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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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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to return from Kazakhstan today

PM Nawaz will return to Pakistan after a two-day successful visit to Kazakhstan. Photo: file  ASTANA: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan on Saturday after a two-day successful visit to Kazakhstan. In an unofficial conversation, PM Nawaz had remarked that there Kashmir issue needs to be resolved immediately. Millions of Indian troops have been deployed in Indian occupied Kashmir, he said. In order to improve relations with India, talks should be held on all relevant issues.
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan

PM Nawaz will return to Pakistan after a two-day successful visit to Kazakhstan. Photo: file  ASTANA: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan on Saturday afternoon after a two-day successful visit to Kazakhstan. However, the PM landed in Lahore due to bad weather conditions in Islamabad.  Before their departure, the PM, accompanied by his wife,  visited Pakistan's stall at Astana's expo centre. Pakistan had set up a green energy stall at the expo.  In an unofficial conversation, PM N
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Lord Buckethead: Theresa May's overlooked opponent who made 'big' promises!

In the furore over snap elections called by British Prime Minister Theresa May ? wherein she ironically lost her Parliamentary majority ? and Brexit woes, one candidate was thoroughly ignored. Clad in all-black, the immense black-robed figure with a cylindrical container as his mark, Lord Buckethead stood against May in her Maidenhead constituency and was seen greeting people, taking pictures, and generally spreading a happy mood to the public. Sadly, Lord Buckethead only managed to score 249
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Airbus says passenger plane market to double within 20 years

Airbus Friday said it expects the market for large passenger planes to more than double in the next 20 years driven by growth from Asian markets. Raising its previous forecasts for the next two decades, the European aircraft maker also said a slowdown in orders over the past several months did not signal a drop in the market. "The trend is positive," said Airbus chief executive Fabrice Bregier. Airbus last week had warned it expects slow orders this year and perhaps next year, too, but said i
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Three suspects killed, 29 arrested during operations in Karachi

File photo KARACHI: Three suspects were shot dead late Friday night during an alleged police encounter here in Shah Latif Town, Geo News reported. According to police, the suspects were engaged in looting citizens when they reached the crime scene and were killed during an exchange of gunfire. Weapons, cash, and a motorcycle were recovered from the suspects, security officials added. Major operation in Shah Faisal 22 suspects were taken into custody during a search operation carried out in th
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Candlelight Sehri becomes unwanted trend with persistent power outages in Karachi

KARACHI: Continuing on the trend K-Electric set from the first day of Ramazan, the metropolis yet again plunged into darkness, as power outages occurred in various areas on Saturday morning as well. Golimar, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Gulbahar, Nazimabad, North Karachi, New Karachi, experienced an electric breakdown on Saturday once again, exacerbating public outrage. In addition, people in Gulistan, Maripur, Kemari, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, University Road and Safoora Goth and surrounding areas also sta
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Trump scolds Qatar as Tillerson seeks to ease crisis

A view shows buildings in Doha, Qatar, June 9, 2017. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoon  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Qatar of being a "high level" sponsor of terrorism, potentially hindering the US Department of State's efforts to ease heightening tensions and a blockade of the Gulf nation by Arab states and others. "The nation of Qatar, unfortunately, has historically been a funder of terrorism at a very high level," Trump told reporters at the White House. "So we had a decis
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Trump, France's Macron call to congratulate May on election

LEFT: French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin, January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch; RIGHT: US President Donald Trump in his Trump Tower office in New York City, US, May 17, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson  US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron called British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday to congratulate her after her Conservative Party won the most seats in a national election. May, whose party fell short of winning a majority in the parliament, has said sh
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UK leader May seen fighting for survival after election failure

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May addresses the country as her husband looks on after Britain's election at Downing Street in London. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay  LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a slew of criticism after a failed election campaign left her short of a parliamentary majority and fighting for survival as the clock ticks down to the start of Brexit talks. May's gamble that she could capitalise on Britons' desire to quit the European Union (EU) and perceived weakness i
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Mars recalls some chocolates due to likely Salmonella presence

Confectioner Mars Inc, owner of the Mars and M&M brands, said on Friday that it had voluntarily recalled some products sold under the Galaxy brand in the UK and Ireland as it detected the possible presence of Salmonella in the ingredients. The products, including the Galaxy Minstrels and Galaxy Counters bars, with a best-before date ranging between May 6, 2018 and May 13, 2018 were recalled as a precautionary measure, the British and Irish units of Mars said. Mars also said it had received
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Brazil electoral court dismisses case that could have ousted president

BRASILIA: Brazil's top electoral court dismissed a case on Friday that threatened to unseat President Michel Temer for alleged illegal campaign funding in the 2014 election, when he was the running mate of impeached President Dilma Rousseff. The ruling gives Temer some breathing room but will not end a political crisis enveloping the beleaguered center-right leader. He is being investigated separately by federal prosecutors for corruption, obstruction of justice and racketeering. "We cannot be
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Plastic in rivers major source of ocean pollution: study

Plastic that is dumped in rivers and then ends up in the world's oceans is one of the major sources of marine pollution, a new study said this week, with Asian waterways the main culprits. Researchers at The Ocean Cleanup -- a Dutch foundation developing new technologies for ridding the oceans of plastic -- say rivers carry an estimated 1.15-2.41 million tonnes of plastic into the sea every year, an amount that need between 48,000 to over 100,000 dump trucks to carry it away. Their latest stud
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Protective mother bear cuts off Dracula's castle

