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Speed climbing: Olympics' newest, fastest sport

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Sep 26 (ANI): With a winning time of under 7 seconds, speed climbing can claim to be the Olympic Games' fastest sport. Speed climbing is one of five sports that have been included in the programme for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics along with baseball/softball, bowling, karate, surfing and skateboarding. Italy's Ludivico Fossali won the men's event after Russian Stanislav Kokorin committed a false start. But in the small final it was a much closer affair with Italian Leonardo Gontero winning in a time of 6.25 seconds, beating Russian Aleksandr Shikov by three hundredths of a second. In the women's event, France's Anouk Jaubert was triumphant in the final, beating Mariia Krasavina of Russia.

Pakistan Army Brutally Torture Job-Seeking Youth in PoK

Neelam Valley, (PoK) September 26, 2017: In yet another incident of Pakistan's inhumane behavior in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), four youths were illegally detained and brutally thrashed by the Pakistani security officials in Neelam valley. The unemployed youths were seeking jobs at one of the worksite when Pakistani security personnel illegally detained and brutally tortured them at the behest of a Pakistani contractor.

To expose Pakistan's lie in UNGA, India shows picture of Lt. Umar Fayaz in assembly

NNew York (U.S.A), Sep 26 (ANI): A few days after Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi showed a picture of Palestinian victim as evidence of atrocities on Kashmiris, India on Monday criticize Pakistan by saying that the image was presented to "push a completely false narrative.Indian diplomat Paulomi Tripathi in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) showed Lieutenant Umar Fayaz's pictures as the evidence of Pakistan atrocity and said.

Pashtuns remove Pakistani flag from Durand Line

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): It seems opposition to Pakistan and Pakistan-led terrorism is turning global. While Pakistan is leaving no stone unturned to prove its innocence at the ongoing 72nd United Nation's (UN) General Assembly Session, one or the other incident from across globe comes up to contradict the former's claims. In yet similar incident, a group of Pashtuns removed Pakistani flag from the 'Durand Line' on Monday. The action taken by enraged people from Afghanistan took place in Jaji Maidan area of the Arab nation's Khost province.

World's former heaviest woman Eman Abdul Atti passes away in Abu Dhabi

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): World's former heaviest woman Eman Abdul Atti passed away on Monday due to comorbid conditions, including heart disease and kidney dysfunction. Eman was transferred to Burjeel Hospital from India in May to continue rehabilitation from bariatric surgery that saw her lose more than 300kg. She weighed 504kg when she arrived in Mumbai on February 11. She had been under the supervision of over 20 doctors from different specialties in the hospital who were managing her medical condition from the time she arrived in the UAE.

NFL players unite to defy U.S. President over anthem protests

London (United Kingdom), Sep 25 (ANI): Members of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens NFL teams on Sunday defied United States President Donald Trump by kneeling during the national anthem ahead of their game in London. The players took the step after the U.S. President on Sunday stepped up his criticism of National Football League players who protest during the pre-game national anthem, calling on fans to consider boycotting the NFL if teams do not discipline them. Trump warned players who refused to stand for the anthem in what began last year as a form of protest over excessive use of force by police against African-Americans. However, many players on both teams chose to ignore Trump's warnings and were joined by their team-mates linking arms in a sign of unity and solidarity. New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft criticised Trump and defended the players by saying they have the right to protest.

Puerto Rico begins to recover in wake of Hurricane Maria

Toa Baja (Puerto Rico), Sep 25 (ANI): Maria, the second major hurricane to devastate the Caribbean this month and the most powerful to strike Puerto Rico in nearly a century, carved a path of destruction through the island after plowing ashore on Wednesday. Arriving as a Category 4 storm on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale, with top winds of up to 155 mph (249.5 kph), the storm ripped off roofs from buildings and knocked out power across the entire island, which is home to around 3.4 million people. Toa Baja, a municipality of Puerto Rico, is located on the northern coast and has a population of less than 100,000. Residents have no electricity or drinking water but the residents are mainly hopeful that they will be able to rebuild and start over.

Back on track: Nepal rebuilds its passenger railway

Janakpur (Nepal), Sep 25 (ANI): It's been three years that the engines are silent and the coaches turned out to be a playground for the children, place to bask the cow dung and latrines for locals here. Shrubs spring up around a rusted train engine in southeast Nepal, with carriages propped up on bricks and tall grass growing over abandoned wheels in mute testimony to years of neglect suffered by an abandoned railway line. Nepal remains largely isolated from the global economy, dependent on aid and remittances. The railway which will have its track expanded to Bardibas of Mahottari district some 44.1 kilometers distance will be completed in much shorter time as it takes about 1 and half hour by bus. With the revival of the train it is expected to take less than an hour. It fell into disrepair after years of neglect and since 2014, the train has sat stationary, its rusting carcass now a playground for local children, while Janakpur's markets are empty. India is funding the reconstructio

Angela Merkel elected as German Chancellor for 4th time

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been reelected to the designated post for the fourth time. Earlier, the exit polls had predicted Merkel's win. CDU's closest rivals, the center-left Social Democrats, led by Martin Schulz, slumped to 20 percent - a new post-war low. The exit poll also showed the rightwing populist Alternatives for Germany coming third and collecting 13.5% of the vote, which could give the country its first substantial rightwing parliamentary faction since the Nazis. Parliament will reconvene on October 24, with the new government in place.

