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Good news! NZ PM Jacinda Ardern pregnant with first child

Auckland (New Zealand), Jan 19 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, on Friday, announced that she is pregnant with her first child, and plans to take a short break after the birth in June. Ardern said she learnt that she was expecting just days before she took office. Ardern plans to take a six-week break, during which time Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will step in. Her pregnancy is one of the very few examples of an elected leader holding office while pregnant. Ardern was only sworn into office in October after a closely-fought election. She's New Zealand's youngest prime minister in more than half a century and has become hugely popular in her rise to power.

Sikhs in UK reject gurudwara visit ban by radicals

London, Jan 19: Sikhs across the United Kingdom have denounced the decision of Islamabad-backed radical elements' decision of banning Indian diplomats' entry in Gurudwaras. A handful of secessionists, at the behest of Islamabad, have been persistently spewing venom against India and been promoting secessionism from different platforms. However, to their disappointment there are no takers of this ideology and this Pakistan-backed propaganda has been quashed and rejected by every single Sikh.

"Hafiz Saeed should be prosecuted", says US State Department spokesperson

Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said United States have made points and concerns to the Pakistani Government regarding Hafiz Saeed, that he should be prosecuted. "We regard him as a terrorist, he was the mastermind of 2008 Mumbai Attacks", said Nauert. Saeed was released from house arrest recently after a Pakistani court cited lack of evidence against him in the 26/11 Mumbai attack case. India has, time and again, protested against Pakistan for harbouring Saeed, who is wanted for plotting the Mumbai attacks.

British PM welcomes French President Macron at UK-France summit

Sandhurst (England), Jan 19 (ANI): British Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed the French President Emmanuel Macron to the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst ahead of the UK-France summit on Thursday. The British Prime Minister is expected to offer France 44.5 million pounds to bolster security at French border controls, part of measures to deepen cooperation that she hopes will foster goodwill in Brexit talks. U.K. and France will also sign a new immigration treaty that will complement but not replace the 2003 Le Touquet border agreement, which has drawn criticism in France after the town of Calais became a hub for migrants and refugees on their way to Britain.

Watch: Light festival dazzles London's winter nights

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Glowy displays are lighting up London's winter nights. Lumiere London is a collection of 58 works by international artists. They play with lights to create mesmerising effects. The art is shown in public spaces and is free to view. The exhibition includes pieces like 'The Wave', 'The Umbrella Project' and 'Impulse'. The festival will run until January 21.

Watch: Pope Francis comes to aid of policeman after horse mishap

Iquique (Chile), Jan 19 (ANI): Pope Francis ordered his convoy to stop and went to the aid of a police officer who was thrown off his horse as the popemobile passed in Chile's Iquique. The incident took place during the papal parade. The papal convoy was immediately stopped and Pope Francis walked toward the police officer, who was lying on the ground. An ambulance arrived on the scene and took the police officer away and Pope Francis resumed his tour. Pope Francis heads to Peru after he finishes his visit to the northern Chilean city of Iquique.

Bic Camera provides great shopping experience to foreign visitors

Tokyo (Japan), Jan 18 (ANI): Japan inbound tourism hit a record high in 2017, and it is expected to hit high as the country gears up to host the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Many of Japan's visitors who are keen on buying gifts before they go back home prefer to shop at easily accessible stores and for them, the natural choice would be "BIC CAMERA" one of Japan's leading consumer electronics retailers. Bic Camera stores are located in front of main train stations and they offer special services to foreign customers. BIC camera offers to visitors coming from overseas discount services as well as tax exemption at a dedicated service counter. Bic camera offers a free Wi-Fi service on all floors. Just by selecting BIC camera's Wi-Fi network from the setting screen you can easily connect to the internet, and you can choose many languages such as English and Chinese. This service is especially useful for overseas customers who want to use the free Wi-Fi to contact their families and friends at hom

