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President Trump calls Democrats 'AWOL' at Republican winter dinner

Washington D.C. (U.S.A.), Feb 02 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump addressed the Republican party's winter dinner in Washington, aiming barbs at Democrats whom he called "missing in action" and touting some of the legislative successes for the party in his first year in office, including the prospect of developing oil and gas drilling in an Arctic wildlife reserve.

World's longest zipline opens in UAE

Jebel Jais (UAE), Feb 02 (ANI): The world's longest zipline opened in United Arab Emirates measuring 2.83 kilometers in length. Guinness World Records officials certified the zip line in Ras Al-Khaimah on Thursday, the same day the attraction opens to the public. It's the latest effort by the smaller, lesser-known emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah to attract more tourists.

Punjabi media in Canada rubbish diktat against Indian diplomats

Vancouver (Canada), Feb 01: Sikh Diaspora across the globe have denounced the diktat issued by fringes of Canada, UK, and few other countries, seeking a ban on Indian diplomats' entry in gurudwaras.Punjabi media channels in UK and Canada have repeatedly condemned the move on various debates and discussion platforms, calling it a part of a bigger and nefarious plot created and shaped in territory of Pakistan.One such broadcast on a Canadian radio station underscored and exposed the vested interests of such people who are working on the payrolls of Islamabad, and educated people about the Indian government, which has never interfered and undermined any religion in history. Islamabad, for years, has been waging a multi-pronged proxy war against India and pumped in a huge amount of money to keep anti-India conspiracies floating. It has perennially been instructing and funding anti-India elements across various countries to stoke an anti-India sentiment and damage its reputation globally.

Watch: Train carrying Republicans crashes, one dead

Virginia (United States), Feb 01 (ANI): At least one person was killed and six were injured, when an Amtrak train, carrying Republican lawmakers including House Speaker Paul Ryan, collided with a garbage truck in Virginia. The train was carrying House and Senate Republicans to a retreat in West Virginia when the crash occurred. According to the Washington Post, none of the dozens of members of Congress aboard the train, or their accompanying family members and aides, were among the seriously injured.

I am a proud daughter of Indian parents: Nikki Haley

Washington D.C. (U.S.A.), Feb 01 (ANI): The United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has expressed pride over her Indian ancestry and said one did not need to give up being an Indian to be American. Addressing at the event, Haley said "I am a proud daughter of Indian parents," who paid a visit to the Indian Embassy in the U.S. on Wednesday and met Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna.

Brexit won't hit ties with Britain, assures China

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday said China's relations with Britain will remain 'unchanged' through Brexit. Keqiang's statement comes while British Prime Minister Theresa May is on a three-day-long visit to China, where she aims to sign deals worth nine billion pounds. Wuhan University plays host to Theresa May for a demonstration on models. May seeks a new model for bilateral trade as Britain squares up to an era beyond, and outside, the EU. There cannot be a full trade accord until the UK's divorce with the EU next year. Meanwhile, China accounts for only 3 percent of British exports. Business from this trip is likely to amount to a modest nine billion pounds of deals. An agreement to lift a ban on British beef exports is also expected to be lifted. There were words of reassurance from Premier Li. China is keen to push its trillion dollar Belt and Road infrastructure project- that has 'potential,' according to May.

Prince William, Kate interact with schoolchildren during Sweden tour

Stockholm (Sweden), Feb 01 (ANI): Britain's royal couple Prince William and his wife Kate visited a research institute and a school in Stockholm on Wednesday. The couple is expecting their third child. It was the second day of their four-day-long visit to Sweden and Norway. They visited the Karolinska Institutet with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. There, the couple learned about Sweden's ways of tackling mental health issues among young people. They later visited a school in central Stockholm where they interacted with teachers and students who have participated in 'Youth Aware of Mental Health' programme. Kate, William and his brother Harry have made campaigning about mental health a priority, with the brothers speaking about how the death of their mother Diana, Princess of Wales, in a 1997 car crash left them with deep emotional scars.

Angelina Jolie urges NATO to tackle sexual violence in war

Brussels (Belgium), Feb 01 (ANI): In an attempt to step up her international efforts to protect women's rights, U.N. Refugee Agency Special Envoy and actress Angelina Jolie address sexual violence in areas of conflict. She urged NATO to help stop the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. The Hollywood star made her appeal to the U.S.-led alliance's top decision-making body, the North Atlantic Council, in Brussels, and later visited NATO military commanders. NATO has agreed to help report on sexual violence in war to challenge the idea that rape is an unavoidable aspect of conflict. Jolie said she had met victims of sexual violence in conflict and was trying to be a voice for them. Expressing frustration on the lack of assistance available to victims, Jolie pinned hope that NATO could help by raising standards in other militaries through its training programs abroad, as well as promoting the role of women in the military.

