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Watch: Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys

Washington D.C. (United States), Nov 22 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys this year, Wishbone and Drumstick, during the 70th National Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden. First lady Melania Trump and son Barron attended the event. The two turkeys will be allowed to live the rest of their lives at a Virginia farm.

Watch: Hammy, Celebrity deer with a hammock stuck on his antler

Canada, Nov 22 (ANI): A deer with an entangled purple hammock stuck on his right antler has become the new celebrity at Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada. Mack went back to her home in Alberta but couldn't get Hammy out of her head, so she set up a Facebook group where neighbours have since uploaded photos and videos of their encounters with Hammy. The group has now over 1,300 members.

CPEC brings environmental disasters to Gilgit- Baltistan

Gilgit (PoK), Nov 21 (ANI): Gilgit-Baltistan is home to some of the world's highest mountain ranges. But, the region is losing its luster and brilliance owing to the constant human interference.The multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is touted as one of the biggest game changers, has not only crippled the flora and fauna of the region but has proven detrimental to the life of humans too.The locals fear the construction and movement of traffic in the mountainous region will severely impact its natural beauty.The exploitation of resources in the region has adversely affected the mountains and the rivers of the region.Locals say that federal and the provincial government are hand in glove with each other in deteriorating the environment.The people in Gilgit Baltistan are worried that vehicular movement will cause many diseases and it will also change the weather dynamics of the region. Gilgit-Baltistan is a part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and

Protests against unjust taxes rock Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, 21 November: Massive protests erupted in Gilgit Baltistan against the Pakistan government imposing unjust taxes on several commodities ranging from petroleum to basic household products. These agitating residents are testimony to the misrule and barbarity they have been subjected to for seven decades by Pakistan.

Watch: Melania Trump receives White House Christmas tree

Washington D.C. (United States), Nov 21 (ANI): First lady of the United States Melania Trump received the 2017 White House Christmas tree with son Barron. The tree was presented by the Chapman family of Wisconsin. The 19-foot-tall Balsam fir will be on display in the Blue Room during the holiday season.

Watch: Pomeranian dog appears in series of cute videos

New York (United States), Nov 21 (ANI): 'Bertie', a four-year-old Pomeranian dog, is a hit on the internet with 55,000 followers, who enjoy regular videos of the dog messing around and making cute faces. Bertie, who lives in New York, goes to work with Kathy every day at an art gallery where he enjoys playing and socialising with some of his dog friends.

British embassy employs rescue cat in Jordan

Jordan, Nov 21 (ANI): Meet Lawrence of Abdoun, a furry feline who is the first "diplo-cat" to be appointed by the British Embassy in Amman. Rescued from an animal shelter in October, Lawrence was chosen as the first overseas envoy to Palmerston, the chief mouser at the United Kingdom Foreign Office in London. The black and white fur-ball is named after T.E. Lawrence, a British military officer who fought alongside Arabs in the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Abdoun is the neighbourhood where the British embassy is located.

Gwadar residents protest against water shortage

Karachi (Pakistan), Nov 21 (ANI): Hundreds of Gwadar residents, political activists and members of civil society arrived in Karachi from Gwadar to hold a protest demonstration outside Karachi Press Club (KPC) against water shortage. Gwadar is at the Core of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor and the city is without water. The Gwadar residents blocked Karachi-Gawdar road demanding water. Addressing the protest, speakers said that government had failed to supply drinking water to Gwadar. They added that they had covered 700km just to raise the issue. The residents have been wandering in different areas to fetch drinking water amid the on-going water shortage. They also appealed to Prime Minister Abbasi to take notice of this grave issue and order urgent and practical steps to overcome it.

Trump's tweet on UCLA players was 'rhetorical', clarifies White House

Washington, D.C., Nov 21 (ANI): White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders defended President Trump's tweet on the UCLA players saying it was a 'rhetorical response' to criticism by the father of one of the players. Sanders says was 'happy to intervene' to help secure the release of three UCLA basketball players who had been detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting. Sanders said Trump's tweet that he should have left them in jail was merely a 'rhetorical response' to criticism from LaVar Ball, the father of LiAngelo Ball, who downplayed the president's involvement in the athletes' release.

Vijay Mallya appears in Westminster Court in extradition case

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Absconding liquor baron Vijay Mallya appeared in London's Westminster Court today in extradition case. His side argued that he fears for his life in India. Prosecution is now preparing a submission by the Indian government outlining the security measures that will be in place for him. The 61-year-old businessman has repeatedly emphasised that he has done nothing wrong and the evidence will speak in court.

Trump halts decision on elephant trophy imports after uproar

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump has delayed a decision to lift a ban on importing elephant hunting trophies after facing outrage from conservation groups. Trump said in a tweet -- "Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will update soon with Secretary Zinke. Thank you!" The animal is still listed as an endangered species and has been targeted by poachers for ivory and tusks. Both of Trump's sons are avid hunters and have been photographed with their hunting trophies.

