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Watch: Coastguards on training exercise help rescue dog washed out to sea

Scotland (U.K.), Oct 16 (ANI): A coastguard helicopter on a training exercise spotted a pet dog that had been swept out to sea and helped lifeboat colleagues rescue it. The Cockerpoo had gone for a swim at Cummingston in north-west Scotland, but soon got into difficulties. Crew on the helicopter guided a lifeboat from nearby Findhorn to the dog, which was in the water for around an hour. The dog was unharmed by the ordeal and was reunited with its owners on the shore.

California fires kill 40 in one week

California (United States), Oct 16 (ANI): At least 40 people were killed within one week due to the deadly California fires. The authorities hope weaker winds will help more than 10,000 firefighters battle the deadliest blazes in California history, which have destroyed thousands of structures in one of the state's worst natural disasters in years. Fast-moving fires, spread by shifting winds, forced thousands more to evacuate their homes on Saturday as the death toll over the week rose to 40, with hundreds missing.

Political Parties File Nominations Ahead Of Nepal Elections

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 16 (ANI): The political parties of Nepal contesting for the upcoming polls for parliament and the province have filed the closed list of proportional representation to the Election Commission on Sunday. Willing to contest the upcoming elections; altogether 88 parties have applied to the EC. According to the EC, the election law has a provision to field 110 candidates for parliamentary elections while 220 seats are fixed for provincial assembly election under the PR category. EC have set time, from 10 AM to 5 PM, to file candidacy. As per the schedule released by Election Commission, 32 districts out of 75 will go for polls in the first phase of election followed by a second in duration of 20 days covering 45 districts on 26 November and 7 December respectively. The final number of parties registering for the PR electoral system is expected to be released by Monday evening.

U.S. to remain in Iran nuclear deal: Nikki Haley

Washington D.C., Oct 16 (ANI): While United States President Donald Trump announced he was prepared to 'tear up' the international accord over Iran's nuclear program, a top U.S. diplomat informed that America will remain in the deal for now. The U.S. envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley told NBC on Sunday that people are going to see U.S. stay in the deal because they hope to improve the situation, and that's the goal. The 2015 agreement reached by the U.S., the European Union, Germany, France, Russia, Britain, and China put limits on Iran's ability to enrich uranium. These nations agreed to lift international sanctions if Iran complied.

California wildfires: Officials planning repopulation of evacuated areas

California (U.S.A), Oct 16 (ANI): With over 10,000 firefighters still battling the deadly wildfires in California, officials are inspecting some evacuated areas in Somona County to see if it is safe for residents to return. Two of the three deadliest blazes - the Tubbs Fire and the Atlas Fire - were more than half contained by Sunday. Though fire officials say strong winds that had fanned flames had largely died down but Napa and Sonoma residents should remain vigilant. The wide-spreading lethal fires in north of San Francisco still remains a danger and thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes. The flames have killed at least 40 people since the fires broke out and officials say the death toll is expected to rise.

Gabriel Medina, Carissa Moore claim wins at WSL France stop

Hossegor (France), Oct 15 (ANI): Brazilian Gabriel Medina and American Carissa Moore claimed wins at the World Surf League (WSL) stop Saturday (October 14) in Hossegor, France. In the men's Quiksilver Pro event Medina made easy work of American runner-up Sebastien Zietz in the final with his two best rides combining for a score of 16.00 points (out of 20) to Zietz's 9.30. Medina earned his win earlier in the day when he narrowly outdueled American John John Florence in the semi-final by a score of 16.40 to 16.00. Meanwhile, women's Roxy Pro event saw American Carissa Moore defeat countrywoman Lakey Peterson in the final by a score of 16.70 to 14.50 to earn her first win of the year.

First win for MAPFRE in Volvo Ocean Race

Alicante (Spain), Oct 15 (ANI): Team MAPFRE won the first point scoring race of the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race in Spain's Alicante on Saturday. To take lead, MAPFRE peeled away from their rivals and sailed alone up the right side of the course. MAPFRE then stretched their lead to just under a minute at the bottom gate and held on until the end of the race, finishing more than a minute faster than closest challenger, Dongfeng Race Team.

Nepal Parliament completes tenure, gets dissolved

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 15 (ANI): The Nepal Parliament had completed its tenure and as per the Constitutional provisions it has been dissolved. But, certain grievances of disgruntled parties remained on board. The Speaker of the House, Onsari Gharti Magar, highlighted the achievements and work that was completed under the outgoing Constituent Assembly. The Parliament turned Constituent Assembly have promulgated the first democratic constitution in 2015, but it tore the country into two parts. The Madhesh based parties demanded more inclusion in the newly promulgated constitution and sought an amendment to it but failed, though it was tabled lately and amended once. As per the newly promulgated constitution, the term of the incumbent parliament ends a day before the candidates file their nomination for the House of Representatives election. The Sher Bahadur Deuba government has called for the provincial center and the House of Representatives elections in two phases, which is to be held

Twin car bombings kill 22 people in Somali capital

Mogadishu (Somalia), Oct 15 (ANI): A huge truck bomb, followed by a smaller car bomb, exploded in Somalia's capital city of Mogadishu on Saturday, killing at least 22 and destroying several buildings. First the major truck bomb exploded on the busy street of Mogadishu and Two hours later a second car blast ignited in a different part of the capital. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, although the Islamist al Shabaab group has carried out regular attacks.

