<p>Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart Wan Yi on the sidelines of Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Jaishankar told Yi that progress in the disengagement process in eastern Ladakh was essential for restoration of peace and tranquillity and that it is the basis for the development of overall ties.</p>

<p>It is understood that developments in Afghanistan figured in the talks between the two foreign ministers.</p>

<p>"Met Chinese FM Wang Yi on the sidelines of SCO Summit in Dushanbe. Discussed disengagement in our border areas. Underlined that progress in this regard is essential for restoration of peace and tranquillity, which is the basis for development of bilateral ties," Jaishankar tweeted.</p>

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<p>After the meeting, Jaishankar said India does not subscribe to any clash of civilisations theory.</p>

<p>"Also exchanged views on global developments. Emphasized that India does not subscribe to any clash of civilisations theory. It is also essential that China does not view its relations with India through the lens of a third country," he said.</p>

<p>"As for Asian solidarity, it is for China and India to set an example," the external affairs minister said.<br />
The border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5 last year following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.</p>

<p>As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process in the Gogra area last month, in a significant forward movement towards the restoration of peace and tranquillity in the region.</p>

<p>In February, the two sides completed the withdrawal of troops and weapons from the north and south banks of the Pangong lake in line with an agreement on disengagement.</p>

<p>Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the sensitive sector.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart Wan Yi on the sidelines of Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart Wan Yi on the sidelines of Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Jaishankar told Yi that progress in the disengagement process in eastern Ladakh was essential for restoration of peace and tranquillity and that it is the basis for the development of overall ties. It is understood that developments in Afghanistan figured in the talks between the two foreign ministers. "Met Chinese FM Wang Yi on the sidelines of SCO Summit in Dushanbe. Discussed disengagement in our border areas. Underlined that progress in this regard is essential for restoration of peace and tranquillity, which is the basis for development of bilateral ties," Jaishankar tweeted. Met Chinese FM Wang Yi on the sidelines of SCO Summit in Dushanbe. Discussed disengagement in our border areas. Underlined that progress in this regard is essential for restoration of peace and tranquillity, which is the basis for development of bilateral ties. pic.twitter.com/wmO0sxeWwL — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 16, 2021 × After the meeting, Jaishankar said India does not subscribe to any clash of civilisations theory. "Also exchanged views on global developments. Emphasized that India does not subscribe to any clash of civilisations theory. It is also essential that China does not view its relations with India through the lens of a third country," he said. "As for Asian solidarity, it is for China and India to set an example," the external affairs minister said. The border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5 last year following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry. As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process in the Gogra area last month, in a significant forward movement towards the restoration of peace and tranquillity in the region. In February, the two sides completed the withdrawal of troops and weapons from the north and south banks of the Pangong lake in line with an agreement on disengagement. Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the sensitive sector. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan features in Sino-Indian foreign minister talks at SCO

<p>The US appeared to be in damage control mode as it called France a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific. France is angry over US-UK-Australia submarine deal. In other news, US medicale experts will vote on Pfizer Covid boosters. Check out what's happening this morning</p>

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<p>Blinken claimed that US has been informing France about US-UK-Australia submarine deal. But this was refuted from French circles</p>

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<p>President Joe Biden's administration announced in August a plan to roll out third shots to everyone, not just the immune compromised already able to receive them, starting from September 20</p>

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The US appeared to be in damage control mode as it called France a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific. France is angry over US-UK-Australia submarine deal. In other news, US medicale experts will vote on Pfizer Covid boosters.

The US appeared to be in damage control mode as it called France a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific. France is angry over US-UK-Australia submarine deal. In other news, US medicale experts will vote on Pfizer Covid boosters. Check out what's happening this morning Damage control mode: Blinken calls angry France a vital partner in Indo-Pacific Blinken claimed that US has been informing France about US-UK-Australia submarine deal. But this was refuted from French circles US medical experts to vote on Pfizer COVID-19 boosters President Joe Biden's administration announced in August a plan to roll out third shots to everyone, not just the immune compromised already able to receive them, starting from September 20 Brazil's Bolsonaro going to UN meet despite being unvaccinated "Next week I will be at the UN General Assembly (UNGA), where I will give an opening speech" on Tuesday, the president said during a social media broadcast ×

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<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday appeared to be in a damage control mode as he called France a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific. His words have come after the US-UK-Australia submarine deal. France had reacted angrily to the deal</p>

