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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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Zardari hoists PPP flag to mark party?s foundation day

KARACHI: Former president and leader of Pakistan Peoples' Party Asif Ali Zardari marked the party's foundation day on Thursday by hoisting its flag at Bilawal House. Speaking on the occasion, Zardari said that the relation of Pakistan and PPP will continue for centuries. He added that Bhuttoism is a guarantor of Pakistan's safe future, referring to former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the party's founder.  PPP leaders Faryal Talpur, Aftab Shaiban Meerani, former Sindh cheif minister Qa
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UK newspapers try to guess Prince Harry and Meghan's mystery matchmaker

Britain's Prince Harry poses with Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace, London, Britain, November 27, 2017/REUTERS LONDON: Britain?s newspapers were rife with speculation on Wednesday about the mystery matchmaker of Queen Elizabeth?s grandson Prince Harry and his fiancee American actress Meghan Markle who met on a blind date in London last year. In a televised interview on Monday when they announced their engagement, the couple were coy about the identity of the ?mutual frie
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Rift between Tehreek-e-Labbaik factions widens over Lahore sit-in

LAHORE: The division in Tehreek-e-Labbaik, the religious group which recently held a protest sit-in at Islamabad and all over the country against the government, has become bitterly public. Speaking in a programme at a private media channel Wednesday night, both Khadim Hussain Rizvi and Dr Ashraf Asif Jalali ? the senior representatives of the religious party ? claimed themselves to be the real and only leaders of the group.  Both the leaders denounced the party factions led by the other. Kha
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Perera named Sri Lanka?s one-day captain

Thisara Perera/File photo COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Wednesday ousted Upul Tharanga as one-day captain and brought in Thisara Perera to lead the team for an upcoming ODI and T20 series in India. The move comes after a series of defeats while Tharanga and senior Sri Lankan players refused to play a 20-over international against Pakistan in Lahore. "We have appointed Thisara the ODI and T20 captain," a top Sri Lanka Cricket official told AFP ahead of a formal announcement later Wednesday. Batsman T
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Police pass Ben Stokes file to prosecutors

Ben Stokes swarmed by media upon arrival in Christchurch, NZ LONDON: British detectives investigating an incident outside a nightclub involving cricketer Ben Stokes have passed a file to the Crown Prosecution Service for a decision on charging. The 26-year-old Durham all-rounder -- who is suspended from playing for England by the ECB -- is currently in New Zealand after flying to Christchurch to see his extended family. "We are now in a position to provide an update on our investigation into a
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Pakistan ranked fourth among worst countries for women: report

Pakistan has been ranked the fourth worst country in terms of women?s peace, security, inclusion and justice, according to recently released rankings of the Women, Peace and Security Index. The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, in its index, has placed Pakistan at 150th among 153 countries ranked for women's inclusion, justice and security, with the highest discrimination against women in the world and the lowest financial inclusion. Women's average years of schooling in th
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Sindh government fixes sugarcane price at Rs182 per 40kg

KARACHI: Much to the relief of Sindh?s sugarcane growers, the provincial government after a month-long delay on Wednesday, fixed the official procurement price of the tropical grass and announced commencing its crushing season from today. The price at which the plant will be made available to buyers has been fixed at Rs182 per 40kg (maund). The decisions were taken by the provincial Sugar Cane Control Board in a meeting presided over by Sindh Agriculture and Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal. 
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US asks China to cut off oil supply to North Korea

United States ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Nikki Haley speaks with South Korean ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Cho Tae-yul before a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss a North Korean missile launch at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., November 29, 2017. REUTERS1 The United States has asked China to cut off oil supply to North Korea, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Wednesday, warning that ?if war comes, make no mistake, the North Korean regime w
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Pervez Musharraf says he's biggest supporter of Lashkar-e-Tayeba

