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Despite expulsions, White House open to work with Russia on counter-terrorism

Washington, DC (USA), Mar 27 (ANI): The United States on Monday said that it would expel 60 Russian diplomats, joining governments across Europe in punishing the Kremlin for a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in Britain. White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah said that the administration remains open to working with Russians on counter-terrorism despite expelling Russian diplomats.

US, EU expel over 100 Russian diplomats

Moscow (Russia)/New York (United States)/London (UK), Mar 27 (ANI): Over 100 Russian diplomats have been affected after the United States joined various European Union Governments in expelling diplomats over a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in Britain.

Mysterious train sparks rumours of Kim Jong-un's China visit

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): An armored train in China is said to have transported North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, prompting speculations that he is in Beijing for talks. Photos of the train circulated online on various social media platforms. There was also a large security presence at a Beijing guesthouse where North Korean leaders have previously stayed. However, it has not been confirmed yet whether it is, in fact, the North Korean autocrat on board the train, though the security suggests it would be a very high-level official. There has been a spike in police activity in Beijing recently, especially around the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, where foreign dignitaries usually stay, with a large number of officers and several vehicles seen in the area. Nearby roads have been cordoned off. The news has quickly been caught up by the Twitterati, with one user sharing a video of a green, armoured North Korean train, with Kim likely on board, being spotted in Beijing. "Breaking: North Korean a

18 countries will expel Russian intelligence officers: Theresa May

London (UK), Mar 27 (ANI): British Prime Minister Theresa May said that 18 countries have announced plans to expel Russian intelligence officers in response to Moscow's suspected involvement in a nerve agent attack in England on a former Russian spy earlier this month. On Monday, the United States, European countries and Canada said they would also expel Russian diplomats in connection to the case. Moscow has denied being behind the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the southern English city of Salisbury.

70th anniversary of Pakistani occupation of Balochistan observed in Canada

Toronto (Canada), Mar 26 (ANI): A group of Baloch political and student activists in Canada gathered at Fairview Library in Toronto to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Pakistan's occupation of the land of the Baloch people. The event organized by Baloch National Movement (BNM) was supported by Sindhi, Pashtun, Kashmiri, Kurd and other human rights activists. Balochistan is Pakistan's largest and resource rich province, but the people are living in intense poverty where unemployment and illiteracy is rampant. The political activists and intellectuals are being targeted by the army and intelligence agencies as the province witnesses' frequent incidents of enforced disappearances, killings and tortures. The Baloch also demand an end to all China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects in Balochistan that are basically designed by the Pakistani military to plunder natural wealth and build settlers colonies to further marginalize indigenous population through demographic changes. They demand

Cinema hall holds dog-friendly screening in Dublin

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): If you are fond of dogs, chances are there that you will definitely fall in love with these creatures, which will surely give you the 'aww' moment! On March 25, Dublin's Light House Cinema held a dog-friendly screening, ahead of American director Wes Anderson's new animated movie - Isle Of Dogs release in Irish cinema halls from March 30, joe.ie reported. Dozens of dogs along with its owners occupied the seats to enjoy the new quirky Anderson tale.

North Korea buying time for developing nuclear weapons: US national security advisor

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): North Korea is offering negotiations with the United States in order to buy time to develop its nuclear weapons, the incoming US national security advisor (NSA) John Bolton said on Sunday. In an interview on the "Cats Roundtable" radio show, Bolton said, "I think we have to look at what North Korea's motivation is here. I think they're very worried that they've got a different President in the White House than Barack Obama. They're worried about the pressure that the president's (Donald Trump) already put on." "They've got a fairly limited number of things they need to do in North Korea to make their nuclear warheads actually deliverable on targets in the United States. So they want to try and slow roll the negotiations to buy more time. This is something they've done consistently over the last 25 years," he added.

"Want to create a million young Barack Obamas"

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Former US President Barack Obama opined that he wished to create "a million young Barack Obamas" to take the stage of "human progress" to a next level, in what was seen as an effort to develop the "next generation." Obama's views came while discussing his nonprofit Obama Foundation's contributions and said that the nonprofit could create a "platform for young and upcoming leaders" to exchange ideas on their projects. "If I could do that effectively, then - you know - I would create a hundred or a thousand or a million young Barack Obamas or Michelle Obamas. Or, the next group of people who could take that baton in that relay race that is human progress, "Obama told a non-profit conference in Tokyo." He took the opportunity and applauded the efforts of the students who participated in the "March for Our Lives" rally, adding that the change was needed to stop gun violence in the country.

Watch: Independence supporters clash with police in Barcelona

Barcelona (Spain), Mar 26 (ANI): Hundreds of demonstrators in Barcelona clashed with police on March 25, after former Catalan president Carlos Puigdemont was taken into custody by German police. The police said three protesters were arrested and 50 suffered minor injuries in the scuffles. During the protest thousands of Catalans, many wearing yellow in support of jailed separatist leaders, walked the streets, chanting "Puigdemont, our president" and "freedom for political prisoners.

I was threatened to keep quiet, says Stormy Daniels on Trump affair

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Adult star Stormy Daniels on Sunday claimed that she was 'threatened' publicly by a man, who told her to "Leave Trump alone." Daniels was on her way to a fitness class with her infant daughter when she said she was approached by a man. "A guy walked up on me and said, 'Leave Trump alone. Forget the story. It was then at that point that the alleged threat of physical violence was made, according to her account," Daniels recalled. According to Daniels, the man disappeared from the scene after such comments.

