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Former soccer star George Weah wins Liberia's presidency

Liberia, Dec 30 (ANI): Liberians are extremely delighted and hopeful after George Weah was announced as the new president. Liberia's elections board certified former international football star George Weah as the winner of the nation's presidential election. George Weah will take over from Ellen Johnson, who ruled for 12 years. A Nobel Laureate, Johnson is credited with restoring peace after the civil war.

9 dead after gunmen attack church

Cairo (Egypt), Dec 30 (ANI): At least 9 people were killed after gunmen attacked the Mar Mina church south of Cairo. According to medical and security sources, out of deceased three were policeman. The attacker was wearing an explosive vest and was shot dead by the church's security forces. Two other bombs are said to have been defused near the church. A second attacker has been captured according to state media. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Hundreds take to streets over pork shortage

Caracas (Venezuela), Dec 29 (ANI): Hundreds of Venezuelans took to streets to demonstrate their agony against the shortage of pork across parts of the nation. The protestors also demonstrated over government's failed promise to provide subsidized meat for Christmas.

Number of Peruvians march against Fujimori pardon

Lima (Peru), Dec 29 (ANI): Peruvians enraged over President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski's pardon of former strongman Alberto Fujimori marched, in what was expected to be the biggest protest yet against the two men since the Christmas Eve measure was announced. The size and impact of the protests could be an indication of whether the uproar over the pardon locks Kuczynski's already weak government into a political crisis, or peters out as he revamps his Cabinet and seeks new allies in Congress. At least 40,000 people were expected to march in the capital Lima, and demonstrations were also planned in cities across the country and in foreign capitals, according to Jorge Rodriguez, a representative of one of the activist groups organizing the protests.

40 killed, 30 injured in suicide bomb attack

Kabul (Afghanistan), Dec 29 (ANI): At least 40 people were killed and 30 were injured after a suicide bomb attack at a news agency in Kabul on Thursday. Currently the region is being under heavy security and high alert. Officials say the explosion hit a news agency and a neighboring Shi'ite cultural centre. Many of the victims were students attending a conference, a discussion on the anniversary of the Soviet invasion of the country. Islamic State said in an online statement that it was responsible for the attack, the latest in a series the movement has claimed on Shi'ite targets in Kabul. High-profile attacks in Afghanistan's big cities have continued despite heavy U.S. airstrikes on militants across the country.

Japan helps other countries to improve sewerage system

Tokyo (Japan), Dec 28 (ANI): The Bureau of Sewerage at Tokyo Metropolitan Government is working with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to spread around the world through international cooperation the technologies and know-how accumulated at Bureau of Sewerage. This effort was undertaken in cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as part of the cooperative activity "Grassroots Power in Action". This activity takes advantage of Japan's various technologies and experiences introduced by JICA to the world, the project aims to nurture human resources of local engineers who operate and maintain sewage systems in Malaysia. "Sewerage Technology Practice Center" is a large-scale training plant in Tokyo that has a variety of facilities related to sewerage. And through providing advanced water treatment technology, the bureau has accumulated diverse technologies and know-how, such as constructions method of sewer pipes, and so on. Advanced sewerage technology in Tokyo wi

Paramount Bed exhibits new healthcare products

Tokyo (Japan), Dec 28 (ANI): "Paramount Bed" is a manufacturer specialized in making beds used for medical care and in nursing care environments. These beds are used not only in Japan but also around the world. The developed products create a comfortable health care environment since such kinds of functional and safe medical/nursing beds are always required on site. The bed's mattresses also combine high functionality and durability. The level of product quality not only meets the IEC and other international standards; "Paramount Bed" also conducts product testing to survey our own in-house standards that are even stricter.Many People who are interested in medical care and nursing care are visiting "Paramount Bed" booth, visitors are eager to listen to the person in charge about how to use the new functions of the latest models. "Paramount Bed" has factories and offices in Indonesia, China, and Vietnam and are developing mainly in the medical and nursing care fields in Southeast As

Watch: Thousands take out march against illegal tax imposition by Islamabad

Gilgit-Baltistan (PoK), Dec 28 (ANI): In a massive anti-Pakistan campaign, thousands of people from Skardu joined a historic long march towards Gilgit, against the unlawful imposition of taxes by Islamabad. Protesters chanted slogans like "Chalo-Chalo Gilgit Chalo" and "Gunda Tax Namanzoor" as they remain set to stage a protest camp in Gilgit against Pakistan's oppressive policies. Despite harsh weather conditions and a warning by the administration, people of Gilgit-Baltistan have decided to continue their protest until the taxes are withdrawn.

Watch: 'Free Balochistan' billboards across iconic Times Square

New York (U.S.), Dec 28 (ANI): After a successful month of implementing the 'Free Balochistan' campaign in London, the initiative has reached New York in the United States. Banners and billboards carrying messages of 'Free Balochistan from human rights abuses by Pakistan' have been placed across the iconic Times Square. Over half a dozen such billboards carrying the slogan have will remain there as the city celebrates New Years Eve. The billboards highlight Pakistan-led kidnappings, torture and massacres in Balochistan from decades. The billboard adverts are an addition to the ongoing human rights campaign in the city, which kicked-off with more than 100 taxis carrying similar slogans.