<p>Blinken was speaking at a press conference after meeting US and Australian foreign and defense ministers</p>

<p>"We cooperate incredibly closely with France on many shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific but also beyond around the world. We're going to continue to do so. We place fundamental value on that relationship, on that partnership," Blinken said.</p>

<p>UK-US and Australia said on Wednesday that they would establish a security partnership for the Indo-Pacific that would help Australia acquire U.S. nuclear-powered submarines and see it scrap a $40 billion French-designed submarine deal.</p>

<p>France reacted angrily to the loss of the deal, calling it a "stab in the back."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-says-biden-acted-like-trump-to-sink-australia-defence-deal-413622">France says Biden acted like Trump to sink Australia defence deal</a></strong></p>

<p>At the press conference, Blinken said that US officials had been in touch with their French counterparts to discuss the deal including before the announcement.</p>

<p>However, Reuters quoted a French official on condition of anonymity that Americans had not informed them until French officials had seen media reports about the deal.</p>

<p>In 2016, Australia selected French shipbuilder Naval Group to build a new submarine fleet worth $40 billion to replace its more than two-decades-old Collins submarines.</p>

<p>The United States and its allies are looking for ways to push back against China’s growing power and influence, particularly its military buildup, pressure on Taiwan and deployments in the contested South China Sea.</p>

<p>The White House on Thursday defended the US decision, rejecting criticism from both China and France over the deal.</p>

<p>"We do not seek conflict with China," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters.</p>

<p>China said the United States, Australia and the UK were "severely damaging regional peace and stability."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday appeared to be in a damage control mode as he called France a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific. His words have come after the US-UK-Australia submarine deal.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday appeared to be in a damage control mode as he called France a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific. His words have come after the US-UK-Australia submarine deal. France had reacted angrily to the deal Blinken was speaking at a press conference after meeting US and Australian foreign and defense ministers "We cooperate incredibly closely with France on many shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific but also beyond around the world. We're going to continue to do so. We place fundamental value on that relationship, on that partnership," Blinken said. UK-US and Australia said on Wednesday that they would establish a security partnership for the Indo-Pacific that would help Australia acquire U.S. nuclear-powered submarines and see it scrap a $40 billion French-designed submarine deal. France reacted angrily to the loss of the deal, calling it a "stab in the back." Also Read | France says Biden acted like Trump to sink Australia defence deal At the press conference, Blinken said that US officials had been in touch with their French counterparts to discuss the deal including before the announcement. However, Reuters quoted a French official on condition of anonymity that Americans had not informed them until French officials had seen media reports about the deal. In 2016, Australia selected French shipbuilder Naval Group to build a new submarine fleet worth $40 billion to replace its more than two-decades-old Collins submarines. The United States and its allies are looking for ways to push back against China’s growing power and influence, particularly its military buildup, pressure on Taiwan and deployments in the contested South China Sea. The White House on Thursday defended the US decision, rejecting criticism from both China and France over the deal. "We do not seek conflict with China," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters. China said the United States, Australia and the UK were "severely damaging regional peace and stability." (With inputs from agencies)

Damage control mode: Blinken calls angry France a vital partner in Indo-Pacific

<p>The USA has reportedly asked United Nations Security Council to extend sanctions waiver for more than a dozen top Taliban officials to travel abroad for discussions on Afghanistan's stability. Foreign Policy has reported that this request has come just over a month when US warned that UN sanctions on Taliban leaders' travel would be reimposed if the Taliban did not desist from perpetrating violence in Afghanistan.</p>

<p>Taliban has since come to power in Afghanistan and has solidified its grip on almost the entire country.</p>

<p>As per the media report, the waiver on Taliban leaders travel was to end on September 20. But now the US has requested it be extended to December 22.</p>

<p>Moreover, US requests that Taliban leaders be allowed to withdraw money from their frozen accounts for the purpose of their travel. However, as per the note, the travel should be to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.</p>

<p>USA or the international community has not formally recognised the Taliban regime in Afghanistan yet. On Friday, International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that its engagement in Afghanistan will remain suspended till there is some clarity among countries about recognition to the Taliban regime.</p>


The USA has reportedly asked United Nations Security Council to extend sanctions waiver for more than a dozen top Taliban officials to travel abroad for discussions on Afghanistan's stability.

