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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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Iran's Khamenei says Moscow, Tehran cooperation can isolate US

Iran?s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Tehran and Moscow needed to step up cooperation to isolate the United States. Photo: Reuters  ANKARA: Iran?s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Tehran and Moscow needed to step up cooperation to isolate the United States and restore peace in the Middle East, Iranian state TV reported. ?Full resolution of Syria?s crisis needs strong cooperation between Iran and R
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Newborn dumped in garbage, burnt alive in Faisalabad

The child was burnt to death after sanitary workers set the garbage on fire. Photo: Geo News file FAISALABAD: A newborn was burnt alive after an unknown person threw the girl child in a garbage dump in Faisalabad's Kanal Road vicinity. The child was burnt to death after sanitary workers set the garbage on fire. The body was transferred to Allied Hospital's mortuary. According to the police, this is the fifth such incident during the past 30 days. "All of the newborns thrown in garbage dumps
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Brexit threatens 10,000 finance jobs: Bank of England

Some 10,000 UK financial services jobs could move abroad on the first day of Brexit, the Bank of England predicted Wednesday after warnings of up to 75,000 relocations in total. Photo: AFP file   LONDON: Some 10,000 UK financial services jobs could move abroad on the first day of Brexit, the Bank of England predicted Wednesday after warnings of up to 75,000 relocations in total. Back in April, the central bank asked British financial companies to draw up contingency plans based on the assumpti
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Indian power plant explosion kills at least 10: police

An explosion at an Indian power plant Wednesday killed at least 10 workers and seriously burned dozens of others, with police warning the death toll could rise. Photo: AFP file  LUCKNOW: An explosion at an Indian power plant Wednesday killed at least 10 workers and seriously burned dozens of others, with police warning the death toll could rise. The blast occurred at a coal-fired power plant in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, run by the government-owned National Thermal Power Corporation.
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Hollywood director Brett Ratner accused of sexual misconduct: LA Times

Actresses Natasha Henstridge and Olivia Munn and four other women have accused Hollywood director Brett Ratner of sexual misconduct or harassment. Photo: AFP file  WASHINGTON: Actresses Natasha Henstridge and Olivia Munn and four other women have accused Hollywood director Brett Ratner of sexual misconduct or harassment, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday. Ratner, 48, director of ?Rush Hour?and ?X-Men: The Last Stand?among other films, strongly rejected the allegations in a statement to
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Weinstein effigy to be torched at British bonfire party

EDENBRIDGE: An effigy of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will be torched this weekend as part of a British town´s Bonfire Night celebrations, organisers revealed on Wednesday. The 11-metre (36-foot) effigy of a semi-naked Weinstein, showing him clutching an Oscar statuette in one hand and a bra in the other, will go up in flames on Saturday in Edenbridge, south of London. Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night, is an annual event marking the foiling of a plot by Catholic conspirators
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Birthday special: here is all that you need to know about Aishwarya Rai

Age is definitely just a number for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who turns 44 today, as she continues to reign the hearts of fans all across the world.  From being considered the most beautiful actress to having a tulip named after her, Aishwarya is clearly every bit of the diva. Here are some of the lesser-known facts about the charismatic actress. Many Firsts Aishwarya Rai is the first Bollywood actress to get a wax statue hosted at Madame Tussauds. She is also the first Indian actress to be i
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Sony revives robot pet dog

TOKYO: Japanese electronics giant Sony is marking the year of the dog by bringing back to life its robot canine -- packed with artificial intelligence and internet capability. Sony's new "Aibo" dog is an ivory-white puppy-sized, 30 centimetre (one foot) hound with flapping black ears and a wagging tail. It has the ability to roll its eyes to display emotions. It comes with an array of sensors, cameras and microphones and boasts internet connectivity, allowing owners to play with the pet remote
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MQM-P to hold rally in Karachi despite not being permitted

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/7493e41f38b31d949174ed72e507edaf.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMS8yMDE3IDI6NDg6NTAgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT0zZmNPdjh3T0NPbWtNWDlnUzdTOEFBPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced going ahead with its rally against provisional census results in Kar
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Hong Kong set to auction $42 million 'Pink Promise' diamond

HONG KONG: An enormous oval-shaped diamond named the "Pink Promise" is set to be auctioned at Christie´s in Hong Kong, with an eye-watering US$42 million price tag. A 14.93-carat pink gemstone forms the centre-piece of the diamond-studded ring. A Christie´s spokesperson said it was one of the most important pink diamonds ever to be sold because of its colour and clarity. "The rarity of pink diamond makes it so valuable," Fung Chiang of Christie's jewellery department told AFP. "For diamond p
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Transformer blast kills 13 at wedding in India

NEW DELHI: At least 13 people including a pregnant woman were killed when an electrical transformer exploded outside a wedding ceremony in western India, police said Wednesday. Dozens of guests had assembled for the ceremony outside a family home in the western state of Rajasthan when the transformer exploded, spewing hot oil and metal shards. "Four people died on the spot," local police superintendent Rameshwar Singh told AFP. "We are ascertaining the cause of the blast." Singh said several
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Miss Peru contestants use platform to highlight gender-based violence stats

Miss Peru pageant contestants tore down the glitzy façade of the event as they used the platform to raise awareness regarding violence against women. In a segment, where the women are required to introduce themselves and give their measurements, the contestants highlighted the violence against women statistics in their country, reported Buzzfeed.  The pageant organiser, identified as Jessica Newton, remarked that the decision to raise awareness regarding gender-based violence sought to empowe
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India to repatriate 13 Pakistani prisoners

