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More humanitarian aid "urgently needed" in Yemen crisis: UNICEF

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): An aircraft carrying 1.9 million doses of vaccines brought a small sigh of relief for those caught up in Yemen's civil war at Sana'a International airport. The vaccines are expected to reach 6,00,000 children with the aim to immunise kids against diseases such as tuberculosis, diphtheria and meningitis. UNICEF informed that more help is yet to reach the children. Tension gripped the area since the Saudi-led coalition intervened in the war between forces loyal to President Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi and the Houthis in 2015. Over 8,000 people have been killed in ground fighting and air strikes. More than 20 million people are in need of urgent humanitarian aid.

Massive anti-Pakistan protest erupts in Thar Khel

Trar Khel (PoK), Nov 27 (ANI): A massive protest rally was staged by locals in Thar 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.

Rapper Jay-Z stops his concert to give empowering message to 9-year-old girl

Cleveland (Ohio), Nov 27 (ANI): American rapper Jay-Z interrupted his own live concert at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, to deliver some inspirational advice to a 9-year-old girl in the audience. The Brooklyn-born performer inspired the child to be the "next President of the United States" as he told her that she could be anything she wanted to when she grew up. The 'Run this Town' rapper added that "America is way more sexist than they are racist". The young girl was visibly ecstatic to have been addressed by the rapper.

Dozens injured as floor of nightclub collapses in Tenerife

Tenerife (Spain), Nov 27 (ANI): At least 40 people were injured after a nightclub's floor collapsed in Tenerife on Sunday. The tragic incident occurred at 02:30 local time at Butterfly club in Adeje, according to Tenerife fire department. A popular gay nightclub, the Butterfly features drag shows and dancers on Saturday nights.

Watch: Volcano in Bali, Mount Agung continues to spew ash

Bali (Indonesia), Nov 27 (ANI): Volcanic Mountain Agung continues to spew ash as far as 60000 meters, raising concerns for the locals and tourists in the Indonesian island. The flights have been issued a "Red Warning" about the dangers related to eruption of the volcano. Ash has covered roads, cars and building in the proximity. The authorities have started distributing masks in areas affected by the ash. Magma and molten rocks have been found near the volcano's surface, according to volcanologists.

FrogID app: Identifies Australia's endangered frogs

Sydney (Australia), Nov 26 (ANI): Biologists and IBM have come together to develop a smartphone app to survey Australia's endangered frogs. The app named FrogID, will record and report frog calls, croaks and chirps according to the Australian Museum. The app records a frog's call without disturbing it and notifies a museum expert to verify its species. While the frog populations are significantly reducing globally, it is specially the Australian species which are vulnerable. Australia has over 240 named native species of frog and the citizen scientists are now using the app to discover even more.

2 killed in powerful factory blast in China's Ningbo city

Ningbo (China), Nov 26 (ANI): At least two persons were killed and several others were injured after a massive blast happened in the coastal city Ningbo. Neighborhoods in the eastern Zhejiang province were rocked by a deadly blast in China on Sunday. The blast was so powerful that it shattered windows of buildings located almost a mile away from the site of the explosion. Several buildings collapsed in a nearby residential area but no causality has been reported so far. While the CCTV indicates it to be a gas explosion, the actual cause is yet to be ascertained. Further investigation is underway.

World Baloch Organisation launches mobile awareness campaign

London, Nov 26 (ANI): In its continuous effort to highlight the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan's Balochistan province, the World Baloch Organisation (WBO) launched a mobile awareness campaign in London city. Several mobile vans with huge billboards are roaming around prominent locations in the city, including the embassies of Pakistan and China. The WBO also opposes the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar development project which passes through Balochistan. A WBO statement read, "We also paid a visit to their embassies to remind them of their crimes against humanity". The billboards on mobile vans read, "Raise your voice against extra-judicial killings, disappearances and torture in Balochistan by Pakistan Army". Some billboards also read "Free Balochistan from human rights abuses." In its Twitter message the World Baloch Organisation wrote, "Despite efforts from #Pakistan to censor our campaign, the pursuit of peace and justice continues

Nepal polls: Voters hopeful of political stability

Baglung (Nepal), Nov 26 (ANI): Undeterred by chilling cold, voters in large numbers flocked to the polling stations to cast their votes for the new governance. This is the first time Nepal is holding elections for the Provincial Council and a new Parliament after the promulgation of the constitution. Nepal has witnessed a wide range of political changes over the years and has now reached a stage where some voters are still in doubt whether the elections would ensure stability in Nepal. Nepal is voting for 37 Parliamentary Constituencies and 74 Provincial Constituencies in the first phase of elections.

Nepal holds Parliamentary and Provincial Council polls

Baglung (Nepal), Nov 26 (ANI): Nepal is holding the first phase of Parliamentary and Provincial election under the new federal structure. Polling on Sunday begins in 32 districts and 37 constituencies of the Parliament and 74 constituencies of the Provincial Council. 702 candidates are in election fray. The first phase of polls covers the districts bordering with China or those lies on the Himalayan regions. Voting will conclude at 5 pm at 4 Thousand 4 Hundred and 65 polling stations.

