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Embattled Chipotle CEO Steve Ells has agreed to step down

USA, Nov 30 (ANI): Chipotle Mexican Grill's CEO, Steve Ells has agreed to step down. The Mexican chain of fast casual restaurants said that it is looking for a "new leader with demonstrated turnaround expertise" after Ells' announcement. Ells, who has held or shared the CEO role since founding Chipotle in 1993 said in a statement that: "Bringing in a new CEO is the right thing to do for all our stakeholders." Chipotle's shared rose nearly 3 percent on Wednesday. Ells will stay on as executive chairman and will join a search committee for a new CEO.

U.S. hopes India contributes more in combating North Korea: U.S. State Dept Spokesperson

Washington D.C., Nov 30 (ANI): The Spokesperson for the United States Department of State, Heather Nauert, on Thursday said U.S. has a wonderful relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India. She added that a part of constant conversations of the two nations is to do more to help with North Korea. "It is a global problem and threat. Hope India will do more and we will continue to have those conversations with government," Nauert added.

U.S. lauds Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India, calls it 'tremendous success'

Washington D.C., Nov 30 (ANI): The Spokesperson for the United States Department of State, Heather Nauert, on Thursday said that the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) held in India was a "tremendous success". She added that she is proud of the initiative and that that Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump's daughter and closest advisors led the U.S. delegation. "I can personally think of no better representative of a woman entrepreneur in the United States than her to go over there. She was invited personally by the prime minister to spearhead our delegation," Nauert added.

NBC News fires 'Today' co-host Matt Lauer over sex allegation

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): NBC News fired popular 'Today' show host Matt Lauer after an employee filed a complaint about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace. The "Today" show is one of the most profitable and popular franchises on American television. Lauer was the cornerstone of the program for two decades. Lauer interviewed many prominent persons and he has tremendous fan following. Last year, he signed a new contract with the network worth a reported $20m (15m) per year. Lauer is the latest high-profile man in media to be brought down by allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Matt Lauer is the latest high-profile man in media to be brought down by allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Last week, CBS News fired Charlie Rose, a morning anchors, after a report in The Washington Post chronicled years of alleged sexual misconduct on his part.

President Trump slams top Democratic leaders for skipping meeting with him

Washington, D.C. (United States), Nov 30 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump blasted House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer after they pulled out of a meeting to fund the government. "I am not really that surprised, we have a lot of differences,". "They've been all talk, but they've been no action and now it's even worse, it's not even talk." Trump said. The two Democrats pulled out of a budget-deal meeting with Donald Trump after the President bashed them on Twitter, saying "I don't see a deal!".

'We will take care of North Korea missile launch': Donald Trump

Washington, D.C., (United States), Nov 29 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump said that the U.S. "will take care of" the North Korea issue after its latest missile launch. He added that the United States' basic approach of dealing with North Korean leader Pyongyang will not change. Trump has tightened sanctions on North Korea and pressured China to do more to help rein in Pyongyang's ballistic missile and nuclear ambitions. North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday that landed close to Japan. The U.S. President said North Korea's missile launch has not changed the "very serious" U.S. approach. This comes a week after Trump put North Korea on a U.S. list of countries that support terrorism. "I will only tell you that we will take care of it... It is a situation that we will handle," Trump told reporters during a meeting with Republican congressional leaders at the White House. U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis, who was also at the meeting, cal

South Korea fires off response to North Korea's missile test

South Korea, Nov 29 (ANI): In a response to North Korea's missile test, South Korea's military responded with its own live-fire missile drill on Wednesday. North Korea fired what appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that landed close to Japan. A week after U.S. President put North Korea back on a U.S. list of countries it says support terrorism, North Korea fired its first missile launch since mid-September. South Korean President Moon Jae-in said the government had been preparing for the launch. Moon added there was no choice but for countries to keep applying pressure and sanctions against North Korea.

Myanmar should commit to respect for human rights, says Pope Francis

Naypyitaw (Myanmar), Nov 29 (ANI): Pope Francis said that Myanmar is suffering from civil conflict and hostilities "that have lasted all too long and created deep divisions" during his visit. The pope's visit to Myanmar comes after an exodus of more than 620,000 Rohingya from Rakhine state to the southern tip of Bangladesh following a military crackdown that the United States last week branded "ethnic cleansing". His trip is so delicate that some papal advisers warned him against even saying the word "Rohingya", lest he set off a diplomatic incident that could turn the country's military and government against minority Christians.

GES 2017: PM Modi & Ivanka extol SHAKTI', the power of women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pitched for women empowerment stressing it is vital for the overall development of the nation

Nitin Gadkari highlights efforts undertaken for rejuvenation of Ganga in London

London, Nov 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari attended an event by UK-based Indian Journalists Association in London. In his speech, Nitin Gadkari highlighted efforts being undertaken for rejuvenation of the Ganga River.

'Late mother Diana would've been best friends with fiance Markle': Prince Harry

London (England), Nov 28 (ANI): Prince Harry said that his late mother Diana would have been 'best friends' with his fiance Meghan Markle. The model showed off her dazzling three-stone engagement ring that memorializes Diana. Designed by Harry himself, the ring has a diamond from Botswana as its centre and is surrounded by two diamonds taken from the personal collection of Harry's late mother Diana. Harry said she would have been "thick as thieves" with Markle. "It's so important to me to know that she's a part of this with us," Markle said. Prince Harry and U.S. actress Markle announced their wedding on Monday. The couple revealed that their relationship had blossomed "incredibly quickly" after meeting on a blind date. Queen Elizabeth's grandson and fifth-in-line to the British throne, Prince Karry and Markle said they got engaged this month in London and will marry in the spring next year.