Japan showcases history of its century-old gaming industry

Tokyo (Japan), Jan 18 (ANI): A century has passed since domestic Japanese animation was unveiled in Japan. That's why many people just couldn't resist attending the commemorative exhibition at the Game Show. On a 12-meter, large panel display, the history of the main animation work - Game x Anime - created with the original game software was displayed for everyone to view. In addition to the chronology of the main animation works, numerous articles published in magazines were introduced that looked back at the history of two of the greatest cool Japanese games and anime content ever created. While at the same time, the Game show provided a family game park for junior high students and younger children to relax and enjoy playing games with their parents. In addition to the game experience zone for playing the latest games, families could even walk down memory lane playing past grand prize masterpieces at the Retro Game Corner. Even more, amongst the many games for boys, the corner off

Mumbai's slum gets a vibrant makeover!

Tripoli (Libya), Jan 18 (ANI): Libya's coastguard said that it has rescued 240 African migrants attempting to make the dangerous trek across the Mediterranean to mainland Europe, bringing them back to Tripoli. The rescues of Libyan boats were made for three consecutive days. The development amounts to just under a thousand migrants in the last week. When combined with European Union and Italian vessels, and NGO rescue ships, it brings the total number to about 2,400 over the same period. The International Organization for Migration says most migrants to Europe come by sea, where thousands have died. International Organization for Migration is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. It acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management and advance understanding of migration issues.

Trump accuses Russia of helping N. Korea evade economic sanctions

Washington, D.C. (U.S.), Jan 18 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Russia of helping North Korea evade economic sanctions by filling in gaps left as China has withdrawn its aid. Asserting that Russia is helping North Korea get supplies in violation of the international sanctions, Trump added that Pyongyang is getting closer every day to being able to deliver a long-range missile to the United States. But U.S. President praised the actions of Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying Beijing is 'doing a lot' to help rein in Pyongyang, but also saying China could do more. President Trump said North Korea is getting closer every day to being able to send a missile to strike the United States, adding that the U.S. needs to add to its missile defense systems. Trump repeated that he would be willing to speak with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but said he was not sure it would lead to anything meaningful.

Anti-Pakistan, anti-China slogans raised during protest rally in Sindh

Sann (Sindh), Jan 18 (ANI): Paying tribute to scholar ideologue, and founder of Sindhudesh Movement Ghulam Murtaza Shah Syed, also known as G. M. Syed on his 114th birth anniversary, the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) organised a massive rally where they demanded freedom of Sindh from Pakistani occupation, the abolition of human rights abuses and religious fundamentalism. Syed's birth anniversary is being observed in his hometown Sann. The Pakistan state forces tried to sabotage the event. Banners and flags of the Sindhudesh Movement were removed from Sann and surrounding villages and towns were raided. Political activists were asked to stop their activities. The masses, however, defied the order and came out to celebrate Syed's anniversary. The protestors also chanted slogans against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). They said Pakistani forces were involved in enforced disappearances, extra judicial killings, rape and other atrocities. "Pakistan is fooling China by dragg

Angry coach tells perv doctor to 'go to hell' in court

Michigan (United States), Jan 18 (ANI): Thomas Brennan, a coach who sent dozens of young girls for treatment to USA Gymnastics team former doctor Larry Nassar, erupted in anger during the child molester's sentencing hearing and said him to 'go to hell' for his crimes. Thomas Brennan, a youth gymnastics coach, confronted Nassar in a Michigan courtroom on the second day of a sentencing hearing for the former doctor, who pleaded guilty in November to multiple counts of sexual assault. Brennan's outburst came as he stood next to one of Nassar's victims, Gwen Anderson, as she recounted the molestation she suffered at the hands of Nassar. Nassar is serving a 60-year prison after pleading guilty in July to child pornography charges in federal court.

Burst of snow hits parts of South, northern U.S.

