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People in Gilgit Baltistan Protest against Power Crisis

Gilgit Baltistan, 19 December, 2017: - People of Gilgit city hit the streets to show their anger against load shedding. They shouted slogans criticizing the local administration and the authorities sitting in Islamabad. Load-shedding and power breakdown are a routine and result in disruption in the smooth functioning of business, educational institutions and other government departments. Locals blame mismanagement and rampant corruption to be the root cause of power crisis in the region.

Trump calls for infrastructure plan after Amtrak train derailment

Washington D.C. (U.S.), Dec 19 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump pitched for the necessity to fix the infrastructure of the country. The U.S. President's remarks came after several people lost their lives in a train derailment accident in Washington D.C. "We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities," Trump said. "It is all the more reason why we must start immediately fixing the infrastructure of the United States", Trump asserted. Earlier, an Amtrak train derailed and fell off a bridge onto Interstate 5 between Tacoma and Olympia in Washington state.

Deadly Thomas Fire becomes California's third largest on record

California, Dec 19 (ANI): Spreading to 259,000 acres, the deadly Thomas Fire has become California's third largest wildfire on record. The largest was the 2003 Cedar Fire near San Diego which destroyed 273,246 acres. With harsh winds tearing through the area, more devastation is feared. According to firefighters, the blaze has already destroyed more than 1,000 structures, including over 750 homes, in coastal communities in Southern California. Over 8,400 firefighters are working around the clock to save lives and contain the fire.

6 dead after Amtrak train derails in Washington state

Washington (United States), Dec 19 (ANI): At least six people were killed after an Amtrak train derailed and fell off a bridge onto Interstate 5 between Tacoma and Olympia in Washington state. The death toll is expected to increase as per the U.S. officials. Approximately 78 passengers and five crew members were on board when the mishap took place. Multiple fatalities were reported after the train derailed near Tacoma, about 40 miles south of Seattle, spilling at least one train car on to busy Interstate 5. Amtrak 501 was traveling from Seattle to Portland along a new route on the maiden voyage of an expanded high-speed option.

Dozens killed, several missing in Philippines landslide

Manila (Philippines), Dec 18 (ANI): At least 26 people are dead and several missing after a massive landslide caused by incessant rains hit central Province of Philippines on Monday. Tropical storm Kai-tak has caused havoc in the Philippines bringing heavy showers of rain and cutting power supply in many areas. More than 15,000 people are stranded due to storm and airlines have been cancelled. Nearly 88,000 people have taken shelter in evacuation centers.

Santa scales skyscraper to deliver gifts to kids

Berlin (Germany), Dec 18 (ANI): A man dressed as Santa Claus scaled a skyscraper to delivere gifts to children waiting below. Kids in Berlin watched in excitement as he rang bells and climbed skyscraper to make a leap on Sunday.

Excitement at peak in Austrian mountain amid Skiing, paragliding and mountain biking

Mayrhofen (Austria), Dec 18 (ANI): The sixth Rise and Fall race, a relay with two 430-metre vertical climbs and descents of the Austrian Alps by Skiing, paragliding and mountain biking, was held in Mayrhofen of Austria on Saturday. Over 2,000 spectators watched the event where 80 teams from all over Europe battled for victory. The relay race began with a 1.3-km cross-country ski climb, after which the competitors handed over to their paragliding team mate. After landing back down the mountainside, the paragliders had a 400-metre run to hand over to their mountain biking team mate. They then faced a 3.7-km climb back up the mountain before the final leg of the relay, a 1.3-km ski or snowboard sprint back down the mountain.

French Sailor smashes solo round-the-world sailing record

Brest (France), Dec 18 (ANI): French sailor Francois Gabart smashed the previous record for the solo non-stop circumnavigation of the globe on Sunday. Gabart took 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds to finish his circuit of the globe. He completed the journey non-stop, confined to his trimaran sailing yacht since 4 November. Gabart broke the record set by his countryman Thomas Coville last year. Then he sailed to the port of Brest, surrounded by a flotilla of spectator boats, for celebrations. Gabart told reporters at Brest that he had been lucky with the weather. He said if he had not left on November 4, or had left his departure just three hours later, he might not have been so lucky.

Mammoth skeleton auctioned for $643,900

Lyon (France), Dec 17 (ANI): 15000-year-old Wooly Mammoth skeleton was auctioned at staggering $643, 900 in French city of Lyon on Sunday. The skeleton of the ice-age extinct elephant species stands 3-metre tall with three meter long tusks. The skeleton was purchased by Strasbourg-based construction company Soprema who sells coating products named Mammouth. The company plans to put the skeleton on display in their headquarters.

Watch: Australia's first same-sex couples get married

Australia, Dec 17 (ANI): Two lesbian couples have become the first people to legally celebrate a same-sex wedding in Australia. According to Daily Telegraph, Sydney couple Lauren Price and Amy Laker got married on Saturday in front of friends and family. The couple was given special permission to wed without giving a month's notice to Births, Deaths and Marriages NSW.

