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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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Turkey plans to change embassy street name in row with UAE: report

United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan \file photo. REUTERS ISTANBUL: Turkey plans  to change the name of the street where the embassy of the United Arab Emirates is located to Fakhreddin Pasha, the historical figure at the center of a diplomatic row caused by a retweet, the state-run Anadolu agency said on Saturday. UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahayan retweeted last week accusations that Ottoman forces led by Fakhreddin Pasha stole money
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Aardvark, meerkats killed in London Zoo fire

Misha the aardvark was killed in the fire. Photo: London Zoo LONDON: A large fire at London Zoo killed an aardvark and four meerkats on Saturday, while several staff were treated for smoke inhalation. The zoo, which attracts 1.2 million visitors a year, was closed following the pre-dawn blaze but said it would reopen again on Sunday. It took 72 firefighters more than three hours to bring the fire under control, after it broke out in the Animal Adventure cafe and spread quickly to an adjacent s
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Maryam expresses anger over Tareen?s case not being sent to NAB

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz has questioned why the case of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Jahangir Tareen was not sent to the National Accountability Bureau, despite him pleading guilty to insider trading. While tweeting posts on Saturday regarding Tareen?s case, Maryam also asked who hindered the way of accountability after misuse of authority by the PTI leader was proven. She said Tareen has been accused of misusing his authority when he was the minister during Genera (
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Second court rejects Trump bid to stop transgender military recruits

U.S. Navy sailors stand in the audience as President Donald Trump participates in the commissioning ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. July 22, 2017. REUTERS WASHINGTON: A federal appeals court in Washington on Friday rejected a bid by President Donald Trump?s administration to prevent the US military from accepting transgender recruits starting Jan. 1, the second court to issue such a ruling this week. Four federal judges ar
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No military solution to Afghan conflict, Lodhi tells UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi told the Security Council on Saturday that continuing use of force in Afghanistan cannot deliver peace.  Pakistan's envoy to the world body was speaking at a Security Council debate on Afghanistan.  Lodhi told the council that after sixteen years of war waged by the world's most powerful military forces against irregular insurgents has yet to yield a military solution to the conflict.  She said that neithe
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Common blood pressure drug tied to increased risk of skin cancer

People who take a certain water pill prescribed to control fluid retention and treat high blood pressure may be more likely to get skin cancer than other individuals, a Danish study suggests. While the drug, hydrochlorothiazide, has long been linked to an increased risk of sunburns, the current study offers fresh evidence that this commonly prescribed medication may also make people more likely to develop two types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. For the study
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Shikhar Dhawan?s baby sleeping on Anushka's lap is winning hearts

The happy couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Tuscany, Italy.  A picture from Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli?s grand wedding reception in Delhi has taken the internet by storm. Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was among the many friends and relatives of the couple who attended the reception. Anushka?s picture with Dhawan?s little munchkin Zorawar taking a nap in her lap is winning hearts, Pinkvilla reported. We think the picture?s cuteness quotient is just too much to put into words! Take a
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Myanmar to grant families access to two Reuters journalists after remand period expires: media

YANGON: Two Reuters journalists detained in Myanmar will be allowed to meet their families once their first 14-day period of remand expires, according to local media reports. Reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have been in detention for 11 days in an undisclosed location and have had no access to their families, lawyers or colleagues. They were arrested after being invited to meet police officials over dinner on the outskirts of Myanmar?s largest city, Yangon on Dec. 12. The authorities are i
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Will not let Karachi's residents get displaced: Farooq Sattar

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/ced52c9defc61f1fbc737a7a4f149f45.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvMjMvMjAxNyAzOjQ4OjQxIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9MmV4bWVnVmdubjlTZ3dOUVg4bGpnQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] KARACHI: Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan Chief Farooq Sattar said on Saturday that the party is against the land mafia, adding that
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Mahira Khan, Saba Qamar become Bollywood?s top debutantes of 2017

Mahira Khan and Saba Qamar are among those prolific actresses, whose charisma and talent cannot remain concealed for long. After proving their mettle in the local entertainment industry, the two powerhouse performers have made their mark in Bollywood too. The UK-based publication Eastern Eye, ranked Mahira Khan as the number one debutante of 2017 in Bollywood. At the third spot was the fiercely talented and versatile actress Saba Qamar. The publication in its list quoted film critic Anna MM Ve
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Croc kills man securing boat from storm in Philippines

Two species of crocodile are found in the Philippines, including the freshwater Philippine crocodile, pictured here in 2012 at the Manila Zoo.  MANILA: A crocodile killed a Philippine man who was securing his boat as a tropical storm bore down on the western island of Palawan, police said Saturday. Abdulsalam Binang Amerhasan, 53, went to the river in driving rain on Thursday to tie up his boat, with waters rising as Tropical Storm Tembin closed in, a police report said. When Amerhasan faile
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Dominant Barca move 14 points clear of Real Madrid

MADRID: Barcelona took a huge step towards regaining the La Liga title as goals from Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Aleix Vidal beat bitter rivals Real Madrid 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to open up a 14-point lead over the European champions. In a recurring theme of this season, Madrid were made to pay for Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema missing first-half chances as Barca took control after half-time. Suarez rounded off a flowing counter-attack to open the scoring before Mess
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Will continue to serve nation: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif.  Photo: Geo News file LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said that the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) will remain steady on its mission to serve the nation. "Pakistan needs to be steered towards economic prosperity," Nawaz said. "We first armed Pakistan with a nuclear arsenal, and now we shall transform this country into an economic power." Leaders of the party met with Nawaz and his daughter Maryam Nawaz today
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Russia warns US decision to arm Ukraine encourages 'new bloodshed'

