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Bhutto is queer. Is Pakistan ready for this coming out?

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is a queer, he is scion of the Pakistan's political dynasty, who shares same name of his grandfather and former Pakistan Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The grandson Bhutto is a visual and performance artist based in New York. He came into limelight in a short filmed named "The Turmeric Project", which highlights South Asian LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) community living in the United States of America. The short film begins with caption "Queer Muslim Proud" followed by an introduction of the subject. Zulfikar Bhutto is seen dancing wearing a silky dress in the film. The subject of the movie revolves around his work and intersection of Islam, masculinity and sexuality. Zulfikar Bhutto has said that his family did not pressurise him to enter into politics, but several Pakistanis believe him to be natural heir of the political dynasty.

Nearly 250 civilians killed in Syria 'bombardment'

Syria, Feb 21 (ANI): Nearly 250 civilians have been killed by shelling and regime airstrikes in Syria's Eastern Ghouta region in the last 48 hours, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said on Tuesday. Doctors were working round the clock to treat hundreds of injured people, even though medical supplies and facilities were in short supply.

US "ready to talk, but we will not chase after you": Nikki Haley to Palestinian President

New York (United States), Feb 21 (ANI): The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, during a U.N. Security Council Middle East meeting, that U.S. negotiators were "ready to talk, but we will not chase after you."

Students stage 'lie-in' at White House to protest against gun violence

Washington, D.C. (United States), Feb 20 (ANI): Dozen of students staged a 'lie-in' demonstration in front of the White House to protest against gun violence in schools after a gunman killed 17 people at a Florida high school. The United States of America President Donald Trump and lawmakers said that the massacre was prompted by mental illness, according to Reuters.

Zimbabweans pay tribute to late Opposition leader Tsvangirai

Harare (Zimbabwe), Feb 20 (ANI): Thousands of supporters gathered at Harare's Freedom Square on Monday for the final farewell to Zimbabwe's late Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Tsvangirai died last week at the age of 65. People were dancing and cheering as they followed the hearse and then listened to Tsvangirai's family members and leaders of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party speaking. One of the Zimbabwe's most popular politicians, Tsvangirai died after a long battle with cancer.

Pakistan Army, ISI killed Prof Arif, alleges Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Altaf Hussain

London (United Kingdom), Feb 19 (ANI): Altaf Hussain, a senior leader of Mohajir community's mainstream political party Muttahida Qaumi Movement or MQM, has alleged that party leader Dr. Hasan Zafar Arif was "assassinated" while in custody of security forces of Pakistan. MQM's leader Dr. Hasan Zafar Arif was found dead in a car in Pakistan's Karachi city on January 14, a day after his abduction. Police, military intelligence and military establishment had cited cardiac arrest as the reason Dr. Arif's death. Addressing a condolence reference in memory of Dr. Arif in London, party leaders said Dr. Arif's struggle against the extrajudicial killings of Mohajirs was constantly subdued by the forces of tyranny, but he continued to fight for their rights. Party leaders have claimed that MQM, a democratically-elected mainstream political party of Mohajirs has been facing an announced ban on its activities in the country. Political activists have long accused the voices of persons who try to hi

Watch: Six researchers practice living on Mars in Israel's desert

Israel, Feb 19 (ANI): A team of six Israeli researchers ended a unique experiment, simulating what it would be like to live on Mars. The experiment was held in Israel's Negev desert, near the isolated town of Mitzpe Ramon, whose surroundings resemble the Martian environment in its geology, aridity, appearance and desolation.

Watch: Gilgit Baltistan Youth Alliance protests for release of political activists

Karachi (Pakistan), Feb 19 (ANI): The Gilgit Baltistan Youth Alliance organised a protest for the release of advocate Ehsan Ali and other jailed political activists, including Baba Jan in Karachi, Pakistan. Baba Jan is a political activist in the Gilgit-Baltistan administrative territory of Pakistan who is serving a life sentence in Pakistan. Ali, who is the president of the Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court Bar Association and former head of Awami Action Committee, he was arrested on February 12 from his home in Gilgit.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan ties knot for third time

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has confirmed its chairman Imran Khan's third marriage to Bushra Maneka. Sharing pictures of the 65-year-old politician with his veiled wife and several others, including PTI leaders Awn Chaudhry and Zulfi Bukhari, the party tweeted: "Congratulation to Chairman @ImranKhanPTI on his marriage, we wish a happy and prosperous life ahead to Imran Khan and his wife." The party said that the ceremony was solemnised in Lahore on Sunday by Mufti Saeed. Many wished the party's Chairman on his marriage. Earlier this year, media was abuzz with reports of the PTI chief tying the knot for a third time with the lady he used to visit for spiritual guidance.

Hundreds gather in Florida for stronger gun laws

Florida (USA), Feb 18 (ANI): Just days after 17 people were killed at a Florida high school, hundreds gathered in Fort Lauderdale to rally for stronger gun control laws in the country. On Wednesday, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, a former student who was expelled, allegedly stormed into school with AR-15-style assault rifle and started shooting indiscriminately that's located in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Parkland.The United States of America President Donald Trump and lawmakers said that the massacre was prompted by mental illness, according to Reuters.