Former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf. Photo: File  LONDON: Former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf has declared that he is the greatest supporter of proscribed militant group Lashkar-e-Tayeba (LeT).  The declaration of support for LeT, Jamaat-ud-Dawa and its chief Hafiz Saeed, who was recently released from house arrest, was made during a discussion pertaining to Musharraf?s recently announced 23-party grand alliance on a private TV channel programme recently. During the t
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Pakistan raises $2.5 billion through Sukuk, Eurobond

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has raised $1 billion in a five-year Sukuk and $1.5 billion in ten-year Eurobond transactions.  According to a Finance Ministry handout, the profit rate for the Sukuk is 5.625 per cent and for the Eurobond is 6.875 per cent, respectively.  The order book for Pakistan?s sovereign papers was over $8 billion but Pakistan picked up only $2.5 billion in order to ensure low final yields on the Sukuks and Eurobonds. The 6.875 per cent rate for the 10-year Eurobond is the lowest
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Trump attacks British PM after criticism of anti-Muslim videos

US President Donald Trump with British Prime Minister Theresa May/File photo WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump publicly upbraided British Prime Minister and ostensible ally Theresa May late Wednesday, rebutting her criticism of anti-Muslim propaganda in a diplomatic row between the two leaders. Plunging headlong into a high-profile spat with one of America´s closest international partners, Trump suggested May focus on defending the United Kingdom rather than criticizing him. "@theresa_may
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Bodybuilding products sold online may be mislabeled or unsafe

Many bodybuilding products sold online are mislabeled and contain unapproved drugs and other ingredients that may not be safe, a new study suggests. Researchers tested 44 products they bought online that were marketed as nonsteroidal selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs), which mimic the effect of testosterone and help build muscle. Overall, only about half of these items actually contained SARMs, the study found. One in four products contained ingredients that weren?t on the label, i
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Alibaba betting on long-term gain from eSports investment

The booming eSports industry may not yet attract the sponsors and television rights of real life sports, but Chinese e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba believes it is only a matter of time before its bet on competitive video gaming comes up big. Alibaba's sports arm Alisports was opened in 2015 with the aim of cashing in on the rapidly growing world of electronic sports, where players square off in lucrative video game tournaments that draw millions of viewers online. "We are prepared to lose mon
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Selena Gomez most-followed on Instagram, Ronaldo climbs

LOS ANGELES: Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo muscled his way into Instagram?s top-followed ranks this year as he documented his career and growing family, but pop star Selena Gomez still reigned supreme on the social media platform. Ronaldo, who was named Forbes? highest-paid soccer player this year with $93 million in earnings, climbed to No. 2 with 116 million followers on Instagram, up from 82.8 million followers and the No. 6 slot last year. Gomez remained the most-followed person
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Michael Jackson's impact on art revealed in new show

Pop legend Michael Jackson's "huge impact" on contemporary art will be explored in a new exhibition in Paris and London next year. The "groundbreaking" show claims it will tell the "untold story" of how the king of pop became "one of the most influential figures in art of the last half century", inspiring artists from Andy Warhol to David LaChapelle and Grayson Perry. Works featuring Jackson by some 40 artists including Gary Hume, Maggi Hambling, Catherine Opie and Yan Pei Ming will be brought
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US calls for isolation of NKorea after missile test

UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Wednesday called on the international community to cut all diplomatic and trade ties with North Korea -- including Chinese oil shipments to Pyongyang after a groundbreaking missile test by the pariah regime. Washington urged tough action as emergency talks on the North´s latest provocation opened in the UN Security Council -- and after US President Donald Trump derided Kim Jong-Un as a "sick puppy" and threatened "major" new sanctions. Pyongyang on Wednesda
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Argentine court sentences 29 to life for dictatorship crimes

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina sentenced 29 people, some with nicknames like ?Blond Angel of Death? and ?The Tiger,? to life sentences on Wednesday in a trial involving some 800 cases of kidnapping, torture and murder during the 1976-1983 dictatorship. Many defendants, including former Navy Captain Alfredo Astiz and Captain Jorge Acosta, were already serving life sentences for Dirty War crimes committed at the ESMA Naval Mechanics School that was converted into a clandestine prison and torture centre.
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Facebook to eliminate transaction fees on donations on its platform

