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Gigantic dead whale surprises swimmers at famous Rio de Janeiro beach

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Nov 16 (ANI): A dead whale washed ashore on Brazil's Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. The decomposing whale is estimated to be between 42 feet to 49 feet long and weighs about 30 tones. The whale has been dead for about a week or more. Authorities are working with biologists from the University of Rio de Janeiro to determine the cause of whale's death. Arrangements were made for a necropsy, the animal equivalent to an autopsy. Biologists took a sample from the whale's blubber. The whale will be moved with the help of a bulldozer and will then be taken to Rio's main port.

Shutdown in Gilgit-Baltistan enters 3rd day against unlawful imposition of taxes

Gilgit-Baltistan (PoK), Nov 15 (ANI): Shutdown called by traders, shopkeepers and other stakeholders in Gilgit-Baltistan, entered its third day on Wednesday. The protest is against Pakistan's immoral and unlawful imposition of taxes on people of the region. The protestors have vowed to continue demonstrations till the government revokes its decision. Markets in major towns remained closed and attendance in private, government offices and educational institutions remained thin because of non-availability of transport on roads. The traders alleged that the government is deceiving people of the region. Meanwhile, lawyers across the region boycotted courts in solidarity with the protestors.

Australians say 'yes' to same-sex marriage

Canberra (Australia), Nov 15 (ANI): It's been two months since Australia popped the question to its voters and finally on Wednesday Canberra got its answer. Australians voted overwhelmingly in favor of same-sex marriage, paving the way for legislation to make it legal. The announcement set off colourful celebrations across the country and praise from around the world. Almost 8 out of 10 Australians voters took part in the postal survey, a higher percentage turnout than Britain's Brexit vote and Ireland's same-sex marriage referendum. The result marks a watershed moment for gay rights in Australia where homosexual activity was illegal in some states until 1997.

Home Depot sees sales boost from hurricanes

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI):The hurricanes that devastated Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico have boosted business at Home Depot. The home-improvement chain saw a surge in the last quarter and expects to continue through the rest of the year as hurricanes Harvey and Irma drove customers to stock up on emergency products and rebuilding materials for the aftermath. According to Home Depot, the revenue from Hurricanes added roughly $282 million to the total sales for the third quarter. Backed by the strength in the housing market and expected sales from the hurricane recovery, the home-improvement chain raised its profit forecast for the third time this year and its shares have also climbed more than 20 percent. In the aftermath of hurricanes, the home-improvement chain has benefited from the sale of storm-related merchandise such as generators, batteries and rebuilding materials.

5 dead in California elementary school shooting

California (U.S.A.), Nov 15 (ANI): At least five people are feared dead and several others injured after a gunman opened fire near a Northern California elementary school. The incident took place near Rancho Tehama Elementary school when some parents were dropping off their children, reported Fox news. Among the dead is the gunman, who was killed by the police after he wounded children at the school. The authorities said the shooting occurred around 8 a.m.

Watch: Pandas thrilled by snow in China

China, Nov 15 (ANI): Thrilled by the first snowfall of the year in China's northern province of Heilongjiang, two pandas, frolicked outdoors. Residing in Yabuli Town, 11-year-old female panda Sijia and 9-year-old male Youyou were excited to play with a gunny sack and to roll in their snow-covered enclosure. The pandas were transferred to the town on July 5, 2016 from their previous residence in China's southwest Sichuan Province. Panda extinction threat was downgraded from "endangered" to "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature during September 2016 due to continued efforts to protect the species by conservationists.

Time for ASEAN nations to jointly combat terrorism: PM Modi

Manila (Philippines), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the time has come for India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to work together to fight against terrorism. PM Modi said that India will continue its support to ASEAN towards achieving a rules-based security architecture for the region and its peaceful development. PM Modi invited ASEAN nation heads to attend next year's Republic Day celebrations in the country.

UN to plant 1 million trees around the refugee camps to fight deforestation

Gambela (Ethiopia), Nov 14 (ANI): This South Sudanese refugee chops wood in the forests everyday to get back to her family. Her family, which consists of six children, depends on the firewood for cooking and boiling water just like thousands of other South Sudanese refugees living in Gambella. Buk Liy Kang, the South Sudanese Refugee, said: "I usually come back from the forest after two hours or so, and I get so tired. After resting for a short while, I arrange my firewood for home use and for sale." Though it is a necessity for refugees, forest deletion can be destructive for forests. It also exposes refugee women to the risk of sexual abuse as they have to walk long distances to fetch the wood. In order to address some of the issues, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization is working with the refugees. The organization will plant a million fast-growing trees around the camps to fight deforestation, while creating income opportunities for the refugees. A forestry officer in Food an

Kashmiris hold anti-Pak protests against enforced disappearances in PoK

Rawalpindi/Muzaffarabad, 14 Nov: The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) recently held a series of demonstrations against the kidnapping of political activists from the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Protesters in Rawalpindi held banners and placards reading "Stop abductions and enforced disappearances in so-called Azad Kashmir," raised slogans demanding freedom from Pakistan and that China leaves their territory.

PM Modi attends 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Summit'

Manila (Philippines), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other world leaders, attended the 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Summit'in Manila on Tuesday. During the event, Prime Minister Modi interacted with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. PM Modi was on a three-day-long visit to Philippines.

