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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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Four hardcore TTP terrorists tried by military courts hanged: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Four hardcore terrorists, tried by Military Courts, were executed on Tuesday, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release. The terrorists were involved in the killing of innocent civilians and attacking the armed forces of Pakistan and law enforcement agencies. Barkat Ali (son of Abdul Ghafar), Muhammad Adil (son of Muhamad Akbar Jan),  Ishaq (son of Abdul Hai), and Latif-ur-Rehman (son of Saif-ur-Rehman) were all actives members of the terrorist outfit Teh
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Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad: Two wanted criminals, 16 suspects arrested in Bhakkar

BHAKKAR: Two wanted criminals and 16 suspects were arrested in a search operation in the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, Tuesday. Law enforcement agencies apprehended four terror suspects and confiscated three motorcycles in Lodhran. Security forces arrested eight suspects in different raids in Quetta. Read more: Every Pakistani is a soldier of Op Radd-ul-Fasaad: COAS Earlier on May 2, at least three terrorists were killed after Pakistan army troops repulsed a cross-border attack in South
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The Eagles sue Hotel California

The Eagles have filed a lawsuit accusing the owners of a Mexico hotel of using the name "Hotel California," arguably the band's most famous song, without permission. In a complaint filed late Monday, the Eagles said owners of the 11-room Todos Santos hotel in Baja California Sur "actively encourage" guests to believe the hotel is associated with the band, in order to sell t-shirts and other merchandise, and make guests feel welcome. This allegedly included piping "Hotel California" and other E
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NSA collected Americans' phone records despite law change: report

WASHINGTON: The US National Security Agency collected more than 151 million records of Americans' phone calls last year, even after Congress limited its ability to collect bulk phone records, according to an annual report issued on Tuesday by the top US intelligence officer. The report from the office of Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats was the first measure of the effects of the 2015 USA Freedom Act, which limited the NSA to collecting phone records and contacts of people US and all
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Shallow westerly wave likely to persist during next 24-36 hours: MET department

A shallow westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of the country and likely to persist during next 24-36 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted on Tuesday.              Mostly partly cloudy and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours. However, dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at a few places in Quetta, Zhob, Malakand, Hazara, Mardan, Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi divisions, Islamabad, upper FATA, Gilgit-Bal
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Ice loss in southwest Antarctica may be slower than thought: study

Global warming has caused ice to melt faster than normal in the Antarctic, but a study Tuesday suggested the rate of loss in some areas may be slower than previously thought. Researchers in Britain mapped the change in the speed of ice loss using data from five different satellites, said the report in Geophysical Research Letters, a US scientific journal. After studying changes at more than 30 glaciers since 1992 in Western Palmer Land -- the southwestern corner of the Antarctic Peninsula -- t
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Muzaffargarh forest fire doused after three hours

MUZAFFARGARH: A fire broke out in a forest near Muzaffargarh late Tuesday, which was doused after more than three hours of rigorous efforts, officials said. The blaze erupted all of a sudden in Shah Wala jungle in Muzaffargarh's Sultan Colony, Rescue 1122 officials said. The fire, which spread due to strong winds and dry grass, affected more than 25 acres of woodland. Three fire tenders of Rescue 1122 and fire brigade department took part in extinguishing the blaze, which burnt several trees
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Iranian foreign minister arrives in Pakistan today

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will arrive in Islamabad Wednesday on a one-day visit to Pakistan, diplomatic sources told Geo News. Sources said the Iranian foreign minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation. He will hold meetings with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Pakistan's National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua. Javad Zarif is also expected to call on President Mamnoon Hussain during his daylong visit to the count
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US car sales slip significantly in April

Car sales in the US slowed significantly in April, compounding several months of declines and suggesting the industry's record sales streak may be behind it. The big three American automakers on Tuesday all reported that sales fell in April compared to the same period last year. Industry-wide, automakers sold 8.3 percent fewer cars last month compared to March, and 4.7 percent fewer than in April 2016, according to Autodata. Many analysts had expected the retreat, forecasting an industry-wide
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Man United's Shaw set for another spell on sidelines

Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw will see a specialist after damaging ligaments in his foot during the Premier League game against Swansea City, British media reported on Tuesday. Shaw left the field nine minutes into the match at Old Trafford on Sunday, and manager Jose Mourinho said after the 1-1 draw that he suspected the 21-year-old had sustained a "big injury". United, who also lost centre-back Eric Bailly to injury during the match, have a lengthy casualty list, with defenders Phil
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Suspect killed, gangsters among eight held in Karachi

KARACHI: A suspect was killed in an encounter with police in Karachi late Tuesday, while four 'gangsters' among eight suspects were arrested in different raids, officials claimed. Police raided a house located near Dubai Chowk in Lyari late on Tuesday night, police said. The suspects inside the house opened fire on the law enforcers as soon as they spotted them. In retaliation by the police, a suspect was killed. The deceased was said to be affiliated with Baba Ladla group. Officials also cla
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Trump, Putin discuss first meeting, Syria during 'very good call'

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed steps to ease Syria's civil war and a possible first face-to-face meeting, during what the White House described as a "very good call" Tuesday. The US and Russian leaders spoke by telephone, focusing on the six-year-old Syrian conflict, which has pitched Moscow and Washington into rival camps. "President Trump and President Putin agreed that the suffering in Syria has gone on for far too long and that all parties must do all they can to end
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Top Saudi royal rules out rapprochement with Iran

A powerful Saudi royal said Tuesday that there could be no rapprochement between his country and Iran, which he said wants to dominate the Muslim world. In a television interview, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also said that his kingdom could withstand a long war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia fights in support of pro-government forces against Iran-backed rebels. "How can we get along with a regime which has an extremist ideology... and a profound wish to dominate the Muslim world and
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Gunmen kill three Egypt policemen in Cairo gun attack

