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Left alliance is threat to nation: PM Deuba

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 31 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has termed the left alliance as threat to the nation. Deuba, who is also the President of Nepali Congress (NC), made the claims while addressing the manifesto unveiling programme organised in Sanepa, Lalitpur on Tuesday. Apart from it, the NC has come forward with ambiguous plans of economic development, creating more opportunities and employments highlighting the progress. Nepal held its local elections last month after a gap of nearly two decades. It will witness federal and provincial elections on November 26 and December 7 in two phases.

Animals at Australian park receive jack-o-lanterns for Halloween

New South Wales (Australia), Oct 31 (ANI): Some animals at the Australian Reptile Park received special pumpkin treats in observance of Halloween. Keepers at the park carved pumpkin into jack-o-lanterns or prepared ceramic jack-o-lanterns to cater for some of the residents based on their interest and behaviour. Hugo, a 67-year-old Galapagos tortoise, enjoyed a jack-o-lantern as pumpkin is part of his diet. A wombat George, sugar glider triplets Tiny, Beyonce and Lemonade, and five corn snakes also ate hidden sweet potatoes inside the pumpkin jack-o-lanterns.

Baloch community protests against China Pak Hill real estate developer's official launch

London (UK), Oct 31 (ANI): A large number of Baloch community members in the United Kingdom gathered outside the Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch London on Sunday to protest against the China Pak Hill real estate developer's official launch. The Baloch protesters carried placards and flags of Balochistan. In their three-hour long protest, they raised slogans against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Human Rights violations in Balochistan. Members of Afghan community and other well-wishers of Baloch people also joined the protest to express their support for the Baloch struggle. According to China Pak Hills webpage, "The China Pak Hills is a purpose-built $500 Million development, scheduled to be developed over three phases. China Pak Hills would be the next benchmark property in Gwadar catering to the needs of the city of tomorrow."

Women health workers stage protest over non-payment of wages

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Oct 30 (ANI): Women health workers in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) held a protest over non-payment of their monthly emoluments for over several months in Muzaffarabad. Furious women raised 'Pakistan Murdabaad' slogans to show their resentment against the authorities and demanded immediate payment of their salaries. The protestors also raised 'Hindustan Zindabad' slogans saying the authorities in the illegally-occupied region are exploiting them. The protesters marked October 24 as 'Black Day' as they continue to remain victims of Islamabad's discriminatory policies.

Indefinite hunger strike observed against abduction of Baloch activist by Pakistani Rangers

Karachi (Pakistan), Oct 30 (ANI): Baloch Human Rights Organisation (BHRO) is observing an indefinite hunger strike against the abduction of human rights activist Nawaz Ata Baloch by Pakistani Rangers. The protestors urged all human rights activists to join the hunger strike camp and raise voice for the safe recovery of Nawaz Ata Baloch. The indefinite hunger strike started on Sunday outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC). BHRO activists during a press conference in KPC said that the organization's Information Secretary, Nawaz Ata Baloch's home was raided by Pakistani rangers and plain clothed personnel abducted him along with eight other minors and his relatives from Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi. Baloch Human Rights Organization demanded from the Sindh and the federal government to release Nawaz Ata and other abductees immediately and stressed that if not, than they will consider all means of protest including demonstrations in front of the Sindh Assembly and Governor House .

Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani to step down

Iraq, Oct 30 (ANI): Iraqi Kurdish President Massoud Barzani is to step down, just weeks after a referendum on Kurdish independence that he orchestrated backfired. Barzani's mandate was due to end next week, but he confirmed on Sunday that he would not seek to extend it. Iraqi Kurds voted overwhemingly to break away from Iraq in the September referendum. But Baghdad opposed the vote and retaliated with a military offensive that has left Kurdish autonomy in tatters. Barzani, who fought with the Kurdish Peshmerga for decades, was an architect of the autonomous Kurdish state carved out after Saddam Hussein was toppled. Earlier this year, Barzani said he wouldn't stand for another presidential term.

