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Comedian, civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84

Activist Dick Gregory delivers a speech during a public viewing and funeral for legendary singer James Brown in Augusta, Georgia December 30, 2006. Photo: Reuters File  Dick Gregory, a comedian who lambasted racism and played a prominent role in the 1960s civil rights movement after becoming one of the first black comics to perform for white audiences, died on Saturday at age 84, his son said. "It is with enormous sadness that the Gregory family confirms that their father, comedic legend and c
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Britain will not exclude possible EU oversight of UK borders after Brexit

EU and British flags fly outside the European Commission building in London, Britain August 12, 2017. Photo: Reuters File LONDON: Britain will not rule out the possibility that the European Union may retain oversight of customs controls at UK borders after it leaves the bloc, as the country seeks ways to keep unhindered access to EU markets following Brexit. Last week, the UK published a policy document proposing two possible models for British-EU customs arrangements after withdrawal from the
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Kyrgios to meet Dimitrov in Cincinnati final

Aug 19, 2017; Mason, OH, USA; Grigor Dimitrov (ESP) reacts against John Isner (USA) during the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Photo: USA TODAY Sports  Australian Nick Kyrgios overcame Spanish veteran David Ferrer on Saturday to set up a clash against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in the final of the Cincinnati Open. The 22-year-old Kyrgios, looking for his first title of the year, beat the former world number three 7-6(3) 7-6(4), while Dimitrov also advanced to his
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Young man drowns in Jhelum River over bet

Ali Abrar pictured diving into the Jhelum River. Photo: Social Media MUZAFFARABAD: A young man drowned in Jhelum River and lost his life over a bet. According to the police, five friends were on a trip near Kohala Bridge by the river when the bet was placed. One of the friends, Ali Abrar, jumped in the water to fulfil a bet that required him to cross the river. But the strong water current swept him away. Subsequently, the officials of Bakot police station took the four remaining friends in c
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Chaudhry Nisar to hold press conference today

Senior PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Former Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar will hold a press conference at the Punjab House today (Sunday). Nisar, on Saturday, announced that he will talk to the media at 5pm. Speculation runs rife that the former interior minister will discuss internal issues of his party, the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) in today's press conference. Sources close to the senior PML-N leader told Geo News that Nisar is likely to speak a
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Jeeps, bikes head into final day of Skardu rally

A jeep participating in the rally. Photo: Hamid Hussain SHIGAR: The final round of the three-day Sarfaranga cold desert jeep rally began in Gilgit-Baltistan?s Shigar Valley on Sunday. Over a 100 off-road jeeps and 25 bikes are participating in the rally, which started on August 18. geo_embedgallery Participants will traverse through a 30km track to compete for the
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NAB won't be sending more notices to Sharifs: sources

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau has decided not to send further notices to members of the Sharif family, sources said on Sunday. According to the sources, NAB will file a reference in light of the record received by the Panama case Joint Investigation Team. However, sources said, it was not necessary to arrest the people in question in order to file a reference. The decision over arrests will be made by the apex court, which will issue warrants if the accused do not appear before th
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46th martyrdom anniversary of Rashid Minhas to be marked today

Rashid Minhas. Photo: File LAHORE: The 46th Martyrdom anniversary of Rashid Minhas will be observed today (Sunday). On August 20, 1971, Rashid an under training pilot, was taxying T-33 Jet trainer for take-off, when a Bengali pilot instructor, Flight Lieutenant Mataur Rahman, forced his way into the rear cockpit. In mid-air Rahman knocked Minhas out, seized control of the aircraft and headed towards India. With just 40 miles of Pakistan territory remaining, Rashid regained consciousness and t
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Japan launches satellite for advanced GPS operation

