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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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Germany rout Norway, but wait for World Cup berth

Timo Werner netted twice on Monday as Germany routed Norway 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier, but Joachim Loew's team must wait until next month to confirm their Russia 2018 place. The world champions have won all eight of their qualifiers so far to top Group C and are unbeaten in their last 17 games, dating back to their defeat against France in the Euro 2016 semi-finals. However Northern Ireland's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in Belfast on Monday means Germany must wait until their next quali
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Two Russian soldiers killed in east Syria

MOSCOW: Two Russian servicemen have been killed in Deir al-Zor province after Daesh militants shelled a convoy they were escorting, the Russian Defence Ministry was cited as saying on Monday by the Interfax news agency. The convoy was transporting Russian ceasefire monitoring military staff when it came under mortar attack, the ministry was quoted as saying. One soldier was killed on the spot and the other died in hospital after sustaining serious injuries. Both were awarded posthumous militar
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England hit back to beat Slovakia with Rashford winner

LONDON: England closed in on qualification for next year?s World Cup finals as Marcus Rashford?s first competitive international goal earned them a 2-1 win over closest Group F rivals Slovakia at Wembley on Monday. Slovakia, who began the night only two points adrift of Gareth Southgate?s England, stunned their hosts in the third minute when Stanislav Lobotka punished some slack defending to prod the opener past keeper Joe Hart. England were wobbling but midfielder Eric Dier calmed the home ji
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Explosions rock Myanmar area near Bangladesh border amid Rohingya exodus

Smoke is seen on the Myanmar side of the border from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, September 4, 2017. REUTERS/Simon Lewis  Two blasts rocked an area on the Myanmar side of the border with Bangladesh on Monday, accompanied by the sound of gunfire and thick black smoke, as violence that has sent nearly 90,000 Muslim Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh showed no sign of easing. Bangladeshi border guards said a woman lost a leg from a blast about 50 metres inside Myanmar and was carried into Bangladesh to g
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Texas moves toward post-Harvey recovery; gas prices slip

HOUSTON: Texas on Monday edged towards recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey as shipping channels, oil pipelines and refineries restarted some operations and authorities lifted an evacuation order for the area around a once-burning chemical plant. Port operations across the US Gulf Coast oil and gas hub were resuming, although many still had restrictions on vessel draft, according to US Coast Guard updates. US gasoline prices fell in expectation that the area can get back on its fe
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US pushes for 'strongest possible' UN sanctions against North Korea

The United States on Monday launched a bid at the UN Security Council to quickly slap the "strongest possible measures" on North Korea in response to its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, but China and Russia argued that diplomatic talks were needed to address the crisis. US Ambassador Nikki Haley said Washington will present a new sanctions resolution to the council to be negotiated in the coming days, with a view of voting on it next Monday. "Only the strongest sanctions will enable us t
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Nadal hits 50th win at US Open, Pliskova races through

World number one Rafael Nadal notched up his 50th win at the US Open on Monday to reach the quarter-finals for the seventh time. The two-time champion, who could meet old rival Roger Federer in New York for the first time at the semi-final stage, crushed Ukraine's Alexander Dolgopolov 6-2, 6-4, 6-1. The 31-year-old Spaniard goes on to face either 19-year-old Andrey Rublev of Russia or Belgian ninth seed David Goffin for a place in the last-four. "I played a solid match with not many mistakes,
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China, Russia at UN urge talks with North Korea

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley (right) speaks with her Chinese counterpart Liu Jieyi before a UN Security Council meeting over North Korea, on September 4. ? AFP United Nations, US: China on Monday again urged diplomatic talks to address the crisis with North Korea and warned at the UN Security Council that it will not allow chaos and war on the Korean peninsula. "The situation on the peninsula is deteriorating constantly as we speak, falling into a vicious circle," said Chinese Ambassa
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Pakistan committed to providing humanitarian assistance to Rohingya Muslims: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif, expressing concern at the ongoing violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, said Pakistan is committed to providing humanitarian assistance to the persecuted minority to alleviate their suffering. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the foreign minister emphasised that plight of Rohingya Muslims was a challenge to the conscience of the international community. He also supported the Organisation of Islamic Countries' (OIC)
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Three FC personnel martyred in Balochistan's Panjgur

QUETTA: Three Frontier Corps personnel were martyred while three others were injured in an attack in Balochistan's Panjgur on Monday, security sources said. According to security sources, armed men attacked an FC convoy in the Murghab area of Panjgur district. Subsequently, three soldiers were martyred while three others got injured. The injured were shifted to the hospital for medical treatment, reported Radio Pakistan. The attack was condemned by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. In a st
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49 children die due to lack of oxygen at India hospital

KARACHI: Forty-nine children died at a hospital in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh over a month, Indian media reported on Monday, after a probe blamed lack of oxygen supply for the deaths. The deaths were reported at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Farrukhabad city between July 21 and August 20, according to the Hindustan Times. Overall, 30 children died at the hospital?s unit for newborns, while 19 died during delivery. The deaths have revived memories of a similar incident in Gorakhpur, in
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Sri Lanka may play one T20 in Lahore

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka may play one T20 match in Lahore, if given security clearance, a Sri Lanka Cricket Board official said on Monday.  Sri Lanka Cricket had originally expected to play all three T20 internationals in Pakistan, including one in Lahore. The tournament will start with a day-and-night Test on September 28 in the United Arab Emirates, where all the other matches are scheduled to be played.  The Test series will have two matches and will end on October 10, added the Sri Lankan Cric
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Four killed in separate firing incidents across country

