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Watch: Explosion at Austria's main gas plant forces Italy to declare state of emergency

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): An explosion that ripped through Austria's main gas pipeline hub killed one person and injured at least 18, prompting Italy to declare a state of emergency. Due to the explosion, snow-hit southern Europe could face energy shortages after authorities warned that Austrian pipelines were likely to be out of action for days.

New York bombing suspect Akayed Ullah warned Trump on Facebook

New York, Dec 13 (ANI): The man accused of blowing up a bus terminal in the heart of New York City had posted a warning to United States President Donald Trump just before the attack. The post by Akayed Ullah was revealed in charges filed by federal prosecutors on Tuesday. "Trump you failed to protect your nation," the Facebook post read. Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi man, faces five federal terrorism-related charges and three state terrorism-related charges after he detonated a device during the busy morning commute on Monday.

Pakistan Exploiting Resources of PoK with Deceit and High-Handedness

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Dec. 12: Islamabad, in a tyrannical rule of over seven decades on the people of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) has plundered the resources prerogative of the region. The multi-billion dollar, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which Islamabad repeatedly touted as the game changer for a drowning Pakistan economy is in reality, a project being accomplished at the cost of the agonies of Kashmiri people. The corridor, which doesn't pass even through the region, still has several of its projects being constructed in the occupied territory. The people in PoK are strongly opposed to the construction of dams and hydroelectric projects.

Hope we receive more tourists at Tuscany post Virat-Anushka's wedding: Local resident

Tuscany (Italy), Dec 12 (ANI): Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied knot in Italy in a private wedding affair on Monday with close friends and family gracing the event. While the entire nation rejoiced on the big day of their favourite couple, locals of Italy too looked excited. A local resident of Italy's Tuscany, Marchello expressed happiness that the couple chose Italy for their special day. He also hoped that it will bring more people from India to the town.

Nepal's Left alliance heading towards winning majority of seats

Kathmandu (Nepal), Dec 12 (ANI): The left alliance of Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center) in Nepal is on the verge of winning a majority of the seats in the federal parliament and provincial assembly, but there are a lot of challenges for them, says an analyst and senior journalist. The two phased election has given a majority to the left alliance of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and the CPN-Maoist Centre. As per the data released by the Election Commission on Monday, the CPN-UML has won over 74 seats and leading in five places followed by CPN-Maoist Centre with 34 wins and two leads.

Bangladeshi man suspect in New York bus terminal bombing

New York (United States), Dec 12 (ANI): A Bangladeshi man is suspected of carrying out the terror attack in New York in the United States. The attacker has been identified Akayed Ullah, who was carrying a pipe bomb that malfunctioned and exploded prematurely, leaving him and three others injured. The explosion happened around 7:20 am, in an underground tunnel linking the Port Authority Bus Terminal to Times Square. The underground tunnel is a major thoroughfare for workers during the morning rush hour.

Iraq holds victory parade to celebrate victory over Islamic State

Baghdad (Iraq), Dec 11 (ANI): An Iraqi military parade celebrating final victory over Islamic State was taken out in Baghdad's Green Zone on Sunday. Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi declared final victory over Islamic State on Saturday after Iraqi forces drove its last remnants from the country. Iraqi forces recaptured the last areas still under Islamic State control along the border with Syria and secured the western desert thus marking the end of the war against the militants. Abadi declared December 10 an annual national holiday.

Moroccans protest over Trump's Jerusalem move

Rabat (Morocco), Dec 11 (ANI): Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Morocco's capital Rabat on Sunday to demonstrate against United States President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Waving Palestinian flags, scores of demonstrators marched from Rabat's Bab el-Had square to Morocco's parliament building, down Mohammed VI Avenue, the city's main thoroughfare. The protesters included families, Islamist sympathizers, trade unionists and local activists. The demonstrators came from across the political spectrum including professional associations, trade unions, and civil societies.

Sindhi Baloch Forum holds anti-Pakistan protest on International Human Rights Day

London, Dec 11 (ANI): The Sindhi Baloch Forum staged an anti-Pakistan protest on International Human Rights Day in London. The objective was to inform people that Pakistan is committing Human Rights crimes against Sindhi and Baloch people. The issues raised included extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, forced construction of CPEC, robbing resources, occupying lands and violence against religious minorities. A procession was carried out from Trafalgar Square to Opposite 10 Downing Street where the protest was also held. The protestors held banners and placards highlighting the atrocities of Pakistan against Sindhi and Baloch people.

Nepal Polls 2017: Left Alliance takes major lead

Birgunj (Nepal), Dec 10 (ANI): Left Alliance in Nepal is heading for a win as counting of votes is ongoing amid tight security. According to results released by the Election Commission, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN- UML) has won 51 seats while its alliance partner CPN Maoist-Centre has bagged 21 seats. The ruling Nepali Congress, which was the largest party in the last election, won only 10 seats, according to tallies. Two Madhesi parties have won five seats. The Federal Socialist Forum Nepal led by Upendra Yadav has won 2 seats whereas Rashtriya Janata Party led by Mahanta Thakur has bagged 3 seats. Naya Shakti Party led by former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has won one seat and an independent was among winning candidates. The vote counting is in progress for remaining 76 seats.

