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At least 15 killed, 40 injured in Egypt's train crash

Beheira (Egypt), Mar 1 (ANI): At least 15 people were killed and 40 were injured in a train crash in Egypt's northern province of Beheira on Wednesday. Two carriages of passenger train separated and collided with a cargo train. Prime Minister Sherif Ismail ordered the transport minister to visit the scene and take actions on related cause of the accident.

UK duchess Kate meets midwife who helped deliver her baby

London (UK), Feb 28 (ANI): Kate, Britain's Duchess of Cambridge met the midwife who helped deliver her daughter when the heavily pregnant royal visited London's Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) on Tuesday (February 27) to become the charity's patron. Kate, 36, the wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince William, hugged Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent after spotting her during the trip to the RCOG. Midwife Dunkley-Bent was part of the team which delivered Kate's daughter Charlotte in 2015 at the private Lindo wing of St Mary's Hospital in London where son George was also born two years earlier. Kate is due to give birth to her third child in April. Later, she visited London's St Thomas' Hospital to launch the Nursing Now campaign, a three-year project aimed at raising the profile and status of nursing worldwide in collaboration with the International Council of Nurses and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

JCB promotes cashless economy in Okinawa

Okinawa (Japan), Feb 28 (ANI): Okinawa Prefecture is a popular tourist spot in Japan. Known for its natural and rich climate surrounded by beautiful sea, it has become a popular place to visit, recommended not only for the native Japanese but also for foreign tourists. The international payment brand, JCB, is planning to make visitors enjoy the various sightseeing spots of Okinawa more comfortably. To attract tourists, JCB, Okinawa Bank, Tourism Association among others has jointly initiated to offer gifts to tourists using JCB cards for shopping. This time, the promotion is taking place in the nature-rich "Motobu area" in the northern part of Okinawa. This shop is a direct sale of local products and goods of the "Motobu area". When you use JCB cards, citrus juice made from local products will be offered complimentary. This is the local old wine shop. The benefits of using JCB cards are mini old wine. This is an observation facility on "Kouri Island". From the observation deck, you ca

CES introduces world's best technologies

Las Vegas, (US) Feb 28 (ANI):In January every year, there is a trade fair in the United States, Las Vegas where manufacturers from all over the world show their latest consumer technology products. The exhibition is called the Consumer Electronic show "CES". This year, approximately 4,000 companies took part in the event.Manufacturers of Cameras, VR games, Robot and automotive tech, also showcased their new technologies. Health-related products were displayed such as monitoring and wearable diagnostic devices, and with these new inventions, the healthcare industry is embracing new technologies to enhance the patient experience. The products of "IoT- Internet of Things" with their AI technology which is attracting attention have shown an exhibit whereby the furniture and the system of the entire house are highly interactive and in close contact with life. The 5G network is used in building a lot of technology. 5G means greater data through capacity, faster speed, and lower latency. Aut

Five people killed in explosion in Leicester

Leicester (UK), Feb 27 (ANI): British police searched for clues in the rubble of a shop and apartment destroyed by an explosion that killed at least five in the city of Leicester on Sunday evening. Police in the English city of Leicester are still looking for the cause of a massive explosion. Police have said there was no immediate indication that the explosion was linked to terrorism. Dramatic footage from Sunday evening shows the structure engulfed by a fireball.

Donald Trump says PM Modi 'is a beautiful man', then mimics him

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Miffed with the high import duty imposed by India on the Harley-Davidson motorbikes, United States President Donald Trump yet again imitated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sans the Indian accent, this time. The high import duty on Harley-Davidson bikes has been a sore spot for the US President, who reiterated his displeasure, saying the US was "getting nothing" out of the recent tariff cut from 100 percent to 50 percent. "Now, the prime minister, who I think is a fantastic man, called me the other day and said we are lowering it to 50 percent. I said okay, but so far we're getting nothing," Trump said to a gathering of governors of all the states at the White House. President Trump went on to imitate Prime Minister Modi by folding his hands and taking on a soft and serious tone, "He said it beautifully, he is a beautiful man and he said I just want to inform you that we have reduced it to 75 and we have further reduced it to 50. And I further said, huh, what do

Watch: Vatican priests throw snowballs in snow-capped Rome

Rome (Italy), Feb 27 (ANI): Priests of the Vatican City had a gala time as they were spotted throwing snowballs at each other in Italy's Rome. Italy's capital is experiencing its heaviest snowfall in six years, which has disrupted transport and shut down schools.

