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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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CCTV video released of Karachi ?knife attacker?

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/66c413f7d5fc7692013850d853316a3b.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTAvMy8yMDE3IDQ6NDQ6MDUgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT14dC9teDk2bGVvQitWM1IzcnRNZGdnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Police have released a video of the ?knife attacker? in which the suspect can be seen attacking a woman with a sharp object,
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US to expel nearly two-thirds of Cuban embassy staff: US sources

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration will order nearly two-thirds of Cuba?s diplomatic personnel to leave the United States after months of mysterious ?attacks? that have damaged the health of American embassy staff in Havana, according to a congressional source and a person familiar with the plan. The US State Department is expected to announce the expulsion on Tuesday, the sources said on Monday. The decision follows an announcement on Friday that the United States was cutting its diplomatic
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PML-N to re-elect Nawaz as party president today

ISLAMABAD: The general council of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will hold intra-party election on Tuesday, where the party leaders will most likely elect disqualified parliamentarian Nawaz Sharif as president. The PML-N leaders will hold a meeting of its general council to elect a new party president ? a day after central working committee approved an amendment to the party?s constitution, paving Nawaz?s way to lead the party. According to the party, the amendment to the party manifesto wa
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Herath breaks into 400-wicket club

Rangana Herath led Sri Lanka to a thrilling victory with a six-wicket haul/Getty Images ABU DHABI: Wily left-arm spinner Rangana Herath was left delighted as he joined the 400-wicket club with a six-wicket haul that helped Sri Lanka to a narrow 21-run win over Pakistan in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The 39-year-old finished with 6-43 -- 11-136 in the match -- to help Sri Lanka dismiss Pakistan for 114 after they were set a target of 136 to win on the fifth and final day at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Herat
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'Special' corps commanders conference today

The 201st Corps Commanders Conference. Photo: File  Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has summoned a ?special? meeting of the corps commanders today. The army?s top commanders will review the country?s internal situation and discuss the recent visit of the army chief to Kabul.  On Sunday, the army chief discussed regional security, among other issues, with President Ashraf Ghani during his day-long visit to Kabul. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said both sides reviewed
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Khawaja Asif leaves for three-day tour of US

Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif/File photo ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif left for a three-day tour of the United States on Tuesday, where he is expected to meet US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to resume bilateral talks and work out ways to dispel tensions that cropped up after US President Donald Trump's August 21 speech. Asif will also reportedly meet US National Security Adviser Lt Gen HR McMaster during the trip.  Asif is also addressing a gathering at the US Institute of Peace
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29 women cricketers named for training camp ahead of NZ series

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the names of 29 women cricketers for a training camp being held from October 4 to 24 at Lahore Country Club, Muridke. The camp is being set up to prepare the Pakistan team for the upcoming ICC Women Championship- Round 1 (Pakistan vs. New Zealand) at Sharjah, UAE, said a spokesman for the PCB. The camp will be held under the supervision of new head coach Mark Coles. Pakistan will take on New Zealand in Sharjah for three ODIs and four T20I match
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False reports of Tom Petty death cause stir

NEW YORK: Fans of rocker Tom Petty poured out their grief Monday on reports he had died of a heart attack -- until it turned out that he hadn´t. The 66-year-old rocker appeared to have serious health problems, but his daughter angrily dismissed news organization´s reports that he had died. TMZ, the Los Angeles celebrity news site known for its scoops, first broke the story with news that Petty had been found unconscious at his home in Malibu on Sunday night. TMZ later reported that he had be
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Argentina in danger, Syria target FIFA World Cup joy

As qualifying for the 2018 World Cup reaches its climax, Lionel Messi's Argentina find themselves in trouble, Syria face a play-off to keep their remarkable dream alive and European champions Portugal have work to do. AFP Sport looks at the state of play in each of the regions: Argentina in danger Brazil secured their place in next year's finals back in March, but three automatic berths remain up for grabs in South America ahead of the final two rounds of qualifying matches. Two-time World Cu
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Italy unveil new four-star logo ahead of 2018 World Cup

ROME: The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) yesterday unveiled its new logo with four stars representing the country?s World Cup triumphs ahead of the 2018 finals in Russia. The Azzurri won the trophy in 1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006 and are second only to Brazil who lead the way with five titles. ?The FIGC?s new visual identity completes a process of renewal that began three years ago, we look to the future by valuing our history,? said FIGC president Carlo Tavecchio. ?The new logo has made the
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General Motors targets 20 all-electric models by 2023

NEW YORK: General Motors announced plans Monday to launch 20 all-electric cars by 2023, part of a long-term push to an "all-electric" fleet as governments globally embrace fuel efficiency. The biggest US automaker said it will introduce within 18 months two new models built on the learnings of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt, which was launched in December 2016. "General Motors believes in an all-electric future," said General Motors executive vice president Mark Reuss. "Although that future
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US supreme court mulls parameters for deporting immigrant felons

WASHINGTON: US Supreme Court justices on Monday expressed scepticism towards part of an immigration law requiring the deportation of immigrants who commit violent felonies because of uncertainty over which crimes fit the bill and which do not. The justices heard arguments in the government?s appeal of a lower court?s ruling that language in the Immigration and Nationality Act calling for the deportation of legal immigrants convicted of a ?crime of violence? was so vague that it violated their r
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Las Vegas shooting: What we know

LAS VEGAS: At least 59 people were killed and 527 injured when a gunman opened fire on concert-goers Sunday night in Las Vegas. Here's what we know about the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history: What happened A crowd of more than 22,000 people was listening to country music star Jason Aldean at the Route 91 Harvest Festival when bursts of automatic gunfire erupted around 10:08 pm (0508 GMT). Police said the lone shooter opened fire with multiple weapons on concert-goers from his 32n
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Las Vegas gunman described as well-off gambler and a loner