CAIRO: Unidentified gunmen attacked an Egyptian police convoy near the main ring road around Cairo, killing three officers and wounding five others, the interior ministry said early on Tuesday. "Armed elements riding in two vehicles approached a moving security convoy" around 11:45 pm Monday, the ministry said in a statement. The convoy was crossing a roundabout that intersects with the main ring road that surrounds the capital, separating New Cairo and newer real estate projects from the city
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Constitution bid inflames deadly Venezuela crisis

Barricades of rubbish and bins blocked streets in Venezuela on Tuesday in big protests against President Nicolas that threaten to intensify after he called for the constitution to be rewritten. His plan, announced Monday, has inflamed the opposition, which is calling for even bigger demonstrations to demand elections. A "mega protest" is planned for Wednesday. International concern is also rising. The United States condemned Maduro's announcement, while Brazil's foreign minister, Aloysio Nunes
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'Producing inquisitive, knowledgeable society can help counter extremism'

ISLAMABAD: A working group has stressed that any attempt to counter extremism from the society cannot ignore reforms in the education sector and it should be aimed at achieving a knowledge-based society.  Only then can individuals be engaged be more immune to the monolithic messaging of militants. The working group discussed education forms, the ninth in a series conveyed by Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), an Islamabad-based think tank, on countering extremism in the country. The group
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Ronaldo hat-trick leaves Real on verge of final

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo proved Atletico Madrid's Champions League destroyer once more with a hat-trick as Real Madrid took a commanding 3-0 semi-final, first leg lead on Tuesday. Ronaldo extended his lead as the all-time top scorer in Madrid derby matches by taking his tally to 21 and put Real firmly on course to defend their title in the final in Cardiff on June 3. The Portuguese rewarded a bright Real start by heading home Casemiro's deflected cross after just 10 minutes. Ronaldo then sma
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West Indies respond after Ali ton, Misbah out for 99

Misbah-ul-Haq missed a Test century by one run for the second consecutive match but Azhar Ali completed three figures as Pakistan reached 329 for seven at tea on the third day of the second Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Tuesday. Deprived of the landmark when left stranded on 99 not out in the first innings of the first Test in Jamaica, the Pakistan captain appeared destined to accomplish the feat on this occasion, only to be dismissed in a bizarre manner. Misbah's exit triggered a min
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Still need 'credible' debt relief for Greece: IMF

Despite an agreement reached Tuesday on a reform package, Europe still needs to provide "credible" debt relief to Greece before the International Monetary Fund can provide more financing, an IMF official said. Greece and its creditors closed a troubled chapter in the negotiations with a preliminary deal on pension and tax cuts after many months of talks. "Now, this will have to go hand in hand with a credible strategy for how to restore debt sustainability," said Poul Thomsen, head of the IMF'
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Sindh Assembly passes motion against Imran?s ?irresponsible behaviour'

KARACHI: Sindh Assembly adopted a resolution against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairperson Imran Khan reprimanding his ‘irresponsible behaviour’ on Tuesday. The resolution was moved by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s Sorath Thebo, who alleged that Imran Khan has been lying in front of the media in order to be portrayed to as a ‘hero’. She said that Imran Khan’s behaviour has been quite irresponsible lately. The resolution received support from lawmakers of Muttahida Qaumi Move
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Man Utd's Ibrahimovic 'fixed' by knee surgery

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been "fixed" and feels "stronger" after undergoing knee surgery in the United States, he said on Tuesday. "Fixed, done and stronger," Ibrahimovic posted on his official Instagram account, accompanied by a photograph showing white medical wristbands around his two wrists. "Once again thank you for the support. We will enjoy my game together soon." Ibrahimovic, 35, faces a long period of rehabilitation after sustaining ligament damage in his righ
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Two Bangladesh bowlers get 10-year bans for protesting against umpiring

DHAKA: Two Bangladesh club cricketers who deliberately conceded runs to protest against poor umpiring in the Dhaka Second Division Cricket League have been banned from cricket for 10 years, local media reported on Tuesday. Lalmatia Club's Sujon Mahmud conceded 92 runs in four legal deliveries in his side's match against Axiom Cricketers last month, peppering the field with 15 no balls and 13 wides that also raced to the boundary. Fear Fighters Sporting Club's Tasnim Hasan had conceded 69 runs
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Imran requests SC to dismiss petition calling for his disqualification

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan on Tuesday has requested Supreme Court to dismiss petition against him – calling for his disqualification. In the petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz leader Hanif Abbasi it is requested that the court should disqualify Imran Khan and Jahanghir Tareen for concealing assets and ‘offshore companies’ in their nomination papers that were filed to the Election Commission of Pakistan. The petition will be heard tomorrow. A three-memb
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Microsoft unveils Windows 10 S for its Surface laptops

Microsoft Corp on Tuesday unveiled Windows 10 S, a streamlined version of its popular operating system, geared toward low-cost laptops for students, as it tries to take share from Google's Chrome OS-run computers. The company said the Surface laptop integrated with Windows 10 S is priced from $999 and will be available for pre-order starting Tuesday. The new version of the operating system comes days after Microsoft reported third-quarter revenue that came in below Wall Street's estimate, as s
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Trump urges future government shutdown, easier passage of laws

US President Donald Trump endorsed a government shutdown later this year in a post on Twitter on Tuesday that also urged Republicans to consider changing Senate rules to make it easier to pass spending and other bills without any Democratic support. "Our country needs a good 'shutdown' in September to fix mess!" he wrote. Trump also backed the so-called "nuclear option" for legislation but added that the party could strengthen its hand by winning more Senate seats in the 2018 congressional ele
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