A H-IIA rocket carrying Michibiki 3 satellite, one of four satellites that will augment regional navigational systems, lifts off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo August 19, 2017. Photo: Reuters 1 TOKYO: Japan on Saturday launched an H-2A rocket carrying a geo-positioning satellite into orbit after a week-long delay, the government said. The launch of Japan's third geo-positioning satellite is part
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Hot, dry weather expected in most parts of the country on Sunday: MET

Photo: File The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday said hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours. Monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal are penetrating northeastern parts of the country, and a westerly wave is likely to affect upper parts of the country during the next few days. Rain and thunderstorm with gusty winds are expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, lower Sindh, FAT
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Three suspects shot dead in alleged police encounter in Karachi

KARACHI: Three suspects were shot dead during a police encounter at Super Highway Industrial Area, security officials said. Police explained that the deceased suspects were in the process of looting citizens. Hand grenade attack On the other hand, the number of people injured in a hand grenade attack in Lyari's Sango Lane has risen to five, police sources said. A 10-year-old boy was killed in the attack, Geo News reported earlier, while Hammad ? one of the wounded ? was moved to a private ho
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Huge fire breaks out in London apartment complex

A huge fire that broke out at an apartment complex in London's west side area late Saturday night is now under control, London Fire Brigade said. Over 60 firefighters were engaged in the attempt to douse the blaze, which took place in Bayswater's Kensington Gardens Square. London Fire Brigade responded to the call at around 6:50 PM (local time), it said, adding that more than eight fire tenders were deployed in the process. Two flats in the apartment complex were seriously damag
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BREAKING: Gunshots heard in Miami's Dolphin Mall

Several gunshots were heard in Miami's Dolphin Mall early Sunday morning, sources revealed. Some of the people present in the mall at the time took to Twitter to inform others of what has transpired. Reports suggest that there is an active shooter in the shopping place. On the other hand, a video also surfaced that allegedly shows the panic-stricken visitors running through the mall amid the sound of firing in the background. Geo.tv was able to speak to a witness at the scene. Alejandra Peña
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South African minister quits over women's claims of assault

South African deputy higher education minister Mduduzi Manana. Image Courtesy: Mail&Guardian PRETORIA: South Africa's deputy higher education minister Mduduzi Manana resigned on Saturday over accusations that he physically assaulted two women at a Johannesburg nightclub. The presidency said in a statement that head of state Jacob Zuma had "received and accepted" Manana's resignation. "The President has thanked Mr Manana for his contribution to the work of government during his term of of
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'They're our neighbours': Hometown of Spain attack suspects in shock

Spain's King Felipe VI (L) and Queen Letizia (2ndL) pay tribute to the victims of the Barcelona attack on Las Ramblas, Barcelona, on August 19, 2017, two days after a van ploughed into the crowd, killing 13 persons and injuring over 100. AFP/Lluis Gene  RIPOLL: In the Spanish border town of Ripoll, everyone knows each other ? making it all the more shocking to residents that extremists believed responsible for this week's deadly twin attacks lived among them. "You are neighbours your entire l
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Moroccan asylum seeker 'targeted women' in Finland knife attack

A woman plays a traditional Finnish string instrument, kantele, at the Market Square where several people were stabbed, in Turku, Finland, August 18, 2017. REUTERS/Tuomas Forsell  HELSINKI/TURKU: The Moroccan man arrested for killing two women in a knife rampage was an asylum seeker, who appeared to have targeted women in Finland's first terrorism-related attack, police and a Red Cross official said on Saturday. The 18-year-old suspect, arrested in the city of Turku following Friday's attack
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No shots fired at Nîmes station, investigating 'suspicious activity': police

Update [01:55 AM PST]: Local police took one person into custody late Saturday night in Nîmes, France; the person is reported to have been in possession of a non-lethal, alarm gun in his backpack. Update [01:46 AM PST]: Police confirmed no shots have been fired at the Nimes train station following a response to reports of armed men storming the area, sources said. While law enforcement agencies at present say the reports were unfounded, one person has been detained for "other reasons" followin
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Two dead in Austria as storm wrecks marquee

