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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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Solar cars begin race across Australian desert

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/25db3caa4cee42dff1a857afbf1aa0ea.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTAvOC8yMDE3IDY6MTM6MjEgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1mUVE0TEJDMXV4WWk1KzFORnlCZUFnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] SYDNEY: The World Solar Challenge began on Sunday with 42 solar cars crossing Australia?s tropical north to its southern shores, a gr
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US mission to Turkey suspends visa services for security reasons

An armoured Turkish police vehicle is parked near the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, December 20, 2016. Photo: Reuters  ANKARA: The US mission to Turkey said on Sunday it had suspended all non-immigrant visa services at all US diplomatic facilities in Turkey, on the grounds that it needed to ?reassess? Turkey?s commitment to its personnel. ?Recent events have forced the United States government to reassess the commitment of the government of Turkey to the security of US mission and personnel,
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Cubans pay tribute to ´Che´ on 50th anniversary of his death

The 39-year-old Guevara was captured and executed by a CIA-trained unit of the Bolivian army on October 9, 1967. Photo: AFP   SANTA CLARA: Tens of thousands of Cubans turned out on Sunday to pay tribute to Ernesto "Che" Guevara, the Argentine-born Marxist revolutionary and guerrilla leader, on the 50th anniversary of his death. An estimated 70,000 people thronged the streets outside a mausoleum in this town 300 kilometres (186 miles) east of the capital Havana which houses the remains of Guev
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Russian firefighters user helicopters to extinguish market fire

People watch as a helicopter dumps water on a fire at a construction goods market on the northwestern edge of Moscow, Russia October 8, 2017. Photo: REUTERS  MOSCOW: Russian firefighters on Sunday used specially equipped helicopters to dump water on a construction goods market on the northwestern edge of Moscow that caught fire. The fire at the market sent a thick cloud of gray smoke billowing into the air, footage broadcast on Russian television showed. The fire was causing tailbacks on the n
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US rapper Nelly released pending rape investigation

LOS ANGELES: Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly has been released from jail without charges pending an investigation of rape allegations, police in Washington state said. Nelly, 42, was arrested early Saturday in Auburn, Washington, after a woman accused him of raping her on his tour bus. Police said Nelly -- born Cornell Haynes Jr -- had been booked for investigation of second-degree rape and released from custody. Nelly has vehemently denied the charges. "I am beyond shocked that I have bee
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Anxiety, depression greatest in younger kids with facial birth defects

Elementary school children with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial anomalies may struggle more than older kids with anger, anxiety, depression and stress, according to a recent study. Compared to older kids and teens, those between ages 8 and 10 have the highest risk for psychosocial dysfunction, the study team reports in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. ?The ultimate goal for all of us who work in craniofacial surgery is to help kids feel better and grow up normally,? said senior aut
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US, Pakistan are partners in war on terror, says PM

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/1a4275e20347d7f651c7ce9f65be30c0.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTAvOC8yMDE3IDU6Mzc6MjYgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT16UTI1YjJMMWVid2dwMG55WUx0QVdnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Sunday said that Pakistan and the United States are 'engaged' and 'partners' in the war agains
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Top moments from Hrithik's interview on Kangana controversy

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, who recently responded to Kangana Ranaut?s allegations in a social media post, shared at length his side of the story in his first televised interview since the controversy.   Here as some of the top moments from the interview.  Kangana approached Hrithik ?We were at a wrap-up party in Jordan, and I was ready to retire for the night, and she [Kangana] wanted to talk, and I was very, very tired, so I told her we should talk in the morning,? he said.  ?I ordered
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US, Pakistan are partners in war on terror, says PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Sunday said that Pakistan and the United States are 'engaged' and 'partners' in the war against terrorism.  "US officials have appreciated Pakistan's stance on Afghanistan during [high-level] meetings," Abbasi said, adding that he did not observe a 'threatening' undertone during his meetings with US representatives.  The context of US officials' statements in Congress or other forums should be understood, the premier stressed during an interview on Geo Ne
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6.1-magnitude quake strikes off Tonga: USGS

SYDNEY: A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Tonga Monday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake was shallow, striking 154 kilometres (95 miles) northwest of the village of Pangai, the administrative capital of the Ha'apai group of islands in central Tonga. The region's homes are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, according to USGS, but it said there was a low likelihood of casualties and damage. T
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Aamir calls Shah Rukh "wonderful storyteller"

Bollywood's perfectionist Aamir Khan remarked that his contemporary Shah Rukh Khan is an entertaining person and a wonderful storyteller.  ?I have sat with Shah Rukh many times. He is a very entertaining person to sit with. He is wonderful in telling stories. I love listening to him. I think between him and me, I am more curious because I like to hear him talk," he remarked, according to Indian media.  ?I like the way he narrates his stories. He really brings the moment alive. He is a wonderf
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Iran warns US against imposing further sanctions

Iranian revolutionary guard corps chant slogans during Friday prayers in Tehran May 26, 2006. Photo: Reuters   BEIRUT/DUBAI: Iran warned the United States against designating its Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist group and said US regional military bases would be at risk if further sanctions were passed. The warning came after the White House said on Friday that President Donald Trump would announce new US responses to Iran?s missile tests, support for ?terrorism? and cyber operations
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Nadal punishes penalised Kyrgios to win China Open