Baloch Republican Party protests against Pakistan atrocities

Munich (Germany), Feb 18 (ANI): The Baloch Republican Party's (BRP) Germany chapter has held a rally and a protest demonstration in Munich on the occasion of a Security Conference conducted in Germany's Munich on Sunday. The Munich Security Conference saw participation of 70 countries including Pakistan. The protest was aimed at informing the participants of the security conference about the ongoing Pakistani atrocities and human rights violations in Balochistan. The Baloch protestors urge all the participating countries in this security conference to play a role to stop the unending state atrocities, human rights violations and extra judicial killings in Balochistan.

Mexican military helicopter crash kills 13 on ground

Mexico, Feb 18 (ANI): At least 13 people died and 15 were injured after a Mexican military helicopter crashed in n a small town in the southern state of Oaxaca. The helicopter carrying top officials was surveying damage from an earthquake. The chopper was carrying Mexico's interior minister and the state governor who were assessing the damage. It landed on top of two vans in an open field. Though the senior officials survived but the crash left the town of Jamiltepec in a state of dismay and grief. Nearly a million homes and businesses were left without power in Mexico City and the south after the powerful earthquake while 50 homes were damaged in Oaxaca.

People in Nepal hope for stability with new government

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 17 (ANI): The main administrative of Nepal, Singhadurbar, is accustomed to welcoming new Premier in period of some months every year. In last one decade, it welcomed and bid farewell to 11 Prime Ministers. But with the appointment of the new Prime Minister, people are expecting for a change and are looking forward to a stable and durable government. K.P. Sharma Oli has been officially appointed Nepal's new prime minister on Thursday, bringing a prolonged and often-painful political transition to an end. With the appointment of new prime minister along with the introduction of a very new sort of governance based on federalism, the people of Nepal have started dreaming of prosperity and development. Oli's appointment is expected to set off a journey of peace, stability, and economic development in the Himalayan nation. Efforts are currently underway to cement the Left Alliance by merging the CPN-UML and the Maoists. Both Oli and Prachanda have in principle agreed

Trump, First Lady meet school attack victims during visit to Florida hospital

Washington, DC (USA), Feb 17 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump met the victims of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting on Friday. President Trump appreciated the incredible work of doctors, nurses and first responders who helped victims.

Florida school shooting: Thousands grieve at vigil

Florida, Feb 17 (ANI): Thousands gather at a candlelight vigil for the victims of a high school shooting in Florida in which 17 people were killed and dozens more were injured. Thousands filled an outdoor amphitheater in Parkland, Florida to attend a candlelight memorial vigil following a deadly shooting at a local high school. At the vigil, several speakers elicited thunderous applause from the crowd as they called for tougher gun control measures.

India's Ambassador calls on Nepal PM Oli

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 16(ANI): India's Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri called on the newly-elected Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli at his official Baluwatar residence. Ambassador Puri offered his best wishes to Prime Minister Oli and handed over a letter of congratulation to him from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Modi on Thursday congratulated Oli on being sworn-in as Nepal's Prime Minister for the second time. Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 65-year-old Prime Minister at a function held at the President's Office, Shital Niwas, in Maharajgunj in Kathmandu. Oli, who had previously served as the country's Prime Minister from October 11, 2015, to August 3, 2016, is the first premier of Nepal after the promulgation of the new constitution in 2015.

Watch: Florida school shooting suspect ordered held without bond Florida

Florida (United States), Feb 16 (ANI): The suspected Florida school shooter, Nikolas Cruz held without bond on 17 counts of premeditated murder by a judge in Broward County. Authorities said Nikolas Cruz who is also a ex-student, walked into the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, near Miami, on Wednesday and opened fire with an AR-15-style assault rifle in the second-deadliest shooting at a public school in U.S. history.

Florida school shooting: Accused visited restaurants, store after killing, says Sheriff

Florida (United States), Feb 16 (ANI): Giving information about the second-deadliest mass shooting at a public school in United States history, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said that the accused of killing 17 people at a Florida high school fled hidden in a crowd of frightened students and visited two fast food restaurants before he was arrested. "The suspect crossed fields and ran west along with others who were fleeing and tried to mix in with the group that were running away, fearing for their lives," Broward County Sheriff. Accused, Nikolas Cruz, stopped at a Wal-Mart, a Subway restaurant and a McDonald's immediately after carrying out the second-deadliest mass shooting at a public school in United States history.

Nancy Pelosi rips Congress for mass shooting response

Washington, D.C. (United States), Feb 16 (ANI): Democratic Party leader Nancy Pelosi reacted on the Florida high school and renewed a call for gun control legislation a day after officials say a 19-year-old killed 17 people at a high school. "Once again, we see the urgency for Congress to take true common sense action to prevent gun violence," Pelosi said. Pelosi added while American children are dying, "all this Congress has to say is, 'Let's have a moment of silence.'" Accused, Nikolas Cruz, walked into the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, near Miami, on Wednesday and opened fire with an AR-15-style assault rifle in the second-deadliest shooting at a public school in U.S. history.

Florida school shooting: President Trump calls for healing, peace

Washington, D.C. (USA), Feb 16 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump called for healing and peace one day after a 19-year-old man was accused of killing at least 17 people at a Florida High School. Trump said his administration would work to improve school safety and address mental illness.