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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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Portland stabbing suspect yells slogans at court hearing

A murder suspect accused of killing two men during an anti-Muslim rant against two girls on board a train in Oregon appeared in court, shouting slogans and defending his act as "patriotism." Jeremy Joseph Christian, 35, did not enter a plea during his brief arraignment on charges including two counts of aggravated murder, which carry the death penalty. "Get out if you don't like free speech" and "You call it terrorism, I call it patriotism. You hear me? Die," he shouted in the courtroom, flank
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Storm breaks heatwave, bars electricity and flights in Lahore, adjoining areas

LAHORE: An overnight storm in the wee hours of Wednesday, broke the distressing heatwave, although suffering continued as the provincial capital plunged into darkness with disruption in the supply of electricity. Howling winds recorded at up to  67 kilometres per hour, and then rain caused at least 25 feeders to trip in the city of Lahore. The wind eventually died down, but so did the electricity in various areas of Lahore; including DHA, Garden Town, Iqbal Town, Model Town, Muslim Town, Shali
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Keri Russell gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES: Actress Keri Russell, best known for her role as a ruthless KGB operative in the long-running series "The Americans," was honoured on Tuesday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 41-year-old actress told AFP she was awestruck to receive the 2,613th star on the famous sidewalk alongside other celebrities such as Judy Garland or Marlon Brando. "It´s such an incredible, iconic moment," she said. A native of California, Russell first garnered attention for her title role in
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Uber fires self-driving car chief at center of court case

SAN FRANCISCO: Uber Technologies Inc said on Tuesday it fired the technology whiz it had hired to lead its self-driving unit, Anthony Levandowski, after he failed to comply with a court order to hand over documents at the center of a legal dispute between Uber and Alphabet Inc's Waymo unit. Uber had hoped Levandowski, one the most respected self-driving engineers in Silicon Valley, would help the ride services company catch up to rivals including Waymo, in the race for self-driving technology.
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Grande, Bieber, Katy Perry to top concert for Manchester victims

Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry will headline a star-studded concert in Manchester, England, on Sunday to benefit victims of the suicide bombing at Grande's May 22 concert there, organisers announced on Tuesday.organizers announced on Tuesday. American artists Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams and Usher will also perform at the June 4 concert, along with Britain's Coldplay, One Direction singer Niall Horan and the Manchester-based band Take That. The benefit will take place at the Old
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France's Macron meets Syrian opposition after talks with Assad ally Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed his support for Syria's opposition on Tuesday in a meeting with its chief coordinator, a day after hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, a key backer of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The unannounced meeting with Riad Hijab and a broader delegation from the Riyadh-based High Negotiations Committee (HNC), which includes political and armed groups, came as Macron seeks to review French policy on the six-year civil war. "The president spoke of his per
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Pentagon successfully tests ICBM defence system for first time

The US military on Tuesday cheered a successful, first-ever missile defence test involving a simulated attack by an intercontinental ballistic missile, in a major milestone for a programme meant to defend against a mounting North Korean threat. The US military fired an ICBM-type missile from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands towards the waters just south of Alaska. It then fired a missile to intercept it from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Experts compare the job to hitting
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New Trump attack on Germany widens transatlantic rift

The transatlantic diplomatic rift widened on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump responded to criticism from Chancellor Angela Merkel with a new attack on German trade tactics and defense spending. Trump's spokesman Sean Spicer insisted that the leaders "get on very well" but -- as is often the case -- his warm words from the White House podium were overshadowed by the president's intemperate tweets. When Trump returned over the weekend from the first foreign trip of his presidency, his aides
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US says no laptop ban on board flights from Europe for now

US aviation security officials stepped back Tuesday from imposing a ban on carry-on computers on flights coming from Europe, which had been proposed to guard against possible bomb-laden electronics from the Daesh group. But the Department of Homeland Security said a ban, already in place for US-bound flights from the Middle East, could still be implemented for Europe if the threat level worsens. In a phone discussion with European Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos and Transport C
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Police release three men arrested in connection with Manchester attack

British police said Tuesday that they have released three men without charges that were taken into custody in connection with last week's Manchester suicide bombing that killed 22 people. Police have arrested at least 16 people in an investigation that continues more than seven days after the attack in a packed concert hall filled with children and young people. "It will be a long investigation and it will take considerable time before we fully understand what has happened," the Greater Manche
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Pakistan's naval ship Zulfiquar arrives in Sri Lanka with relief goods

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to help its Sri Lankan brethren, the naval ship PNS Zulfiquar dispatched by the Government of Pakistan reached Colombo port on Tuesday with relief goods. The Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra handed over the relief goods to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Ravi Karunanayake at the Colombo Port. The foreign minister expressed his gratitude to the people and the Government of Pakistan for providing timely and valued assistance. T
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After over nine hours, firefighters still unable to douse fire in Multan oil factory

MULTAN: A fire broke out in Basheer oil mills at Vehari road on Tuesday afternoon, as many as 24 fire tenders have been trying to douse the fire since over nine hours. According to fire brigade official, all efforts are being made to bring the fire under control. "There's smoke everywhere, and the fire has enveloped two apartments and four shops," he added. According to the locals, the fire started after some fault developed in the main generator of the mill. The supply of electricity in t
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Multan oil factory fire doused after nine hours

