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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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Magnitude 8.2 earthquake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning

Cape Chiniak, Alaska/File photo An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 hit 256 km (157 miles) southeast of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 10 km at 0931 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake prompted a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska and Canada and a tsunami watch for the entire US west coast, the US Tsunami Warning System said.
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Naqeebullah case: Sindh govt not saving anyone, says home minister

Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal speaking to press. Photo: Geo News KARACHI: Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal said on Tuesday that the investigation committee probing the Naqeebullah killing case is going in the right direction. Speaking to journalists after meeting police officials to ascertain developments on respective Naqeebullah, Intezar and Maqsood killing case, he reiterated that the provincial government is not trying to save anyone and neither it will. "Having a contact with so
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Women?s Action Forum demands ?public apology? from CJP after skirt comment

"I was always told, ?a speech should be like a woman?s skirt. It should not be too long that one loses one?s interest. Neither it should be too long that it doesn?t cover the subject.'" the CJP said in a speech The Women?s Action Forum on Tuesday in an open letter asked Chief Justice Saqib Nisar to ?issue a public apology to the women of Pakistan? after he gave a speech having a quote, slammed as being sexist, by Winston Churchill. ?The WAF Karachi, through this letter, calls on you to issue a
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US needs to pay attention to relationship with Britain, Tillerson says

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson attend a press conference in London, January 22 LONDON: The United States needs to pay attention to its treasured relationship with Britain, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday just days after Donald Trump cancelled a trip to London citing anger at the sale of an embassy. Trump?s cancellation of his trip has raised questions in Britain over the links between Washington and its closest traditional al
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India's top court rejects last-ditch bid to ban Padmaavat

Threats by Hindu fringe groups against Padmaavat, which is to be released Thursday, have forced police to step up security around cinemas intending to show the movie.1 NEW DELHI: India's top court Tuesday rejected a final bid by two states to ban a Bollywood film about a mythical Hindu queen which sparked violent protests by radical groups. Threats by Hindu fringe groups against Padmaavat, which is to be released Thursday, have forced police to step up security around cinemas intending to show
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World XI tour Pakistan: COAS meets international hockey players

International hockey players, who have come for the World XI series, and Pakistan's hockey legends met Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday. Photo: Geo News screen grab1 RAWALPINDI: International hockey players, who have come for the World XI series, and Pakistan's hockey legends met Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday.  COAS appreciated Pakistan Hockey Federation's initiative for bringing the international players to the country, according to Inter Ser
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Manchester United retain top spot in world football money list

It is the 10th time Manchester United have topped Deloitte´s list LONDON: Manchester United narrowly pipped Real Madrid to remain the top revenue-generating club in the world as Premier League sides underlined their growing financial clout, Deloitte´s "Money League" report said Tuesday. It is the 10th time United have topped Deloitte´s list, with a revenue in 2016/17 of 676 million euros ($828 million, £593 million) -- just 1.7 million euros ahead of the Spanish giants. United on Monday conf
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Media, judiciary not independent in Pakistan: PM Abbasi

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Tuesday that the media and judiciary in Pakistan are not independent. Speaking to senior journalists, the premier asserted that it's not the job of armed forces to guarantee the holding of general elections, adding that it has been decided by the National Security Committee that elections will be held on time. ?I am saying it too that the general elections will be held in July this year,? he
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Nawaz questions continuation of 'bogus' corruption cases

Former PM Nawaz Sharif at Punjab House today. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif questioned on Tuesday the continuation and inflation of the corruption cases filed against him.  Speaking to journalists at the Punjab House after his corruption hearing, Nawaz questioned the supplementary reference filed against him recently. Last week, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) filed a supplementary reference against the former prime minister and four others in the Avenf
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College principal killed by student laid to rest in Charsadda

Slain college principal Sareer Ahmed CHARSADDA: Slain college principal Sareer Ahmed, who was shot dead by his student following an argument over missing classes, was laid to rest in Charsadda on Tuesday. Faheem Ashraf ? a second-year student at New Islamia Public College Shabqadar ? opened fire at his principal Sareer Ahmed after the two argued over the student's absence from college to attend the Faizabad sit-in in the federal capital in November, police said on Monday. The accused was arres
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Minnie Mouse gets her star, a few decades after Mickey

Minnie Mouse was honoured with a star on Hollywood´s Walk of Fame Monday, with her eternal sidekick Mickey by her side. Photo: AFP  LOS ANGELES: Minnie Mouse was honoured with a star on Hollywood´s Walk of Fame Monday, with her eternal sidekick Mickey by her side. In her red and white polka-dot dress and bright yellow heels, the giggly cartoon favorite was recognised a full four decades after Mickey. "Mickey, I´m so happy you´re here to share this wonderful day with me. That´s for you! This r
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Volcano eruption, avalanche at Japan ski resort kills one

A Japanese soldier was killed on Tuesday after a volcano erupted near a popular Japanese ski resort, sparking an avalanche that left several injured and scores stranded up a mountain. photo: BBC  TOKYO: A Japanese soldier was killed on Tuesday after a volcano erupted near a popular Japanese ski resort, sparking an avalanche that left several injured and scores stranded up a mountain, officials said. Footage broadcast on Japanese television showed thick black smoke interspersed with falling roc
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U-19 World Cup: Pakistan face South Africa in quarterfinals tomorrow