National Football League row: Players' gesture disrespect to U.S. national flag, says President Trump

New Jersey (U.S.), Sep 25 (ANI): The United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump came out in strong against the National Football League (NFL) players for taking a knee during the national anthem. He said that the gesture is very disrespectful for the U.S. and its national flag. "It's very disrespectful to our country and very, very disrespectful to our flag," Trump asserted. Across the country, dozens of NFL players have been taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem before their Sunday games.

PoK Singer Protests Islamabad's Discrimination

Muzaffarabad, Sept 19, 2017: The young man wanted to showcase his singing talent at an event in the Muzaffarabad university ground, but to his astonishment, he was not allowed to perform as only the contestants from Pakistan could take part in the competition.

Stratford acid attack: Six injured, minor held

London (England), Sep 24 (ANI): At least six people were injured in east London on Saturday after a group of men sprayed a noxious substance in an area around a Stratford shopping centre. Panic gripped the area after victims cried out of pain and burn. The dreadful incident occurred at around 8 in the night. A police spokesman said it is not being treated as terror-related attack. Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and are searching for others involved. According to reports the suspect is a 15-year-old boy. Britain suffered a number of acid attacks in recent years which are also linked to robberies and gang-related violence.

Chef Vikas Khanna serves Indian food to Sushma Swaraj at Permanent Mission of India

New York, Sep 24 (ANI): As External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, she visited Permanent Mission of India along with her delegation and had Indian food served by Indian Chef Vikas Khanna. All the food was made keeping Navratri with a different twist.

Muhajirs, MQM workers stage protest against Pakistan and its army

New York, Sep 24 (ANI): The Muhajir community and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers recently staged a protest against Pakistan and Pakistani Army, in New York. The workers sought the world's attention over Pakistan's heavy-handedness on both the communities and demanded an international ban on Pakistan Army and Rangers. The protesters condemned Pakistan and stated that it's a safe haven for terrorists.

6.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Mexico

Mexico, Sep 24 (ANI): A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico on Saturday and spread alarm in the capital, where rescuers temporarily suspended a search for survivors of a bigger tremor earlier this week out of fear of further building collapses. The United States Geological Survey said that the new quake was relatively shallow with an epicenter near Juchitan, a tropical region of Oaxaca state hard hit by another major earthquake on September 7. Already shaken by the two recent earthquakes that killed at least 384 people in Mexico this month, thousands of people ran out onto the streets again in Oaxaca and Mexico City, many in pajamas, when seismic alarms sounded before the new tremor was felt shortly before 8 a.m. The tremors were mild in Mexico City. No new damage was immediately reported, but to keep workers safe, rescue efforts were suspended in areas affected by Tuesday's quake.

J and K's Awami League workers demand release of jailed political activist Baba Jan

Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Sep 23 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Awami League protested against Pakistan and demanded the release of Baba Jan, an activist who was charged with Anti-Terrorism Act after protesting against the Pakistan. The Awami League workers protested against the Pakistan's atrocities in PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan region. The protestors said Pakistan was plundering resources Gilgit-Baltistan, which should stop. They alleged that Pakistan has created violence in the region. They also protested against the CPEC project as it will create a huge ecological and economical imbalance in the region.

Liberal Muslims have become next 'Kashmiri Pundits' in Valley: Junaid Qureshi

Geneva, Sep 23 (ANI): Amsterdam's European Foundation for South Asian studies Director Junaid Qureshi, while addressing at a general debate during the 36th UN Human Rights Council, talked about the consequences of Pakistan led proxy wars in the Kashmir valley. Qureshi stated that liberal Muslims in the valley have become the next 'Kashmiri Pundits', who faced the exodus in the name of Jihad and Freedom Struggle. He added that tomorrow the victims will be the Shia Muslims, Sikhs, writers, poets, academics and Buddhists until outfits like Hizbul Mujahideen, LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammad all acting under the patronage of Pakistan Army and intelligence have no one to kill any more.

Why world is not addressing plight of Baloch people, asks Baloch activist Bhawal Mengal

Geneva, Sep 23 (ANI): World Baloch Organisation Activist Bhawal Mengal, while addressing at a general debate during the 36th UN Human Rights Council, asked the counsel why the world is not addressing the plight of Baloch people. Mengal added that though Pakistan was never held accountable for the genocide in Bangladesh or for their support towards the Taliban, still the Baloch people awaits for the world to wake up. "By the end of the day countless Baloch people will be turned to ashes," he added.

First Lady Melania Trump hosts her maiden event in Michelle Obama-founded vegetable garden

Washington D.C. (United States), Sep 23 (ANI): The United States first lady Melania Trump held her first event in the vegetable garden of the White House, which was established by her predecessor Michelle Obama. Melania was seen wearing a red plaid shirt and matched it with red gloves. She was joined by members of the local Boys and Girls Club, reported the Washington Post. She explained the importance of healthy eating to the children and stressed the importance of eating lots of vegetables and fruits. The first lady was seen harvesting red peppers, okra and green peppers with the children. The children also planted cabbage, cauliflower, turnips, carrots, spinach and lettuce.

Human rights activists raise concern over CPEC project in Balochistan

Geneva, Sep 23 (ANI): During a side-event at the ongoing 36th session of Human Rights Council in Geneva, Human Rights activists joined at a stage to highlight the deteriorating human rights situation as a result of CPEC in Balochistan. The speakers raised the issue of violation of civil and political rights, enforced disappearances, custodial torture and extrajudicial killings of political activists and civilians in Balochistan. Some of the speakers included Founder of Peter Tatchell Foundation Peter Tatchell, President of Pragmora Dr. Glenys Babcock and Baloch Republican Party activist Abdul Nawaz Bugti.