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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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Oil steady near nine-week highs on fall in US drilling activity

Oil prices held near nine-week highs on Monday, buoyed by robust US jobs data last week and a slight fall in US drilling, although rising output from OPEC capped gains. Global benchmark Brent crude futures LCOc1 were up 8 cents, or 0.15 percent, at $52.50 a barrel at 0059 GMT. US crude futures CLc1 were up 7 cents, or 0.14 percent at $49.65 per barrel. Prices for both benchmarks have been on the rise, hovering near their highest since late May, when oil producers led by the Organization of th
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Two passenger planes clip wings on Toronto tarmac, no one hurt

A Canadian and a Polish passenger jet clipped wings on the ground at a Toronto airport, causing "serious" damage but no casualties, a spokesman for Air Canada confirmed Sunday. The Polish plane, operated by the LOT airline, was on the tarmac at Pearson International Airport late Saturday when it was struck by an Air Canada plane that was taxiing toward a nearby landing gate, Peter Fitzpatrick, a spokesman for the Canadian company, said in an email. The Air Canada craft, a Boeing 767-300, was c
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China says dialogue vital to tackle Korean peninsula crisis

MANILA: China's foreign minister said on Sunday new U.N. Security Council sanctions on North Korea were the right response to a series of missile tests, but dialogue was vital to resolve a complex and sensitive issue, now at a "critical juncture". Wang Yi, in what he described as "very thorough" bilateral talks on Sunday with North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho at a regional meeting in Manila, said he had advised him to calmly assess the U.N. resolutions and not carry out nuclear tests tha
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High-fat diet linked to lung cancer risk

People who eat a lot of saturated fat - the ?bad? kind of fat that?s abundant in foods like butter and beef - are more likely to develop lung cancer than individuals on low-fat diets, a recent study suggests. Compared to adults who didn?t get a lot of fat in their diets, people who ate the most total fat and saturated fat were 14 percent more likely to get lung malignancies, the study found. For current and former smokers, the added risk of a high fat diet was 15 percent. While the best way to
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Three suspected terrorists killed in Karachi shootout

file KARACHI: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed to have killed three suspected terrorists in a late night encounter at Machar Colony area of Karachi on Sunday. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shahid Hamid, CTD carried out a targeted raid in a house at Machar Colony, upon a tip-off. The terrorists opened fire when police approached, he added. After heavy exchange of fire, three terrorists were killed, while four others were arrested. CTD claimed to have recovered
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Daniel-san v Johnny round two as 'Karate Kid' reboot comes to YouTube

Time to practice your crane kick. YouTube Red, the online video giant's subscription service, announced Friday a new series based on the cult classic "Karate Kid," with two of film's principal actors reprising their roles as foes. The 1984 original starring Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, a bullied teen who turns to elderly Japanese-American Mr Miyagi (the late Pat Morita) for mentoring and training, was a worldwide blockbuster that led to three sequels and a 2010 remake starring Jaden Smith.
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US cable firms embrace former foe Netflix as TV viewing shifts

A growing number of US cable operators are forming alliances with Netflix Inc NFLX.O, a shift that is helping the streaming pioneer add customers as its largest single market matures. No. 3 distributor Charter Communications Inc CHTR.O is expected to make Netflix available through its set-top boxes, joining more than a dozen top US pay television operators adopting a model first rolled out in Europe. Some US providers could start selling the streaming service as part of their Internet and video
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'Dark Tower' leads at box office but casts a short shadow

Sony's sci-fi production "The Dark Tower" led ticket sales in North American theaters this weekend, but its estimated three-day take of a modest $19.5 million fell on a notably sluggish August weekend.theaters this weekend, but its estimated three-day take of a modest $19.5 million fell on a notably sluggish August weekend. "Tower," co-produced by independent film studio MRC, had the lowest box-office-leading weekend take of the year, HollywoodReporter.com noted. The film, based on a series of
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Google employee's anti-diversity memo prompts company rebuke

