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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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Sri Lanka navy rescues two elephants washed out to sea

Two young elephants washed out to sea were saved from drowning Sunday by the Sri Lankan navy in the second such incident off the island in as many weeks. The navy said the pair of wild elephants were brought ashore after a "mammoth effort" involving navy divers, ropes and a flotilla of boats to tow them back to shallow waters. Photos showed the elephants in distress, barely keeping their trunks above water in the deep seas about one kilometre off the coast of Sri Lanka. "Having safely guided
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'Dunkirk' captures North American box office

Big-budget World War II epic "Dunkirk" stormed to the top of the North American box office in its opening weekend on the strength of stellar reviews and a sterling big screen debut by pop star Harry Styles, industry estimates showed Sunday. The film directed by Briton Christopher Nolan -- which took in an estimated $50.5 million in the United States and Canada, according to box office tracker Exhibitor Relations -- has been hailed by many critics as a masterpiece. It stars One Direction singer
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First Hajj flight carrying 328 pilgrims sets off from Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The first Hajj flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying 328 pilgrims took off from Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad en route to Madina, in the wee hours of Monday. According to sources, Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf was present at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad to see off the 328 intending pilgrims who would perform Hajj under the government scheme. Sardar Muhammad Yousaf was also present on t
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White House says open to legislation toughening Russia sanctions

WASHINGTON: The White House said on Sunday it was open to legislation toughening sanctions on Russia as momentum increased in the US Congress for stronger action against Moscow. Two US senators said they believe the legislation that allows for new sanctions against Russia would pass with enough votes to override a veto should US President Donald Trump decide not to sign the bill. Republicans and Democrats reached agreement allowing new sanctions targeting Russia, Iran and North Korea in a bill
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Venezuela congress going ahead despite 'imperial' threat: Maduro

CARACAS: Defying pressure from abroad and at home, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday that an election would go ahead next weekend for a controversial new congress his foes fear will institutionalise dictatorship. "The imperial right wing believes it can give orders to Venezuela, the only ones who give orders here are the people," Maduro said in reference to a threat from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose economic sanctions if the vote is not aborted. "This time next week
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Blink-182 calls off shows after Linkin Park's Chester suicide

Rockers Blink-182 on Saturday called off stadium shows they had planned with Linkin Park whose singer Chester Bennington hanged himself. The bands, two of the top-selling rock acts at the turn of the century, had been set to team up for "Blinkin Park" concerts at New York's Citi Field baseball stadium Friday and two days later at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania. A day after Linkin Park scrapped its tour in light of its frontman's suicide, Blink-182 said it would not go ahead on its own and that t
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Eight found dead in Texas truck, human traffickers blamed

SAN ANTONIO: Eight people were found dead on Sunday inside a sweltering tractor trailer parked at a Walmart store in San Antonio, Texas, and authorities said they were the victims of "ruthless" human traffickers. Another 30 people, many in critical condition and suffering from heat stoke and exhaustion, were also in the trailer, which lacked air conditioning or a water supply, San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said. Temperatures outside the vehicle topped 37.8 Celsius. The truck's driver was
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Ben Affleck denies being dropped as Batman

SAN DIEGO: Ben Affleck dismissed speculation that he is being dropped as Batman during a Warner Bros. presentation Saturday that introduced the "Justice League" and announced a sequel to summer smash hit "Wonder Woman." Rumours have been swirling in the US entertainment press that the studio was casting around for a replacement for 44-year-old Affleck to lead a standalone Batman franchise. "Let me be very clear -- I am the luckiest guy in the world," Affleck told a crowd of 6,000 cheering fa
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Erdogan kicks off Gulf crisis diplomacy with Saudi visit

King Salman and Erdogan discussed "efforts to combat terrorism and its sources of funding DUBAI: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Saudi Arabia and met King Salman on Sunday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, his first stop on a Gulf diplomatic tour aimed at healing an Arab rift with Ankara's ally Qatar. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut ties and imposed sanctions on Qatar last month, accusing it of supporting terrorism. Doha denies the charges. The bo
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AD Khawaja writes letter to CM Sindh, decries measures belittling authority

KARACHI: Inspector General of Police Sindh AD Khawaja wrote a letter to Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Sunday, stating that certain measures are becoming a hurdle in his administrative control. The IG Sindh in his letter said that the Home Department and Services, General Administration and Coordination Department have been granting leaves to employees without his knowledge. He also said that the home minister Sindh has also unnecessarily summoned several employees. AD Khawaja said th
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As US weighs Afghan strategy, hopes set on fledgling Air Force

U.S. and Afghan air crew prepare for a flight at the Kabul military airport in Kabul, Afghanistan July 9, 2017-Reuters KABUL: As the US administration prepares its new strategy for Afghanistan, the Kabul government and its Western allies are working hard to develop an air force that gives government forces the advantage in their war against Taliban militants. The level of equipment, training and assets falls far short of matching the air assets the Americans still maintain in Afghanistan, but b
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Train drivers withdraw strike call

LAHORE: The Train Drivers' Association has withdrawn its call for strike after they were assured by the authorities of increase in salaries and perks, and release of arrested fellows. The call for strike had cast doubts on schedule of trains across the country, after passengers suffered on Saturday in the wake of protest by train drivers. On Saturday night, several engine drivers of Pakistan Railways stopped their trains at Rohri Station, causing distress and inconvenience to passengers. The
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Shah sees Imran in trouble in case of PM?s disqualification

