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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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Turkish court releases eight rights activists on bail in terrorism trial

A Turkish court on Wednesday ordered the release on bail of eight human rights activists, including the director of the local branch of Amnesty International, pending a verdict in their trial on terrorism charges. The case against the activists, who number 11 in total and who face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty, has become a flashpoint in Turkey?s tension with Europe and heightened concern that an important NATO member is sliding further towards authoritarianism under President Tayyip
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Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king

Thousands of people turned out in Bangkok to watch the funeral procession of Thailand?s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday, with buildings draped in yellow marigolds and mourners lining the streets on the eve of his cremation. Mourners dressed in black slept overnight on thin plastic mats on pavements near the Grand Palace in the Thai capital in order to secure a good view of the procession, which was expected to begin at 7 a.m. (1200 GMT). The king?s cremation will feature ancient rites
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West Ham make thrilling comeback to knock out Spurs from League Cup

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic?s future was the subject of speculation after a 3-0 home Premier League loss to Brighton but his side gave him a lifeline with a spirited comeback win over Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup on Wednesday. Trailing 2-0 to Spurs at the break, the Hammers produced a thrilling revival to emerge 3-2 winners and take their place in the quarter-finals. ?The mood was down at halftime but not that down as against Brighton. We did not penetrate Spurs enough, were no
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Depression tied to shorter lifespan

People who suffer from depression may not live as long as individuals who don?t experience this mental health disorder, a Canadian study suggests. Researchers examined six decades of mental health and mortality data on 3,410 adults during three time periods: 1952 to 1967, 1968 to 1990 and 1991 to 2011. Depression was associated with an increased risk of premature death in every decade of the study for men, and starting in the 1990s for women. The connection between depression and a shorter lif
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Judge rejects bid by 18 states to revive Obamacare subsidies

Activists protest against the Republican plan to repeal Obamacare during a rally in Freedom Plaza, Washington, US, March 23, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Files SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON: A US judge on Wednesday refused to block President Donald Trump?s decision to end subsidy payments to health insurers under Obamacare, handing Trump a victory against Democratic attorneys general who have regularly challenged the president?s policies in court. US District Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco s
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First test of anti-epilepsy surgeries in children shows dramatic benefit

Brain surgery for children whose epilepsy is resistant to drug therapy can produce a 10-fold increase in the odds of being seizure-free after one year and can do it without affecting IQ, according to a new Indian study of 116 patients in The New England Journal of Medicine. Seventy-seven percent of the children were free of seizures at one year after the surgery, compared with seven percent in a control group of youngsters who received medical therapy alone while waiting for surgery. Behavior a
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North Korea diplomat says take atmospheric nuclear test threat 'literally'

People perform for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a celebration for nuclear scientists and engineers who contributed to a hydrogen bomb test ? in this undated photo released by Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) ? in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2017. KCNA via REUTERS  WASHINGTON: The recent warning from North Korea?s foreign minister of a possible atmospheric nuclear test over the Pacific Ocean should be taken literally, a senior North Korean official told CNN in an interview a
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Toyota launches new Corolla in Venezuela during recession

A man takes a photo of a Toyota Motor Corp's Corolla car in Caracas, Venezuela, October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Marco Bello  CARACAS: Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday unveiled a new model of its Corolla vehicle that will be assembled in Venezuela, marking a bright note for a local auto industry struggling to survive amid the country?s deep economic recession. Toyota said it was currently producing 20 units per month of the new Corolla, which will be sold only in Venezuela, and expected to raise produ
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Trump congratulates China's Xi on 'extraordinary elevation'

China's new Politburo Standing Committee members ? (L-R) Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, and Han Zheng ? arrive to meet with the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping to congratulate him on a new leadership lineup unveiled at the Chinese ruling Communist Party Congress. The two also discussed North Korea a
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Pakistani suspect wanted by Interpol arrested in Hungary

BUDAPEST: A Pakistani man wanted by Interpol for "70 contract murders" has been arrested in Hungary among a group of migrants caught trying to reach Austria, police said Wednesday. The 35-year-old Pakistani man was discovered when the group was apprehended near Hungary´s southern borders on Tuesday, police in Bacs-Kiskun county told AFP in a statement. "Pakistan has issued an international arrest warrant for murder for (the man) who was then arrested," said the statement, without providing fur
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Hollywood honors 'Knight of the Living Dead' George A. Romero

US filmmaker George A. Romero, whose 1968 classic "Night of the Living Dead" spawned the zombie movie genre, was posthumously honoured Wednesday with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Filmmaker Edgar Wright, actor Malcolm McDowell and special effects guru Greg Nicotero paid tribute to the director, who died in July at the age of 77, at the ceremony in front of a quartet of actors made up as zombies. "I'm not sure I would be working in Hollywood right now if it wasn't for George," said Wrigh
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Porsche settles with daughter of 'Fast and Furious' star

Porsche said Wednesday it reached a settlement with the teenage daughter of "The Fast and the Furious" star Paul Walker in a wrongful death suit over the actor's death in a fiery crash. "The matter was settled in an agreement between the two parties," a spokesman for the German luxury car maker told AFP without providing any details. Meadow Walker, now 18, had filed the lawsuit in 2015 alleging safety shortcuts had led to the car accident in California that killed her father two years before.
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BREAKING: At least three wounded in explosion in Kiev

KIEV: An explosion rocked the Ukraine's capital city here Wednesday night, killing one and wounding at least three others, international media reported citing the country's interior ministry official. A member of the parliament (MP) is among those injured in the blast, an adviser at the Ukrainian interior ministry said in a social media post following the incident. ?This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is available
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General Zubair Hayat attends conference on countering extremism in US

