Simone Veil, iconic European feminist politician, dies at 89
WEB DESK The French politician, women’s rights champion and Holocaust survivor Simone Veil has died at the age of 89. Best known in France for her instrumental role in legalising…
Law makers voted to legalise same-sex marriage in Germany
AMN A clear majority of MPs in German parliament have voted to legalise same-sex marriage, days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped her opposition to a vote. The reform grants couples…
Gunman kills one, wounds 6 in New York hospital shooting
WEB DESK A gunman opened fire with an assault rifle inside a hospital in the Bronx Lebanon Hospital of New York, killing one doctor and injuring six other people, five…
US renews pressure on China with an eye on N Korea threat
WEB DESK The US is putting renewed pressure on China amid frustration with Beijing’s reluctance to deal with North Korea’s nuclear threat. In recent days the Trump administration has approved…
Trump, Turkish President discuss Gulf-Qatar dispute over phone
WEB DESK Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart Donald Trump have held a telephonic conversation over the resolution of the dispute between Qatar and other Gulf countries.…
2 Indian-Americans to be honoured with Great Immigrants award
WEB DESK Two Indian-Americans, Adobe Chief Shantanu Narayen and former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy are among 38 immigrants to be honoured this year for their role in helping advance…
EC launches special drive to enroll left out voters
AMN / Election Commission (EC) has launched nation wide month long special drive from today for maximization of registration of eligible electors with focus on left out eligible young citizens…
Azam Khan booked for sedition over controversial remarks against Army
AMN / LUCKNOW Two complaints have been registered against senior Samajwadi Party leader and former Minister Azam Khan over his controversial remark against the Indian Army. Complaints have been lodged…
India contributes $500,000 to UN Peace building Fund
AMN India has contributed $500,000 to the UN Peace Building Fund, expressing hope that more funding by nations will boost efforts by the world body to build and sustain peace.…
Introduction of GST, a momentous event for nation: President Mukherjee
AMN The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has said that the introduction of GST is a momentous event for the nation. He said it was also a moment of some…