37 dead in Russian shopping mall fire

Kemerovo (Russia), Mar 26 (ANI): At least 37 people lost their lives after fire broke out in a shopping mall in Russia's Kemerovo. Around 100 people were evacuated from the mall, which contains cinemas, restaurants and shops. There was no immediate indication of the cause of the fire. Kemerovo is a coal-producing region some 3,600 km (2,200 miles) east of Moscow.

Thousands of Poles demonstrate against tightening abortion law

Poland, Mar 25 (ANI): Thousands of Poles dressed in black thronged various cities across the country, demonstrating against the tightening of the already restrictive abortion laws by the ruling conservatives and the powerful Catholic Church. If passed, the "Stop Abortion" draft bill would remove the main legal recourse Polish women have for getting a termination. Under current rules, abortion is allowed under three circumstances - danger to the mother's health, rape or incest, and when prenatal tests show serious, irreversible damage to the fetus. The bill, already approved for further debate by the lower chamber of parliament in January and by a parliamentary committee earlier this week, would remove the third category, which currently covers more than 90 percent of legal abortions.

Hollywood celebs extend support for 'March for Our Lives' rally

Washington (USA), Mar 25 (ANI): Hollywood celebrities extended their support for the ongoing student protest, 'March for Our Lives' in Washington, DC. These celebrities included Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Common, Lin-Manuel Miranda along with George Clooney, who came in with wife Amal Clooney. They paid their tributes to the 17 lives lost in the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida, last month, as well as people impacted by gun violence elsewhere, by staging various performances. George and Amal Clooney donated $500,000 to the event, marched alongside the demonstrators calling for stricter gun control. Many others donated for the cause.

Bombing kills two in Egypt's Alexandria, targets security chief

Alexandria (Egypt), Mar 25 (ANI): A bomb placed under a car exploded in Egypt's second city Alexandria on Saturday, killed two people including a policeman, two days before the country is due to hold a presidential election. Videos uploaded on social media showed a burnt out car and smoke at the site of the blast. The bombing, which wounded four other policemen, targeted Alexandria's security chief, police Major General Mostafa al-Nemr. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing. Polls will open on Monday when voters choose between Sisi and one little-known candidate who supports the former field marshal.

March For Our Lives: Students urge strict gun laws

Washington, D.C. (USA), Mar 25 (ANI): Students who survived the Florida high school shootings urged the government to pass strict guns laws to bring gun violence to an end during the massive March for Our Lives rally. Thousands of Americans gathered across the country on Saturday at March For Our Lives rallies to demand tighter gun laws, led by survivors of February 14th Florida school massacre which reignited public anger over mass shootings. We are united, we are called united states of America for that reason, together we are whole together we are one, brothers and sisters is what is see, make our home well, make our home prosperous," said a Student. "Guns only serve to take a life, they don't spare they don't protect they take live," said a Student.

Watch: Thousands flock to Washington, D.C. for "March for Our Lives" protest

Washington, D.C. (United States), Mar 25 (ANI): Thousands are descending on Washington, D.C. on Saturday ahead of the historic "March for Our Lives" protest. The massive protest led by survivors of the Florida school massacre. Students from the Parkland, Florida, high school where 17 students and staff were killed on Feb. 14 will be among the 500,000 people organizers say could rally on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol in Washington.

Madhesis in Nepal celebrate Chhath Puja

Birgunj (Nepal), Mar 24 (ANI): The age-old Hindu festival of 'Chhath Puja', dedicated to the Sun God and wife Usha is celebrated majorly in Nepal's Terai region. Women devotees in Birgunj town took bathe in rivers, ponds or reservoirs on the first day and make a variety of offerings to the setting sun. Devotees also worship Chhath-Parameshari goddess. Chhath festival is also celebrated by people from Pahadi and Muslim communities who have been residing in the Tarai region. It is also celebrated in the month of Chaitra and is called Chaitee Chhath. The festival is also celebrated in India's Bihar and Jharkhand states. The similarity in cultures of India and Nepal bind the people together.

China objects to US Navy operation in South China Sea

South China Sea, Mar 24 (ANI): China has said the United States has seriously harmed its sovereignty and security after a US Navy destroyer came within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built by Beijing in the South China Sea. According to the US military, such operations are carried out throughout the world and are separate from political considerations. China dubbed the US' actions as 'provocative behaviour' and said that this will only cause their military to strengthen its defence capabilities. Whereas, the US has criticised China's construction of islands and build-up of military facilities, with concern they could be used to restrict free nautical movement.

Watch: Thousands of Poles demonstrate against tightening abortion law

Warsaw (Poland), Mar 24 (ANI): Thousands of Poles dressed in black protested across the country against an attempt by the ruling conservatives and the powerful Catholic Church to ban most abortions. Protestors carried large red signs shaped like hands with the word Stop, as well as others with slogans such as we want choice, not terrorising. The Stop Abortion draft bill, opposed by numerous rights groups, would remove the main legal recourse Polish women have for getting a termination in a country that already has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the European Union. Under current rules, abortion is allowed under in three circumstances - danger to the mother's health, rape or incest, and when prenatal tests show serious, irreversible damage to the fetus.

3 killed in French shooting, hostage-taking

France, Mar 24 (ANI): At least three people were killed in southwestern France on Friday when a gunman held up a car, opened fire on police and then took hostages in a supermarket. The gunman, named as Redouane Lakdim, a French Moroccan, then entered the supermarket in the town of Trebes reportedly screaming Allahu Akbar, I will kill you all. France's Prime Minister Edouard Philippe confirmed they were dealing with a terrorist act. Over the past three years, more than 240 people have been killed in France in attacks by assailants inspired by or loyal to Islamic State, which also claimed Friday's shooting but gave no evidence in support.