The USA has reportedly asked United Nations Security Council to extend sanctions waiver for more than a dozen top Taliban officials to travel abroad for discussions on Afghanistan's stability. Foreign Policy has reported that this request has come just over a month when US warned that UN sanctions on Taliban leaders' travel would be reimposed if the Taliban did not desist from perpetrating violence in Afghanistan. Taliban has since come to power in Afghanistan and has solidified its grip on almost the entire country. As per the media report, the waiver on Taliban leaders travel was to end on September 20. But now the US has requested it be extended to December 22. Moreover, US requests that Taliban leaders be allowed to withdraw money from their frozen accounts for the purpose of their travel. However, as per the note, the travel should be to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan. USA or the international community has not formally recognised the Taliban regime in Afghanistan yet. On Friday, International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that its engagement in Afghanistan will remain suspended till there is some clarity among countries about recognition to the Taliban regime.

US requests UN to extend waiver on Taliban travel ban: Report

<p>A lucky group of schoolkids in New Zealand found fossils of a unique species of giant penguins in 2006. Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club's field trip led to the students discovering fossilised remains of the penguin's torso, arms and legs.</p>

<p>Scientists from Massey University have now examined and formally described the find. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The penguin is similar to the Kairuku giant penguins first described from Otago but has much longer legs, which the researchers used to name the penguin waewaeroa – Te reo Māori for 'long legs'," explained zoologist Daniel Thomas from Massey University. He was quoted by Sciencealert.</p>

<p>Scientists say that long legs must have made these penguins taller than other penguins.</p>

<p>The ancient continent of Zealandia of which New Zealand forms a part has been associated with 10 ancient giant penguins. This includes 60-million-year-old, 1.6-meter-tall Crossvallia waiparensis discovered in 2019, and 30-million-year-old Kairuku waitaki.</p>


A lucky group of schoolkids in New Zealand found fossils of a unique species of giant penguins in 2006. Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club's field trip led to the students discovering fossilised remains of the penguin's torso, arms and legs.

A lucky group of schoolkids in New Zealand found fossils of a unique species of giant penguins in 2006. Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club's field trip led to the students discovering fossilised remains of the penguin's torso, arms and legs. Scientists from Massey University have now examined and formally described the find. "The penguin is similar to the Kairuku giant penguins first described from Otago but has much longer legs, which the researchers used to name the penguin waewaeroa – Te reo Māori for 'long legs'," explained zoologist Daniel Thomas from Massey University. He was quoted by Sciencealert. Scientists say that long legs must have made these penguins taller than other penguins. The ancient continent of Zealandia of which New Zealand forms a part has been associated with 10 ancient giant penguins. This includes 60-million-year-old, 1.6-meter-tall Crossvallia waiparensis discovered in 2019, and 30-million-year-old Kairuku waitaki.

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<p>In an apparent sign of its displeasure over US-UK-Australia submarine deal, France called off a gala at its ambassador's house in Washington, said the French embassy. The gala was scheduled for Friday. The new submarine deal means that the US will now supply submarines to Australia instead of France.</p>

<p>The gala event was supposed to celebrate the anniversary of a decisive naval battle in the American Revolution, in which France played a key role. However the occasion "has been made more sober," the embassy said, adding that the ambassador's event "has been cancelled."</p>

<p>The United States, Britain and Australia on Thursday (September 16) announced they would establish a security partnership for the Indo-Pacific that will help Australia acquire U.S. nuclear-powered submarines and scrap the $40 billion French-designed submarine deal.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aukus-china-calls-the-alliance-irresponsible-australia-shrugs-413679">Aukus: China calls the alliance 'irresponsible', Australia shrugs</a></strong></p>

<p>The scrapping of French deal saw angry reactions from France who accused the US of stabbing it in the back. French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian even said that US President Joe Biden acted like his predecessor Donald Trump.</p>

<p>"This brutal, unilateral and unpredictable decision reminds me a lot of what Mr Trump used to do," Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told franceinfo radio. "I am angry and bitter. This isn't done between allies."</p>

<p>US <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/damage-control-mode-blinken-calls-france-vital-partner-in-indo-pacific-413653">scrambled on Friday (September 17) to pacify France</a>. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said France was a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific.</p>

<p>"We cooperate incredibly closely with France on many shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific but also beyond around the world. We're going to continue to do so. We place fundamental value on that relationship, on that partnership," Blinken said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In an apparent sign of its displeasure over US-UK-Australia submarine deal, France called off a gala at its ambassador's house in Washington, said the French embassy.