An aerial view shows the scene where an "extreme" storm wrecked a large marquee in Sankt Johann am Walde, Austria, on August 19, 2017. AFP/APA/Daniel Scharinger  VIENNA: Two people were killed in Austria and 120 injured, 20 of them seriously, when an "extreme" storm wrecked a large marquee, police said Saturday. The accident happened late Friday when around 650 people were celebrating inside the tent in Sankt Johann am Walde in the north of the country. "[The] extreme storm tore away most of
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SC requested to direct JIT members to appear before NAB: sources

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/47d07b2c2e50386d39fa6c1dc333fb2b.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OC8xOS8yMDE3IDY6MTI6MTIgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT15WGxVTDVnUVp6N28wazNndVJ4MVB3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has written to the Supreme Court to direct members of the Panama Papers case Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to record their state
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Sindh govt renames Civil Hospital Karachi after Dr Ruth Pfau

Dr Pfau, Pakistan?s ?Mother Teresa?, dedicated a lifetime to fighting leprosy in the country KARACHI: Sindh government has issued a notification renaming Civil Hospital to Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau ?in recognition of [her] services in medical field rendered". The hospital will be renamed with immediate effect. Dr Pfau, Pakistan?s ?Mother Teresa?, who dedicated a lifetime to fighting leprosy in the country, was laid to rest at Karachi's Gora Qabristan with full state honours on Saturday. Dr Ru
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10 dead as train derails in India

source: NBC News NEW DELHI: Ten people were killed and dozens injured when an express train derailed in north India on Saturday, an official said. Emergency workers were pulling people out of mangled, upended carriages and rushing the wounded to hospital after five coaches derailed early on Saturday evening. "Ten people have died and dozens have been injured. Most of the injured have been taken to the hospital," said P S Mishra, chief medical officer for the area, by phone. Police said the ca
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US CENTCOM commander appreciates efforts, sacrifices of Pak Army

RAWALPINDI: A delegation from the United States, led by Commander Central Command (US CENTCOM) General Joseph L. Votel visited North Waziristan Agency on Saturday and appreciated the efforts and sacrifices of Pakistan Army for re-establishing peace in the area, said a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The CENTCOM commander also realized the importance of Pak-Afghan bilateral border security cooperation. The delegation was briefed on the Army?s operations in the agency
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Nearly 600 dead in South Asia floods

source: AFP NEW DELHI: Nearly 600 people have died and millions have been affected by monsoon floods in South Asia, officials said Saturday, as relief and rescue operations continued. The latest floods and landslides in the subcontinent began in the second week of August, as the annual monsoon strengthened its grip over the northern and eastern parts of the region. Indian authorities sought military help in two districts of northern Uttar Pradesh state after fresh heavy rains left hundreds of
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Bangladesh sends back Rohingya boat carrying injured

DHAKA: Bangladesh coastguards Saturday turned back a boat carrying 31 Rohingya Muslim refugees escaping renewed army activity in their neighbouring Myanmar homeland, an official said. The push-back came after at least 500 Rohingya fled their villages in Myanmar´s Rakhine state, crossing the border to take shelter in refugee camps and hills in Bangladesh´s southeastern Cox´s Bazar district. A coastguard patrol boat found the boat on the Naf river, which acts as a border between Bangladesh and M
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Hamza, Maryam to work alongside Pervaiz Malik for NA-120: PML-N spox

LAHORE: Pervaiz Malik will lead the election campaign as the president of PML-N's Lahore chapter, said the party's spokesperson on Saturday. ?Maryam and Hamza will work alongside Pervaiz Malik, who will lead the election campaign as PML-N Lahore president,? said the spokesperson. The statement from PML-N added that the oppositions' wish of differences within the Sharif family will never be fulfilled.  Maryam Nawaz, daughter of Nawaz Sharif, also rubbished rumours of any rift in the Sharif f
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