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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.

French supermarket shooting: Police kill gunman

France, Mar 24 (ANI): French police killed a gunman holed up in a supermarket Friday after he took a number of people hostage. At least three people were killed in a series of incidents in southwestern France. Shots were initially fired at a group of law enforcement officers, one of whom was wounded. 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." The 26-year-old Lakdim was known to police for petty crimes but they did not believe he had been radicalized. France's prime minister 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.

British PM Theresa May welcomes confirmed EU Brexit transition offer

Brussels (Belgium), Mar 24 (ANI): British Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed the approval by European Union leaders of a 21-month transition period to help business adapt after Brexit on Friday. She told the bloc to ride the 'new dynamic' in looming trade talks. "I believe this is a new dynamic now in the negotiations," said Theresa May. EU leaders also formally adopted their joint negotiating stance on a future trade relationship with Britain on Friday after it leaves the bloc. May said the deal would give "certainty to people and businesses" and give them "clarity to plan for their future" Both sides say they do not want to go back to border checks between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland - as was the case during decades of violence in the British province.

IPL 2018: Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane receives Delhi Daredevils' jersey

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 23 (ANI): Nepal's leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, who was selected for the Indian Premier League's 11th edition, was handed the Delhi Daredevils jersey on Thursday. Lamichhane was handed the jersey by Nepal Sports Council Member Secretary Keshav Bista amid a procession held in Nepal's capital city Kathmandu. The 17-year-old Nepali cricketer bought for 20 lakhs by Delhi Daredevils during the January auction. Sandeep recently came back to Nepal after playing the World Cup qualifiers from Zimbabwe and will be heading to India next week for IPL. After he was picked by the Delhi Daredevils, his name was plastered across front pages of national newspapers and thousands took to social media to express their excitement. IPL will be held from April 7 to the May 27. A total of eight teams will be competing in the tournament.

30 admitted to hospital as Indonesian volcano billows out toxic gas

Indonesia, Mar 23 (ANI): Thick clouds of toxic gas from Indonesian volcano hospitalised 30 people and prompted closure of the popular tourist and mining site. Nearly 200 people living on the slopes of Mount Ijen in East Java province were forced to evacuate. Miners dug hardening yellow sulfur from the crater to sell for use in everything from cosmetics to matchsticks. The volcano regularly puffs out small amounts of noxious gases but the site usually stays open to the public.

'This can be very mean-spirited town', says Rex Tillerson on his farewell

Washington, DC (United States), Mar 23 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson bid farewell to his staff at the State Department and urged them to 'never lose sight' of their personal integrities. At the end of his speech, the United States Secretary of State called Washington, DC, a 'mean-spirited town' and asked staff to perform one act of kindness a day. Unites States President Trump fired Tillerson after a series of public rifts over policy on North Korea and other issues, replacing him with Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo.

Mass strike held against reforms led by French President Macron

Paris/Nantes (France), Mar 23 (ANI): Thousands of teachers, nurses, railway train conductors and air traffic controllers joined hands and went on strike against French President Emmanuel Macron's planned reforms of the public sector.

Daifuku offers world-class technology for factory functions

Shiga Prefecture (Japan), Mar 22(ANI): "Carrying things" could sound like an ordinary work, but is actually a very important part of any production and distribution process in all industries. "Daifuku" company is a leading provider of material handling systems; It develops, manufactures and provides a full range of automation and logistics solutions and services to match any needs. Daifuku's Shiga office in the center of Japan is the company's biggest and main factory in the world. This huge facility includes an exhibition hall under the name "Hini Arata Kan". It is a full-scale demo center where visitors can experience material handling systems and equipment firsthand. "VR Lab" is where visitors can try using VR (virtual reality) technology to see how the products are actually transported and installed. VR provides a 360 degrees view of the automatic running, unmanned transportation car, and the installation process. This "Storage and Control system" can carry things very fast. Its

RSS isn't a terrorist or a naxal organisation: Baba Ramdev

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Mar 22 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday commented on Kerala Chief Minister's statement and said they have seen the leaders of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) closely. He added that the RSS isn't a terrorist or a Naxal organisation, they are a nationalist organisation and they would never do anything against the country.