33 migrants die in Libya boat capsize

Libya, Nov 26 (ANI): At least 33 migrants from Africa died and 200 were rescued after their boat capsized near Libyan coast. The migrant's boat sank off Libya's west coast. Libyan coast guard rescued 200 people traveling together on two boats. According to initial information, the boat sank due to overcrowding of migrants on the boat. Some of the people drowned after the boat sank included children. Around 3000 migrants have died or missing this year trying to cross into Europe by sea.

Pakistan government to deploy army after violent clashes in Islamabad

Islamabad (Pakistan), Nov 26 (ANI): Pakistan government has called for army to be deployed in Pakistan's Islamabad after violence broke out during protests by Islamists. The violence left over 200 people injured and triggered violent demonstrations in other. The protesters have been blocking the highway for several weeks, demanding the sacking of Law Minister Zahid Hamid whom they accuse of blasphemy. The protests have spread to other cities, including the southern port of Karachi.

Egypt Army launches Air Strikes to wipe out militants connected to Sinai attack

Egypt, Nov 26 (ANI): Egypt waged battle against the insurgents in Sinai to wipe out militants connected to Sinai mosque attack that killed more than 300 people and left more than 120 wounded on Friday. The militant group has a surviving branch in the region, after it suffered defeats in Iraq and Syria.

11 dead in hotel fire in Georgia's Black Sea resort

Batumi (Georgia), Nov 26 (ANI): At least 11 people have died and more than a dozen injured as fire ripped through a hotel in Georgia's Black Sea resort city of Batumi. According to local emergency services, 19 people were injured including three fire fighters. The fire started late on Friday on one floor of the Leogrand hotel and spread quickly. Batumi is about 360 km from Tbilisi, Georgia's capital. The hotel had been scheduled to be a venue for the Miss Georgia beauty contest on Sunday

"Kashmir kya tumhare baap ki jaagir hai": PoK Leader to Pakistani leaders

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Nov 25 (ANI): While addressing a rally in Muzaffarabad in the Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) leader Tauqeer Gilani lambasted at Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf, other leaders, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Muhammad for their corruption and atrocities in the region and said that PoK is not their property to claim.

Pakistan was behind killing of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Sajjad Lone's fathers: PoK leader

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Nov 25 (ANI): Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) leader Tauqeer Gilani addressed a rally in Muzaffarabad. Gilani held Pakistan responsible for killing of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Sajjad Lone's fathers. He also claimed that jihadis backed by Pakistan have killed over 650 people of Liberation Front. Gilani further added that Pakistan pays Rs30,000 to put Pakistani flag on bodies of so-called freedom-fighters.

Japan offers great tourist shopping experience

Tokyo/New York, Nov 25 (ANI): BIC CAMERA is one of Japan's leading consumer electronics retailers. BICQLO the flagship store of BIC CAMERA is located in Shinjuku Ward which is one of the busiest districts in Tokyo Metropolitan. BICQLO has a dedicated tax exemption register dedicated to foreign tourists. To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of G-Shock, the Shock the World Premium event was held at the famous Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. The G-Shock became popular in the United States first. The creator of the first G-Shock, Kikuo Ibe, and other guest speakers appeared at the press conference. The latest G-Shock using sapphire crystal was put on display to an excited audience, too. Even the time passes, the charm of "unbreakable" G-shock continues to shine.

Watch: Eiffel Tower goes dark to commemorate victims of Egypt mosque attack

Paris (France), Nov 25 (ANI): The iconic Eiffel Tower switched off its lights on Friday to pay tribute to the lives lost in the Egypt mosque attack. At least 230 people died and several got injured after militants opened fire and bombed Al Rawdah mosque in North Sinai in Egypt.

Hundreds killed in Egypt's Sinai mosque attack

Egypt, Nov 25 (ANI): At least 235 have been killed in the deadliest insurgent attack to strike Egypt of modern times, where attackers bombed a Sinai mosque and gunned down fleeing worshipers and ambulance services. Witnesses say a bomb struck a mosque in the town of Bir al-Abed, in the north Sinai region. Scores of gunmen set up outside the building in off-road vehicles, then opened fire on those trying to escape. More than 100 are also reported wounded. There's been no immediate claim of responsibility but Egypt's battle against insurgents in Sinai has worsened since the 2013 revolution, and now includes members of Islamic State. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has declared three days of mourning in the country, vowing vengeance on the perpetrators.

Fear deepens on fate of missing Argentine submarine

Argentina, Nov 25 (ANI): Saddened and angered by evidence that the vessel may have exploded, relatives of the crew onboard a missing Argentine submarine are losing hope that their loved ones will be found alive. Hope is fading among relatives of the 44 crew members aboard a missing Argentine submarine. After days of waiting for news at the Mar del Plata naval base, loved ones have gone home. The Navy said a sound "consistent with an explosion" was detected in the South Atlantic Ocean around the same time the vessel sent its last signal on November 15. Many family members are accusing the Navy of sending their loved ones out in vessel, that they say was over 30-years old and was likely not properly maintained. The submarine was en route to Mar del Plata when it reported an electrical malfunction shortly before disappearing last week.