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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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Comey says Trump fired him to undermine FBI Russia investigation

Former FBI Director James Comey prepares to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on 'Russian Federation Efforts to Interfere in the 2016 US Elections' on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. June 8, 2017. REUTERS/Jim Bourg  WASHINGTON DC: Former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday accused President Donald Trump of firing him to try to undermine the bureau's investigation into possible collusion between his 2016 presidential campaign team and Russia. Comey also told senators in t
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Sri Lanka's epic run chase stuns India

LONDON: Sri Lanka staged a superb run chase to stun India and keep alive their Champions Trophy challenge as Kusal Mendis inspired a famous seven-wicket victory over the holders on Thursday. Needing 322 to avoid a second successive Group B defeat, Sri Lanka powered to a memorable triumph at The Oval thanks to key contributions from Mendis (89), Danushka Gunathilaka (76) and captain Angelo Mathews (52). Sri Lanka defied the odds to win with eight balls to spare and they can qualify for the semi
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Miller backs De Villiers to come good against India

AB de Villiers needs a big score to get his form back on Sunday  BIRMINGHAM: AB de Villiers is "due" a big score against Champions Trophy title-holders India according to fellow South Africa batsman David Miller after the Proteas´ skipper suffered the first golden duck of his one-day international career. De Villiers´s maiden first-ball exit in 212 ODI innings came during South Africa´s shock 19-run loss to Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday -- a result that threw Group B wide open. Only the
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Dhoni says Shoaib Akhtar is the toughest bowler he faced

LONDON: Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni said on Thursday that ?Rawalpindi Express? Shoaib Akhtar is the toughest bowler he has faced, Times of India reported on Thursday. Dhoni faced off against Akhtar in five ODI and five Tests and picked the Pakistani seamer over other quicks such as Brett Lee, Dale Steyn and Stuart Broad. "All the fast bowlers are quite difficult, with the limited technique I had, it was very difficult to face the fast bowlers. Still, if I had to pick one, I would pick Shoa
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Police briefly close London's Trafalgar square over "suspicious item"

LONDON: British police briefly evacuated Trafalgar Square in central London on Thursday following reports that a suspicious item had been found in a nearby street but said the incident was quickly stood down and not considered to be terrorism-related. British police are on heightened alert as millions vote in parliamentary elections just days after three attackers killed eight people by driving a van at pedestrians and then stabbing people in London Bridge on Saturday night. Specialist office
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Ronaldo stays atop Forbes list of richest athletes

NEW YORK: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo remained atop Forbes magazine´s list of 100 highest-paid athletes, with Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James moving up to second on a list heavy on NBA players. The 32-year-old Portugal forward is estimated to have earned a total of $93 million between his football salary of $58 million and $35 million in endorsement income. It´s the second straight year Ronaldo has topped the list, released Wednesday just days after he spearheaded a 4-1 victory o
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Misbah hopes for a good show from Pakistan after SA upset

ISLAMABAD: Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes that Pakistan can have a respectable finishing in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy if they continued playing the way they did that against the top ODI team South Africa in the Wednesday's match at Edgbaston. "After suffering defeat against India in the opener I think they have found a clue how to play. They played against South Africa with a changed mindset. If they continue playing in the same fashion in the rest of the tournament, then I belie
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Delegations from Pakistan, India meet ICJ President

Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav ISLAMABAD: Delegations from Indian and Pakistan met with President of International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday. According to the statement from Attorney General of Pakistan's office, the court would soon release timetable for the case of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav. Earlier, a five-member legal team reached The Hague on Thursday in relation to the case of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). According to sources, Paki
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Repatriation of Afghans slowing as conditions in Pakistan improve: UN

Reuters/file ISLAMABAD: The number of Afghan refugees in Pakistan returning to their homeland is expected to decrease this year, UN officials said Thursday, after a record number of repatriations in 2016 sparked fears of a humanitarian crisis. Some 32,000 registered refugees have returned from Pakistan since April 3, when repatriations for the year began following the winter, the body said. A record 370,000 Afghans left Pakistan last year, many of whom were second or even third generation mig
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Unpredictable Pakistan can´t be written off, says Afridi

LONDON:  Former cricket all-rounder Shahid Afridi said it would be a mistake to write off Pakistan after they proved they remain arguably the most unpredictable team in international cricket by trumping South Africa. Three days after being steamrolled by arch-rivals India, Sarfraz Khan and his team mates upset South Africa in a rain-hit match on Wednesday to revive their Group B campaign in Birmingham. Consistency has never been their strong point but Afridi, who featured in Pakistan´s five C
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Dhawan, Dhoni propel India to 321

Shikhar Dhawan in action (Reuters) LONDON: Shikhar Dhawan led the India charge with a blistering 125 as the holders piled up 321 for six against Sri Lanka in the Champions Trophy on Thursday. After scoring 68 in India´s 124-run victory against Pakistan in their Group B opener, Dhawan overpowered the Sri Lanka attack with another swaggering display at The Oval. The 31-year-old hit 15 fours and one six in his 128-ball innings, receiving strong support from fellow opener Rohit Sharma (78) and MS
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Dhawan falls but India on top in death overs

Shikhar Dhawan in action (Reuters) LONDON: Shikhar Dhawan scored a sure-footed century in Thursday`s - becoming the quickest by any player to score 500 runs in the Champions Trophy -  in the clash against Sri Lanka at The Oval.  India started with an impressive first wicket partnership of 138-runs between Rohit Sharman and Dhawan. The opening stand was broken by Lasith Malinga as he took the wicket of Sharma (78) in 24th over.  Virat Kohli faced his first duck in an ICC tournament today as he
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Man accosts Sheikh Rasheed outside NA, alleges politician owes him money

