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French President Macron's dog Nemo pees on Elysee Palace fireplace during meeting

Paris (France), Oct 24 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron's dog Nemo was filmed urinating on a fireplace at the Elysee Palace during a meeting with three junior ministers last week. Macron and his ministers laughed off the incident, which took place in the President's office. Nemo, a cross between a black labrador and a griffon, was adopted by Macron and his wife from a French animal welfare organisation. He is said to be about one or two years old.

Watch: Halloween pooch parade in Chicago

United States, Oct 24 (ANI): Dogs put their best paw forward for a Halloween costume contest in Chicago. Dogs and their owners got together for the 13th annual "Tails in the City" Halloween party and parade. The parade ended in Washington Square Park.

MP has attained 20 plus growth rate in agriculture since last five years: CM Shivraj Chouhan

Washington, D.C., Oct 24 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Forum in Washington, D.C. CM Shivraj said that the growth rate in the field of agriculture in Madhya Pradesh since last five years is 20 plus that has become an example for the whole world. Chouhan said that the various government schemes, including 'Make in India', 'Startup India', 'Clean India' and Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana were initiated for the development of the society. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan is on a six-day visit to the United States of America.

Candidates file nominations for federal and provincial polls

Myagdi (Nepal), Oct 23 (ANI): Candidates of several political parties in Nepal have filed nominations for the first phase of elections of House of Representative and Provincial Council. The elections in 32 districts are scheduled to be held on November 26. The remaining 45 districts will have elections on December 7. Candidates have filed nominations for 37 constituencies of House of Representatives and 74 constituencies of the Provincial Council. The nominations for the December 7 elections shall take place for the remaining 45 districts on November 2.

Anti- Pakistan protest held outside Pakistan High Commission to mark 'Black Day'

London, Oct 23 (ANI): Marking the 70th anniversary of the tribal invasion attack of Jammu and Kashmir, a massive protest was held outside the Pakistan High Commission by Kashmiri activists in London. On October 22, 1947, Pakistan army, disguised as tribal raiders, invaded the undivided state of Jammu and Kashmir. Marked as 'Black day', the protest was organised by Jammu Kashmir National Independence Alliance, an umbrella grouping of Kashmiri Political Parties and Civil society organisations, based in U.K. The protesters chanted anti-Pakistan slogans and demanded an end to forceful occupation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan. Chairman of Jammu Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA) Sardar Mahmood Kashmiri said the Pakistan government has never generated employment opportunities for the people of PoK. He added that Pakistan has never provided education for the people and has failed to provide good roads to the people. The tribals, known as Kabailies, were e

Bangladesh foremost in India's neighbour first policy: Sushma Swaraj

Dhaka (Bangladesh), Oct 23 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, on Monday, inaugurated the new chancery complex of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. Addressing the gathering, Swaraj said that Bangladesh comes first in India's neighbour first policy. She said there are some issues left unresolved between the two countries and the two nations will resolve them with honesty. Sushma Swaraj arrived in Dhaka on October 22 on a two-day visit to attend a joint consultative committee meeting to review the bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh. Sushma Swaraj will return to New Delhi later today.

Former U.S. presidents hold concert benefiting hurricane relief efforts

Texas (United States), Oct 23 (ANI): : Five former U.S. presidents, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama held a concert at Texas A and M University benefiting hurricane relief efforts in College Station, Texas. In a rare show of unity, U.S. President Donald Trump praised all five of his living predecessors thanking them in a video for their work in helping to raise funds for aid victims of recent hurricanes. His video statement was shown at Saturday's fund-raising concert. The former presidents formed the organisation "One America" to help hurricane relief after the storms left devastation and death in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast and Caribbean.

Mercedes clinch fourth straight F1 constructors' title

Silverstone (UK), Oct 23 (ANI): Mercedes won the Formula One constructors' title for the fourth year in a row on Sunday. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton must wait another week at least to become Britain's first four times world champion. Hamilton won the U.S. Grand Prix for the fifth time in six years at Austin's Circuit of the Americas to extend his lead over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel to 66 points with three races remaining. He looks likely to finish the job in Mexico City next weekend with Vettel, who came home second on Sunday, needing to score 17 points more than the Briton in that race to keep the championship open. The victory was the 62nd of Hamilton's career and ninth of the season.

Watch: World's strongest men compete in truck pulling contest in Jordan

Jordan, Oct 23 (ANI): Ten of the world's strongest men gathered in Amman to compete in Jordan's first-ever Truck-Pull Championship. The audiences were seen cheering the contestants, who come from countries, including the UK, U.S., South Africa and Hungary, and raced against the clock while pulling a 21-ton truck across the track.

Watch: Brazilian thrill-seekers rope jump from bridge for world record

Brazil, Oct 23 (ANI): A group of 245 thrill-seekers, tied to ropes, jumped from a 30-metre tall bridge in a world-record attempt for "rope jumping". The death-defying event took place in Brazil's Hortolandia. In the video, the participants were seen leaping from the bridge, each wearing white helmets, while tied together with a rope. The jumpers fell almost simultaneously and swung back and forth until coming to standstill before with some descending to the water below and other climbing up to the bridge.

Watch: MP CM Shivraj Chouhan visits National Museum of American History

Washington, D.C., Oct 23 (ANI): During his six-day visit to Washington D.C., Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. He visit to Washington D.C. aims to promote investment in Madhya Pradesh. His tour also includes a meeting with Senior Business Leaders of U.S in a session organised by US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and CII.