Andhra IT Minister Nara Lokesh visits Facebook Headquarters at San Francisco

San Francisco (California), Jan 31 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday visited the Facebook Headquarters at San Francisco. During the visit, he was seen interacting with the Facebook team, who explained the Minister about the Research and Development, advanced products and latest technologies on which they are working. Earlier in Davos, Nara called on the need to adopt technological changes in order to keep moving forward. Lokesh said that the government has even implemented real-time governance in the state and using sensors and drones in a big way for it.

Watch: Indian High Commissioner remembers Mahatma Gandhi at Tavistock Square on his death anniversary

London (UK), Jan 30 (ANI): The Indian High Commission held an event at Tavistock Square in London to remember Mahatama Gandhi on his 70th death anniversary. Indian High Commissioner to the UK YK Sinha addressed the gathering at the event. Remembering Mahatma Gandhi, YK Sinha said that not only Indian community but the whole world remembers 'Bapu' for his remarkable work. "His display of work served as a beacon of hope to the world," Sinha added. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948 in New Delhi. He went on saying that Mahatma Gandhi, who was described as' Half Naked Fakir' by Winston Churchill, achieved so much that he is remembered as one of the most remembered man in the world history.

Donald Trump's national security considering to build 5G network

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): President Donald Trump's national security team is looking at options to counter the threat of China spying on U.S. phone calls that include building a super-fast 5G wireless network. The network would be a response to - what officials see - as China's threat to U.S. cyber and economic security. A 5G network will be fast, with more capacity and shorter response times. The news sent stocks of telecom companies lower. Major wireless carriers have already spent billions of dollars developing 5G.

Kabul attack: Afghanistan mourns over 100 deaths

Kabul (Afghanistan), Jan 29 (ANI): Kabul was in despair on Sunday, a day after a Taliban suicide bomber killed over 100 people and wounded at least 235 in the worst attack in the Afghan capital in months. Mourning the loss of their loved ones, Afghanistan's capital city Kabul turned from shock to despair. The country's Interior Minister said at least two vehicles painted as ambulances were involved in the bombing. One blew up when it was stopped at a police checkpoint. The attack was in one of the most heavily protected parts of the city. It has led to some more pressure on Afghanistan's president to increase security. Taliban killed more than 20 people in an overnight siege on Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel just a week ago.

Protest held in Gilgit-Baltistan against murder of students by Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan (PoK), Jan 28 (ANI): A number of Gilgit-Baltistan residents staged a protest against murder of students by Pakistan. Carrying placards, the protestors gathered on roads and demanded justice for the deceased students. Students and several civil society organisations participated in the massive protest, demanding security for people living in various cities of the province. Earlier, Dilawar Abbas, a first-year student and resident of Gilgit was brutally beaten by a group of men in Pakistan's Lahore. The protests were organised in Skardu and Ghanche districts. There is an unprecedented sense of anger mounting against the authorities of Pakistan, who have always treated people of Gilgit-Baltistan as second class citizens. Islamabad through its repressive policies against the region, never allowed people of the region to grow academically. When aspirants like Dilawar who go out to attain higher education in other cities, they are often meted out with discriminatory attitude

Saudi billionaire Alwaleed released from detention

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Jan 28 (ANI): Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal was released after a financial settlement was approved by the state prosecutor. He was detained for two months in this hotel which has been transformed into a luxurious prison. Many political and business elite who were arrested in an anti-corruption crackdown in the kingdom were detained here. Prince Alwaleed was arrested in November by a new anti-corruption body headed by the Saudi crown prince. Over 200 princes, politicians, and wealthy businessmen were detained in the crackdown. The flamboyant prince is one of the richest men in the world. He has investments in top companies like Apple, Disney, Twitter and Time Warner. Authorities had been hoping to reach financial settlements with most suspects and believed they could raise some 100-billion dollars for the government this way. The main part of the corruption probe is now believed to be winding down.

