WION Evening News brief, January 31, 2018

WION Evening News brief, January 31, 2018

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Watch Live: Lunar eclipse gives super blue blood moon

The super blood blue moon is currently visible in Los Angeles, California and Tokyo. Residents in Arizona and Los Angeles were the first to witness the sightings. Stargazers in Tokyo were also able to see the first glimpse of the unique celestial phenomena.

India's 2016-17 GDP growth unchanged at 7.1 per cent: Government data

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India's annual economic growth in the fiscal year that ended in March 2017 was unchanged at 7.1 percent, a government statement said on Wednesday.

State of the Union address: Barack Obama versus Donald Trump

As the 45th President of the United States delivered hisfirst State of the Union addresstoday, Donald Trump touched upon the themes of building a stronger, safer and united America, and pacing towards realising the 'American dream'.

Earthquake hits Afghanistan, 1 killed in Pakistan

A powerful6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northernAfghanistan today. No casualties were immediately reported in Afghanistan. The epicentre was near Afghanistan's Jarm which had witnessed a devastating earthquake in 2015.

Hong Kong bans ivory sales, traders angry

Hong Kong voted to ban ivory sales in a landmark move Wednesday to end the infamous trade in the city.