Facebook Inc has eliminated transaction fees on donations made to non-profit organizations on its platform, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday, a change that could help the world?s largest social media network expand its presence in online fund raising. Facebook had been charging a 5 percent transaction fee on donations made to non-profits via its website or app. However, it will continue to impose fees on fund raisers established by individuals, including a payment processing fe
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North Korea tests most advanced missile yet; US mainland in range

North Korea test fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic yet on Wednesday, putting the US mainland within range and increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump to deal with the nuclear-armed nation. Trump, who has vowed to halt North Korea?s nuclear and missile programs, spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping and urged Beijing to rein in its ally North Korea. North Korea said the new missile soared to an altitude of about 4,475 km (2,780 miles) - more than 10 times the height
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Slump in Facebook, Apple raises prospects of tech rally brake

Shares of Facebook, Apple and other technology heavyweights dropped on Wednesday, creating uncertainty over whether the top-performing sector?s record-breaking rally this year is ending or merely taking a break. A day after hitting a record high, the S&P 500 information technology index .SPLRCT fell 2.9 percent and was on track for its worst session since June. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index .SOX dropped 4.38 percent, heading for its worst session in a year. Wednesday?s was the lates
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Wonder Woman Gal and SNL's Kumail get candid on interview with each other

The Wonder Woman wowing the box office ? Israel's Gal Gadot and SNL's most recent host ? Kumail Nanjiani, Pakistani-American actor and comic, interviewed each other on the show Actor on Actor. The candid conversation gives insight into the personal lives and struggles of both actors. They also share the experiences of their recent projects. Nanjiani: So how did you end up playing Wonder Woman? How did that happen? Gadot: It?s kind of one thing led to the other. I never planned on becoming
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SNL's Kumail Nanjiani and Wonder Woman Gal get candid about personal lives

Kumail Nanjiani and Gal Gadot interview each other on 'Actors on Actors'  The Wonder Woman wowing the box office ? Gal Gadot and Saturday Night Live's most recent host, Pakistani-American actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani interviewed each other on the show 'Actor on Actor', getting candid about their personal lives and struggles.  They also shared the experiences of their recent projects. Here's how their conversation went: Nanjiani: So how did you end up playing Wonder Woman? How did that ha
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Modric latest La Liga player to be accused of tax fraud

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has been accused by Spanish prosecutors of tax fraud of up to 870,728 euros (£0.74 million) in image rights in 2013 and 2014, a court filing showed on Wednesday. The Croatia international is the latest La Liga player to be caught up in a recent clampdown on tax fraud by the Spanish authorities, who have also investigated Modric?s team mates Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo and his former coach Jose Mourinho among other high profile players. Modric and his agent wer
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Bubble trouble? Bitcoin tops $11,000 after $1,000 surge in 12 hours

Bitcoin zoomed past $11,000 (£8,185.50) to hit a record high for the sixth day in a row on Wednesday after gaining more than $1,000 in just 12 hours, stoking concerns that a rapidly swelling bubble could be set to burst in spectacular fashion. After soaring more than 1,000 percent since the start of the year, bitcoin rose as much as 15 percent on Wednesday. It topped $10,000 for the first time in early Asia trading, before surging above $11,000 less than 12 hours later to reach $11,395 on Luxe
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Barcelona, Sevilla ease into Copa del Rey last 16

Holders Barcelona eased into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey by thrashing Real Murcia 5-0 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday to complete an 8-0 aggregate victory. Already leading 3-0 from the first leg, Barca boss Ernesto Valverde made 10 changes from Sunday's top-of-the-table clash at Valencia with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez among those to drop out. Paco Alcacer kept up his fine strike rate this season with his fourth goal of the campaign from just over 400 minutes on the field when he headed hom
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