Rafael Nadal, a 16-time Grand Slam winner, came to the Chinese capital on the back of winning his third US Open. Photo: AFP File  World number one Rafael Nadal won his sixth title of another remarkable year as he punished a disgruntled Nick Kyrgios at the China Open on Sunday. The 31-year-old Spaniard was never really in trouble against the temperamental Australian in a 6-2, 6-1 rout in 92 minutes on Beijing's outside hard courts. Nadal, a 16-time Grand Slam winner, came to the Chinese capita
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Sri Lanka hurt Pakistan with four wickets

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/db306887358a5e74b135a7d6d8e5ba71.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTAvOC8yMDE3IDI6MjI6NTEgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1ybDQxeU9keE9jRi9HRkRBTFBIb3JnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] DUBAI: Sri Lanka took four wickets in the first session to put Pakistan in trouble at 115-4 at tea on the third day of the second day
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Need to understand conspiracy behind Panama: Fazl-ur-Rehman

SWAT: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) President Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman said that people in Pakistan need to understand the conspiracy behind the Panama case. While addressing a rally in Mingora on Sunday, he said that Panama case is not merely about corruption rather it is an international conspiracy against Pakistan. He explained that Pakistan is the process of building economic relations with China. But, United States issued a strong statement against China Pakistan Economic Corridor and India
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Trump says 'not surprised' by Weinstein harassment allegations

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump, whose presidential campaign was jolted a year ago by the release of a recording in which he boasted about groping women, said on Saturday he was not surprised by sexual harassment allegations against media mogul Harvey Weinstein. The Oscar-winning movie producer said he was taking a leave of absence from his company and seeking therapy after the New York Times reported he had reached eight previously undisclosed settlements with women who made allegations of
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Justice (r) Javed Iqbal?s name finalised for NAB chairman: Khursheed Shah

Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Khursheed Shah, said on Sunday that the name Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal has been finalised as the next National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman. The leader of the opposition was addressing a press conference in Sukkur where he spoke regarding the selection of the chief of the country's top anti-graft body. Shah said that four meetings have been held recently to decide on the name of the new
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KTH staffer dies of dengue; death toll in KP rises to 49

PESHAWAR: A staff member of Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) died on Sunday of dengue virus, taking the death toll due to the mosquito-borne disease in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to 49. According to the KTH administration, ward boy Altaf was admitted to the hospital due to high fever three days ago but later succumbed to the disease. The deceased belongs to Peshawar?s Paoka area. Authorities had found dengue larvae in water samples in various areas of the city, including Tehkal, Safaid Dheri, Shadi Pe
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PTI Chairman Imran Khan addresses rally in Buner

BUNER: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan is addressing a rally in Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday. Chief Minister Pervez Khattak also addressed the gathering earlier.  Locals MNAs and senior leaders of the provincial government are also present on stage.
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US forces aiding Daesh in Afghanistan, alleges Hamid Karzai

Former president of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai. Photo: RT/YouTube  Former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, has said that Daesh has emerged in Afghanistan in the past three to four years under the watch of US military and intelligence agencies. In an interview with Russia Today in London, published on October 4, Karzai said he has more than suspicions that US bases in Afghanistan are used to aid Daesh. ?I get daily reports by the Afghan people that unmarked military helicopters supply Daesh
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Over 800 operations postponed as PIMS doctors continue strike on 7th day

More than 35 units in the hospital remain shut and only the emergency and critical health units are open-Geo News ISLAMABAD: Doctors and paramedical staff continued their protest for the seventh consecutive day demanding the separation of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), which is the constituent hospital of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, from the latter. More than 35 units in the hospital remain shut and only the emergency and critical health units are open, l
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CM Punjab to unveil Orange Line Metro Train today

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif is to unveil a mega-transport scheme, Orange Line Metro Project, in Punjab?s capital on Sunday. Sharif will also address the unveiling ceremony of the mass transport system as the first train arrived in the country from China recently. Before the event, he sent messages on social media lauding the project. Sharif also said that the project is meant to make the underprivileged feel that ?they have equal rights on the state
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Chinese watchdog says 1.34 million officials punished for graft since 2013

BEIJING: China?s anti-graft watchdog said roughly 1.34 million lower-ranking officials have been punished since 2013 under President Xi Jinping?s anti-corruption drive. Xi, who is preparing for a major Communist Party leadership conference later this month, has made an anti-graft campaign targeting ?tigers and flies?, both high and low ranking officials, a core policy priority during his five-year term. China is preparing for the 19th Congress later this month, a twice-a-decade leadership even
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Weather to remain dry and humid in Karachi

KARACHI: The weather of the metropolis will remain dry and humid over the next 24 hours, the meteorological department stated on Sunday. The met department further said that the maximum temperature of the city will be 38-40 degree Celsius while minimum temperature will be 25 degree Celsius. The level of moisture in the air is 34 percent, said the met department. [embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/e1
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Pakistan hockey team leaves for Bangladesh to participate in Asia Cup

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/83eeaf4959ca23c1171d4da61343753e.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTAvOC8yMDE3IDU6NTM6MjkgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT0yUWRrKzBqeXpqaEoxckJMUUQ3eGt3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: The Pakistan hockey team left for Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday for participation in Asia Cup, scheduled to take place from Oc
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