At least four people were killed in separate incidents of firing across the country on Monday. Two incidents took place in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).  In the first incident in Mullagori area, one person was killed over personal enmity. According to the Khasadar Force, the assailant was arrested.  In a seperate incident near Chota Neher area, another person was killed, levies force said. The assailant managed to flee the site of incident.
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Voice assistants promise a light-fingered future

BERLIN: Tomorrow´s digital interface may be even more revolutionary than the pinching, tapping and scrolling heralded by the smartphone: voice commands promise to unify and tame our digital lives. Tiny speakers visible at every stand at Berlin´s IFA electronics fair, most of them endowed with a feminine voice, are the ears and mouths of the new artificial intelligences. Things haven't quite reached the fever pitch of 2013´s "Her", Spike Jonze's film in which Joaquin Phoenix falls in love with
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ICC team reaches Lahore to review security arrangements for World XI tour

LAHORE: A two-member special security team of the International Cricket Council (ICC) arrived in Lahore on Monday to review security arrangements for international cricketing stars visiting the country to play a three-match series against Pakistan. The three-match T20 series, dubbed Independence Cup 2017, will be played on September 12, 13 and 15 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.  The World XI will be captained by South Africa?s Faf du Plessis and comprises a star-studded lineup of 14 players fr
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Kulsoom Nawaz will win clear majority, claims Maryam

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/089a19ccd67164f74475f86f7d1d05a9.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OS80LzIwMTcgMjoyMToyNyBQTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPXliN0RnZWQycU1heDhUM3NEcUJUaGc9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] LAHORE: Begum Kulsoom Nawaz will win a clear majority in the NA-120 by-elections, claimed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz on Monday. While addressing the female wor
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Boxing league will be open to female boxers: Amir Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Super Boxing League will also be open to female boxers of Pakistan, said British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan on Monday. While speaking to the media, Amir said he has taken the idea from his partner in India who started something similar there. ?If India can host boxing [tournaments] then Pakistan has more talent [for the sport].? Present with Amir was a British envoy, who said he will try to get the English cricket team to play in Pakistan, in an attempt to promote sports at an in
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North Korea could be preparing new missile launch: Seoul

South Korea´s missile system firing Hyunmu-2 missile into the East Sea simulating an attack on North Korea´s nuclear site. -AFP   SEOUL: North Korea could be preparing another missile launch, Seoul said Monday as it strengthened its defences following Pyongyang's biggest-ever nuclear test and declaration it had a hydrogen bomb. South Korea and the United States will deploy more of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile launchers that have infuriated Beijing, the defence minist
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Eid day 3 in parks, at bus stops in Pakistan?s twin cities

Children enjoy a train ride at Ayub National Park in Rawalpindi on Eid-ul-Azha. Photo: Online ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: As some people continued to enjoy Eid-ul-Azha at various recreational parks across the country, others were seen returning from their hometowns to the cities they work in since holidays for the festive occasion end today. Major bus stops of Islamabad and Rawalpindi ? in Faizabad and Pirwadhai ? were crowded on Monday, the third day of Eid, as people waited to return to their dest
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Syria army nears city besieged by Daesh

Syrian pro-government forces set up an artillery weapon in Bir Qabaqib, more than 40 kilometres west of Deir Ezzor. -AFP1 BEIRUT: Syria's army battled Daesh on the edges of Deir Ezzor Monday, seeking to break the siege of a government enclave and oust the militants from a key stronghold. The militant group has already lost more than half of its nearby bastion of Raqqa to attacking US-backed forces, and the loss of Deir Ezzor city and the surrounding oil-rich province would leave it with only a
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BRICS leaders condemn 'terrorism in all its manifestations'

BRICS leaders at the ongoing summit. Photo: BRICS  XIAMEN: Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations at the 9th BRICS Summit in China on Monday.  The summit, hosted by China this year, began on September 3 and will conclude on Sept 5.  Leaders of member countries released the Xiamen declaration Monday, expressing concern over the security situation in the region.  "We strongly condemn terrorist attacks resulting in death
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ODI ranking: In-form Hafeez earns career-best ranking

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez. Photo: File DUBAI: Mohammad Hafeez has climbed to his career-best number 2nd ranking in the latest ICC ODI Player Rankings for all-rounders. According to the table issued by ICC, followed by Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakibul Hasan, Hafeez has cemented his position with 338 rating. Moreover, the former skipper has achieved 20th ranking in ODI batting. The senior player played a remarkable inning of unbeaten 57 runs in the Champion?s Trophy final against Indi
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Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Britain's Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, his wife Princess Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte walk at the airfield in Hamburg Finkenwerder, Germany, July 21, 2017. Photo: Reuters   LONDON: Britain?s Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting a third child, their office said on Monday. ?Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child,? Kensington Palac
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Facebook reunites two families ripped apart by partition

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/2c9abca2c133727f50b0119a503ac37f.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OS80LzIwMTcgMTE6NDE6MzggQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT02aW5EWTdwT05UNmF1TkxXN3ZQUFR3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] LAHORE: The partition of the sub-continent gave the people of the region two independent nations but also resulted in the loss of contact between many families for decades.    Lucki
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Rain turns weather pleasant in different parts of Punjab

LAHORE: Weather turned pleasant after parts of the Punjab province received showers on Monday. Rain occurred at isolated places in Sialkot, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions. According to media reports, Gujranwala and Sialkot faced widespread urban flooding following the rainfall, however, a majority of the areas in both of the cities are without power. A flooded street of Gujranwala.  Source: Geo News Meanwhile, rain is expected in Islamabad, FATA, Gilgit-Baltis
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