In an apparent sign of its displeasure over US-UK-Australia submarine deal, France called off a gala at its ambassador's house in Washington, said the French embassy. The gala was scheduled for Friday. The new submarine deal means that the US will now supply submarines to Australia instead of France. The gala event was supposed to celebrate the anniversary of a decisive naval battle in the American Revolution, in which France played a key role. However the occasion "has been made more sober," the embassy said, adding that the ambassador's event "has been cancelled." The United States, Britain and Australia on Thursday (September 16) announced they would establish a security partnership for the Indo-Pacific that will help Australia acquire U.S. nuclear-powered submarines and scrap the $40 billion French-designed submarine deal. Also Read | Aukus: China calls the alliance 'irresponsible', Australia shrugs The scrapping of French deal saw angry reactions from France who accused the US of stabbing it in the back. French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian even said that US President Joe Biden acted like his predecessor Donald Trump. "This brutal, unilateral and unpredictable decision reminds me a lot of what Mr Trump used to do," Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told franceinfo radio. "I am angry and bitter. This isn't done between allies." US scrambled on Friday (September 17) to pacify France. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said France was a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific. "We cooperate incredibly closely with France on many shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific but also beyond around the world. We're going to continue to do so. We place fundamental value on that relationship, on that partnership," Blinken said. (With inputs from agencies)

Aukus: Angry France cancels gala event in Washington

<p>Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old US girl who commands more than 200,000 Instagram followers&nbsp;has been reported missing by her family and a police search is currently underway in the US. Petito&nbsp;was on a road trip with her fiance Brian Laundrie who returned home alone without her on September 1 and is refusing to speak with the authorities. Gabby was reported missing by her parents on September 11. Police are investigating the mysterious disappearance.</p>

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<p><em>(Gabby Petito)</em></p>

<p>Petito started a road trip with Laundrie in June this year. As per media reports they planned to visit national parks on US West Coast. Petito was in regular contact with her family on her road trip. But her family lost contact with her in last week of August.</p>

<p>Brain Laundrie, her fiance returned to Florida home shared by the couple on September 1. Gabby was not with him. He has been refusing to speak with the police and is "person of interest" in the case.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>(Gabby's dated Instagram pic with her fiance Brian Laundrie)</em></p>

<p>On August 12, police in Utah had found the couple arguing on road in their car with Gabby in tears. When asked, she told the police that it was a personal matter. No arrests were made at the time. The police official has been quoted in media reports to say that both of them said that they loved each other and were engaged to be married. They did not want to press charges against each other.</p>

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<p>Petito's family is now strongly urging Laundrie and his family to help them find her but Laundrie's lawyer has reportedly said that the family would like to stay in the background.</p>

<p>Petitos' lawyer has said that her family did not believe that the last message they received from Gabby was sent by her. Contents of the message have not been divulged.</p>


Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old US girl who commands more than 200,000 Instagram followers has been reported missing by her family and a police search is currently underway in the US.

Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old US girl who commands more than 200,000 Instagram followers has been reported missing by her family and a police search is currently underway in the US. Petito was on a road trip with her fiance Brian Laundrie who returned home alone without her on September 1 and is refusing to speak with the authorities. Gabby was reported missing by her parents on September 11. Police are investigating the mysterious disappearance. (Gabby Petito) Petito started a road trip with Laundrie in June this year. As per media reports they planned to visit national parks on US West Coast. Petito was in regular contact with her family on her road trip. But her family lost contact with her in last week of August. Brain Laundrie, her fiance returned to Florida home shared by the couple on September 1. Gabby was not with him. He has been refusing to speak with the police and is "person of interest" in the case. (Gabby's dated Instagram pic with her fiance Brian Laundrie) On August 12, police in Utah had found the couple arguing on road in their car with Gabby in tears. When asked, she told the police that it was a personal matter. No arrests were made at the time. The police official has been quoted in media reports to say that both of them said that they loved each other and were engaged to be married. They did not want to press charges against each other. Petito's family is now strongly urging Laundrie and his family to help them find her but Laundrie's lawyer has reportedly said that the family would like to stay in the background. Petitos' lawyer has said that her family did not believe that the last message they received from Gabby was sent by her. Contents of the message have not been divulged.