ISLAMABAD: A man, identified as Malik Noor Awan, accosted Awami Muslim League leader Sheikh Rasheed outside the National Assembly Thursday morning claiming the politician owes him money. The incident occurred near Gate 1 of the Parliament House. The man kept insisting that Rasheed return his money and held the politicians hand forcefully. ?I will pay you very soon,? Rasheed assured the man, while trying to calm him down. ?You must promise me that you will pay up,? the man remarked. After th
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Collective response needed to defeat menace of terrorism: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the training centre of the army?s elite commando unit ? Special Services Group (SSG) ? at Tarbela. The army chief witnessed the completion of an eight-week-long counter terrorism training course of a special forces battalion of the Nigerian army. The Nigerian contingent comprised 440 trainees, including 26 officers. SSG troops during the Pakistan Day Parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2017. Photo: AFP The COAS appreciated
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Rahul Gandhi taken into custody on way to Madhya Pradesh

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/5bc7c30b81e41ca25acf60a844588b98.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni84LzIwMTcgOTo0Njo1OCBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPXd1RkxuTkNab080bnRDU0FFSU4zdUE9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] MANDSAUR: Indian politician Rahul Gandhi was detained on Thursday at the Neemuch border while he was travelling to violence-hit Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, to meet the families of labo
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PM Nawaz Sharif reaches Kazakhstan for SCO summit

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/ba802729a2d723fd7b2e4fa70e401448.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni84LzIwMTcgNToxMDozMCBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPUV5cm9IWkh6cW42WUFCcTVuaFByTWc9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reached Kazakhstan on Thursday to attend the two-day meeting of the Heads of State Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Th
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FO expresses concern over crisis in Gulf

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said on Thursday that Pakistan has serious concerns over the growing tension between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Speaking at the weekly briefing at the Foreign Office, he said Pakistan wants a coalition of Muslim countries. On the Indian violations at the Line of Control, he remarked that India has been risking the peace and stability of the region. He said that Pakistan strongly condemns the atrocities perpetrated by Indian
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Pakistani legal team to present names for ad hoc judge in ICJ today

ISLAMABAD: A five-member legal team reached The Hague on Thursday over the case of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav's case in International Court of Justice (ICJ). According to sources, Pakistan will present the names of two former chief justices, Nasir-ul-Mulk and Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, and one ex-attorney general, Makhdoom Ali, for the ad hoc judge from its side in ICJ. The ICJ will post one out of the three suggested people as the ad hoc judge from Pakistan's side, while that from India's si
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Pakistan to present names for ad hoc judge in ICJ today

Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav ISLAMABAD: A five-member legal team reached The Hague on Thursday in relation to the case of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). According to sources, Pakistan will present the names of two former chief justices, Nasir-ul-Mulk and Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, and one ex-attorney general, Makhdoom Ali, for the ad hoc judge position from its side in the ICJ. The ICJ will post one out of the three suggested people as the ad hoc judge
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UK Elections 2017: Polls under way as Britons make a choice

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/fa89d30cbd9ff4f58c0438ebae08fb95.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni84LzIwMTcgODozNDowMiBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPUVxcy9pZXE0ZTFQWU5UMHZYZ0VrS2c9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] LONDON: Polling is under way for Britain?s snap general election which will shape the United Kingdom?s future as it leaves the European Union. Prime Minister Theresa May, who came
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India face Sri Lanka with eye on semi-final spot

LONDON: India, confident after a winning start in the Champions Trophy, take on Sri Lanka at The Oval on Thursday (today). Sri Lanka, left depleted after their captain Angelo Mathews was forced out of the earlier part of the tournament with an injury, would hope for a boost with his expected return against India. India captain Virat Kohli, meanwhile, has told his teammates not to get carried away by the praise that has come their way since they beat Pakistan. "Sometimes, starting with the t
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May's bid for stronger Brexit hand at stake in UK election

British PM Theresa May's personal authority is at stake after a campaign that saw her lead in opinion polls contract. Photo: REUTERS/file  British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing the voters Thursday in an election she called to strengthen her hand in looming Brexit talks, with her personal authority at stake after a campaign that saw her lead in opinion polls contract. A final flurry of opinion polls gave May's Conservatives a lead ranging between five and 12 percentage points over the mai
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Remarks aimed at Bani Gala opponents, not JIT: Nehal Hashmi

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Nehal Hashmi on Thursday said he was addressing Bani Gala?s occupants and not the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) investigating the Panama Leaks case in his recent controversial speech. He was referring to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, whose chairman, Imran Khan, resides in Bani Gala, Islamabad.  Hashmi had submitted his resignation as a PML-N senator after instructions from the PML-N leadership following his recent controversial remarks a
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12 Daesh sympathisers killed in Mastung operation: ISPR

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/88ebb6026ee3c26cbe65c2287b8960e5.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni84LzIwMTcgNzo1Nzo0OCBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPXo2K05HMENTekJkTDVacVdUUTl6REE9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] RAWALPINDI: An operation by security forces in Mastung, Balochistan denied the establishment of any direct or indirect Daesh-organised infrastructure in the country, the Inter-Service
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Shruti Hasan slams social media users on lip job rumours

The South Indian beauty Shruti Hasan is one of the few Bollywood actresses who proved herself in a very short time. The Ramaiya Vastavaiya actress was recently being trolled on social media for allegedly getting a lip job done. Shruti Hasan who got infuriated by the remarks, showed her resent while talking to Indian media. Shruti said, ?It?s my face, my body. What I do with it is nobody?s business. What people write about me on social media does not bother me. I am not answerable to anyone.
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