final is being performed at the National Stadium. Among the stars who headlining the ceremony are pop stars Ali Zafar, Shehzad Roy, Strings band, Farhan Sae
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Battle of champions: Peshawar Zalmi clash with Islamabad United for PSL glory

[embed_video2 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/geo/geonews_abr/playlist.m3u8 style=center] KARACHI: The National Stadium is lighting up today to welcome cricket?s homecoming to Pakistan?s biggest city, as thousands of fans flock to the sold-out National Stadium to witness two great teams face off for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 trophy.  Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi arrived at the stadium amid tight security Sunday evening.   [e
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United on a roll as Patel dismisses Zalmi's opening order

[embed_video2 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/geo/geonews_abr/playlist.m3u8 style=center] KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and elected to bat first against Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 final on Sunday. United have made one change for the match as Chadwick Walton replaces opener Alex Hales. Peshawar Zalmi: Kamran, Fletcher, Hafeez. Nasim, Dawson, Sammy, Jordan, Hasan Ali, Wahab, Umaid, Sameen Gul Islamabad United: Ronch
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Facebook runs UK, US newspaper ads apologising for data scandal

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg took out full-page ads in nine major British and US newspapers on Sunday to apologise for a huge data privacy scandal. Photo: AFP file  LONDON: Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg took out full-page ads in nine major British and US newspapers on Sunday to apologise for a huge data privacy scandal. "We have a responsibility to protect your information. If we can?t we don?t deserve it," he said. The ads ran in prominent positions in six British nationals, including the
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Multiple casualties in suicide attack on Afghan mosque: officials

At least one worshipper was killed and eight others were wounded in the attack on Nabi Akram mosque in Afghanistan's western city of Herat. Photo: AFP   Two suicide attackers struck a mosque in Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least one person and wounding eight others, officials said. The men stormed the grounds of the mosque in the western city of Herat, but security guards shot dead one of them and the other blew himself up before reaching the hall where worshippers were praying, provincia
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