Gabby Petito: Mystery deepens as US girl, 22, goes missing on a road trip with fiancé

<p>A volunteer's photo and video showing deaths of migratory birds after crashing into New York's glass highrises has undelined the problem the city faces. The reflection from the glass facades of the building make the birds unable to change path and thus meet their end in collision with the surface.</p>

<p>"When you have 226 dead window-struck migratory birds from one morning, it’s hard to get them all in one photo.&nbsp;<br />
@_WTCOfficial — lights can be turned off, windows can be treated. Please do something. @4WTC and&nbsp;<br />
@3wtcnewyork don’t let this be your legacy. @NYCAudubon @wildbirdfund"," tweeted Melissa Breyer</p>

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<p>In another of her tweet, she posted a disturbing video in which birds could be literally seen dropping dead from the sky after colliding with the buildings.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I did this for 65 minutes straight doing one loop around <a href="https://twitter.com/4WTC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@4WTC</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/3NYWTC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@3NYWTC</a> — most of these before sunrise. Please can we turn off lights during migration??? <a href="https://t.co/pCXoJkUXo0">pic.twitter.com/pCXoJkUXo0</a></p>
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<p>“As soon as I got to the buildings, the birds were everywhere on the sidewalk,” Breyer was quoted as saying by The Guardian</p>

<p>“Looking north, covered, south, covered, west, covered, the sidewalks were literally covered with birds.”</p>

<p>This week's death toll is understood to be particularly high. Bad weather on Monday night and into Tuesday may have been a contributing factor.</p>


A volunteer's photo and video showing deaths of migratory birds after crashing into New York's glass highrises has undelined the problem the city faces. The reflection from the glass facades of the building make the birds unable to change path and thus meet their end in collision with the surface.

A volunteer's photo and video showing deaths of migratory birds after crashing into New York's glass highrises has undelined the problem the city faces. The reflection from the glass facades of the building make the birds unable to change path and thus meet their end in collision with the surface. "When you have 226 dead window-struck migratory birds from one morning, it’s hard to get them all in one photo. @_WTCOfficial — lights can be turned off, windows can be treated. Please do something. @4WTC and @3wtcnewyork don’t let this be your legacy. @NYCAudubon @wildbirdfund"," tweeted Melissa Breyer When you have 226 dead window-struck migratory birds from one morning, it’s hard to get them all in one photo. @_WTCOfficial — lights can be turned off, windows can be treated. Please do something. @4WTC and @3wtcnewyork don’t let this be your legacy. @NYCAudubon @wildbirdfund pic.twitter.com/Qiu8Wqmilf — Melissa Breyer (@MelissaBreyer) September 14, 2021 × In another of her tweet, she posted a disturbing video in which birds could be literally seen dropping dead from the sky after colliding with the buildings. I did this for 65 minutes straight doing one loop around @4WTC and @3NYWTC — most of these before sunrise. Please can we turn off lights during migration??? pic.twitter.com/pCXoJkUXo0 — Melissa Breyer (@MelissaBreyer) September 14, 2021 × “As soon as I got to the buildings, the birds were everywhere on the sidewalk,” Breyer was quoted as saying by The Guardian “Looking north, covered, south, covered, west, covered, the sidewalks were literally covered with birds.” This week's death toll is understood to be particularly high. Bad weather on Monday night and into Tuesday may have been a contributing factor.

Hundreds of birds pictured dead after collision with NYC glass towers

<p>Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's app that instructed Russians how to vote to unseat Russian President Vladimir Putin's party disappeared from Apple App Store and Google Play Store in Russia on Friday. The development has come on the day parliamentary polls opened across Russia. The polls have been marked by historic crackdown on the opposition.</p>

<p>Parliamentary and local polls in the world's largest country spread over 11 time zones began at 08:00 am Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday morning, Navalny's "Smart Voting" app was unavailable on Google and Apple stores after Russia ramped on pressure on US tech giants to remove it, accusing them of election interference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhilel Kremlin has said that&nbsp;Google and Apple conformed with "the letter and spirit" of Russian law by removing the app.</p>

<p>"This app has been outlawed in our country," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said</p>

<p>Navalny's allies denounced the move as an "act of political censorship."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They caved in to the Kremlin's blackmail," exiled Navalny ally Leonid Volkov said on Telegram. Google and Apple have not commented on the move.</p>

<p>Navalny had appealed to supporters from prison to download the app and urged them to back mostly Communist Party candidates to weaken the ruling party.</p>