PM Modi poses for group photograph with other world leaders at 12th East Asia Summit

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday posed for a group photograph with other world leaders at the 12th East Asia Summit in Manila. After the click, PM Modi was seen sharing some light moments with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte at the event. Being a founding member, India is committed in strengthening the East Asia Summit and making it more effective for dealing with contemporary challenges. The East Asia Summit is a forum held annually by leaders of 18 countries including the ASEAN nations, India, US, and Russia.

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi meets his Vietnam counterpart Nguyn Xuan Phuc

Manila (Philippines), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Vietnam counterpart Nguyn Xuan Phuc on the sidelines of ASEAN Summit in Philippines' Manila on Tuesday. Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull. On Monday, Prime Minister Modi and United States President Donald Trump held bilateral talks here. The Indian Prime Minister arrived in the Philippines capital on Sunday for a three-day visit. He is set to also attend the 12th East Asia meet on Tuesday.

Watch: Leopard cubs fed by dog

Vladivostok (Russia), Nov 14 (ANI): Two leopards born at Sadgorod Zoo in Russia's Vladivostok received their first breast-feeding from a golden retriever after their mother refused to feed them. Initially, zoo vets tried to feed the cubs themselves, but the cubs turned down the bottles. Zoo keepers had to find an alternative urgently. Golden retriever residing at the zoo, who gave birth to four puppies accepted the two cubs as her adopted children and they finally received breast-feeding.

London buses carry 'Free Balochistan' campaign

London (U.K.), Nov 14 (ANI): The World Baloch Organisation (WBO) has launched the third phase of its #FreeBalochistan advertising campaign, in spite of attempts to ban and censor its adverts by the Pakistan Government. Hundreds of buses in London are carrying adverts that say "Free Balochistan", "Save The Baloch People" and "Stop Enforced Disappearances". However, the Pakistan Government officials, in a clear bid to quash the freedom of expression and to intimidate human rights activists, called the campaign "malicious" and "anti-Pakistan." The WBO said that they would continue, peacefully and respectfully, to speak out against human rights violations in Balochistan.

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi, Australia PM Turnbull hold bilateral meeting

Manila (Philippines), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of ASEAN Summit in Philippines' Manila on Tuesday. On Monday, Prime Minister Modi and United States President Donald Trump held bilateral talks here. The Indian Prime Minister arrived in the Philippines capital on Sunday for a three-day visit. He is set to also attend the 12th East Asia meet on Tuesday.

Watch: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in ASEAN Summit

Manila (Philippines), Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday. Prime Minister Modi arrived in the Philippine capital on Sunday for a three-day visit. He is set to also attend the 12th East Asia meet on Tuesday.

The real villain behind the trade ban along India- Pak border

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Nov 13 (ANI): Traders, bearing the brunt of the unwarranted and insensitive decisions of Islamabad, took to the streets of Muzaffarabad to protest against ban imposed on Indo-Pakistan cross-border trade. Disgruntled traders carried out 'Aman rally' in Muzaffarabad demanding immediate restoration of trade ties between the two countries.The repeated and prolonged closure of trade along the border throws life of commoners into shambles, especially of those whose are employed by trade only. The region has a nominal administration in place and is run by puppets operating at the commands of masters sitting in Islamabad. Pakistani establishment has no sense of empathy for the people of PoK and deliberately keep the situation of the region simmering along the border, as part of their broader design of subverting the system in India. it has been trading only boggies of terrorism backed by Inter- services Intelligence (ISI) through this route. Islamabad which has ridiculed t

India emerged 'front runner' in drawing Foreign Direct Investment: PM Modi

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday asserted that India has emerged as a 'front runner' in drawing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), adding that 67 percent more FDI was received in 2017 compared to previous three years. The PM, who was addressing the 'ASEAN Business and Investment Summit', added that India has now become a 'globally integrated economy'. Taking the world leaders into confidence, PM Modi lauded his government-led GST and Jan Dhan Yojana scheme.

PM Modi vows investors, says his govt. repealed 1200 outdated laws in 3 years

Manila (Philippines), Nov 13 (ANI): Taking the world leaders into confidence on India's governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday said that around 1200 outdated laws have been repealed in last three years. Asserting that his government has simplified industrial licensing and introduced online application process for environmental and forest clearances, the PM vowed the audience that these changes have made opening a new business 'very easy' in India. PM Modi, who was addressing the 'ASEAN Business and Investment Summit', added that the results are visible in India's economy. He further said that new laws and institutions have been incorporated concerning bankruptcy, insolvency and arbitration.

Iraq-Iran border earthquake toll continues to rise; 207 dead and 1,700 injured

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): At least 207 people died and 1700 were injured after a deadly earthquake hit the region around the border between Iran and Iraq on Sunday. Chaotic scenes and panic gripped the area as 7.3 magnitude quake was felt in Tehran, Baghdad, Erbil and other cities across the Kurdistan region. Many people are still feared trapped beneath the rubble. At least eight villages in the country have been damaged and there are fears that the death toll in remote parts could be high. Authorities say many houses in the disaster zone are made of mud bricks and are likely to crumble in event of an quake. Electricity has been cut off in several cities of Iran and Iraq forcing residents in both countries to flee their homes. Many quake-affected people spent a cold night on the streets fearing there could be more aftershocks to come.