Khursheed Shah addressing media in Sukkur SUKKUR: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah said on Saturday that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?s disqualification would have repercussions for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan too. ?Imran would definitely be out if the prime minister is disqualified,? Shah claimed. Speaking to media here, the opposition leader said he has advised the prime minister to step down as his ouster would be inevitable after the Supreme Court v
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Journalists' protest mars PML-N press conference

Journalists protests at PML-N press conference ISLAMABAD: The press conference of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leaders was marred by journalists protesting against the manhandling of two journalists at the PIMS hospital in Islamabad. Journalists resorted to protesting and chanting slogans against manhandling of two journalists at the PIMS hospital allegedly by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for reportedly taking pictures and making videos of Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakis
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Pakistan win silver medal in Asian Cadet Wrestling Championship

Pakistani wrestler Inayat Ullah on Sunday won the silver medal in Asian Cadet Wrestling Championship being held in Thailand. Inayat won his first fight against wrestlers from Tajikistan, Iran and Mangolia. He lost his final fight against a Kazakhstani wrestler.  With Inayat`s performance in the tournament, Pakistan will be receiving a silver media after a span of28 years. Inayat Ullah was the only wrestler representing Pakistan in the tournament.
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Army clears terrorist strongholds in Rajgal valley: ISPR

Photo: File Security forces have cleared two terrorist strongholds in Rajgal valley, Khyber Agency as army aviation and the artillery target hideouts as part of Operation Khyber 4, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said on Sunday. First phase of Operation Khyber-4 successfully completed: ISPR Valley associated with Brekh Top is now being cleared, says ISPR The forces have also secured the Spinkai top dominating Saprai pass as well as Star Kille. The statement
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Headway on AIDS threatened by funding slowdown

PARIS. Progress in beating back the AIDS epidemic risks being eroded by a funding shortfall set to grow under Donald Trump´s proposed cuts to global health projects, experts and campaigners warned ahead of a major HIV conference. If adopted by Congress, the 2018 Trump budget could deprive some 830,000 people, mostly in Africa, from life-saving anti-AIDS drugs, according to calculations by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a California-based health policy NGO. "We will see lives needlessly b
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Nawaz decides name for caretaker prime minister: Sheikh Rasheed

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/cf48053c65a653ae449ce26edc51a9ae.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ny8yMy8yMDE3IDEwOjEzOjMxIEFNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9b1phdVgyMEd6V0xURlEvUE95VlZXdz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] ISLAMABAD: The prime minister has decided who would be the caretaker prime minister when he has to step down from his position after the Panama case verdict is announced, Awami Muslim
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?Stranger Things? Season 2 trailer is a real ?Thriller?

SAN DIEGO: Nostalgic horror sensation Stranger Things unveiled a new trailer set to Michael Jackson´s Thriller on Saturday as it built buzz for season two at the San Diego Comic-Con fan convention. The Netflix series -- about a gang of 1980s children looking for their missing friend -- became a break-out hit last year, winning critical acclaim and fame for its cast of young stars, led by Millie Bobby Brown. The trailer starts with the boys -- played Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaug
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Those seeking power will get nothing out of maligning PM: Shehbaz

LAHORE: Those trying to get to find their way to power will get nothing out of hurling allegations at a sincere leader, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday. While hinting at the opposition and their demands of the prime minister?s resignation, Shehbaz said the people who were campaigning against the prime minister are the ones whom public rejected during previous elections. ?But the public will not elect them in the upcoming general elections, of 2018,? he said. ?Prime Ministe
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Imran backs out when it comes to his money trail: Talal Chaudhry

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/a81705d5b1ea8b54cdb6484518ba6fc0.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ny8yMy8yMDE3IDg6MzQ6NDIgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1ySTg4eFc4V2J1MHpWWkc5TXBmdnN3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Talal Chaudhry said Imran Khan has admitted before the Supreme Court of not having a money trail of the purchase and later sale of his London apart
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Imran condemns comparison with Sharifs in money trail case

Imran Khan addressing the media in Islamabad on July 23, 2017. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan criticised on Sunday the impression being created in the media that his ?failure? to submit a money trail for his properties is similar to the Sharif family?s case in the Supreme Court. Addressing the media, Khan said that ?it seems after looking at today?s papers that I haven?t given my money trail either?. ?People are being duped and misled. I need to
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Marvel brings hammerless Thor, new king Black Panther for Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO. Thor has lost his invincible hammer and Black Panther shoulders the responsibility of being a new king, in exclusive scenes shown from Disney´s Marvel studios´ upcoming superhero movies at San Diego´s Comic-Con. One of the most high-profile draws of the annual convention for pop and nerd culture fans, Marvel´s star-studded panel session on Saturday kicked off with "Thor: Ragnarok," due in theaters in November. Director Taika Waititi joined stars Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Tom H
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Tremors felt in Mastung district of Balochistan

QUETTA: Tremors were felt in Mastung district and adjoining areas Sunday morning. People rushed out of their houses and shops in fear as soon as the earthquake was felt. According to National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake was measured to be 4.4 on the Richter scale, which emerged from Kalat. However, no loss of life was reported. On June 26, an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale shook numerous cities in the country?s north-eastern region. The earthquake that was f
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Chaudhry Nisar won?t leave PML-N: Javed Hashmi

Javed Hashmi addressing a press conference at Multan Press Club in Nov 2016. Photo: File  MULTAN: Veteran politician Javed Hashmi has claimed his experience tells him Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar will not leave the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Addressing the media in Multan on Sunday, Hashmi, a former PML-N leader himself, said Nisar should not leave the party but instead resign from his ministry. Terming Nisar an asset of his party, he said the minister knows how to maneuver dip
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