U.N. envoy shows willingness to ease tension, says North Korea

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The United Nations Political Affairs Chief Jeffrey Feltman returned from his four-day trip to North Korea. The visit was the first in years by a United Nations envoy in North Korea. Feltmen is the highest level envoy since 2012 to visit North Korea. According to state media, the envoy showed willingness to ease tensions on the North Korean peninsula. Feltmen has also acknowledged the negative impacts of sanctions in the country, it added. The envoy toured hospital and food factory for inspection in Pyongyang.

Jakarta rally against U.S. President Trump's Jerusalem plan

Jakarta (Indonesia), Dec 10 (ANI): Thousands of members and supporters of an Indonesian political party rallied against United States President Donald Trump's plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital on Sunday in Indonesia's Jakarta. Calling it a violation of human rights beyond the limits of religion, members of the Prosperous Justice Party held banners against Trump's Jerusalem statement. The party's chairman Sohibul Iman urged Indonesian President Joko Widodo to lead OIC member countries in pressuring Trump to reverse his decision. The status of Jerusalem home to sites holy to the Muslim, Jewish and Christian religions is one of the biggest obstacles to reaching a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.

Iraq formally declares final victory over Islamic State

Iraq, Dec 10 (ANI): Iraq has formally declared that its fight against Islamic State is over after three years of heavy combat. The Prime Minister of Iraq Haider Al-Abadi said troops had purged the remaining members of the militant group, three years after they captured around a third of Iraq's territory. He added that forces had recaptured the last areas still under I.S. control along the border with Syria. The group's de facto capital in Iraq, Mosul fell in July after a gruelling nine-month campaign backed by a U.S.-led coalition. And then Iraqi forces captured the last remaining town under Islamic State control, Rawa near that border last month. In September, Islamic State's Syrian capital Raqqa fell to a U.S.-backed Kurdish-led coalition. The forces fighting Islamic State in both countries say they now expect a new phase of guerrilla warfare, typical to the group.

Trump's Jerusalem move: Tension grips Bethlehem as clashes erupt

Bethlehem (West Bank), Dec 10 (ANI): Protests erupted in the West Bank City of Bethlehem on Saturday in continuation to previous day's clashes over United States President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Islamist group Hamas urged Palestinians on Thursday to abandon peace efforts and launch a new uprising against Israel in response to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as its capital. The Israeli military said it was reinforcing troops in the occupied West Bank, deploying several new army battalions and putting other forces on standby, describing the measures as part of its "readiness for possible developments".

Watch: Violent winds whip up California fires

California (United States), Dec 09 (ANI): Hurricane-force winds are fanning the flames in Southern California as uncontrollable wildfires roar through densely populated parts of the state. More than 200,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and major highways have been temporarily shut down.

Burkina Faso's cotton sector settles dispute with U.S. seed maker Monsanto

Burkina Faso, Dec 09 (ANI): Burkina Faso's cotton sector finally settled a dispute with U.S. seed maker Monsanto over what it said were revenue losses caused by the introduction of genetically modified cotton. For the cotton farmers of Burkina Faso, genetically modified crops are for now a thing of the past. This season, Africa's top cotton producing country returned to conventional crops after an eight-year GM partnership with U.S. agro-chemical giant Monsanto failed. Since 2008, after seeing their crops ravaged by the bollworm, cotton growers in Burkina Faso began using a pest-resistant cotton strain, first introduced in the U.S. In December 2016 the Burkina-Monsanto partnership ended with Monsanto writing off Burkina's more than 19 million dollar debt.

Nepal Polls 2017: Vote counting begins

Kathmandu (Nepal), Dec 8(ANI): Counting of votes started after the conclusion of the Parliamentary and Provincial polls in Nepal. The ballot boxes from 45 districts, which held the elections of 128 seats for House of Representatives and 256 for the Provincial Council, are being counted. As per preliminary results, the Leftist alliance of Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Maoist Center are leading with the Nepali Congress following it. About 67 percent voter turnout was witnessed in the second phase of the polls. The final results are expected to be declared on December 25.

Trump hosts Hanukkah party at White House, announces shifting of U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Washington (U.S.A), Dec 08 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump hosted a Hanukkah celebration at the White House where he talked about his decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. He also announced that he will be moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Security forces fire tear gas at Palestinians protesting Trump's decision on Israeli capital

Bethlehem (West Bank), Dec 08 (ANI): The Israeli security forces on Thursday used tear gas and water cannons after clashes broke out in the West Bank's Bethlehem following United States President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The demonstrators, who clashed with the security personnel, were also protesting following news of the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem. Earlier on Thursday, Palestinians switched off Christmas lights on the trees outside Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus was born.

Nepal polls 2017: Polling held peacefully in Terai region

Brgunj (Nepal), Dec 7(ANI): Amid tight security, a large number of voters turned up to cast their votes in the Terai region of Nepal. In Parsa district, where the Madhesis were opposing elections, no untoward incident was reported. The Terai region has been in the eye of a political storm because the government denied equal rights to the minority community in the country's new constitution. Many Madhesh-based political parties including the Rashtriya Janata Party - Nepal is in the fray. People in Madhesh region are expecting their demands to be met after the formation of new government.