Myanmar court extends detention of two journalists

Yangon (Myanmar), Dec 28 (ANI): Two Reuters journalists detained in Myanmar for the past two weeks were remanded back into custody on Wednesday for a further 14 days. Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo appeared at a court in Yangon over allegations they breached the nation's Official Secrets Act. The two were allowed to meet their families and their lawyer for the first time since their arrest on December the 12th - soon after being invited to meet police officials over dinner. The journalists had worked on Reuters coverage of the migrant crisis, which has seen an estimated 655,000 Rohingya Muslims flee from a military crackdown in the western state of Rakhine. Myanmar's Ministry of Information has said they "illegally acquired information with the intention to share it with foreign media". They could face a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.

Liberians vote in run-off Presidential election

Monrovia (Liberia), Dec 27 (ANI): Liberians voted in a runoff election to choose the country's next president. Former soccer star George Weah and Vice President Joseph Boakai are competing in the elections to replace President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf is stepping down after two terms that is the maximum allowed under Liberia's constitution. While Boakai has 12 years experience in the government, Weah has a lot of youth support. Neither candidate received enough votes in the first round of elections that took place on October 10.

39 people injured in annual Cuba fireworks festival

Villa Clara (Cuba), Dec 27 (ANI): At least 39 people have been injured at a fireworks explosion at the annual Parrandas festival in Cuba. The annual spectacular Christmas eve Parrandas festival in the Cuban town of Remedios turned into a tragedy following the mishap. Injured people were rushed to hospital after they received severe burns due to an explosion. But the show went on even after the incident as the participants and tourists got up very close to the launching fireworks despite the earlier explosion. Two of the town's neighborhoods are pitted against each other in this festival with each side competing to put on the most spectacular show. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

North Korea likely to hold diplomatic talks in 2018, says South Korea

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): North Korea's neighbor South Korea on Tuesday said that North Korea is likely to hold talks in the year 2018 regarding its submission of Nukes. The statement was made by South Korea's Unification Ministry, however, no reason or evidence was provided by the country. Earlier, North Korea termed the fresh sanctions by UN as "An act of war."North Korea also warned that countries supporting UN resolution will pay heavy price for this.

Indo-Nepal authorities meet to discuss stalled clinker shipments

Birgunj (Nepal), Dec 26 (ANI): Nepali and Indian authorities on Tuesday met to find a temporary alternative to the transportation of clinker. The meeting was organised at hotel vishwa in Birgunj. Consul general of India, B.C Pradhan was also present at the meeting. This conference aimed to provide a platform for knowledge-sharing and cross-sectoral engagement related to developments in national and state-level pollution regulation.Locals have warned that they will shutdown the border point from Monday, which could cripple a major portion of Nepal's foreign trade. The Nepali side is expected to sign the letters of exchange prior to the commerce secretary-level talks at the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) to discuss various trades, transit and commerce related issues.

Widespread protests in PoK and Gilgit Baltistan against ill treatment of locals by Pakistan

Gilgit/Rawalakot, Dec 26: Widespread protests have erupted across Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan against Pakistan's ill treatment of the region and its people. In Gilgit-Baltistan, people have come out onto the streets shouting anti-Pakistan slogans and rejecting the Pakistan Government's enforced taxation. However, in Rawalakot city, people came out onto the streets to protest against the discriminatory surge in load shedding hours.

Topless activist tries to snatch Jesus statue from Vatican Nativity scene

Vatican City, Dec 26 (ANI): A topless woman from Ukrainian-French radical feminist group tried to snatch the statue of baby Jesus in the Vatican Nativity scene. She was stopped before she could take it away. The woman was wearing just pants and shoes and jumped over the guard rails protecting the creche in St. Peter's Square. She then bolted after the baby Jesus shouting, "God is woman."

Protesters clash with police over Fujimori pardon

Lima (Peru), Dec 26 (ANI): A clash broke out between police officers and protesters in Lima. This came a day after Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski pardoned former authoritarian leader Alberto Fujimori. Tens and hundreds of Peruvians marched through the streets of Lima to protest against pardon granted to former leader Alberto Fujimori. The protestors also called on President Kuczynski to step down in a second day of unrest. As the march made its way through downtown, clashes between officers in riot gear and protesters erupted. Police had to resort to tear gas to disperse crowds.

Watch: "Free Balochistan Campaign" mobile advertisements hit New York streets

New York, Dec 26 (ANI): World Balochistan Organiation (WBO) has up the stakes to raise their voice against the atrocities committed by Pakistan against Balochistan by mobile advertising in New York, USA. The campaign to spread awareness among the New Yorkers is expected to continue for a month. Apart from several cabs, a truck was spotted by ANI displaying a board targeting CPEC, which read "No to CPEC, the China-Pakistan project aims to loot and plunder Balochistan." Earlier, several cabs and buses in London were spotted with banners of Free Balochistan.

Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to Grenfell Tower, terrorism victims in her Christmas speech

London, Dec 26 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth delivering her Christmas speech paid tribute to the victims of Grenfell Tower fire and Manchester bombings. The Queen thanked the emergency services for their hard work which helped saving many lives. 22 people died including children and several got injured in the terrorist attack during a pop concert in Manchester. Grenfell Tower in London claimed 70 lives earlier this year.

Putin's opposition leader Navalny barred from presidential elections

Moscow (Russia), Dec 26 (ANI): The opposition leader and critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny was barred from contesting presidential edition scheduled in March 2018. The country's central election commission decided to bar him for his ineligibility as the president due to his past criminal record. Alexei Navalny is a sharp critique of Vladimir Putin and he has been jailed three times this year for holding public meetings breaking the law by repeatedly organizing public meetings and rallies. The renowned campaigner against corruption has urged his supporters to boycott elections. Vladimir Putin is expected to win once again and retain power 17 years in a row.