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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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Haris Sohail or Umar Amin to replace Umar Akmal in Champions Trophy: Inzamam

Haris Sohail (L) and Umar Amin (R) BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan team selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has confirmed either Haris Sohail or Umar Amin will be flown in to England to replace Umar Akmal in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Talking to reporters earlier today, Inzamam said middle-order batsman Umar Akmal had failed fitness tests ahead of the tournament and as a result, he had been withdrawn from Pakistan?s Champions Trophy squad. [embed_video1 u
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Sunil Grover lands into legal trouble

Photo: courtesy Indian Express  Comedian and actor Sunil Grover, known for his character Dr Mashoor Gulati, has had quiet an eventful year. Sunil was in news for his feud with another comedian and talk-show host Kapil Sharma. As a result of the fight, Sunil walked out of The Kapil Sharma Show. Ever since, Sunil has done many live shows and was expected to perform in India?s city Ahmedabad on May 27. However, another show organiser filed a complaint of cheating and criminal conspiracy again
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Weather remains pleasant in parts of Punjab, northern Pakistan

The weather in most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Gilgit Baltistan was pleasant with light rain, while the temperature in many areas of Sindh and Balochistan remained high on Monday. In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, cool breeze accompanied by light showers greeted locals to a cloudy morning. In Lahore and adjoining areas, the previous day's rain kept the mercury low, while drizzle is forecast for the evening, according to the Met department. At least two millimetres of rain was recorded
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Passenger held at Islamabad airport for currency smuggling

ISLAMABAD: A passenger was detained by authorities at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport on Monday morning for attempting to smuggle foreign currency outside the country. A handout issued by Pakistan Customs stated that ?60,000 ? over Rs7 million ? were recovered from a passenger en route to Dubai. The passenger has not yet been identified. Officials said further interrogation from the suspect is under way. Also read: Smuggling bid foiled at Karachi airport 
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Scotland shock Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy

Scotland batsman Kyle Coetzer. File photo: Sky Sports  LONDON: Kyle Coetzer and Matthew Cross both scored hundreds as Scotland beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets at Beckenham, southeast England, for a historic success on Sunday. The victory was Scotland´s first over a full member of the International Cricket Council -- one of the sport´s leading 10 Test nations -- in any format. Sunday´s fixture was not a full one-day international but nothing could take the shine off Scotland´s day in a fixture
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BBMAs: Celine Dion's nostalgic rendition of ?My Heart Will Go On? makes us teary

Celebrated singer Celine Dion ? who is known for being the voice of My Heart Will Go On ? on Sunday night, brought back memories from the 1990s when she sang Titanic?s title song at the Billboard Music Awards. Look at her arriving at the event like the queen she is! In celebration of the song's 20th anniversary, Dion ? the recipient of 2016's Billboard?s Icon Award ? chose to give a tear-jerking performance, gracing the stage in a captivating angel-winged, long-sleeved, body-consciou
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Watch: Misbah wishes Pakistan Women cricket team ahead of ICC World Cup

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/90bdd1a828e4f72bb5b6ea595034363b.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8yMi8yMDE3IDE6MTQ6MjUgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1WV29aQUY2ODlVY1d6YWlTazdYTzNBPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq wished the Pakistan Women cricket team all the best ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, scheduled to take place in England and Wales in June-Jul
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Johnson blitz powers Mumbai to third IPL title

Mumbai Indians crowned IPL 2017 champions. Photo: Sportzpics/IPL HYDERABAD, INDIA: Paceman Mitchell Johnson inspired Mumbai Indians to a landmark third Indian Premier League title with crucial wickets for a single run victory over Rising Pune Supergiant on Sunday. Mumbai are the first team to win the IPL three times in its 10 year history and captain Rohit Sharma said it had been a "brilliant effort" to turn just 129-8 into a winning score in the tense final. "I couldn´t ask for more. Whenever
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Djokovic names Agassi as coach at French Open