MULTAN: The fire which broke out in Basheer oil mills at Vehari road late Tuesday afternoon, was doused after nine hours.  As many as 24 fire trucks were used in the operation to control the blaze.  As a result of the fire, four nearby shops and two houses were affected.  The supply of electricity in the area had also been suspended by the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO). The fire affected three MEPCO feeders, according to power utility's spokesperson. He added that restoration of feed
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JI to observe 'Black Day' over Karachi power cuts

JI Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addressing a gathering - Geo News screengrab KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) has announced that it will hold a 'Black Day' on Friday in protest against the government, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and K-Electric over continuing power outages in the megapolis. Unannounced and prolonged power outages in Karachi during Ramazan have irked the citizens greatly, who have been staging protests in various areas.  Spurred by anger and despera
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JI to observe 'Black Day' over Karachi power cuts on Friday

JI Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addressing a gathering - Geo News screengrab KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) has announced that it will hold a 'Black Day' on Friday in protest against the government, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and K-Electric over continuing power outages in the megapolis. Unannounced and prolonged power outages in Karachi during Ramazan have irked the citizens greatly, who have been staging protests in various areas.  Spurred by anger and despera
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Strong female icons have never looked this adorable

A three-year-old girl named Scout dresses up as strong females from across the globe to spread the message of strength. Her inspirational journey started when her grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer, toddler?s mother Ashley Larson revealed in a letter. Larson said that she wanted to teach her daughter about strength and how women are fighters. ?Scout was learning first hand just how amazing and strong women can be. So we just kept shooting. We planned that at the end of it all, we?d m
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Karachi facing power breakdowns due to humidity: K-Electric

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has claimed on Tuesday that back to back power breakdown in the metropolis is due to tripping of electric lines because of heavy humidity. Refuting the allegation leveled by political parties against the company, the K-Electric spokesperson said that the power utility company invests in its structure and will also continue to do so in future. ?We are installing new lines to control the situation arising because of humidity,? said a K-Electric spokesperson, Fakhar Ahmad
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Philippines fast becoming an Asian hub for Daesh

Government soldiers fighting the Maute group watch a helicopter attack (not pictured) as they take a break inside a military camp in Marawi City, southern Philippines May 30, 2017. REUTERS Dozens of foreign militants have fought side-by-side with Daesh sympathizers against security forces in the southern Philippines over the past week, evidence that the restive region is fast becoming an Asian hub for the ultra-radical group. A Philippines intelligence source said that of the 400-500 maraudin
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Nearly 175,000 passports revoked, discloses Interior Minister

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan informed on Tuesday that around 175,000 passports were revoked by the ministry. Speaking at a press conference, he said that the people whose passports have been cancelled reserve the right to appeal. ?They can appeal to the district level committee which includes MNA and MPA of the area. They have to show their proof of identity. If the committee doesn?t give clearance, the final appeal would then be heard by Ministry of Interior.? ?From
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Trump's communications director set to leave White House

US President Donald Trump's communications director, Mike Dubke, is set to leave after three months in his White House post, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday. "He has expressed his desire to leave the White House and made very clear that he would see through the president's international trip," White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said in an interview on Fox News, referring to Trump's first overseas trip to the Middle East and Europe that ended on Saturday. Dubke, a communi
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Former PPP leader Firdous Ashiq Awan joins PTI

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Peoples Party Leader and federal minister Firdous Ashiq Awan joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday. Awan travelled from Sialkot to Nathiagali where she met with Imran Khan, PTI secretary-general Jehangir Tareen and PTI leader Ishaq Khan Khakwani, sources told Geo News. The former minister will make a formal announcement today. PTI?s official Twitter account tweeted out two photos announcing the joining of the former PPP stalwart.
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SC bench recuses itself from hearing case appealing military court sentence

ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court has recused itself from hearing the petitions appealing sentences handed over by military courts. The bench, headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, was hearing a petition filed by three suspects Nadeem Abbas, Jehangir Haider and Zeeshan, who were handed over death sentence by a military court in Quetta in August 2016 and are locked up in the Mach prison. The three judges, including Justice Dost Muhammad and Justice Qazi Faez Isa, said that they
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SC bench excuses itself from hearing case appealing military court sentence

ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court has excused itself from hearing the petitions appealing sentences handed over by military courts. The bench, headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, was hearing a petition filed by three suspects Nadeem Abbas, Jehangir Haider and Zeeshan, who were handed over death sentence by a military court in Quetta in August 2016 and are locked up in the Mach prison. The three judges, including Justice Dost Muhammad and Justice Qazi Faez Isa, said that they
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Whatsapp caller and JIT: SBP denies, calls news baseless

ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan said on Tuesday that ?The News? reporter?s story regarding a Whatsapp caller, asking for the inclusion of specific names to the Supreme Court for the constitution of the Joint Investigation Team, is baseless. The spokesman of the SBP said the names sent to the apex court for the JIT were rejected, adding that the SC selected the SBP officer for the JIT itself. Meanwhile, for the confirmation of the news, Geo News contacted SC registrar Arbab Arif, who resp
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Opposition announces to hold parliamentary session outside NA

Photo: file  ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah announced on Tuesday to boycott the National Assembly session and to hold the next parliament session outside the parliament. The move came in response to opposition?s demand that opposition?s speech on the budget should be given live coverage. Khursheed Shah said, ?Opposition is steadfast on its demand that its budget speech should be given live coverage.? Chairman Senate has set the right example in this regard. If opposition?s spe
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