Two Google executives criticized a memo that circulated late last week at the company from an unnamed engineer suggesting that there were "biological causes" for underrepresentation of women in technology and leadership. Among the views in the employee's roughly 3,000-word memo was that "distribution of preferences and abilities of men and women differ in part due to biological causes and that these differences may explain why we don?t see equal representation of women in tech and leadership."
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Israel moves to shut down local operations of Al Jazeera

Israel plans to revoke the media credentials of Al Jazeera TV journalists, close its Jerusalem bureau and pull the Qatar-based station's broadcasts from local cable and satellite providers, Communications Minister Ayoub Kara said on Sunday. The closure did not appear imminent, however, and an Israeli official said a legal process was still required to implement most of the proposed steps. The Israeli move adds further pressure on Qatar, which has been involved in a dispute with four of its Ara
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Chicago to sue Trump administration over sanctuary city funding threat

Chicago will sue the Trump administration on Monday over threats to withhold public safety grant money from so-called sanctuary cities, escalating a pushback against a federal immigration crackdown, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced on Sunday. The federal lawsuit comes less than two weeks after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the US Justice Department would bar cities from a certain grant programme unless they allow immigration authorities unlimited access to local jails and provide 48 hour
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Moeen Ali puts England in sight of South Africa series win

MANCHESTER: Moeen Ali´s dashing fifty all but put the fourth Test beyond South Africa´s reach as England moved towards a series win at Old Trafford on Sunday. When rain ended the third´s play at 1615 GMT, England were 224 for eight in their second innings -- a lead of 360 runs -- with Ali unbeaten on 67. South Africa already needed to set a new ground record if they were to end this four-match series all square at 2-2 as no side have made more in the fourth innings of a Test at Old Trafford to
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Beaches shut after palm oil spill in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Ten beaches typically packed on a hot weekend were closed in Hong Kong on Sunday due to a palm oil spillage from a ship collision in mainland Chinese waters. Photographs showed styrofoam-like clumps lining the shores, while the waters at a fishing village popular with tourists were seen covered in oil and rubbish. Hong Kong comprises more than 200 islands, many with popular beaches, but there are increasing concerns about pollution and rubbish blighting the city´s shores. The gover
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Four-goal Dutch win women's Euro for first time

A brace from Vivianne Miedema led hosts Netherlands to a 4-2 win over Denmark and their first women's Euro title in Enschede on Sunday. Miedema pulled the hosts level at 1-1 on ten minutes and added her second goal two minutes from the end to round off the scoring, with Lieke Martens and skipper Sherida Spitse also scoring for the champions. Denmark took the lead as Nadia Nadim scored from the penalty spot on six minutes after Kika van Es had brought down Sanne Troelsgaard in the box. Miedema
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Chelsea's Courtois, Morata gift Arsenal Community Shield

LONDON: Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and star signing Alvaro Morata were the Chelsea fall guys as Arsenal won the Community Shield 4-1 on penalties at Wembley on Sunday. Goals from Chelsea's Victor Moses and Arsenal new boy Sead Kolasinac sent the game to a shootout and with both Courtois and Morata limply squandering their spot-kicks, Arsenal won the trophy for the third time in four years. Courtois blazed his penalty over the bar before substitute Morata, a £58 million (£75.6 million; 64.2 mi
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Venezuela crushes small anti-Maduro uprising

CARACAS: Venezuelan authorities suppressed a small rebellion at a military base near the city of Valencia on Sunday, arresting seven men who they say participated in a "terrorist attack" against the government of unpopular President Nicolas Maduro. Earlier on Sunday a video circulated on social media showing a group of men in military uniform announcing an uprising in the wake of the creation of a pro-government legislative superbody on Friday, which was widely condemned as a power grab. Some
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Twelve killed in 'barbaric' Nigeria church shooting

