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Geo NewsSC rejects government NRO review pleas | Updated at: 1043 PST, Friday, November 25, 2011
 ISLAMABAD: The full bench of the Supreme Court (SC) headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry was hearing the government National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) review case Friday and rejected pleas for the review of the decision, Geo News reported.
The decision was given by the apex court after the government failed to prepare any case for the review.
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 Protesting nurses on Lahore streets again
Updated at: 1224 PST, Friday, November 25, 2011
LAHORE: The Young Nurses Association was observing a complete strike in public hospitals in the Punjab Friday and held a protest against government for its indifferent attitude towards their demands.The nurses from all the public hospitals, including DHQ and THQ hospitals of Lahore and Multan, gathered and protested in front of the Model Town residence of Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.Ferozpur Road was blocked due to the protests. The nurses reac .... Full Story | | |  | | |
 50 killed in Syria violence
Updated at: 0648 PST, Friday, November 25, 2011
NICOSIA: At least 23 members of Syria's security forces and 15 deserters were killed in clashes on Thursday, mainly in the flashpoint province of Homs."Eleven soldiers and members of the security forces were killed in skirmishes" with deserters in the town of Huleh, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.The rights group said security forces killed at least 12 civilians around the province in central Syria, including three in the Bayyada ar .... Full Story | | | | | |
 Oil mixed in Asia on Europe fears, US stockpiles
Updated at: 1104 PST, Friday, November 25, 2011
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade Friday as a slump in US crude inventories was offset by economic concerns over Europe and China, analysts said.New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in January gained 47 cents to $96.64 a barrel in the afternoon.Brent North Sea crude for January delivery slipped 10 cents to $107.68.Crude markets were indecisive coming off data from the US Department of Energy (DoE) showing a sharp .... Full Story | | | | | |
 Pakistan win toss, bat against Pakistan in 1st ODI:
Updated at: 1218 PST, Thursday, December 01, 2011
DHAKA: Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has won the toss and decided to bat first against Pakistan in the first One-day International here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Thursday.Pakistan have made two changes from the team which won the only Twenty20 International on Tuesday. Veteran batsman Younis Khan and wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed have replaced Asad Shafiq and Sohail Tanvir. | | | | | |
 International Film Festival 2011 kicks off in India
Updated at: 0703 PST, Thursday, November 24, 2011
GOA: Ten-day International Film Festival 2011 of India has begun in Goa, Geo News reported.The 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was inaugurated by king of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan along with Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni.Chief Minister Goa, government officials besides Bollywood stars participated in the inaugural ceremony.The festival will screen 150 movies from 65 countries. | | | | | |
 Traffic pollution may be linked to diabetes risk
Updated at: 1230 PST, Thursday, November 24, 2011
NEW YORK: People who live in areas with high levels of traffic-related air pollution may face a slightly increased risk of developing diabetes, Danish researchers conclude in a new study.They found that people living in urban areas with high levels of nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant found in traffic exhaust, were four percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than people living in neighborhoods with cleaner air. (Reuters) | | | | | |
 Vending machine offers DIY banners at Dutch airport
Updated at: 0249 PST, Friday, November 25, 2011
AMSTERDAM: Ever wanted to meet and greet your loved ones at the airport to be sure they don't miss you in the crowds?Then try Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, which now has the world's first vending machine capable of printing out personalized giant canvas banners in just a few minutes.You can pick your message, whether that is "Missed you Mummy," "I love you," "Will you marry me?," or anything else that makes you stand out from the crowd, choose th .... Full Story | | | | | |
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