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World's last male northern white rhino is on death watch

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Kenya), Mar 08 (ANI): The world's last male northern white rhino is recovering from an infected leg that raised fears that he might have to be put down. The rhino lives with the last two females of the same species in Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. He is 45-year-old and has spent last two weeks lying in his pen.

European Union ready to fight back to US tariffs

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): The European Union said it is ready to fight back U.S. President Donal Trump's tarrifs. European trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said the EU will have to take measures to protect European jobs and workers if the U.S. slaps tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU says its list includes iconic American products like bourbon, jeans and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Earlier, International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde said Canada and Europe are both likely to impose retaliatory tariffs on American products. The comments come the day after President Donald Trump said trade wars aren't so bad.

Baloch Republican Party holds anti-Pakistan protest in Geneva

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 08 (ANI): The Baloch Republican Party (BRP) in Switzerland organised a protest rally against state sponsored atrocities in Balochistan during the ongoing 37th session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The protesters carried out a march from Rive to United Nations office and shouted pro-freedom slogans. They also demanded Pakistan to stop abducting innocent civilians from Balochistan. BRP also held an awareness camp outside UN at Broken Chair and made the people aware about growing human rights violations in Balochistan. The campaign aims to highlight the ongoing Event Pakistani war crimes and massive violations of human rights by Pakistani forces in Balochistan.

Adult star Stormy Daniels sues Trump over non-disclosure agreement

New Delhi, Mar 07 (ANI): Adult star Stormy Daniels has filed a civil lawsuit against United States President Donald Trump, seeking to invalidate a non-disclosure agreement the former had signed before the US presidential elections in 2016. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles by Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, alleged that Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen tried "to silence Clifford through the use of an improper and procedurally defective arbitration proceeding hidden from public view" last week. In her filing on Tuesday, Daniels said that she started her "intimate relationship" with Trump at Lake Tahoe in 2006 and continued it in 2007 as well.

Constitution amendment dominates Nepal parliament's second session

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 07 (ANI): Amendment of the Constitution dominated the second meeting of the federal Parliament of Nepal on Tuesday.Rajendra Mahato, leader of Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N), a merger of six Madhes-based parties, asked the new Left alliance-led government to address their demand that has been pending for long. The newly elected government has indicated its willingness to support the amendment move.RJP-Nepal is also in negotiations with the PM about joining the government.

Donald Trump falls over 200 places in Forbes billionaires list

New Delhi, Mar 07 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump has tumbled down more than 200 places in the world's billionaire rankings after losing around $400 million in his net worth from last year. The business tycoon, with $3.1 billion is now ranked 766th this year, down from a 544th ranking last year. Forbes, the American magazine which compiles a list of the world's richest people annually, attributed his decline to "a tough New York real estate market, particularly for retail locations; a costly lawsuit and an expensive presidential campaign." Trump also lost out around a billion dollars in net worth in 2017.

Glaciers melting in Gilgit Baltistan due to CPEC project

Islamabad/Gilgit, Mar 06: Thirty-six glacial lakes in various valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan have been declared dangerous. At least seven of them pose a major threat to the people, said a survey by Focus Pakistan, an NGO. After conducting the survey, experts attending a seminar in Islamabad said Gilgit-Baltistan is highly vulnerable to climate change. The surge of the Khurdopin Glacier in Shimshal Valley, Hunza, and the formation of a lake, has emerged as a major cause of concern for geologists and local residents.

Sri Lanka riot: Protest outside police station demanding release of detained Buddhists

Kandy (Sri Lanka), Mar 06 (ANI): Members of the Buddhist community held a protest outside a police station in Sri Lanka's Kandy and demanded release of Buddhists, who were arrested in connection to riot on Tuesday. However, the Sri Lankan Government has decided to impose a state of emergency for 10 days to control law and order, following the violence against the minority community in Kandy district over last two days. The decision comes after a curfew was re-imposed in two police divisions of Kandy district following the tense situation.

Watch: Trump's name removed from Panama Hotel

Panama, Mar 06 (ANI): A Panamanian Court evicted the Trump management team from the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower in Panama City. A worker removed the Trump logo from the entrance to the luxury complex, where police had been deployed earlier. The hotel was inaugurated by Donald Trump in 2011.

Watch: Robbers wearing helmets barge into jewellery store

Ramanagara (Karnataka), Mar 06 (ANI): In a shocking incident, at least three helmet wearing robbers barged into a jewellery store in Karnataka' Ramanagara on March 5. The whole incident was recorded in the CCTV camera installed in the store.

36 glacial lakes of Gilgit Baltistan declared dangerous due to CPEC project

Islamabad/Gilgit , Mar 04 (ANI): Thirty-six glacial lakes in various valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan have been declared dangerous. At least seven of them pose a major threat to the people, said a survey by an NGO named Focus Pakistan. Experts attending a seminar in Islamabad said Gilgit-Baltistan is highly vulnerable to climate change. The surge of the Khurdopin Glacier in Shimshal Valley, Hunza, and the formation of a lake, has emerged as a major cause of concern for geologists and local residents. Gilgit-Baltistan has been facing several environmental threats since the launch of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar infrastructure and development-related project. Cutting of jungles, mountains and increase in heavy vehicular movement in the region poses a serious threat to glaciers. Gilgit-Baltistan is a part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and is under the occupation of Pakistan since 1947, and ever since then, Pakistan has been misruling th

Thousands participate in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

Sydney (Australia), Mar 04 (ANI): Scores of people turn out in Sydney to take part in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. Thousands made their way down Oxford Street in Sydney to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Australia's first Mardi Gras happened 40 years ago protesting the country's discrimination of homosexuals. That march led to beatings and arrests. Decades on, the country has now changed legalizing same-sex marriage in December after a nationwide survey voted in favour of the move. The parade helped raise awareness on issues impacting the gay community. This year's march featured 200 floats and groups of street dancers.

