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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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Woman found dead at Lahore hotel, husband on the run: Police

LAHORE: Body of a woman was found in the room of a hotel situated in the defence area of the city, on early Thursday morning, informed Police. Police have identified the deceased as Nazia, a resident of Sheikhupra and claims that the initial investigation suggested that she was killed by her husband, Ali. The suspect is on the run. The cause of her death is believed to be strangulation. Moreover, the law enforcement personnel have claimed to arrest the man on whose name the said room was boo
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Priyanka Chopra makes it to Forbes World?s Most Powerful Women List

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has made it to Forbes? World?s Most Powerful Women List 2017. Priyanka who has found fame in Hollywood with her hit TV show Quantico ranked #97 on the list. Apart from Priyanka, another first-time entrant to the list was first daughter Ivanka Trump who ranked #19. The first two spots were secured by politicians, German Chancellor Angela Merkel #1 and British Prime Minister Theresa May #2. Other prominent personalities making it to the list include. Melinda Gat
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World should play role in resolving Kashmir conflict: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan desires international community to play its role in resolving the Kashmir conflict, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. Speaking in a weekly press conference, the FO spokesperson said that Pakistan has always taken initiative in view of resolving the conflict, it is India which has never responded positively on Pakistan?s call to resolve Kashmir conflict. The spokesperson said that there are three parties to the conflict; Pakistan, India and Kashmir. Pakistan High
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Beyonce joins Disney's live-action 'The Lion King'

The 36-year-old pop megastar confirmed the long-rumoured role in a Facebook post  Beyonce is set to voice Simba's childhood friend turned love interest Nala in the live-action remake of Disney's "The Lion King," the singer and studio announced Wednesday. The 36-year-old pop megastar confirmed the long-rumoured role in a Facebook post that showed headshots of the voice cast, also revealing that Keegan-Michael Key ("Why Him?", "Storks") will be playing a hyena named Kamari. Facebook post share
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Russell Crowe criticises Australian bid to move asylum seekers

Actor Russel Crowe. Photo: Getty/File  SYDNEY: The 600 asylum seekers barricaded inside an abandoned detention centre in Papua New Guinea without food or running water are Australia?s ?shame?, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe said on Thursday, offering to house six of the detainees. For two days, the men in the Manus Island Centre have defied efforts by Australia and Papua New Guinea to close the camp, saying they fear violence from the local community if they are moved elsewhere. The stand-o
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Pakistan producing 0.1m barrel oil annually, says PM Abbasi

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi while speaking in an event. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Thursday that Pakistan was facing acute fuel crisis in 2013, but today the country is annually producing 0.1 million barrel oil. Speaking at an event, Abbasi said that to resolve the challenges of the energy sector, the government needs positive recommendations from the experts, which unfortunately it is not receiving. He said that the Pakistan Muslim League-N
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What our celebs wore this Halloween

This Halloween our celebrities were out in full force - and at their creative best - celebrating and donning the best costumes. If you missed it, we have you covered. Here is a glimpse at the spooky, the strange and the downright hilarious ensembles: Model Amna Babar Actress Maria Wasti Actress Armeena Khan Actress Komal Aziz Khan
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CJP takes suo motu notice of depleting pond at Katas Raj Temples

Katas Raj. Photo: blog.travel-culture.com ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday took a suo motu notice of the drying out of Katas Raj Temples pond in Chakwal.  The pre-historic fabled pond is said to be drying out because of the huge amount of water consumption in cement factories nearby. The factories are reportedly sucking water through more than hundred drill bores, which have severely reduced the subsoil water level. That is beside the position th
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Cryptocurrencies' total value hits record high as bitcoin blasts above $6,500

LONDON: The aggregate value of all cryptocurrencies hit a record high of around $184 billion on Wednesday, according to industry website Coinmarketcap, making their reported market value worth around the same as that of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley combined. The new peak came as the biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, bitcoin, hit a record high of more than $6,500. That took its own "market cap" - its price multiplied by the number of coins that have been released into circulation - to
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Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan turns 52

Shah Rukh Khan with his friends in Alibaug. Photo: Karan Johar's Instagram profile  NEW DELHI: Bollywood's superstar Shah Rukh Khan turned 52 on Thursday. He is one of the most popular Indian stars in the world. With 25 years since his debut, Shah Rukh has achieved everything that he had dreamed of in the struggling phase. He is one of the biggest superstars. It?s King Khan?s birthday who is not only Baadshah of Bollywood but people's hearts too. The world has been celebrating for the past one
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Smog kills: Accidents in Punjab claim one life, injure 14

People ride qingqis and motorbikes amid smog. Photo: File  One person was killed while 14 others were injured in different road accidents on Thursday that took place due to low visibility caused by smog in Punjab. Both the accidents took place in Faisalabad. On Jhang Road, seven vehicles bumped into each other on a single spot as thick layers of smog blanketed the air lowering visibility. The accident left five people injured, who were taken to the hospital, according to rescue sources. In
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Zakir Naik finds refuge in Malaysia

Zakir Naik, an Indian Islamic preacher and founder of Islamic Research Foundation, speaks to the media via a video conference in Mumbai, India, July 15, 2016. Photo: Reuters   KUALA LUMPUR: When Zakir Naik emerged from a prominent Malaysian mosque last month fans swarmed about him, seeking selfies with the Indian Muslim televangelist whose hardline views have sparked a criminal investigation in his home country. Accompanied by a bodyguard, Naik was making a rare public appearance at the Putra
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Imran Khan criticises official protocol for Nawaz Sharif