Stephen Paddock appeared to be settling into a quiet life a few years ago when the 64-year-old apartment manager and avid gambler bought a home in a quiet Nevada retirement community about an hour?s drive from the Las Vegas Strip and his beloved casinos. Those who knew Paddock say there was no sign he was capable of holing up in a room on the 32nd floor of a casino hotel, the Mandalay Bay, and opening fire with multiple guns on a country music festival, killing at least 59 people and wounding m
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Three injured after collision between truck, oil tanker near Saeedabad in Baldia

KARACHI: At least three including a woman and a child were injured after a collision between an oil tanker and truck caused oil spillage near Saeedabad area of Baldia Town, in the wee hours of Tuesday. According to details, the oil tanker was carrying around 25,000 litres of furnace oil when it crashed with a truck near Hub River. The driver of the oil tanker fled the scene after the collision ignited a fire on the oil tanker. The crash left a hole in the oil tanker, causing oil to spill o
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Man United injuries are opportunities for others: Mourinho

Manchester United?s injuries gives team mates the opportunity to prove their worth and flourish for the starting side, the Premier League club?s manager Jose Mourinho has said. Frenchman Paul Pogba is the latest to join United?s long-term injury list with a hamstring problem but the club have won five consecutive games without the playmaker, including Saturday?s 4-0 league win over bottom-side Crystal Palace. United have been dominant over the last five games, scoring 17 goals and conceding ju
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Tom Cruise's 'American Made' dead even with 'It,' 'Kingsman 2'

LOS ANGELES: Three films are essentially tied at the top of the weekend box office, as of Sunday morning. Warner Bros. and New Line?s ?It? appears to be back on top with $17.3 million (£12.9 million) from 3,917 locations. But Universal?s ?American Made? and Fox?s ?Kingsman: The Golden Circle? are trailing just behind with $17 million each. Since the numbers are so close, some studios are waiting until later in the day to make the official call. Meaning this one likely won?t be settled until Mon
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US rocker Tom Petty reported dead at age 66

LOS ANGELES: US rocker Tom Petty was reported on Monday to be clinging to life in a southern California hospital after conflicting reports that he had died. CBS News had earlier reported that Petty, 66, had died after life support was switched off following cardiac arrest on Sunday. TMZ later reported, citing unidentified sources, that Petty was not expected to live much longer but was ?still clinging to life.? Representatives for the singer did not return calls for comment or confirmation o
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Oil falls more than 2 percent on signs of higher output

Oil fell more than $1 a barrel on Monday as a rise in US drilling and higher OPEC output put the brakes on a rally that helped prices notch their biggest third-quarter gain in 13 years. Iraq announced its exports rose slightly in September while a Reuters survey showed OPEC overall boosted output. [OPEC/M] US drillers added six oil rigs in the week to Sept. 29, bringing the total count to 750, data from General Electric Co?s (GE.N) Baker Hughes energy services firm showed on Friday. ?We?ve se
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Barcelona President considers prospect of future outside Spain

MADRID: Barcelona and its members would have to decide which soccer league to play in if Catalonia gained independence from Spain, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Monday. The Catalan club played behind closed doors at the Nou Camp on Sunday, beating Las Palmas 3-0 in La Liga, as a protest against Spain using force to prevent voters taking part in a banned referendum to decide the region?s fate. More than 840 people needed medical attention after riot police clashed with some of tho
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Catalan La Liga clubs to join region-wide strike

MADRID: La Liga sides Barcelona, Espanyol and Girona have decided to join the general strike in Catalonia on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The strike, called by more than 40 unions and associations in the region under the umbrella organisation Table for Democracy, is due to police forcefully attempting to stop Catalonia?s independence referendum on Sunday, which was deemed illegal by the Spanish government. More than 840 people needed medical assistance following clashes with riot police in ugly scenes as
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Siemens to supply power island for Punjab power plant

Siemens will provide a power island to Punjab Power Plant, which will be built in Jhang, and is scheduled to supply power to the grid by December 2018, said a statement released Monday. Running on liquefied natural gas, the combined cycle power plant (CCPP) will increase power generation capacity in Pakistan by approximately 1.3 gigawatts. Through the use of highly-efficient gas turbines, the plant will boost power generation capacity and supply power to the grid in simple cycle operation by D
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Fish fall with rain in northeast Mexico

Photo: courtesy Civil Protection Tamaulipas  MEXICO CITY: Light rain accompanied by small fish fell from the sky in northeast Mexico, according to Mexico's civil defence authorities.  Civil Protection Tamaulipas posted a picture on their Facebook account and wrote: "Curious case in Tampico where there was a light rain that included small fish that literally fell from the sky." Moreover, a blurry video on YouTube also shows a tiny fish on the sidewalk after the rain. 
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Skipping breakfast may double risk of hard arteries: study

MIAMI: People who skip breakfast or eat poorly to start the day are twice as likely to develop hardened arteries, which can lead to deadly heart disease, researchers said Monday. The study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology uncovered signs of damage to the arteries long before symptoms or disease developed. Researchers said their findings could offer an important tool in the fight against cardiovascular disease, the world's top killer, which took 17.7 million lives in 2015, a
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Shah Rukh to star in Rajkumar Hirani?s next film?

Bollywood?s King Khan Shah Rukh Khan will star in ace-director Rajkumar Hirani?s next movie, according to India media. The actor-director duo has finalised the concept for a movie and are expected to make an official announcement soon. Hirani has directed blockbusters such as Munna Bhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots and PK. Interestingly, Shah Rukh was the first offered the role of charming gangster cum fake doctor Murli Prasad Sharma aka Munna Bhai, but he couldn?t take it up because
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