Billboards in London highlight human rights abuses in Balochistan

London (U.K.), Nov 20 (ANI): The World Baloch Organisation (WBO) has launched an advertising campaign on London billboards to highlight Pakistan's human rights abuses in Balochistan. Despite attempts by the Pakistan government and Transport for London to censor the advertising campaign, the billboard advertising campaign is going ahead on roadsides all over London. The WBO has added new messages to its #FreeBalochistan billboard campaign in London, that read, "Raise your voice against Human rights abuses in Balochistan". The campaign is on going wide across London and aims to catch the attention of people, highlighting Pakistan's war crimes and human rights abuses in occupied Balochistan. The WBO has repeatedly urged the International community to hold Pakistan accountable for its crimes against humanity in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances, extra-judicial killings and torture.

Former Nepal PM Dahal's son dies due to heart failure

Kathmandu (Nepal), Nov 19 (ANI): Prakash Dahal, Son of Former Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, passed away in Kathmandu on Sunday following a cardiac arrest. 36 years old Prakash, the only son of Dahal, was admitted to Thapathali-based Norvic Hospital at morning after suffering a massive heart attack. He was declared dead by the doctors. Meanwhile, leaders of various political parties have expressed sorrow over the demise and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

Gay pride march take over streets of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires (Argentina), Nov 19 (ANI): Thousands of people marched the streets of Argentina's capital Buenos Aires in the support of gay community on Saturday. The supporters marched to mark the celebrations of 26th pride parade. The celebrations included parade floats, music and dancing. Several booths were also set up to raise awareness regarding the issues like access to housing and healthcare for the transgender community, gender-based violence, access to safe abortion and marijuana legalisation. Argentina was the first Latin country to allow same-sex civil unions in 2002 and legalise same-sex marriages in 2010.

Campaign Begins In Nepal to Bring Back Monarchy

Birgunj (Nepal), Nov 19 (ANI): Rajawadi leaders held a huge protest rally in Birgunj city to bring back monarchy system in Nepal. They demanded that King Gyanendra should come back and restore democracy in the country. Nepal's former king Gyanendra Shah recently announced that he is ready to take over. His announcement brought supporters into bigger cities and slogans of "Raja lao Desh Bachao" reverberated around Kathmandu, Janakpur and Birgunj. Various slogans were raised during protest rallies that took under the chairmanship of the former king.

NASA launches powerful weather satellite to forecast droughts, forest fires

Vandenberg Air Force Base (United States), Nov 19 (ANI): National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Saturday launched a weather satellite designed to help forecast droughts and forest fires. The high-tech satellite has been designed with an aim to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts in the United States. The Joint Polar Satellite System-1 lifted off on a United Launch Alliance Delta 2 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. A collaboration between NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Satellite will be the first of four satellites to orbit around the Earth's poles. The data will be downloaded to stations in the Antarctic and Arctic.

Emotions fill Harare streets as Zimbabweans celebrate Prez Mugabe's downfall

Harare (Zimbabwe), Nov 19 (ANI): Scores of Zimbabweans flocked the streets of Harare to celebrate the fall of President Robert Mugabe, who led Zimbabwe since independence from Britain in 1980. Singing, dancing and hugging soldiers in an outpouring of elation, people praised the efforts of the army and sought freedom. People of different age group and from all walks of life ran alongside the armoured cars and troops. The streets of Harare were flooded with emotions as Zimbabweans spoke of a second liberation for the former British colony.

2018 NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar: Taxi drivers pose for a good cause

New York (United States), Nov 18 (ANI): The New York City Taxi Drivers Calendar features some of the New York City taxi drivers posing in and around their yellow cabs. The 2018 NYC Taxi Drivers calendar gives a glimpse into real-life city drivers, posing next to their taxis. One of the drivers licks a large, rainbow lollipop as he poses for a picture. Another was covered in daisies in the car's luggage area. The idea of this calendar was introduced by a couple-Philip and Shannon Kirkman. Philip Kirkman said the idea was to highlight the taxi drivers in a funny way. The calendar benefits a nonprofit organization called University Settlement. The couple started to market these calendars a few years ago. The sales of the $15 USD per item have since raised more than $60,000 for the charity.

Protestors clash with police during march marking 1973 students uprising

Athens (Greece), Nov 18 (ANI): The Greek Police clashed with hundreds of protestors, who marched to mark the 1973 student uprising, in Athens. The bloody 1973 student uprising helped topple the military junta which then ruled the country. Dozens of protestors hurled stones and petrol bombs at the police in central Athens, often the setting for such clashes. The hooded youth set off fireworks and flares against police officers who responded with teargas and stun grenades. The annual march is held to convey displeasure with various government policies, and often turns violent.

Russia vetoes U.N. resolution on Syria chemical weapons attacks

United Nations, Nov 18 (ANI): Russia on Friday, vetoed a Japanese-drafted U.N. Security Council resolution to extend an international inquiry into who is to blame for chemical weapons attacks in Syria. The Japanese-drafted resolution would have extended by one month a joint inquiry by the U.N. and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, into the blame for those attacks. With 12 votes in favor, the resolution would have passed, but permanent member Russia used its veto power and voted no. The inquiry, known as the Joint Investigative Mechanism, found the Syrian government used the banned nerve agent 'sarin' in an April attack and chlorine in other attacks. It also blamed Islamic State for using mustard gas. Without the extension, the inquiry into the attacks ends on Friday.