Spaniards protest for 'unified Spain' after Catalonia declares 'independence'

Spain, Oct 30 (ANI): Thousands of Spaniards marched towards the Catalan regional government headquarters on Sunday calling for a unified Spain, following Catalonia's declaration of its 'independence.' While the protest was mostly peaceful, a group of agitated protestors shook barricades and shouted at Catalan Police personnel, who were guarding the building. The tense scenes came after the first poll was published since Madrid called a regional election to try to resolve the crisis over Catalan demands for independence. The poll gave political parties opposing a split by Catalonia from Spain a small lead. Catalans are now set to vote for a new regional parliament on December 21.

29 killed by Al-Shabaab militants in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (Somalia), Oct 30 (ANI): At least 29 people were killed after terrorists attacked a hotel in Somalia's Mogadishu on Sunday. A car bomb rammed the gates of the hotel late afternoon, breaking down its defences following which gunmen stormed the building. The hotel was close to the presidential palace. Like others in the city, it was fortified and some Somali officials lived there for safety. At least 12 of the dead were police officers. Al-Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack. Two of the perpetrators blew themselves up after they were shot; three were caught alive. It's feared others may have been rescued from the hotel disguised as guests. Al-Shabaab wants to overthrow Somalia's weak, U.N.-backed government and impose a strict form of Islamic law.

Clever cockatoos knock crows off their perch

Vienna (Austria), Oct 28 (ANI): Research conducted by a team in Vienna indicates that the Goffin's cockatoo is smarter than crows as they demonstrate genuine creative thinking. Though crows have long been considered one of the most intelligent birds in the world, Goffin's cockatoo knocked the corvid off its perch. Vienna-based scientists tested a number of hand-raised Goffin's and observed that they could fashion tools to retrieve a food reward just like crows. While the debate still continues to discover the brainiest bird, both birds have clearly outwitted human children. Previous studies proved that human children couldn't reliably solve similar problems until they reached 8 years age.

Watch: Trump gives Halloween welcome to children

Washington D.C. (United States), Oct 28 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump welcomed children for Pre-Halloween celebrations in the White House. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also hosted a Halloween open house for children, parents and military families at the White House South Lawn. He passed around a box of candy and assured the children that they need not worry about eating candies because their waistlines are fine.

Watch: That pesky rabbit! Police officer chases furry runaway rodent on Boston bridge

Boston (U.S.A), Oct 28 (ANI): A modern day Looney Tunes scene unfolded on Boston's Leonard P. Zakim Bridge. A video shared by Dustin Fitch, a Massachusetts State Trooper and Social Media Specialist at their Office of Media Relations showed a State Trooper trying in vain to capture a rabbit with a cardboard box. In a dramatic turn of events, the trooper was able to corner the rodent with another officer, after the rabbit had escaped him multiple times.

Remains of world's longest reigning monarch collected after cremation

Bangkok (Thailand), Oct 27 (ANI): The cremated remains of world's longest reigning monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, were collected as part of an elaborate, five day funeral at historic old quarter in Bangkok on Friday. Sea of mourners came to old quarter to witness and pay their last tribute to King Adulyadej. Son of late king Bhumibol Adulyadej's son led a religious ceremony to collect his father's remains and sprinkled them with sacred water as part of the ritual. King Bhumibol Adulyadej's remains were blessed by Thailand's Supreme Patriarch, the head of the order of Buddhist monks. The late king's bones will be taken to the Grand Palace, where he had laid in state since his death last October. To witness the funeral procession of their beloved king, more than three-lakh mourners flocked to old quarter from across the country. The mourners slept overnight on thin plastic sheets near the Grand Palace in order to secure a good spot to view the procession. King Bhumibol Adulyadej ruled

Female empowerment strong theme for Halloween: Costume company

New York (United States), Oct 27 (ANI): Wonder Woman and Supergirl are likely to be roaming the streets in the days leading up to Halloween. At Rubie's Costume Co. in Richmond Hill, Queens, the largest costume manufacturer in the world, executive vice president Howard Beige said he noticed that customers were buying costumes of strong female characters about two years ago, with Wonder Woman leaping into the lead after the release of the movie this year.