Thousands of Russians attend Nemtsov memorial marches

St Petersburg/Moscow, Feb 26 (ANI): Thousands marched through Moscow's central streets and those in St. Petersburg on Sunday to commemorate murdered Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and voice criticism of authorities three weeks before a presidential election. Nemtsov, one of President Vladimir Putin's most vocal critics, was shot dead on February 27, 2015 as he walked across a bridge near the Kremlin. Aged 55, he had been working on a report examining Russia's role in the conflict in Ukraine. His killing sent a chill through opposition circles and initiated annual marches in Moscow that united different opposition parties and those who feel discontented about Russian authorities. A number of opposition politicians participated in the rally including Ksenia Sobchak, a contender for the March election where Putin is widely expected to win, and Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who has been barred from running in the election. According to a non-official organisation White

Watch: Timelapse images of sky above the Olympic Stadium for Closing Ceremony

Pyeongchang (South Korea), Feb 26 (ANI): South Korea brought the curtains down on the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Sunday climaxed by a spectacular fireworks display. As well as fireworks, the display included drones with lights, making moving images in the night sky.

3rd T-20: Fans cheer after India clinches series

Cape Town (South Africa), Feb 25 (ANI): As India won the Twenty-20 series against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday, Cricket fans across the country and abroad cheered India's win. Entire nation celebrated the win with much fervour and excitement. India won the third Twenty-20 match after beating South Africa in the three match series by seven runs. The series ended in Cape Town. Suresh Raina was declared Man of the Match while Bhuvneshwar Kumar bagged 'Man of the Series' trophy.

Thousands march against racism and fascism in Rome

Rome (Italy), Feb 25 (ANI): Thousands joined a march against racism in Rome amidst debate over immigration during the pre-poll phase. The march was joined by prominent leaders like Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni, other politicians and unionists as well to call for a stop to racism and fascism in the country. In a sign of increasing tensions ahead of the March 4 national election, earlier this month, the far-left protestors and members of a neo-fascist party engaged in a scuffle across Italy.

Women in pink take part in "Pinkathon" run

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 24 (ANI): Around 5,000 women from various walks of life came together to participate in 'Pinkathon' that was held in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Saturday. The Pinkathon, organised to raise awareness about breast cancer, comprised of 21-kilometre-long half-marathon including 10-kilometre, 5-kilometre and 3-kilometre categories. 'Pinkathon,' which started in India, came to Nepal last year. The event saw the marathon venue flooded with participants wearing pink t-shirts to spread messages of change and healthier lifestyle. The initiative was established by Supermodel, Actor and fitness freak Milind Soman. 'Pinkathon' was developed to spread awareness on the importance of an active lifestyle among womenfolk and health issues that put their lives at risk. The event, which is held annually in 8 Indian cities, has set its footstep in Nepal too. Soman believes it will strengthen ties between the two neighbouring nations.

Oli government reaches out to Madhesis to bring them on board

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 22 (ANI): In an effort to bring disgruntled Madhesi parties on board, the newly-elected Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's government has reached out to the stakeholders in the Terai region. The early phase of negotiations has not been officially recognized. However, RJP-N leaders remain optimistic of getting their due rights in due course of time. Madhesi leaders said they were ready to join the government provided their demands were met. Amid numerous agreements and promises, the Madhesis want a solution and threatened to protest if their demands are not met. Oli, sworn in as Nepal's 41st prime minister after his Left alliance swept the National Assembly elections held last year, now faces the challenge of resolving the long-pending issues of Madhesis.

Vehicle strikes security barrier by White House, driver arrested

Washington, D.C. (USA), Feb 24 (ANI): A mini-van struck a security barrier outside the White House at Pennsylvania Avenue. According to the United States Secret Service, a female driver has been arrested. The crash was done intentionally and did not breach the barrier, The Hill reported. The Secret Service added that the female driver was suffering from mental problems and that no law enforcement personnel were injured in the incident.