MOSCOW: Moscow warned Saturday that Washington was encouraging "new bloodshed" in eastern Ukraine by its decision to provide the ex-Soviet nation with lethal weapons, while Kiev expressed the hope arms supplies could help contain Russia. The stern Moscow warning came after a new ceasefire deal between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels went into effect from midnight Saturday ahead of the New Year and Orthodox Christmas holidays. In a strongly-worded statement, Russian deputy foreign minister Serge
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Malaysian man carrying weapons arrested from Jinnah International Airport

A Malaysian passenger carrying weapons was arrested on Saturday from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. Photo: Geo News  KARACHI: A Malaysian passenger carrying weapons was arrested on Saturday from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. The Malaysian citizen, who is reportedly a Daesh member, had concealed four pistols, eight magazine,s and 70 rounds in an oven. 
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Pak High Commission official injured in accident in New Delhi

LAHORE: Pakistan High Commission Protocol Officer Rao Anwar was injured a day earlier (Friday) when a bus hit his vehicle in New Delhi, India. Anwar?s vehicle was in Moti Bagh area of New Delhi when a speeding bus rammed into his vehicle. Subsequently, Anwar got injuries on his head and chest. His driver was also wounded in the accident. According to the Indian media, the 45-year-old official from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi was admitted to a private hospital in Chanakyapuri aft
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Turkey's parliament approves 2018 budget

A view of the Turkish parliament- File photo/Reuters ISTANBUL: Turkey?s parliament has approved the government?s 2018 budget, which includes increased spending on defense and projects a rise in the fiscal deficit to 65.9 billion lira ($17.28 billion). The 2018 budget, approved by parliament late on Friday, introduces changes in tax regulations, such as tax increases for companies and motor vehicles, to help pay for increased security. In 2017, Turkey?s budget is expected to show a deficit of 6
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Russia's ruling party seeks Putin's 'ultimate victory' at 2018 election

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Presidential Council for Culture and Art at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia December 21, 2017. REUTERS MOSCOW: Russia?s ruling party United Russia wants the ?ultimate victory? of President Vladimir Putin at the presidential election in March 2018, party head and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday. Medvedev told an annual gathering of United Russia that the party would give Putin ?all possible support? now and in the future.
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Jewelry, clothing shops looted in Karachi market

Photo: File KARACHI: As many as six thieves broke into four shops and stole goods and jewelry worth millions of rupees from metropolis' jubilee market on early Saturday morning. The thieves also assaulted a guard when he showed resistance against them. According to the shopkeepers the thieves first broke the locks of the clothing shops, and then after looting them broke the adjoining wall of one of the shop to enter into their targeted jewelry shop. The traders registered their protest on the
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US should learn from Pakistan?s experiences in war against terror: Asif

Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif remarked that the United States should learn from Pakistan?s experiences in the war against terrorism rather than threatening or blaming the country. Photo: file1 ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif remarked that the United States should learn from Pakistan?s experiences in the war against terrorism rather than threatening or blaming the country. On US?s harsh statements after the United Nations vote on Jerusalem, Asif remarked on social media that ?frustrati
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Remembering Noor Jehan on her death anniversary

It has been 17 years since Pakistan?s most iconic female singer, Noor Jehan, passed away. Renowned as one of the greatest and most influential singers of her time in South Asia, Noor Jehan was given the honorific title of Malika-e-Tarannum. Born as Allah Wasai on September 21, 1926, in Kasur, Noor Jehan started her musical career from Calcutta at the age of nine as a child singer. After partition, she moved from Bombay and started her film career in Pakistan as an actress and a singer, and the
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Fire breaks out at London Zoo

A fire broke out at London Zoo early on Saturday morning, engulfing a cafe and shop near an animal petting area. Photo: AP  LONDON: A fire broke out at London Zoo early on Saturday morning, engulfing a cafe and shop near an animal petting area, although it was not immediately clear if any of the creatures were hurt. "Ten fire engines and 72 firefighters and officers have been called to a fire at a cafe and shop at London Zoo," the London Fire Brigade said in an initial statement. "Approximate
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10,000 killed in China's 1989 Tiananmen crackdown: British archive

Student protesters faced soldiers in Tiananmen Square in April 1989 while grieving for Hu Yaobang, a former Communist Party leader and liberal whose death set off the protests. Photo: Associated Press  BEIJING: At least 10,000 people were killed in the Chinese army's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square in June 1989, according to a newly released British secret diplomatic cable that gives gruesome details of the bloodshed in Beijing. "Minimum estimate of civilian dead 10,0
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Oman opens sprawling oryx reserve to ecotourists

The Gulf sultanate of Oman is looking to carve itself a new niche in ecotourism by opening up a sanctuary for one of the desert's most fabled creatures -- the Arabian oryx. Photo: mother nature network  HAIMA: The Gulf sultanate of Oman is looking to carve itself a new niche in ecotourism by opening up a sanctuary for one of the desert's most fabled creatures -- the Arabian oryx. Once extinct in the wild, the rare member of the antelope family famed for its elegant horns has been dragged back
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PFA seizes 2400kgs of adulterated cooking oil in Lahore

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Saturday seized a factory unit producing cooking oil from animal offals in the Lahore's area of Mozang. According to the PFA Additional Director General Rafiya Haider, during the raid at the site, PFA recovered as much as 2400kgs of animal fats and offals and tins of different brands of Ghee and cooking oil. PFA authorities informed that the unit was secretly working in a residential area, adding that the oil being produced was not suitable for
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