<p>With many voters frustrated by falling incomes and not planning to cast their ballots, Putin urged Russians to elect a "strong" parliament.</p>

<p>"I'm counting on your responsible, balanced and patriotic civic position," Putin said in a video address on Thursday.</p>

<p>The run-up to the parliamentary polls has been marred by an unprecedented crackdown on Kremlin critics and independent media, with Putin's top foe Alexei Navalny jailed in January and his organisations subsequently outlawed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's app that instructed Russians how to vote to unseat Russian President Vladimir Putin's party disappeared from Apple App Store and Google Play Store in Russia on Friday.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's app that instructed Russians how to vote to unseat Russian President Vladimir Putin's party disappeared from Apple App Store and Google Play Store in Russia on Friday. The development has come on the day parliamentary polls opened across Russia. The polls have been marked by historic crackdown on the opposition. Parliamentary and local polls in the world's largest country spread over 11 time zones began at 08:00 am Friday. On Friday morning, Navalny's "Smart Voting" app was unavailable on Google and Apple stores after Russia ramped on pressure on US tech giants to remove it, accusing them of election interference. Meanwhilel Kremlin has said that Google and Apple conformed with "the letter and spirit" of Russian law by removing the app. "This app has been outlawed in our country," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Navalny's allies denounced the move as an "act of political censorship." "They caved in to the Kremlin's blackmail," exiled Navalny ally Leonid Volkov said on Telegram. Google and Apple have not commented on the move. Navalny had appealed to supporters from prison to download the app and urged them to back mostly Communist Party candidates to weaken the ruling party. With many voters frustrated by falling incomes and not planning to cast their ballots, Putin urged Russians to elect a "strong" parliament. "I'm counting on your responsible, balanced and patriotic civic position," Putin said in a video address on Thursday. The run-up to the parliamentary polls has been marred by an unprecedented crackdown on Kremlin critics and independent media, with Putin's top foe Alexei Navalny jailed in January and his organisations subsequently outlawed. (With inputs from agencies)

Alexei Navalny's app removed right on Russian election day

<p>General Sherman, the 275-foot (83 metres) Sequoia tree that's considered world's largest tree by volume was wrapped in a fire-proof blanket on Thursday to protect it from California wildfires. The tree is more than 2000 years old. Wildfires are engulfing drought-stricken areas in western United States. Other huge and ancient trees in the area are also being protected in this manner by fire brigade officials.</p>

<p>Firefighters are also clearing brush and keeping fire-engines ready among the 2000 ancient trees in Sequoia National Park.</p>

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<p>"They are taking extraordinary measures to protect these trees," said park resource manager Christy Brigham, according to The Mercury News.</p>

<p>"We just really want to do everything we can to protect these 2,000- and 3,000-year-old trees."</p>

<p><img alt="Sequoia " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ca1766b6-fe97-4262-96a0-e6dd5467d676" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/000_9MZ627.jpg" /></p>

<p>Millions of acres (hundreds of thousands of hectares) of California's forests have burned in this year's ferocious fire season.</p>

<p>Scientists say man-made global warming is behind the yearslong drought and rising temperatures that have left the region highly vulnerable to wildfires.</p>

<p>On Thursday, two fires were looming on the park's Giant Forest home to five of the world's largest trees, including the General Sherman.</p>

<p>Around 500 personnel were engaged in battling the Paradise Fire and the Colony Fire, which together have already consumed 9,365 acres of woodland since they erupted from lightning strikes on September 10.</p>


General Sherman, the 275-foot (83 metres) Sequoia tree that's considered world's largest tree by volume was wrapped in a fire-proof blanket on Thursday to protect it from California wildfires.

General Sherman, the 275-foot (83 metres) Sequoia tree that's considered world's largest tree by volume was wrapped in a fire-proof blanket on Thursday to protect it from California wildfires. The tree is more than 2000 years old. Wildfires are engulfing drought-stricken areas in western United States. Other huge and ancient trees in the area are also being protected in this manner by fire brigade officials. Firefighters are also clearing brush and keeping fire-engines ready among the 2000 ancient trees in Sequoia National Park. "They are taking extraordinary measures to protect these trees," said park resource manager Christy Brigham, according to The Mercury News. "We just really want to do everything we can to protect these 2,000- and 3,000-year-old trees." Millions of acres (hundreds of thousands of hectares) of California's forests have burned in this year's ferocious fire season. Scientists say man-made global warming is behind the yearslong drought and rising temperatures that have left the region highly vulnerable to wildfires. On Thursday, two fires were looming on the park's Giant Forest home to five of the world's largest trees, including the General Sherman. Around 500 personnel were engaged in battling the Paradise Fire and the Colony Fire, which together have already consumed 9,365 acres of woodland since they erupted from lightning strikes on September 10.