Watch: MP CM Shivraj Chouhan interacts with Indian community

Washington, D.C., Oct 23 (ANI): While on his six-day visit to Washington, D.C., Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with the Indian community at the Indian Embassy. Chouhan expressed his gratitude to the Indian community for establishing themselves in the United States and for their successful contribution in various sectors of the nation. He said that people of the country are proud for their feat.

Black Day in PoK: Anti-Pakistan protests take place across PoK, Gilgit

Bagh / Kotli (PoK), Oct 22 (ANI): Anti-Pakistan protests were held today across Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan to mark "Black Day". It was on this day, October 22 in 1947 that the Pakistan Army disguised as tribal raiders and invaded the undivided State of Jammu and Kashmir. Protests were held in Bagh, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli, Gilgit and Hajirah and other places. People came out on the streets to register their protest on the 70th anniversary of the day when the Pakistan Army, disguised as tribals, attacked parts of the then undivided state of Jammu and Kashmir and occupied a third of the State. A massive rally and public meeting was held in Bagh city as the protesters raised anti-Pakistan slogans and demand freedom by Islamabad's illegal occupation. The Kashmir National Party held a round table all parties' conference in Kotli regarding tribal invasion of October 22, 1947 in Jammu and Kashmir. The rallies continued throughout the day. Some of the proteste

EAM Sushma Swaraj co-chairs JCC meeting with Bangladesh FM

Dhaka (Bangladesh), Oct 22 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj arrived in Dhaka and was greeted by Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Sunday. After arriving in Dhaka,the External Affairs Minister attended Joint Consultative Committee Meeting along with Bangladesh Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. During the meeting, both the leaders reviewed various aspects of bilateral relations. The EAM is on a two-day visit to the neighbouring nation.

Pakistan Army trains terrorists, provides safe havens to them, says PoK Activist Tauqeer Geelani

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Oct 22 (ANI): Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) Activist Tauqeer Geelani, while addressing a gathering in Muzaffarabad, stated that the Pakistan Army trains terrorists, provides safe havens and sanctuaries to them. Geelani said that the Pakistani Army has introduced their trained terrorists as jihadists in various places like Afghanistan, Khalistan and Kashmir.

72 dead after suicide bombers attack Afghan mosques

Kabul (Afghanistan), Oct 22 (ANI): At least 72 people were killed after suicide bombers attacked two mosques in Afghanistan. A bomber walked into a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Kabul and detonated an explosive, said one of the worshippers. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the terrorist outfit did not provide any evidence for the claim. In recent months, Shi'ite Muslims have suffered a series of attacks in Afghanistan and many of them have been claimed by the Sunni Muslim militants of IS.

Trump plans to release long blocked, classified JFK FILES

U.S.A., Oct 22 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump took to his twitter handle on Saturday morning to announce that he will release the final batch of classified government documents surrounding the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Trump tweeted: "Subject to the receipt of further information, I will be allowing, as President, the long blocked and classified JFK FILES to be opened." According to the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992, the deadline for the federal government to release the files is October 26, 2017. Under this act, the government will release thousands of never-before-seen documents related to JFK's assassination with one person possessing the power to block them-the president- who can cite national security concerns and prevent their release. Full release of these documents would mark a significant step for researchers, who have waited decades to unravel the mystery.

Nepal observes Bhaitika- 5th Day of Tihar

Bharatpur (Nepal), Oct 21 (ANI): This year's 'Bhaitika' , the final day of Yama Panchak became special for Meena Pokharel and Saraswati Pokherel as their brother Kapil Pokharel retuned back to Nepal after a couple of year. Bhaitika which falls on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha (Bright fortnight) in the month of Kartik in Bikram Sambat, an official calendar of Nepal is believed to strengthen the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters put "Tika on her brother's forehead, to ensure his long life and prosperity. The Tika consists of seven colors and called as 'Saptarangi Tika' in Nepali. Along with the Tika, sisters also offer garlands of Marigold flower. Moreover, the plastic readymade garlands are also used. Sweets and other special dishes are also prepared for the feast. Nepal was gripped in the religious fervor of the auspicious festival of Bhaitika.

UNICEF describes 'hell on earth' for Rohingya children

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): As many as 3, 40,000 Rohingya Muslim children are living in squalid camps without enough food and water. United Nations International Children's Fund revealed the figures on October 20, in a report on refugees from Myanmar who have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh. UNICEF also informed that many of the children are traumatised by brutal acts by Myanmar soldiers. Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people have been forced to leave their villages, after the army launched a crackdown on the Muslim minority. UNICEF's report claims that over 12000 children are arriving in Bangladesh every week and are forced to settle in dirty shelters that pose a high risk of water born diseases.

9 killed as 'Vampire' mania spreads in Malawi

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): At least nine people have been killed after a vampire scare triggered mob violence in Malawi. Relative of one of the victims informed her grand-daughter was with her son who was carrying a bag on his back. It had numerous pockets and among the items he was carrying was an inflatable mattress. When the angry villagers saw that and the special drinking bottle he was holding they thought he was a blood sucker, a vampire and they started beating him and killed them both. The attacks spread to Malawi's second biggest city Blantyre on October 18. While one person was torched, another was stoned to death The residents are now living in fear of the violence. Police on Friday informed that as many as 140 suspected members of vigilante mobs have been arrested. Authorities also blame a criminal gang seeking to terrorise residents.