France floods: Seine surges higher, Paris on alert

France, Jan 28 (ANI): River Seine's levels rose further on Saturday and were set to hit a peak this weekend. The government's 'Vigicrues' flood monitoring body showed a slight increase overnight in the levels of the river in the capital. The level rose to 5.69 meters (18.67 feet). The Seine's overflowing waters have engulfed riverside walkways. Swans are now swimming in places where there are usually pavements. Residents of Villeneuve Saint Georges have been greatly affected by the increasing water levels of the Seine. Some areas are only accessible by boat.

Kabul attack: Bomb hidden in ambulance kills 95

Kabul (Afghanistan), Jan 28 (ANI): A bomb hidden in an ambulance killed at least 95 people and wounded about 140 in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Saturday. It blew up near foreign embassies and government buildings in the capital. The blast occurred at a police checkpoint. The streets were busy when the explosion happened as Saturday is a working day in Afghanistan. A representative of Italian aid group 'Emergency' called the attack a "massacre". Eyewitness of the blast said he was sitting in his shop when he heard the blast, which shattered all the windows in the building. The Taliban have claimed responsibility. The deadly blast comes only a week after the group attacked Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel killing more than 20 people.

Crez elections: Pro-Russian Milos Zeman wins second term

Czech Republic, Jan 28 (ANI): Incumbent Milos Zeman won the Czech presidential election on Saturday (January 27). Anti-immigration, pro-Russian Zeman beat his pro-EU opponent Jiri Drahos in the close-run race. Incumbent Czech President Milos Zeman won a second five-year term. The 73-year-old defeated pro-European Union contender Jiri Drahos proving popularity of his tough stance against immigration. Zeman is the last prominent figure among active politicians from the country's post-communist transitional period in the 1990s. As well as his opinions on immigration, he was one of the few European politicians to back Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Zeman has attracted criticism over his warm relations with Russia's Vladimir Putin and calls to end EU sanctions against Moscow imposed over its annexation of Crimea. He's also keen to hold an in-or-out referendum over the country's membership of the European Union. Jiri Drahos, Zeman's rival in the election, is far more pr

India donates ambulances, gives book grants to Nepal on its Republic Day

Kathmandu, Birgunj (Nepal), Jan 27 (ANI): The Indian embassy in Kathmandu celebrated New Delhi's 69th Republic Day on Friday with numerous school children and a band of the Nepal army performing on the occasion. The Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, hoisted the Indian flag to mark the day when the country declared itself a sovereign republic state with the adoption of its Constitution in 1950 after independence from the British rule. The Indian Mission to Nepal donated over 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals and non-profit organizations on Friday.The Indian embassy also handed over book grants to 41 educational institutions around Nepal, strengthening the long close relationship between the two countries. Like every year, the Republic Day celebration also witnessed the felicitation of seven widows, four next to kins of deceased soldiers and one disabled soldier of Indian armed forces with dues worth NPR 4.14 crores and blankets to each. Consulate General of

At least 17 dead in car bomb at checkpoint in Kabul

Kabul (Afghanistan), Jan 27 (ANI): A bomb hidden in an ambulance killed at least 17 people and wounded about 110 at a police checkpoint in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, in an area near foreign embassies and government buildings. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast, a week after it claimed an attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul in which more than 20 people were killed. The area was surrounded by many foreign embassies and government buildings. According to an eyewitness, the explosion was close to the gate of the old Ministry of Interior building in the city. The wounded were immediately taken to a nearby hospital. A plume of gray smoke rose from the blast area in the city center and buildings hundreds of meters away were shaken by the force of the explosion.

Watch: Clashes erupt in London as British Lord calls for Azad Kashmir on R-Day

London [United Kingdom], January 26 (ANI): Clashes erupted outside the Indian High Commission in London on Friday evening as Lord Nazir Ahmed, a pro-Pakistan peer in the House of Lords attempted to hold a "black day" protest, which was vehemently countered by many Indian and British groups. The Black Day campaign, which coincides with India's Republic Day and took place outside the Indian High Commission in the heart of Central London, aimed at highlighting the "oppression in India". Hundreds of demonstrators led by Lord Nazir called for independence for Kashmir as well for Khalistan. They were met by an equal number of counter-protesters and soon scuffles broke out, leading to police intervention. The counter-protesters questioned Lord Nazir on how he was making a mockery of the British system by openly playing Pakistan's game. Lord Nazir is a highly controversial figure with a string of scandals, including a conviction for dangerous driving and being ousted from the Labour Party for