Northern U.S, (U.S.A), Jan 18 (ANI): The burst of snow across the country has forced some cities to close schools. A layer of ice had coated roads and bridges causing extremely hazardous driving conditions. Crashes have resulted in blocked roads in multiple locations. Georgia Governor Nathan Deal issued a state of emergency for 83 counties that cover much of north and central Georgia. Snow is also falling from parts of the Florida panhandle up to Maine.

Bipartisan immigration plan fell short on border security: White House

Washington, D.C. (U.S.), Jan 17 (ANI): The White House informed that a bipartisan immigration proposal presented to U.S. President Donald Trump last week failed to adequately address his priorities, particularly in its level of funding for border security. "This simply failed to address the things that were laid out", White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said during. "Specifically one of the areas that really, really fell short was the funding for border security. They only put in one-tenth of what the Department of Homeland Security said they needed", she added.

Trump is in 'excellent' health: White House physician

Washington, D.C. (United States), Jan 17 (ANI): White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson said that United States President Donald Trump overall health 'is excellent' and he did 'exceedingly well' on cognitive screening. Trump had a normal score on a cognitive exam and is in excellent health, although he could benefit from a lower-fat diet and more exercise, Jackson added. The U.S President had performed well on a cognitive assessment, which the president had requested, said Jackson.

Protests erupt in PoK against intermittent power outages

PoK, Jan 16: Traders in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan occupied Kashmir, blocked the Neelum Valley road and burnt tyres to show their anger against load shedding and damage of transformers in the area. The protest was called by the Anjuman e Tajiran (or trade union) in Muzaffarabad as local businessmen have been facing huge losses due to severe power cuts.

Protest erupts as Greek Parliament approves more bailout reforms

Athens (Greece), Jan 16 (ANI): Thousands of Greeks took to the streets of Athens to protest new reforms which could make significant changes to the country. The Greek Parliament on Monday passed several reforms demanded by international lenders in exchange for fresh bailout funds. The bill introduces a new electronic process for foreclosures on overdue loans and outstanding payments to the state, opens up closed professions, restructures family benefits and makes it harder to call a strike. About 20,000 people rallied outside parliament during the vote. Bus, subway and city rail services were disrupted and some flights were grounded as workers went on strike to protest against the bill. As the vote was in progress, police fired teargas to disperse protesters who hurled stones and petrol bombs at them.

Scores injured after lobby floor of Indonesian stock exchange collapses

Jakarta (Indonesia), Jan 16 (ANI): At least 77 people have been injured after the lobby floor at the Indonesian stock exchange in Jakarta, collapsed on Monday. Witnesses said a mezzanine floor overlooking the main lobby of the Exchange collapsed. The high-rise building was built in the late 1990s and was bombed by Islamist militants in 2000. The Exchange resumed business in the afternoon as per schedule and closed 0.2 percent higher.

100 taxis launched with #FreeKarachi banners to participate in Martin Luther King Day parade

Washington DC, Jan 16 (ANI): The Free Karachi campaign is gaining momentum in United States' Washington DC as100 taxis were launched with #FreeKarachi banners to participate in Dr Martin Luther King Day parade. The taxis were flagged off at a function in Anacostia Art Center in 1231 Good Hope Road. The Free Karachi movement comes after the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Dr Hasan Zafar Arif was found dead in a car in Karachi's Ilyas Goth area on Sunday. Dr Arif, who was also the MQM-London's deputy convener, used to teach Philosophy at the University of Karachi. He was an alumnus of the University of Reading and Harvard University.

'I am not a racist': Donald Trump

Florida (United States), Jan 15 (ANI): Amid reports of United States President Donald Trump's derogatory comments about immigrants from Haiti and Africa, he said on Sunday that he is 'not a racist'. Trump added that he was 'ready, willing and able' to reach a deal to protect immigrants brought to the United States as children. "No. I'm not a racist. I'm the least racist person you have ever interviewed," Trump said.