Here's what Arun Jaitley has to say on corruption allegations against Amit Shah's son

Washington D.C. (U.S.), Oct 15 (ANI): Speaking upon the controversies surrounding BJP Chief Amit Shah's son, Jay Shah, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the upcoming Gujarat polls will prove public's support. Rubbishing the news surrounding Jay Shah's property assets, the Union Minister said that assembly polls in Gujarat will reflect the public's mandate, similar to Uttar Pradesh assembly polls' results after demonetisation. "Gujarat mein ek baar faisla ho jane dijiye. Jab chunaav parinam aayega to spasht ho jayega ki janta kiske saath hain", Jaitley said.

'Opportunist' Congress trying to change its stand on GST: Arun Jaitley

Washington D.C. (U.S.), Oct 15 (ANI): Hitting out at Congress for criticising the Centre over demonetisation and Goods and Services tax (GST), Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the 'opportunist' grand old party is now trying to change its stand on the economic reforms. Asserting that finance ministers of Congress-ruled states themselves hailed GST, Union Minister Jaitley said that the grand old party's claims don't have any roots. "Congress ki prathmikta kabhi us kale dhan ke upar aaghat karna nahi thha islye unki chinta swabhavik hain. Aur GST to Congress ne hi kaha tha, lekin apna stand aaj badalne ki koshish kar rahe hain. Unki rajya sarkaron ke vita mantra sab samarthan karte hain, lekin Congress ek avsarvadi party hain isliye virodh karti hain. Main manta hu ki ismein koi bahott badi takat nahi hain. The Congress party has been critical ever since the Centre introduced demonetisation and GST.

U.S. keen to invest in India: Arun Jaitley

Washington D.C. (U.S.), Oct 15 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that both government and business organisations of United States of America, showed keen interest to invest in India. The Finance Minister, who held meetings with U.S. Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross, and Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin earlier, added that a business delegation will also visit India in November this year. Union Minister Jaitley is currently on a visit to the U.S.

H1B visa holders are not illegal economic migrants, they contribute to U.S. economy: Arun Jaitley

Washington D.C. (U.S.), Oct 15 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is currently on a visit to the United States (U.S.), conveyed India's concern to Washington D.C. on the issue of 'H1B visa.' Jailtey asserted that H1B visa holders are not illegal economic migrants but professionals who heavily contribute to the US economy. The Union Minister urged the U.S. Government to look upon the matter with a different perspective. Last month, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj raised the issue of H1B visa during her meeting with the United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations.

Global community lauded India's decision of GST, demonetisation: Arun Jaitley

Washington D.C. (U.S.), Oct 15 (ANI): In an exclusive interview to ANI, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley asserted that India is being lauded across the globe for bringing a chain of structural reforms in its economy in the recent times. Stating that recent reforms and decisions such as GST and demonetisation reflect Indian Government's 'strength', Union Minister Jaitley said that all nations, including U.S. hailing the big move. The Goods and Services Tax (GST), which was rolled out on July 1st, is being hailed as India's biggest tax reform ever since independence. Earlier, the Centre had demonetised old currency of Rs. 500 and 1,000 notes. Both the decisions made headlines across the globe.

Nepal PM Deuba expands cabinet for seventh time in 5 months

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 14 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday expanded his cabinet for the seventh time in the past five months after taking the charge. He inducted eight new ministers in his cabinet. Deuba inducted one Deputy Minister, three ministers and four state ministers from Rashtriya Prajatantra Party or (RPP). RPP President Kamal Thapa has been appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister but the portfolio for him is yet to be fixed. The latest move comes amid the reports of cabinet reshuffle that can take place before elections after the unification attempt between the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Maoist Center (MC), which have angst incumbent Prime Minister. He has come under severe criticisms from various quarters for presiding over the biggest-ever cabinet in the country's history.

Amazon suspends studio chief Roy Price on harassment allegation

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Amazon has put its Studios chief Roy Price on an immediate leave of absence following allegations that he harassed a producer and ignored an actress's claim of sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein. The Amazon producer did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Also, actress Rose McGowan wrote on Twitter that she told Price that Weinstein assaulted her, but that Price did nothing.

Trump hits back on Iran nuclear deal, says 'participants making lots of money on trade with Iran'

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): As Russia, Iran and European leaders lashed out at United States President for announcing that he would not certify the Iran nuclear deal, United States President Donald Trump hits back and said participants in the deal are making lots of money on trade with Iran. The EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini was the first to criticise Trump's threat, pointing out, "It reflected the growing isolation of the United States as the nuclear deal had been enshrined in a UN security council resolution in 2015, that could not terminated by one country."

Watch: 11-year-old girl reaction when she finds out she's finally being adopted

South Jordan (U.S.A.), Oct 14 (ANI): A video, released by manager of the American Heritage School in South Jordan, Utah has gained over 17,000 views and 2,800 likes on her Instagram. Heart-warming security camera footage shows reaction of 11-year-old Tannah when she finds out that she was finally being adopted by her foster parents on October 2. Alexander wrote in the post's caption that Tannah's adoptive mother asked her to share the good news with the 11-year-old during her daily visit to Alexander's office.

36 panda cubs make public appearance in China

China, Oct 13 (ANI): At least 36 panda cubs, which were born at the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center this year, made their adorable debut on Friday in China's Sichuan. Some of the cubs were born to first-time mothers lacking nursing experience and need additional care from the panda keepers. The panda cubs on display were aged one to five months.

Watch: Widespread destruction in fire-hit Sonoma County

California (United States), Oct 13 (ANI): Firefighters began to gain ground against wildfires that have killed at least 29 people in Northern California and left hundreds missing in the chaos of mass evacuations in the heart of the state's wine country. The latest casualty figures, revised upward by six fatalities on Thursday, marked the greatest loss life from a single California wildfire event in 84 years. With 3,500 homes and businesses incinerated, the so-called North Bay fires also rank among the most destructive in state history.