Donald Trump makes 'Pocahontas' joke at ceremony honoring Navajo veterans

Washington D.C., Nov 28 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump made a dig at Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, calling her 'Pocahontas', during an event honoring Navajo code talkers. "You're very very special people, you were here long before anyone us were here," Trump said. "Although we have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago, they call her Pocahontas." During his presidential campaign, President Trump repeatedly referred to Warren as "Pocahontas" in a mocking reference to Warren's having said in the past that she had Native American ancestry.

Costa Rica test-drives its first hydrogen fuel cell electric buses

Liberia (Costa Rica), Nov 28 (ANI): Costa Rica unveiled its first hydrogen fuel cell electric bus with an aim to move towards 100 percent renewable energy. The bus is powered by hydrogen gas made from solar panels and a wind turbine. The vehicle can accommodate 40 passengers and can travel an approximate range of 338 km (210 miles) on 38 kg (83 lbs) of compressed hydrogen. The electric bus project cost approx USD 4 million and the first rides are to take place in the city of Liberia in June. According to official figures, Costa Rica hopes to be a carbon neutral nation by 2021. Government has also launched several schemes to get people away from traditional petrol-powered cars.

Tired eyes! Chinese barber shave off eyelids

Chengdu (China), Nov 28 (ANI): A 62-year-old roadside barber offers a traditional Chinese technique in which he shaves the inner side of the lower eyelid in a bid to 'refresh' and improve 'comfort' in the eye. Xiong Gaowu is one of the few existing practitioners who has honed his 'eyelids shaving' skills over decades. At his stand in Chengdu, the capital of China's southwestern province of Sichuan, Xiong uses a silver stick, eye drops and a straight razor to 'shave' the eyelids of his customers. Gaowu offers his services to seven or eight customers each week and charges 80 yuan ($12) each, usually as an extra service on top of a haircut.

First aid ship arrives in Yemen port after Saudi-led coalition eases blockade

Hodeidah (Yemen), Nov 28 (ANI): A ship carrying 5,500 tonnes of flour docked in Yemen's Hodeidah port in the Red Sea on Sunday, marking the first such shipment after more than two weeks of a blockade by a Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi movement. Saudi Arabia and its allies closed air, land and sea access to the Arabian Peninsula country on November 6, to stop what it calls a flow of arms to the Houthis from Iran. The action came after Saudi Arabia intercepted a missile fired towards its capital, Riyadh. The delivery is the first aid to arrive through Hodeidah port, controlled by the Houthis, after the coalition allowed a flight carrying humanitarian aid workers to the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Saturday. Aid agencies said the blockade had aggravated the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where the war has killed more than 10,000 people and left an estimated 7 million facing famine.

British Prince Harry, U.S. actress Meghan Markle to get married next Spring

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Britain's Prince Harry and U.S. actress Meghan Markle, on Monday, announced they were engaged and would get married in the spring of next year. Harry, fifth-in-line to the British throne, and Markle, best known for her role in the U.S. TV legal drama "Suits", got engaged earlier this month in London. A statement issued by Kensington Palace said, "Prince Harry has informed Her Majesty The Queen and other close members of his family. Prince Harry has also sought and received the blessing of Ms Markle's parents." Harry and Markle, who is a divorcee, met in July 2016 after they were introduced through friends.

People in PoK Intensifies Protest against Pakistani Occupation

Trarkhal (PoK), Nov 27: - A massive anti-Pakistan protest was held in the TrarKhal area of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as locals, including women and children, raised slogans demanding an end of Pakistani occupation. A march was carried out by the protesters shouting pro-independence slogans blaming the Pakistan Army and the police for atrocities on innocent civilians. They blamed Islamabad for its discriminatory policies for the past 70 years.

First phase of Nepal polls sees 65 percent voter turnout

Myagdi (Nepal), Nov 27 (ANI): Around 65 percent voter turnout was witnessed in the first phase of parliamentary and provincial elections held peacefully across 32 districts in Nepal on Sunday. Bajura district, situated in far west Nepal, witnessed the highest voter turnout with 80 percent people exercising their right to franchise. Voting was held across 4,465 polling stations in 37 electoral constituencies in the first phase. These votes will decide the fate of 702 candidates who were in the fray for 37 Parliament seats and 74 seats of provincial assemblies. The second phase of federal and provincial elections will be held on December 7.

Massive anti-Pakistan protest erupts in Tarar Khel

Tarar Khel (PoK), Nov 27 (ANI): A massive protest rally was staged by locals in Tarar Khel area of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) demanding end of Pakistani occupation. Protesters raised pro-independence slogans and blamed Pakistan Army and police for atrocities on innocent civilians. The protestors also blamed Islamabad for its discriminatory policies from the past 70 years. A large number of political activists, civil society members and students took part in the protest march.

Rohingya refugees worry about food shortages as more arrive in Bangladesh

Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh), Nov 27 (ANI): Amid the on-going Rohingya crisis, refugees are finding it difficult to arrange food and shelter. Janu, a Rohingya refugee, faces daily challenge of finding enough food to eat. She's been living off just on rice and lentils since she fled her home in Myanmar last month. Narrating her daily challenge, Janu shared: "If I could get two cups of rice for our children, then I can give about a handful of food to everyone. But if we can't get rice and other relief goods and my husband can't go out of the camp to work, we just have to survive with the little we have. We're facing many difficulties." Janu is one of over 6,00,000 Rohinga, who have been forced to live in camps in Bangladesh, after a violent Army clampdown in late August. The number of Rohingya refugees is still increasing, in spite of a memorandum of understanding between Myanmar and Bangladesh to start repatriation of the Rohinga. Janu and her husband, along with thousands other refugees, n