Politics

Guatemala kicks off holiday season with 'Devil Burning'

Thousands of Guatemalans celebrated the start of the Christmas season in Antigua on Sunday. Every year on December 7, people gather to watch "La Quema del Diablo," "The Burning of The Devil."

Dec 9, 2014

British millionaire Dewani acquitted of 'honeymoon murder'

A South African judge clears British millionaire businessman Shrien Dewani of murdering his bride on their honeymoon, saying prosecutors failed to make the charge stick in a sensational trial where his sexuality played a key role.

Dec 9, 2014

Prince William meets Obama; Kate at NY child center

Britain's Prince William met US President Barack Obama in the Oval Office on Monday as well-wishers braved the freezing cold to glimpse his pregnant wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, in New York.

Dec 9, 2014

UN appeals for $16.4bn for aid work in 2015

The UN appealed Monday for $16.4 billion (13.4 billion euros) to provide aid to nearly 60 million people worldwide next year, with almost half the amount aimed at helping victims of Syria's drawn-out conflict.

Dec 9, 2014

IOC passes sweeping reforms to Olympics to lower costs

The International Olympic Committee on Monday voted to allow Olympic Games to be hosted by two countries and to add new sports as part of sweeping changes to the world's biggest sporting event.

Dec 9, 2014

France ponders opening shops Sundays despite tradition

The French government wants shops to open on more Sundays to boost consumption in an economy in need of a lift, and keep foreign shoppers happy.

Dec 9, 2014

Mixed reactions in New Delhi over Uber ban over rape case

People in Delhi say government should set proper rules and regulations, not just banning Uber after Indian police arrested a driver working for the taxi firm over the alleged rape of a passenger. Duration: 01:01

Dec 8, 2014

Vaiko's MDMK Breaks up with BJP-led NDA

The Dravidian party left NDA to protest against the BJP-led government's stand on Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu's water row with Kerala and Karnataka.

Dec 8, 2014

Opium production falls by a quarter in Myanmar: UN

Opium production in Myanmar fell by nearly a quarter this year, the UN says, but the world's second largest poppy grower still faces a growing battle against drug use. Duration: 01:03

Dec 8, 2014

Millions hunker down in Philippine capital ahead of storm

Millions of people in the Philippine capital hunkered down on Monday as a major storm churned towards the megacity, after claiming at least 23 lives while ripping apart homes in remote island communities. Duration: 00:44

Dec 8, 2014

EU to press Turkey for help in anti-IS fight

New European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini meets Turkish leaders Monday for talks expected to focus partly on the war against the Islamic State insurgency in neighbouring Syria. Duration: 00:43

Dec 8, 2014

BJP made things worse, MDMK took unanimous decision of quitting NDA: Vaiko

Chennai, Dec 08 (ANI): MDMK Chief Vaiko said on Monday that its party took the decision of quitting NDA unanimously after the BJP made bad things worse by expressing friendship with Sri Lanka. He also complained that the Central government also did not solve the water issue between Tamil Nadu and Kerala regarding Mullaperriyar Dam.

Dec 8, 2014

Uber Rape case: Transport Dept takes action after driver sent to 3-day police custody

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): In the recent development of Uber cab rape case, the driver has been sent to three-day police custody. The Transport Department has also taken strict action in the case by cancelling the driver’s license and taking action against the particular cab service. Special Commissioner in Transport Department, Kuldeep Singh Ganger, said vehicle’s registration has been cancelled and added that Uber cab service has been banned in Delhi.

Dec 8, 2014

Chief of Kazakhstan Armed Forces receives Guard of Honour in New Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Chief of armed forces of Kazakhstan, Colonel General Zhasuzakov Saken Adilkhanovich, who is on a six-day visit to India, received guard of honour in New Delhi on Monday. Adilkhanovich, who arrived in India on Sunday, was received by India's Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha before the ceremony. As per Indian embassy, inter-governmental commission was formed between India-Kazakhstan in 1992 and has been instrumental in developing bilateral trade, economic, scientific, technological, industrial and cultural cooperation. Kazakhstan also cooperates with India in the field of counter terrorism.

Dec 8, 2014

Amazing range of contemporary work at art exhibition in Tamil Nadu enthrals visitors

Coimbatore, Dec 08 (ANI): A three-day exhibition on contemporary work displaying a vast range of artistic practice left visitors spellbound in Tamil Nadu. The exhibition is unique as it displays more than 100 exhibits of nearly 60 talents from across the country. The organiser of the exhibition, Geetha Mehra, said that the exhibition covers a wide range of art works. The exhibition displays mesmerising work on various objects including paper, wood, bronze, plastics, broken glass and mud. The work of Valay Shinde, in particular was widely appreciated. Shinde's work was a tribute to those people who help society function smoothly but receive no recognition. Visitors flocking to the exhibition were amazed at the range of the different mediums on display. The three- day exhibition culminates on December 08.

Dec 8, 2014