While Dracula's legend usually fails to scare tourists away from the blood-sucking vampire's 15th century castle, a large, furry and protective mother bear has had more success. Romanian authorities have declared Poenari Castle off limits after visitors climbing the 1,480 steps up to the ruins had close shaves with the animal and her three cubs. "The environment ministry has given us the green light for the four bears to be captured and moved elsewhere," local official Emilian Dragnea said in
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Spotify nemesis Taylor Swift ends streaming boycott

Once Spotify's most visible critic, pop superstar Taylor Swift on Friday returned her music to all streaming services as the number of artists to boycott the booming format dwindles. All of the 27-year-old singer's music including "1989," her blockbuster last album, appeared on Spotify and other platforms at midnight (0400 GMT) on the US East Coast. Swift's management said the move was meant to mark "1989" hitting 10 million sales worldwide and certification that the teen country music prodigy
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Ronaldo fires Portugal, France complicates path to Russia

France complicated their task of ensuring automatic qualification to next year's World Cup in Russia after falling to a dramatic 2-1 defeat in Sweden on Saturday. Sweden snatched victory with an Ola Toivonen goal from the half-way line in extra time after a poor clearance from France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. The freak goal sent the massed ranks of yellow clad fans in Stockholm into a wild frenzy, but more importantly with four games to go it sent Sweden top of Group A, level on 13 points with F
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London Bridge attackers had tried to hire 7.5-tonne truck: police

People look at floral tributes near London Bridge, London, Britain, June 8, 2017. REUTERS/Marko Djurica  LONDON: The three terrorists who killed eight people after driving a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and then attacking nearby revellers had initially tried to hire a 7.5-tonne truck, the head of the UK capital's counter-terrorism unit said on Friday. Commander Dean Haydon also revealed that the men had a stockpile of petrol bombs in the back of their van and carried out their deadly
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Nadal sights French Open 10th title in Wawrinka duel

PARIS: Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal powered into a record 10th French Open final on Friday and will face 2015 winner Stan Wawrinka for the title after the Swiss outdueled Andy Murray in a five-set epic. Nadal demolished Austrian pretender and sixth seed Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 to return to the final at Roland Garros for the first time since the last of his nine titles in 2014. Wawrinka became the oldest finalist in Paris in 44 years with a thrilling 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (7/3), 6-1 w
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Trump rubbishes Comey's claims, says willing to respond under oath

US President Donald Trump reacts to a reporter´s question during a joint news conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, US. June 9, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump, while addressing media on Friday, rubbished ex-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey?s statement that the former had instructed the latter to let go of the investigation surrounding former national security adviser M
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Trump says Comey is ?a leaker?, rubbishes claims of intervening in Flynn probe

US President Donald Trump reacts to a reporter´s question during a joint news conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, US. June 9, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump, while addressing media late Friday night, rubbished ex-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey?s statement that the former had instructed the latter to let go of the investigation surrounding former national security a
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Mahmudullah, Shakib lead Bangladesh to historic win over New Zealand

Bangladesh's Mohammad Mahmudullah celebrates at the end of the match against New Zealand, part of 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Group A, in Sophia Gardens. June 9, 2017. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge Livepic  Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan shared a superb 224-run partnership to lead Bangladesh to a memorable five-wicket victory over New Zealand, who were knocked out of the Champions Trophy on Friday. Chasing 266 to win the Group A game, Bangladesh slumped to 33 for four as Kiwi sea
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Kirmani wants JIT against Imran for failing to prove his money trail

ISLAMABAD: PM's aide on political affairs Dr. Asif Kirmani, maintaining that Imran Khan failed to prove his money trail, has demanded formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Supreme Court has been hearing a petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi regarding ?foreign funding? of the PTI and served notices to Imran Khan and his party in May, over issues relating to money trail surrounding purchas
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Zardari condemns Shahbaz Sharif's remarks against apex court

Former president and Co-chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari on Friday condemned a statement by Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif against the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) and demanded the remarks be withdrawn, said a statement released by PPP. He also asked the chief minister to issue an apology over the ?unwarranted and provocative? remarks. The chief minister had accused the apex court of partiality and discrimination and only holding the Sharif family accountable, a
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Imran fears PML-N may go 'beyond verbal attacks on SC'

Flanked by party leaders, Imran Khan speaks to newsmen in Bani Gala. ? Geo News screengrab ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Friday voiced apprehensions that the Nawaz-league may go "beyond verbal attacks on the Supreme Court" and called his party activists to prepare for taking to the streets. Speaking to newsmen in Bani Gala, Khan said he has given a call to his party to be prepared for it is feared that the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would do
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Oval and Lord´s cricket grounds reveal expansion plans

The Oval cricket ground in London.  LONDON: London´s two major cricket grounds announced expansion schemes on Friday, with the Oval set to overtake Lord´s as the venue with the largest capacity. The Oval, the south London headquarters of Surrey, plans to increase its capacity from 25,500 to 40,000 in time for the 2023 Ashes Test series against Australia. That would take it well above Lord´s, the self-styled ´home of cricket´. Friday also saw Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which owns Lord´s, a
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Mossadek rocks New Zealand in must-win clash

Luke Ronchi/Reuters CARDIFF: Mossadek Hossain marked his return to the Bangladesh side by taking three wickets as New Zealand slumped to a total of 265 for eight in a must-win Champions Trophy clash at Cardiff on Friday. New Zealand were well set while captain Kane Williamson (57) and Ross Taylor (63) were sharing a stand of 83 -- their third fifty partnership in as many matches this tournament. But, as happened in their no-result washout with Australia and defeat by England, the Blackcaps? in
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