Asian companies introduce gaming content at Tokyo Game Show

Tokyo (Japan) Oct 27 (ANI): The mega 'Tokyo Game Show' has attracted many Asian companies with their innovative game content. Bekraf, Indonesia Agency for Creative Economy and Asosiasi Game Indonesia exhibited their games at the pavilion. From the influence of Japanese games, there were many original, high-quality games exhibited. After such a high performance, it creates many possibilities as a next huge game industry country. On the other hand, this game production, with its headquartered in Singapore, providing services to game makers around the world. Malaysia pavilion at the Tokyo Game Show was with Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) as the forefront. With many top-level technology companies in Asia, Malaysia has collaborated with many Japanese major gaming companies.

Watch: Dozens killed in blasts at Indonesia fireworks plant

Indonesia, Oct 27 (ANI): Two massive blasts and a fire rip through a fireworks factory in Jakarta on Thursday, killing at least 47 people. The heat was so intense that it scorched grass as far as thirty feet, or 10 meters, around the site. Acrid smoke and the stench of burning plastic and chemicals still hung in the air hours. Workers reportedly had little time to escape after the explosions ripped through the building.

Trump declares opioid epidemic a public health emergency

Washington D.C. (United States), Oct 27 (ANI): Calling it a "national shame" and "human tragedy", United States President Donald Trump announced steps to fight the opioid crisis in the United States by declaring it a national public health emergency and cracking down on the flow of the drug fentanyl. Trump said they are going to overcome addiction in America. The federal government would work to develop non-addictive painkillers and pledged to consider bringing lawsuits against "bad actors" in the opioid epidemic.

Watch: Animals enjoy Halloween-themed treats at London Zoo

England (United Kingdom), Oct 27 (ANI): While revellers prepare for the spookiest night of the year, animal residents at ZSL London Zoo were getting in on the action, with zookeepers feeding them some seasonal foods. As part of the attraction's 'Boo at the Zoo' event, Achilles and Karis, a pair of Sumatran tigers, ate blood-scented pumpkins while the zoo's Humboldt penguins feasted of fish, which was concealed within the orange fruit. Also getting into the Halloween spirit were the zoo's meerkats. The zoo say the Halloween-themed event encourages the captive animals to use skills they would need in the wild - like sniffing out their next meal or digging. 'Boo at the Zoo' will run until October 31.

India, U.S. are together to fight terrorism: Shivraj Chouhan in New York

New York, Oct 27 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that India and United States of America (USA) will fight against terrorism in joint efforts. He said that fight against terrorism is an important part of cooperation and their safe havens will not be tolerated. He added that India will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with U.S. to combat terrorism.

CM Shivraj Chouhan meets Columbia University doctors, MIT Professor Gurumurthy Kalyanaram

New York, Oct 27 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met President and Founder at xFact, Inc. Amit Banerji in New York. CM Shivraj Chouhan also met President and CEO of Hotel Association of New York City, Vijay Dandapani. CM also had a discussion with doctors of Columbia University. He met also MIT Professor Gurumurthy Kalyanaram and discussed various issues.

Nepal SC orders Election Commission to provide separate ballots for upcoming polls

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 26 (ANI): The Nepal Supreme Court (SC), on Wednesday, ordered the Election Commission (EC) to ensure separate ballot papers for the federal and provincial elections under the first-past-the-post system. In its latest ruling, the Supreme Court also directed the EC to present the progress achieved in printing of the ballot papers for the upcoming polls. The Supreme Court ruling came in response to a writ filed by Rastriya Janata Party- Nepal's leader Sarbendra Nath Shukla. The Supreme Court's decision comes three days after nominations for the first phase of federal and provincial polls under the direct election system. With the Nepal Supreme Court's latest ruling, the chance of postponement of the election, scheduled for November 26, is of high probability.