Watch: Eiffel Tower gets festive

Paris, Dec 17 (ANI): Eiffel Tower has been transformed into a winter wonderland, all decked out for the holidays with Christmas trees and giant penguins.

We will avenge creation of Bangladesh by liberating Kashmir: Hafiz Saeed

Lahore (Pakistan), Dec 16 (ANI): Co- founder of terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and 26/11 Mumbai Attacks mastermind from Pakistan Hafiz Saeed on Saturday while addressing his followers in Lahore, discarded the allegations leveled against him by India for spreading terrorism. Terming himself as an activist of independence in Jammu and Kashmir, Hafiz said that Kahmiris dying in the Valley are sacrificing for Pakistan first and Kashmir later.

Clashes erupt as opposition supporters hold nationwide protest over electoral crisis

Tegucigalpa (Honduras), Dec 16 (ANI): A clash broke out between Honduran security forces and protesters who had blocked major roads, and demanded a full recount of last month's contentious election that pitched the Central American nation into crisis. Opposition Alliance supporters came out on the streets to hold a nationwide protest after presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla and former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya urged people to begin a 'peaceful' and 'permanent' national demonstration and labor strike. Police and soldiers responded with tear gas to disperse the protesters who set fire to a vehicle for carrying soldiers in Tegucigalpa.

SpaceX launches and lands its first reused rocket for NASA

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): NASA recorded a successful launch of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft that was heading to the International Space Station. SpaceX is touted to be a successful launch as progress in its effort to create reusable rocket boosters. Dragon lifted off on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. It had more than 4,800 pounds of research equipment, cargo and supplies that will support more than 250 investigations aboard the space station. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket first-stage booster later approached Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

Can't accept preconditions for talks with North Korea: Rex Tillerson

United Nations, Dec 16 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the United States would not accept any preconditions for diplomatic talks with North Korea. He added that the Trump administration and the international community would continue to pressurize North Korean leader Pyongyang. "We are not going to accept preconditions," Tillerson told reporters. He added, "As I said earlier this week, a sustained cessation of North Korea's threatening behavior must occur before talks can begin. North Korea must earn its way back to the table," Tillerson said. "The pressure campaign must, and will, continue until denuclearization is achieved. We will, in the meantime, keep our channels of communication open."

Watch: Animals celebrate Christmas at London Zoo

London (United Kingdom), Dec 16 (ANI): The Asiatic lions, squirrel monkeys and penguins were among the animal inhabitants at London Zoo to get a feast of seasonal treats. All designed to allow them to use their natural skills.

North Korea must earn its way back to the table: Rex Tillerson

Washington (U.S.A), Dec 16 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has told the United Nations Security Council that North Korea must cease all threatening behaviour before talks with the US can begin. This as a steep denial to his earlier offer of talks without preconditions, earlier. He had said he was willing to start talks with Pyongyang without preconditions, which the White House refuted and said they were caught off guard by his offer.

Watch: Man shot, detained at Amsterdam airport

Amsterdam (Netherlands), Dec 16 (ANI): The Dutch Military Police have shot and detained a man after he threatened them with a knife at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. According to media reports, few parts of the airport were evacuated for a short time, but have since been reopened. The shot man has reportedly been transferred to the hospital.

Vivid colors of autumn season in Japan's Yokohama city

Yokohama (Japan), Dec 15 (ANI): Its autumn season in Japan and leaves of trees reflects vivid colors of nature. "Sankeien Garden" is a traditional Japanese garden located in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The autumn leaves are now in full color. The garden is extremely spacious and contains several traditional Japanese houses, old architecture, historically high-value buildings, along with natural trees and waterside. Tourists can see the seasonal Japanese landscape there. In autumn, the leaves of trees such as Maple and Ginkgo are colored red or yellow, and one can enjoy the traditional Japanese autumn landscape. It is a very popular place to enjoy the autumn scenery. The garden has popular shooting spots including the historic Japanese houses and promenades along the little valleys. A lot of photographers visit the place to take pictures of traditional Japanese houses with autumn leaves, and beautiful autumn leaves scattered under the sunlight coming through the trees along t

36 pilgrims set off for pilgrimage promoting better India-Nepal ties

Kathmandu (Nepal), Dec 15 (ANI): A total of 36 pilgrims from Kathmandu on Thursday set off for pilgrimage to various parts of India. Several elderly people are part of the pilgrimage organised by Nepal Bharat Friendship Society with the support from the Indian high commission in Nepal. The pilgrimage, which was flagged off on Thursday, will go around different parts of India and Nepal within two weeks of duration. The pilgrims will enter India via Birgunj town of Nepal and then tour Harihar Kshetra, PunPun, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Chitra Kut, Ayodhya Ram Janma Bhumi, Gorakh Nath, Devghat, many more places and then will be back to Kathmandu.