Putin meets supporters ahead of presidential election

Moscow (Russia), Mar 04 (ANI): Thousands of supporters greeted Vladimir Putin at a concert rally. They were in support of his candidacy in the upcoming presidential election. Thousands of people gathered at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on March 3. Putin paid a short visit to the pre-election rally dubbed 'For a strong Russia,' standing on a stage in the middle of the pitch and singing the national anthem surrounded by Russia's Olympics-winning hockey team and celebrities from TV stars to pop singers. Putin said on March 2 he would reverse the collapse of the Soviet Union if he had a chance to alter modern Russian history, news agencies reported, weeks before a March 18 election that polls show he should win comfortably.

Thousands march for slain Slovak journalist who probed corruption

Bratislava (Slovakia), Mar 03 (ANI): Thousands marched in Bratislava and other Slovak cities on March 2 for slain investigative journalist Jan Kuciak. The marchers demanded swift action in response to the killing. The murder has shocked the country and shaken its government. A banner read "An attack on journalists = an attack on all of us" and had pictures of the two victims. Most protesters walked in silence and many carried candles. Kuciak reported on tax and subsidy fraud and links between businessmen and local politicians. He had been looking into suspected mafia links among Italian businessmen in eastern Slovakia. Kuciak and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova were found dead at their home before he could finish the article.

People in Nepal celebrate Holi, the festival of colours

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 01 (ANI): The people in Nepal got drenched in colours as they celebrated the festival of Holi. The festival begins with the Nepali culture of installing Chir, a traditional bamboo pole decorated with strips of colorful cloths, in Basantpur a week before the festival arrives. Burning of Chir marks the conclusion of Holi festival in Nepal. On this auspicious day, people offer traditional prayers, play with colours and water, sing, dance and play music. They distribute sweets to near and dear ones. Holi marks the beginning of spring season and arrives at a time when the agricultural fields are on pace for a better harvest.

Sydney Harbour Bridge hosts its first same-sex wedding

Sydney (Australia), Mar 01 (ANI): Warren Orlandi and Pauly Phillips became the first same-sex couple to wed atop of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. The couple took their vows in front of family and friends today. The wedding took place two days before the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Australia became the 26th nation to legalise same-sex marriage in December 2017, a watershed moment for a country where some states held homosexual activity to be illegal until twenty years ago.

Aeon in Narita is very popular among foreigners

Tokyo (Japan), Mar 1 (ANI): Providing more variety of helpful and useful services for international customers is in great demand as record numbers of tourists are visiting Japan. And shopping is one of the attractions that many of the inbound visitors are keen on experiencing while visiting Japan. Aeon Mall Narita located near Narita International airport is offering a variety of helpful and convenient services for all international visitors. Besides different shopping floors, the mall has special facilities such as Currency Exchange corner, Pray room and an amusement floor. Aeon is using a pioneer translation service to overcome the barrier of language that inbound visitors may face during their shopping. By using a tablet, Aeon staff can call standing-by translators who speak seven different languages. One of the most distinguished services for inbound visitors is the TAX-free shopping service which is available in most of Aeon chain stores. And Aeon Mall Narita is even applying

Yamaha to organize motorbike racing in Thailand

Buriram (Thailand), Mar 1 (ANI): Yamaha has announced to organize "Moto GP, Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing" for the first time at "the Chang International Circuit" in Buriram, Thailand. At the media conference at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, the company announced its motorsports strategy for the season and introduced its riders and teams from Thailand, Indonesia, and Japan that will participate in major racing series around the world. Thai government officials were also present on the occasion. Riders participating in world races such as "Moto GP" were also introduced. "Yamaha Motor" is also actively engaged in racing efforts all over the world in order to develop technologies and personal skills under three main principles. During "Moto GP" introduction "Valentino Rossi", who is known as "the fastest man in the world" and "Maverick Vinales" were both introduced and talked about the aspirations of Yamaha teams. Yamaha is engaged in bringing up young riders from Asian c

US retailer Dick's Sporting Goods curbs gun sales

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Dick's Sporting Goods says it will permanently stop selling assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines and will also not sell any gun to people under age 21. The news comes two weeks after 17 people were killed in a Florida high school shooting. It is the latest company to take action after the Florida shooting. Others include BlackRock, which said it will put pressure on gun makers whose shares it owns, Sturm Ruger and American Outdoor Brands. And companies, such as Hertz, Symantec and Metlife, which cut perks for members of the National Rifle Association.

"China, Pakistan plundering Baloch resources," says BLA commander Aslam Baloch

Balochistan (Pakistan), Mar 01 (ANI): A senior commander of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Aslam Baloch, has accused both China and Pakistan of plundering the natural resources of Balochistan and perpetrating atrocities on the Baloch. In an exclusive video interview sent to ANI, Aslam accused both Beijing and Islamabad of conceiving a malicious plan to eliminate Baloch identity. China is investing 62 billion USD to construct the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which includes the development of Gwadar Port in the Balochistan province. People in Balochistan are resisting against any foreign investments, as for decades they have been fighting for a sovereign Baloch nation. The BLA, which is listed as a terrorist organisation by Pakistan, claims to have been resisting the oppressive policies of Islamabad.