Attacks on churches are rare in southern Nigeria, where there is a predominantly Christian population. ? AFP FILE  WARRI, Nigeria: Twelve worshippers were shot dead at a church in southeast Nigeria on Sunday, with authorities suggesting the bloodshed was due to a local feud. At around 6:00 am (0500 GMT) at least one gunman opened fire at St. Philip's church in Ozubulu, near the city of Onitsha, unleashing terror on the congregation. Chukwuma Emeka said he had just stepped out of the church to
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Nawaz vows to uncover 'conspiracy' against him

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/7d87cee9ac8ef432145b4b9b437eb44d.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OC82LzIwMTcgNTowNDozOCBQTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPTZrcmR1M3JET2VXV2RqRXBwaXQySkE9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said that he was not in favour of confronting institutions, yet, he would uncover the "conspiracy" hatched against him. Speak
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Fawad Chaudhry refutes statement against Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesman Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday refuted a statement issued by his party's central media cell against Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, which was attributed to him. "Bilawal should not humiliate his father by speaking of corruption. After Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal's father is extremely endangered by Imran Khan's intent to fight against corruption," read the statement issued by the party's media cell on Saturday. "The efforts
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Op Radd-ul Fasaad: Four terrorists killed in Balochistan operation

QUETTA: Under the ongoing Operation Radd-ul Fasaad, Frontier Corps Balochistan conducted an operation the province?s Dera Bugti and Kohlu areas. According to the ISPR, the operation was carried out upon a tip-off in which four terrorists were killed during shootout with the FC. In the operation, several militant hideouts were also destroyed, according to the ISPR. Killed terrorists were involved in attacks on security forces and miscreant activities. The ISPR said that mines, explosive mater
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Four dead, eight injured as soldier opens fire on Iran military base: media

Iranian troops march during a military parade in Tehran. ? Reuters FILE TEHRAN: At least four soldiers were killed and eight injured when one of their colleagues opened fire on a military air base in southern Tehran on Sunday, the Iranian military said in a statement. The incident was "probably related to psychological problems of the soldier who suddenly started firing on his comrades," the statement said. It took place on a shooting range, and could also have been the result of a gun misfiri
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Peace in Pakistan, India related to Kashmir: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Newly-appointed Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif said on Sunday that the atrocities in Indian occupied Kashmir continue to take place, adding that Pakistan would not compromise over the issue of Kashmir. The FM was speaking to media in Sialkot, where he said that peace in India and Pakistan is related to Kashmir and without solving the issue durable peace cannot be achieved. He said that the foreign policy is in line with the wishes of Pakistanis and the country?s interests. He said
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UK govt sets out tougher guidelines to protect smart cars from hackers

PHOTO: File LONDON: The British government issued new guidelines on Sunday requiring manufacturers of internet-connected vehicles to put in place tougher cyber protections to ensure they are better shielded against hackers. The government said it was concerned that smart vehicles, which allow drivers to do things such as access maps and travel information, could be targeted by hackers to access personal data, steal cars that use keyless entry systems, or take control of technology for malicious
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Jadeja bowls India to series-clinching victory

Kohli discussing with Jadeja during the match  COLOMBO: Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja broke the back of Sri Lanka´s resistance after lunch to secure India´s series-clinching victory by an innings and 53 runs in the second test on Sunday. The all-rounder claimed his ninth five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka, forced to follow on after being shot out for 183 in the first innings, made 386 in the second before collapsing minutes before the tea break on the penultimate day. It was a first victory by a
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Rolling Stones´ Ronnie Wood reveals cancer scare

Ronnie Wood performs with the band during a concert on their 'Latin America Ole Tour' in Santiago, Chile February 3, 2016. PHOTO: Reuters  LONDON: Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood revealed Sunday that he underwent emergency surgery earlier this year after a cancerous lesion was found on his lung. "I´ve had a fight with a touch of lung cancer," the 70-year-old told the Mail on Sunday´s Event magazine. "There was a week when everything hung in the balance and it could have been curtains --
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