Pakistan U-19 captain Hasan Khan in action during the World Cup/Getty Images  Pakistan face off against South Africa at the Hagley Oval on Wednesday for a place in the semifinals of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup. Both the teams qualified for the quarterfinals with two victories and a defeat, but Pakistan emerged as winners of Group D, edging out Afghanistan on net run rate, while South Africa had to settle for second place in Group A after being beaten by New Zealand. After losing their open
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Hollywood set for Oscar nominations in the year of #MeToo

All eyes will be on Hollywood Tuesday as the Oscars nominees are unveiled, with Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri ahead by a nose in an awards season overshadowed by the industry´s war on sleaze.  LOS ANGELES: All eyes will be on Hollywood Tuesday as the Oscars nominees are unveiled, with Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri ahead by a nose in an awards season overshadowed by the industry´s war on sleaze. In a departure from previous years, there are very few clear frontrunners fo
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SC cant be pressurised, says Chief Justice

ISLAMABAD: A three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar heard the case challenging the recently passed Election Act 2017. Supreme Court took up as many as 13 petitions against Nawaz's party presidency, including those by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan, Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid, MNA Jamshaid Dasti, National Party and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). The petitions, challenging specific clauses of the recently passed El
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A new Warne? Aussie leggie sets U-19 record

Lloyd Pope registered record figures of 8 for 35, Australia v England, Under-19 World Cup, quarterfinal, Queenstown, January 23, 2018/IDI via Getty Images WELLINGTON: Australian Lloyd Pope´s record-breaking eight-wicket spell at the Under-19 World Cup on Tuesday has left the leg-spinner "on top of the world", as the feat sparks comparisons to the legendary Shane Warne. Pope took eight for 35 against England to spin Australia into the semi-finals and set a new benchmark at the youth tournament,
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Shah Rukh Khan receives human rights award at WEF

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received a Crystal Award from Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship/Reuters  Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan received an award at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland on Monday for his work raising awareness about human rights issues. Shah Rukh was given a Crystal Award by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in recognition of his work championing the rights of children and women in India. The actor is a founder of a non-pro
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150 booked after two student groups brawl at Punjab University

The clash broke out late Sunday night when one student group attacked another over their preparations for a cultural festival in the Electrical Engineering Department-Geo News LAHORE: Police have booked three different cases against 15 people and 100 unidentified persons for their alleged involvement in a clash between two student groups on late Sunday night. Terrorism acts were also included in the FIR, registered by the university against the student groups. Moreover, the university administ
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Alia Bhatt looks like a dream in pictures from best friend's wedding

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is currently in Jodhpur to attend her best friend's wedding. The actress proved to be the perfect bridesmaid and enjoyed the wedding festivities to the fullest.  A few pictures of the Student of the Year actress appeared on social and she looks simply gorgeous.  At one event, Alia donned a beautiful shimmery lehenga, designed by Ami Patel. With a finely embroidered choli and a matching dupatta, Alia looked like a million bucks. Photo: Instagram Photo: Instagram
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Unseeded Mertens routs Svitolina to reach Aussie Open semis

Unseeded Australian Open debutant Elise Mertens is in Australian Open semifinals after beating world number four Elina Svitolina MELBOURNE: Unseeded Australian Open debutant Elise Mertens blew away world number four Elina Svitolina in straight sets Tuesday to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final. The Belgian world number 37, on a 10-match unbeaten streak after winning in Hobart this month, knocked out the Ukrainian 6-4, 6-0 in 1hr 13min. Mertens, who is yet to drop a set, is the first Belgian
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UK man ?obsessed? with Muslims, hit group with van: court

The suspected terror attacker, Darren Osborne, is accused of murdering 51-year-old Makram Ali and trying to kill others in the Finsbury Park area of north London on June 19 last year. Photo: James Gourley/Rex LONDON: A British man "obsessed" with Muslims deliberately drove into a group outside a mosque in an act of terrorism intended to kill as many as possible, a court heard Monday. Darren Osborne is accused of murdering 51-year-old Makram Ali and trying to kill others in the Finsbury Park ar
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Weak eyesight no hindrance for 'Professor' Chung

Chung Hyeon is in Australian Open quarterfinals after the biggest win of his career against 12-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic MELBOURNE: Chung Hyeon took up tennis after a doctor recommended that peering at a green court would help his weak eyesight, and the bespectacled South Korean has never looked back. He is now in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after the biggest win of his career against 12-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic. Nicknamed "The Professor" due to his trad
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Five things to know about Davos

Staff members walk under snowfall next to the Congress Centre ? ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting ? in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2018. AFP/Fabrice Coffrini  DAVOS: The world?s most powerful politicians will Tuesday start rubbing shoulders with titans of industry, screen stars and influential activists for a week of earnest discussions in Davos. Cocktails and canapes won?t be far from hand. AFP presents a guide to the World Economic Forum: What is ?Davos?? Davo
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UN chief offers mediation between Pakistan, India

In wake of increased incidents of ceasefire violations across Line of Control (LOC) over the past ten days, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged both Pakistan and India to resolve the issue through a dialogue to avert the causalities. Photo: file  UNITED NATIONS: In wake of increased incidents of ceasefire violations across Line of Control (LOC) over the past ten days, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged both Pakistan and India to resolve the issue through a d
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Root to miss T20 tri-series, Stokes delays return

Joe Root during Australia v England tour, January 8, 2018/Getty Images SYDNEY: Joe Root on Tuesday pulled out of England´s Twenty20 tri-series against Australia and New Zealand, as Ben Stokes confirmed his return to international cricket would be delayed by a court appearance. Test captain Root, who has played in all five Ashes matches and the first three ODIs against Australia this month, will return to England before playing in the one-day international series against New Zealand in late Feb
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