JuD's offices found operating openly and freely in Pakistan

Lahore/Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Feb 24 (ANI): The Pakistan government's claim of having banned the Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) and the Falah-e-Insaniat (FIF) and of having seized all offices and charities run by these organisations has proven to be false, as video evidence reveals that these charities are very much active. The charities of the JuD and the FIF, which the United States claims are terrorist fronts, include over 300 seminaries, schools, hospitals, a publishing house and ambulance services all across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The video evidence shows that these offices of the JuD and the FIF are running in Bhawalpur, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Multan, Peshawar, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Muzaffarabad. Abu Hurraira, a senior JuD functionary based in Bahawalpur, has strongly criticized the government for banning charitable activities and deeni (religious) activities of the JuD and FIF as well as replacing signboards of these organisations with those of Auqaf boards.

President Trump announces new sanctions against North Korea

Washington D.C. (USA), Feb 24 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump on Friday announced new sanctions against North Korea, specifically targeting the country's shipping and trading companies, in a fitting response to further isolate the communist country economically. Announcing the new sanctions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Trump imposed sanctions against 27 entities and 28 ship vessels either registered or flagged in several countries, including North Korea, China and Singapore, the CNN reported. 16 North Korean shipping companies and nine international shipping companies were added to the US sanctions' list.

Family of deceased Madhesi activist await government aid

Birgunj (Nepal), Feb 23 (ANI): Family members of those killed in police firing during Madhesi movement in 2015 still await to receive government aid. At least 52 people were killed in police firing during the protests as they were demanding amendment in Nepal's constitution. They have accused the government for unfairly not giving equal rights to Madhesis and other minority communities in the country. Binita Devi Kalwar, a relative of Sohan Sah Kalwar, one of the deceased protestor, continues to pin hope for 'justice.' She is hopeful that the new government will do something for Sohan Sah's family. Family of Sohan Sah Kalwar resides in Ward no. 10 in Birgunj and earns livelihood by running a small eatery. As KP Sharma Oli takes over as Nepal's new Prime Minister, the victim families are hopeful to get an aid.

India has pledged 'additional developmental aid' in Afghanistan: Pentagon

Washington, DC (United States), Feb 23 (ANI): The Pentagon heaped praises on India over its development role in Afghanistan, adding the country has pledged an 'additional developmental aid' in the war-torn country. "India has been very supportive, and they've pledged additional developmental aid in Afghanistan. They've been willing to help with aviation maintenance," Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana White said. White added that Pakistan has an opportunity to do more with respect to regional security. Stating it as an 'opportunity,' white said we would 'welcome Pakistan's involvement.' Pentagon is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense.

'Disgusted' with racial attack on Sikh outside UK Parliament: MP Tanmanjeet Dhesi

London (UK), Feb 23 (ANI): In an incident of racial attack in London, a Sikh man's turban was allegedly pulled off by a white man outside Parliament when he was standing in a queue. The racial gesture was committed against Ravneet Singh from India. Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, a Member of Parliament of United Kingdom from Slough, termed the incident as disgusting and embarrassing. "After the attack, they and I spoke with the police, who said they would get the CCTV footage from outside Portcullis House and take action. I felt embarrassed that he would be left with a personal scar from his visit" he added.

Foreign chefs participate in Washoku World Challenge in Japan

Tokyo (Japan), Feb 22 (ANI): Tokyo hosted the final round of "The Washoku World Challenge" a cooking contest in which Japanese cuisine chefs from all over the world compete and showcase their technical expertise and passion for Japanese food. The contest, the 5th of its kind, was organized by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries for non-Japanese chefs. More than 100 chefs from over 21 countries participated in this year's contest. And for the first time, the qualifying matches were held in six different cities around the world. "UMAMI" is the theme for the final stage of this year's contest which took place in Tokyo. The six finalists are requested to make five sets of dishes, representing "UMAMI" which is the described as the "Savory" source of flavor in Japanese cuisine. One of the five basic tastes, the others being sweetness, sourness, saltiness, and bitterness, it is an important component of a dish's overall flavor. In 2013, "Washoku" was registered as a UNESC