California wildfires: World's largest tree wrapped in fire-proof blanket

<p>We wear spectacles to see things better. Well, at least mortals like us do. But there were two pairs of spectacles made in 17th century that were supposed to ward off evil and help the wearer reach enlightenment. It's natural that with such heavy-duty responsibility, the glasses needed some serious craftsmanship. Diamonds and emeralds may not sound like an overkill when such a context is adopted.</p>

<p>Two pairs of such 'glasses', encrusted with diamonds and emeralds are going to get auctioned off. And they are expected to fetch $3.5 million! The auction-house Sotheby is doing the honours.</p>

<p>If warding off evil is not enough for you to attempt to justify the mega price tag, the specs of the specs (specifications of the spectacles, get it?) may convince you.</p>

<p>One of the spectacles has their lenses&nbsp;made of diamonds. The other pair has two brilliant emeralds.</p>

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<p>The spectacles have an Indian connect. Lenses from one of the pairs (known as 'Halo of Light') are believed to have been cut from a 200-carat diamond found in Golconda, India. The place is currently located in Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As per Sotheby's estimates, the original diamond was "possibly the largest ever found"</p>

<p>Emeralds in the other pair are believed to have been cut from a Colombian emerald weighing more than 300 carats.</p>

<p>Now who would own such neighbour's-envy spectacles? Sotheby's Edward Gibbs has been quoted as saying that they "could only have belonged" to an emperor, his inner circle, or a high-ranking courtier.&nbsp;Gibbs says that the spectacles are an exceptional example of Mughal-era craftsmanship.</p>

<p>The spectacles are to go for auction in October this year. Ahead of the auction, they are set to go on public display in New York, Hong Kong and London.</p>

<p>Gemstones have been prized in Islamic and Indic traditions. Diamonds and other gemstones were considered to possess 'celestial light'. Their use for pairs of spectacles designed to ward off evil has such a connection.</p>

<p>Feeling bad about your Raybans already?</p>


We wear spectacles to see things better. Well, at least mortals like us do. But there were two pairs of spectacles made in 17th century that were supposed to ward off evil and help the wearer reach enlightenment.

We wear spectacles to see things better. Well, at least mortals like us do. But there were two pairs of spectacles made in 17th century that were supposed to ward off evil and help the wearer reach enlightenment. It's natural that with such heavy-duty responsibility, the glasses needed some serious craftsmanship. Diamonds and emeralds may not sound like an overkill when such a context is adopted. Two pairs of such 'glasses', encrusted with diamonds and emeralds are going to get auctioned off. And they are expected to fetch $3.5 million! The auction-house Sotheby is doing the honours. If warding off evil is not enough for you to attempt to justify the mega price tag, the specs of the specs (specifications of the spectacles, get it?) may convince you. One of the spectacles has their lenses made of diamonds. The other pair has two brilliant emeralds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sotheby's (@sothebys) × The spectacles have an Indian connect. Lenses from one of the pairs (known as 'Halo of Light') are believed to have been cut from a 200-carat diamond found in Golconda, India. The place is currently located in Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As per Sotheby's estimates, the original diamond was "possibly the largest ever found" Emeralds in the other pair are believed to have been cut from a Colombian emerald weighing more than 300 carats. Now who would own such neighbour's-envy spectacles? Sotheby's Edward Gibbs has been quoted as saying that they "could only have belonged" to an emperor, his inner circle, or a high-ranking courtier. Gibbs says that the spectacles are an exceptional example of Mughal-era craftsmanship. The spectacles are to go for auction in October this year. Ahead of the auction, they are set to go on public display in New York, Hong Kong and London. Gemstones have been prized in Islamic and Indic traditions. Diamonds and other gemstones were considered to possess 'celestial light'. Their use for pairs of spectacles designed to ward off evil has such a connection. Feeling bad about your Raybans already?

Mughal-era diamond and emerald-laden specs may fetch $3.5 million in auction

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