NTT Communications improves AI Technology for call centers

Tokyo (Japan), Mar 22 (ANI): In the sector of customer support service, communication with the customer is most important, and many companies are diversifying the way to enable customers to reach them. In addition to traditional correspondence method using voice by the telephone companies are wide spreading to personal computers, smart-phones and the use of SNS. "NTT Communications" introduced support service incorporating AI -Artificial Intelligence- technology. This new service is called "COTOHA" and Customers can use it on "LINE" chat application. Another merit is that AI does not have a limit for working hours like a human being, so it can work for 24 hours in a day, 365 days in a year replacing the human operator to give the correct answer to the customer. When the AI cannot handle the customer's inquiry, it will connect the customer to the operator. In this way, it is working as Connection Bridge between the operator and the customer. The progress of AI technology solves the cha

Boko Haram frees over 100 abducted Nigerian schoolgirls after month in captivity

Nigeria, Mar 22 (ANI): Islamist militants freed scores of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls back in the town, where they had been captured a month ago. These Nigerian schoolgirls are now safe back home, after they were kidnapped over a month ago by Boko Haram. They were dropped off in Dapchi town from the militant group's vehicles. Around 110 girls were kidnapped in February and the Dapchi residents say more than 100 returned on Wednesday. It's the biggest mass abduction since Boko Haram took over 270 schoolgirls from the town Chibok in 2014.

'Pakistan-India can't share good relations until its army stops interfering in politics': Nadeem Nusrat

Washington DC (USA), Mar 22 (ANI): A spokesperson for Free Karachi Campaign Nadeem Nusrat said "The Pakistan Army's existence is based on continuous hostility with India and it will be difficult for the army to justify its existence, once the equation between the two nations changes."

Police probe dead Texas bombing suspect's car

Texas (USA), Mar 22 (ANI): An unemployed 23-year-old man suspected of a three-week bombing campaign in Texas that killed two people and injured five others before blowing himself up on the side of a highway was identified by local media on Wednesday. The suspect was identified as Mark Anthony Conditt of Pflugerville, Texas, according to the local CBS television affiliate and Austin American-Statesman newspaper, citing unnamed law enforcement sources. Reuters could not confirm the suspect's identity.

Chinese are here to loot our recourses: Munir Mengal on Xi Jinping's statement

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 22 (ANI): Commenting on Chinese President Xi Jinping's statement that, Beijing is ready to fight the bloody battle against its enemies in its determination for its position in the world, Baloch political activist Munir Mengal said it is clear from the formers remark that Chinese are here to loot our recourses. He further said that the Chinese only believe in manipulating people.

'Pakistan Army supports jihadis, uses them against minorities': Nadeem Nusrat

Washington DC (USA), Mar 22 (ANI): A Spokesperson for Free Karachi Campaign Nadeem Nusrat said that the Pakistan Army in the last few years has become radical and begun supporting jihadist groups, which are being used to kill minorities and rights activists in the Islamic nation. He added that the Pakistan judiciary is unable to exercise its due role.

New York turns white as latest nor'easter hits US East Coast

New York (US), Mar 22 (ANI): Winter Storm Toby, the fourth nor'easter in less than three weeks, is bearing down on the storm-ravaged East Coast in the United States, with a fresh blanket of snow. More than 70 million people are under a winter storm watch, warning or advisory from the Appalachians to Boston.

Putin's landslide victory: 74% votes, 4th term as President

Russian President Vladimir Putin won a landslide re-election victory on Sunday, extending his rule over the world’s largest country for another six years at a time when his ties with the West are on a hostile trajectory.

Cleaners take out thousands of 'notes to God' at Jerusalem's Western Wall

Jerusalem (Israel), Mar 21 (ANI): As part of a twice a year spring clean, a team of cleaners removed written prayers crammed into the crevices of the Western Wall.