The freed Pakistani nationals include Ms Mumtaz D/o Muhammad Siddique, Ms Fatima Bibi W/o Saii Ur Rehman, and her daughter Ms Hina. Photo: Geo News   NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Wednesday announced that it will repatriate 13 Pakistani prisoners held in Indian jails and transit camps. According to sources, Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi worked closely with the Indian Authorities for the release and repatriation of the prisoners. Four civilians and nine fishermen will be hande
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Won?t compromise on Pakistan?s integrity: Asif

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the government won't compromise on Pakistan's integrity at any cost. "We won't compromise on Pakistan's integrity at any cost," Asif said while referring to the Pak-US relations.  The minister, while addressing a Senate session, said that the US should take action to show its support to Pakistan. 
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Ahmad Noorani thanks DG ISPR for best wishes and support

Senior journalist Ahmad Noorani was attacked in Islamabad on October 27 ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Ahmad Noorani called Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor and thanked him for his best wishes and support. During their conversation, Noorani said he had not blamed anyone for the assault on him and a few opportunists were trying to create fiction which should be ignored. DG ISPR assured the senior journalist that full support was being given to
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Suspects who assaulted girl in DI Khan in police custody

Accused being presented in court. Photo: Twitter  DI KHAN: Police obtained on Wednesday custody of eight suspects who allegedly assaulted a girl and paraded her naked a few days ago as an act of 'punishment' in Dera Ismail Khan.  The police, who have yet to nab the primary suspect, Sajawal, had sought the physical remand of the suspects for 10 days but Judicial Magistrate Adam Khan only approved their custody for three days. The judge also ordered the police to have the suspects' medical tests
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All NAB cases to be moved to new accountability commission: Law Minister

Federal Law Minister Zahid Hamid. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Zahid Hamid said on Wednesday that all National Accountability Beureu under-trial proceedings will be moved to the new national accountability commission. Speaking in a parliamentary committee to review NAB laws, he said that government does not plan to close any NAB case or inquiry. Hamid said that as NAB laws were too strict, a new accountability commission is being set up. "All major political parties are support
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Victoria makes fun of David Beckham?s handyman skills

Football star David Beckham may be able to bend a football, but his handyman skills lead a lot to be desired. Victoria took to Instagram and poked fun at her husband for not being able to fix their broken freezer. The picture on Victoria?s Instagram shows a man repairing the freezer with the caption: ?The freezer is still broken! Time to call in a professional! No disrespect @davidbeckham.? The former Spice Girl was also astonished at what was inside the freezer and asked her 12-year-old
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Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah hits out at those ignoring Parliament

Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Someone who is detached from Parliament cannot take part in politics, said Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah on Wednesday.  Speaking during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee in the National Assembly, Shah said importance has to be given to Parliament if someone wants to partake in parliamentary politics. Otherwise [he can] go sell food on the street, he said, adding that, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan will have to
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Putin arrives in Tehran for official visit

Vladimir Putin pictured with Hassan Rouhani - File photo  TEHRAN: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for an official visit, with talks expected to focus on Syria, the Iranian nuclear agreement and bilateral ties. Putin will also take part in a summit with his Iranian and Azerbaijani counterparts, Hassan Rouhani and Ilham Aliyev. Putin is to hold separate talks with Rouhani and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Russia and Iran cooperate on a range of issues
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Moms-to-be can protect babies from asthma by eating fish: study

ISLAMABAD: Pregnant women who consume two to three servings of fish a week are as likely to protect their newborns from developing asthma, finds a recent study. Researchers at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, have found that children whose mothers consume high doses of Omega-3 fatty acids daily during the third trimester are less likely to develop such breathing problems. The New England Journal of Medicine study included 346 pregnant women in their third trimester who took Omega
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Exuberant and defiant, New Yorkers flock to Halloween parade despite attack

NEW YORK: Thousands of merry-makers, many dressed in elaborate Halloween costumes, paraded through lower Manhattan on Tuesday, undeterred by the attack that unfolded just hours earlier when a driver mowed down dozens of people on a bike path a few blocks away. Revelers who joined the 44th annual Village Halloween Parade said they were painfully aware that eight people were killed in what authorities say was an act of terrorism but carried on with the festivities to show fortitude and solidarit
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Prisoner serving life sentence dies at Haripur jail

Haripur Central Jail. Photo: Geo News  ABBOTTABAD: A prisoner serving a life sentence died at the Haripur Central Prison, Geo News reported on Wednesday.  Sources said the prisoner, Saifur Rehman, died of cardiac arrest.  Rehman, a native of Khyber Agency, was incarcerated in a narcotics case with a 25-year life sentence.  He had already spent 10 years in prison as part of his sentence.  
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Suspected polio team attackers get bail for Rs15,000 each

Policemen with the arrested suspects. Photo: Geo News HYDERABAD: Three brothers who were arrested after reportedly assaulting a polio vaccination team on Tuesday after an exchange of argument have been set free on bail. When police produced the suspects, brothers Saeed, Shahid, Faisal, in the court of Civil and Judicial Magistrate-VI, their counsel argued for their bail.  The magistrate approved their bail at Rs15,000 each. The three were arrested from their house in Heerabad Qureshi area of
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Two brothers held for alleged rape, murder of 7-year-old girl in Lahore

LAHORE: Police on Wednesday arrested two suspects, who are blood brothers, for allegedly raping and murdering a seven-year-old girl. The minor, who is a daughter of a rickshaw driver, went missing three days back from the city?s Sabzazar area.  According to the police, the suspects raped the minor before killing her. Their father then dumped the body near Jinnah Hospital. Raped minor girl found from stream in Karachi According to details available to Geo News, her body bore severe tortu
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