RAWALPINDI: Joint Chief of Staff Committee Chairman General Zubair Mahmood Hayat attended Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in the United States, with the subject of countering the threat of violent extremism, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).  The conference was attended by representatives from 75 countries. Gen Hayat also met with Commander US Central Command Gen Joseph L. Votel and held bilateral meetings with the chiefs of defence staffs from Turkey and Brazil.  Matters re
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Four girls, mother pushed out of train in India

Railway track where the mother's body was found. Photo: Hindustan Times Four girls and their mother were pushed out of a moving train in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police found out on Wednesday, reported Hindustan Times According to the police two of those who were pushed off Amritsar-Saharsa express have died. Police suspected that the girls and their mother were pushed off at different locations within 50 kilometres in less than an hour. The family is from Motihari area in a district of
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All-male panel on US women scrapped after social media uproar

The poster for the panel discussion SJ Magazine, Twitter NEW YORK: A panel of men invited by a US magazine to discuss ?Women in Business? has been canceled for lacking that one key ingredient - women. Sponsored by SJ Magazine, a lifestyle publication based in New Jersey, the November event was intended to focus on the male perspective but was scrapped this week after meeting with relentless ridicule on social media. ?As a woman-owned business, women?s empowerment has always been part of our mi
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Arab to finally receive Israeli honor as Holocaust hero

BERLIN: The first Arab recognised by Israel's Holocaust memorial as a hero for risking his life to save Jews during World War II will finally be presented with the honour after a four-year delay. Photo: AFP file. BERLIN: The first Arab recognised by Israel's Holocaust memorial as a hero for risking his life to save Jews during World War II will finally be presented with the honour after a four-year delay. Egyptian doctor Mohammed Helmy will be presented posthumously with the "Righteous Among th
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Depression, fatigue tied to more hospital stays for terminal cancer

Patients with advanced cancer may spend more time in the hospital when they have untreated symptoms like fatigue and depression, a recent study suggests. Photo: Reuters file  Patients with advanced cancer may spend more time in the hospital when they have untreated symptoms like fatigue and depression, a recent study suggests. The study focused on 1,036 advanced cancer patients who had unplanned hospital stays. More than half of them had moderate or severe fatigue, poor wellbeing, drowsiness,
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Investors in Bahrain wish to establish economic ties with Pak: Ambassador Malik

Previously taken photo of President Mamnoon Hussain (left) and Pakistan?s Ambassador to Kingdom of Bahrain Javed Malik (right). Photo: File  Pakistan-Bahrain Joint Holding Company has been established to improve trade between the two countries and increase investment opportunities. ?The traders and investors in Bahrain want to establish strong economic ties with Pakistan and the establishment of the joint investment company is its proof,? Pakistan?s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Javed Ma
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Workplace harassment blights industries across board

From sport to cuisine, from fashion to finance, industries in the United States are dogged by revelations in the wake of Harvey Weinstein´s disgrace. Photo: AFP file  NEW YORK: Sexual harassment in the workplace is a global scourge. From sport to cuisine, from fashion to finance, here is a round-up of industries in the United States dogged by revelations in the wake of Harvey Weinstein´s disgrace. Cinema  Since early October, more than 50 women have accused the Hollywood mogul Weinstein of se
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Malware attack hits 200 Russian, European targets: cyber firm

MOSCOW: A malware attack that hit a Ukrainian international airport and Russian media outlets had almost 200 other targets in those countries and other European states, an internet security firm said Wednesday. The "BadRabbit" malware that struck on Tuesday appeared to be the largest since "NotPetya" was launched from the same two countries before affecting the rest of the world in July. The ransomware infected devices through a number of hacked Russian media websites, with a message appearing
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Ivanka Trump to give speech in Japan

President Donald Trump´s daughter and aide Ivanka to speak at an event early next month. Photo: AFP file. WASHINGTON: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has invited President Donald Trump's daughter and aide Ivanka to speak at an event early next month, the White House said. An official said Ivanka Trump had accepted an "invitation to deliver a special speech at the World Assembly for Women, WAW!2017, on November 3 in Japan." "In her speech, Ivanka will discuss two key areas of her portfolio i
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Swiss embassy to represent Iran interests in Saudi

TEHRAN: Switzerland is to represent Iranian interests in Saudi Arabia. Photo: AFP file.  TEHRAN: Switzerland is to represent Iranian interests in Saudi Arabia, following the 2016 break in diplomatic relations between the Gulf rivals, the foreign ministry announced Wednesday. It said an accord has been signed for the opening of an Iranian interests section at the Swiss embassy in Riyadh. According to Iranian media, Switzerland, which already represents US interests in Iran, will also house a Sa
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Slurp alert: Japanese fork masks noodle-sucking noise

TOKYO: A Japanese firm has created what it claims is a world-first "noise-cancelling" fork to mask the sound made by slurping down noodles. Photo: AFP file.  TOKYO: A Japanese firm has created what it claims is a world-first "noise-cancelling" fork to mask the sound made by slurping down noodles, dubbed "noodle harassment" on social media. Foreign visitors to Japanese noodle bars are often startled to hear the locals -- normally so polite and restrained -- noisily slurping down their noodles w
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US-bound passengers face new security interviews at check-in

WASHINGTON: US-bound travellers will face security interviews before checking in to flights at a number of global airlines beginning Thursday as anti-terror measures are stepped up around the world. Lufthansa, Emirates, Air France and Norwegian Air confirmed to AFP Wednesday that US authorities had asked for tougher controls at departure airports for non-stop flights to the United States. Other carriers issued statements also confirming the new measures. "In addition to the controls of electro
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