Pakistani Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan denounced the protocol under which former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was taken to the Prime Minister House from Islamabad airport. While posting his criticism on Twitter, Imran questioned Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on allowing such a protocol. He added the incumbent prime minister was showing his involvement in helping Nawaz ?save his ill-gotten money
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Myanmar?s Suu Kyi makes first visit to crisis-hit northern Rakhine

Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. Photo: File YANGON: Myanmar?s leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived on her first visit to conflict-battered northern Rakhine State on Thursday, an official said, an unannounced trip to an area that has seen most of its Rohingya Muslim population forced out by an army campaign. Suu Kyi, a nobel laureate who leads Myanmar?s pro-democracy party, has been hammered by the international community for failing to use her moral power to speak up in defence of the Roh
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Danish inventor didn't say Wall died of CO2 poisoning: police

Danish inventor Peter Madsen has admitted dismembering the corpse of Swedish journalist Kim Wall. AFP/Files  STOCKHOLM: Danish police said Wednesday that submarine inventor Peter Madsen, accused of killing the Swedish journalist Kim Wall, had not said she died from carbon monoxide poisoning, correcting a previous statement. On Monday, the Copenhagen police had said Madsen admitted to dismembering the corpse of Wall, whose headless torso was found floating in waters off Copenhagen on August 21
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Biden to Trump: 'Time to grow up'

Former US Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the US-Ukraine Business Forum in Washington, US, July 13, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/Files  CHICAGO: Former US Vice President Joe Biden strongly criticized President Trump Wednesday, and predicted an emboldened and determined Russia would once again meddle in an American election. In public comments at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Biden ? the target of speculation of a possible presidential run in 2020 ? thoroughly rebuked Trump
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Hollywood abuse scandal snares director, radio boss

A view shows the iconic 'Hollywood' sign overlooking Southern California's film-and-television hub in Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, California, US, January 1, 2017. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian/Files LOS ANGELES: Blockbuster director Brett Ratner and the head of news at American radio station NPR were drawn into Hollywood's widening sexual misconduct scandal Wednesday as more women came forward with stories of abuse. Actresses Natasha Henstridge and Olivia Munn have accused Ratner of sexual har
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Hollywood honours diva Mariah Carey

Director Lee Daniels flanks Mariah Carey as she is honoured with a hand-and-footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, US, November 1, 2017. AFP/Mark Ralston LOS ANGELES: Mariah Carey joined Hollywood's elite in plunging her hands and feet into cement at the iconic TCL Chinese Theater Wednesday, a tribute to the versatile singer's quarter-century of stardom. Dressed in true diva fashion in a figure-hugging black dress and matching strappy stilettos, Carey sported d
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US approves $1-billion Qatar arms deal despite Gulf crisis

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson steps off the plane at Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar, October 24, 2017. AFP/Pool/Alex Brandon/Files  WASHINGTON: The United States government on Wednesday approved a $1.1 billion deal to service Qatar's F-15 fighter jets despite the diplomatic stand-off between the Gulf emirate and its neighbours. Qatar, home to one of the largest US military bases in the Middle East, is locked in a bitter dispute with Washington's other Arab allies in the region, led by Saudi A
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IHC to take up Nawaz's plea today seeking end to accountability proceedings

Islamabad High Court  ISLAMABAD: A divisional bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will resume hearing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's plea seeking to stop the indictment proceedings against him in an accountability court. At the last hearing on October 25, the IHC bench comprising Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani and Justice Aamer Farooq issued notices to the federal government over the petition and adjourned the case until November 2 (today). Nawaz, through his representative Zafir Khan,
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Canadian actress sues Weinstein for two alleged sexual assaults

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein at the Elysee Palace, Paris, France, March 7, 2012. AFP/Eric Feferberg/Files  OTTAWA: A Canadian actress sued disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein Wednesday for two alleged sexual assaults in Toronto in 2000, her lawyer said. The woman, identified only as "Jane Doe" in documents filed with the Ontario Superior Court and cited by the daily Toronto Star, is also suing Miramax, The Walt Disney Company and Barbara Schneeweiss, who worked for Weinste
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NY attack suspect's Muslim neighbourhood fumes with shock, anger

People gather for a candlelight vigil for victims of the pickup truck attack at Foley Square in New York City, US, November 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon  PATERSON: The largely Muslim neighbourhood where the New York terrorist suspect lived for little over a year seethed with anger Wednesday, furious that the Uzbek had besmirched their hard-working immigrant community. "They should hang him!" snapped the manager of a launderette near the two-storey brick building where Sayfullo Saipov lived wi
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Actor accuses Spacey of harassment during stint at London theater

Actor Kevin Spacey attends the Kennedy Center Honors Reception at the White House in Washington, US, December 4, 2016. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/Files  LONDON: Roberto Cavazos, an actor who worked at a London theatre where Kevin Spacey was artistic director between 2004 and 2015 said he had encounters with the Hollywood star at the time ?that verged on what you could call harassment?. Reuters requested comment from a representative of Spacey in the United States but received no immediate response.
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Ousted Catalan leader says will not return to Spain to testify

Sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont attends a news conference at the Press Club Brussels Europe in Brussels, Belgium, October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman  MADRID: Dismissed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont said on Wednesday he would ignore a court order to return to Spain to answer charges over the region?s push for independence, but he could testify from Belgium. If Puigdemont fails to answer Thursday?s High Court summons, an arrest warrant could be issued that would make it virtually
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White House set to name Powell as Fed Chair on Thursday: source

Jerome H. Powell ? a governor on the board of the Federal Reserve System ? prepares to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 22, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/Files  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump plans to nominate current Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell as the next chair of the U.S. central bank, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The announcement is expected on Thursday. Powell, 64, was already seen as the frontru
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