Photo: Rex Features  ROME: Novak Djokovic revealed on Sunday that American great Andre Agassi would be his new coach, but said they did not yet have a "long-term commitment". "I spoke to Andre the last couple weeks on the phone, and we decided to get together in Paris. So he´s gonna be there. We´ll see what future brings. We are both excited to work together and see where it takes us," said Djokovic, beaten 6-4, 6-3 in the Rome Masters final on Sunday by 20-year-old German Alexander Zverev. "
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Two drown at Karachi?s Sandspit Beach, while kite string injures boy in Lahore

KARACHI: Two young men drowned at the Sandspit Beach here late Sunday night, rescue sources said. Bodies of both the men ? Rehan and Hammad Fareed ? have been recovered, the rescue sources explained further, adding that the search for the latter had recommenced after being halted due to darkness earlier. Hammad?s friends, following the news, had arranged a generator and reached Sandspit during the night. Rehan resided in Dhoraji area, near Bahadurabad, rescue team revealed, while Hammad Fare
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Two drown at Karachi?s Sandspit Beach; kite string injures boy in Lahore

KARACHI: Two young men drowned at the Sandspit Beach here late Sunday night, rescue officials said. Bodies of both the men ? identified as Rehan and Hammad Fareed ? have been recovered, rescue officials stated further, adding that the search for the latter had recommenced after being halted due to darkness earlier. Hammad?s friends, following the news, had arranged a generator to aid rescue efforts and reached Sandspit during the night. Rehan resided in Dhoraji area, near Bahadurabad, while
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Under-arrest suspect shot dead in Kasur

KASUR: A suspect, identified as Riffat Baba, under police custody was shot dead in an alleged police encounter near Khudian area here late Sunday night, police said. The suspect?s accomplices opened fire on the police in an attempt to help him escape. Riffat Baba was shot dead in retaliatory firing by the police. Riffat Baba had reportedly shot dead a journalist a few days back and was involved in 14 other cases. Suspected robber killed in Sahiwal 'encounter' The encounter occurred
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Under-custody suspect shot dead in Kasur; two 'dacoits' killed in Gujranwala encounter

Screen grab of a  Geo News report on the incidet KASUR: A suspected criminal, identified as Riffat Baba, was shot dead while under police custody in an alleged 'encounter' near Khudian area of the district late Sunday night. Police officials said the suspect?s accomplices opened fire on police in an attempt to help the suspect escape. Riffat was shot dead in retaliatory firing by the police, it was alleged.  Riffat was taken into police custody for the alleged murder of a journalist a few days
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Under-arrest suspects shot dead in Kasur, Gujranwala police encounters

KASUR: A suspect under police custody was shot dead in an alleged police encounter near Khudian area here late Sunday night, police said. The security authorities reacted by shooting at arrested suspect Riffat Baba?s accomplices when they opened fire in an attempt to help him escape. However, the arrestee was killed by the police?s retaliatory firing. Riffat Baba had reportedly shot dead a journalist a few days back and was involved in 14 cases. Suspected robber killed in Sahiwal 'enc
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NASA plans emergency spacewalk on International Space Station

A pair of astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station on Tuesday for an emergency spacewalk to replace a failed computer, one of two that control major US systems aboard the orbiting outpost, NASA said on Sunday. The primary device failed on Saturday, leaving the $100 billion orbiting laboratory to depend on a backup system to route commands to its solar power system, radiators, cooling loops and other equipment. The station's current five-member crew from the United States
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'Alien: Covenant' slides past 'Guardians 2' to win weekend with $36 million

Director Ridley Scott poses for photographers at the World Premiere of 'Alien: Covenant' in London, Britain May 4, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall  LOS ANGELES (Variety.com): As this weekend approached, the question lingered if Alien: Covenant would be able to unseat Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 from the top spot at the domestic box office. Now, we have an answer. As of Sunday morning, Covenant, from 20th Century Fox and Scott Free Productions, looks to be the winner with a three-day estimate of $36
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N. Korea's Kim Jong Un says need to move forward with diversifying nuclear capability: KCNA

North Korean scientists and technicians, who developed missile 'Hwasong-12' cheer North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), May 20, 2017. KCNA/via REUTERS  North Korea said on Monday it has successfully tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile to confirm the reliability of the late-stage guidance of the nuclear warhead, indicating further advances in the ability to hit US targets. The North's Korean Central News Age
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Pakistan deeply committed to Muslim world's unity, promoting interfaith harmony, dialogue: PM

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif representing Pakistan at the Arab-Islamic-American Summit. APP  RIYADH: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said that Pakistan had a deep commitment to the Muslim world's unity and to promoting interfaith harmony and dialogue during his interaction with Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, US President Donald Trump, and other leaders from the Arab and Islamic countries, who had gathered here for the first Arab-Islamic-American Summit. Sharif said that being a
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Misery for Arsenal as Man City, Liverpool book Champions League berths

Arsene Wenger's torrid year reached a calamitous climax as Arsenal failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years after Manchester City and Liverpool wrapped up the remaining top four places on the final day of the Premier League season. Wenger's side won 3-1 against Everton, but Liverpool's 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough and Manchester City's 5-0 demolition of Watford pushed Arsenal out of Europe's elite. After reaching the Champions League for the last 19 seasons,
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Pakistan deeply committed to Muslim world's unity: PM

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif representing Pakistan at the Arab-Islamic-American Summit. APP  RIYADH: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said that Pakistan had a deep commitment to the Muslim world's unity and to promoting interfaith harmony and dialogue during his interaction with Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, US President Donald Trump, and other leaders from the Arab and Islamic countries, who had gathered here for the first Arab-Islamic-American Summit. Sharif said that being a
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Ronaldo leads Real Madrid to 33rd La Liga title

Real Madrid won their 33rd La Liga title and first for five years as Cristiano Ronaldo's 40th goal of the season helped seal a 2-0 victory at Malaga on Sunday. Ronaldo got Madrid off to the perfect start after just two minutes before Karim Benzema's close-range finish sealed the title 10 minutes into the second half. Madrid beat out Barcelona at the top of the table by three points as the Catalans' come-from-behind 4-2 victory over Eibar in outgoing coach Luis Enrique's last home game in charg
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Israel signs $630 million defence deal with India

Israel announced on Sunday it had reached a deal worth $630 million to provide India's navy with missile defence systems, following a record weapons sale between the two countries last month. The new contract will see state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries supply LRSAM air and missile defence systems for four Indian naval ships, a statement from the company said. IAI said the contract will be carried out with India's Bharat Electronics Limited, which will be the project's main contractor. ?Th
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Iran's Zarif urges Trump to discuss avoiding another 9/11 with Saudis

Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif advised US President Donald Trump to discuss how to avoid another September 11 attack with the Saudi hosts of his first official visit abroad, Zarif wrote in an editorial published on Sunday. Tehran and Riyadh are regional arch-rivals which accuse each other of sponsoring fundamentalist militias aligned to their competing sects of Islam in war zones across the Middle East. Critics of Saudi Arabia say its strict view of religion fuels extremism, call
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Mumbai beat Pune in tense IPL final

HYDERABAD: Mumbai Indians beat Rising Pune Supergiant by one run in a gripping Indian Premier League final on Sunday. Pune captain Steve Smith hit a crucial 51 that seemed to put Pune on course for victory in the chase for Mumbai´s 129-8. But he was then one of two wickets to fall in straight balls to Smith´s compatriot Mitchell Johnson in the final over. Pune ended on 128-6.
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Nawaz, Trump exchange pleasantries at Saudi summit

RIYADH: US President Donald Trump had a brief encounter with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday before the the Arab Islamic American Summit at the King Abdulaziz Conference Center in Riyadh. The US president shook hands with PM Nawaz and exchange of pleasantries took place between the two leaders. During the brief meeting, Trump said that he was very pleased to meet PM Nawaz to which the premier responded that the feeling is mutual. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz also warmly welcome
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