Politics

Abbas formally announces deal with Israel on Gaza truce

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas announced Tuesday that a deal had been reached with Israel over a long-term end to seven weeks of fighting in Gaza, at a speech in Ramallah. Duration: 00:50

Aug 27, 2014

Clashes on 'new front' in east Ukraine

Clashes erupted Tuesday close to the Russian border in the south of the war-torn Donetsk region where Ukraine accuses Moscow of trying to open a "new front" into government-held territory. Duration: 00:57

Aug 26, 2014

In Iran, love is rarely a many-splendoured thing

in Iran, a 21% divorce rate and longer delays in first-time marriages is showing a deep shift in attitudes about marriage that has taken hold in recent years. Duration: 02:22

Aug 26, 2014

WHO calls for ban on e-cigarette sales to minors

The World Health Organization called Tuesday on governments should ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, warning that they pose a "serious threat" to foetuses and young people. Duration: 01:44

Aug 26, 2014

Hamas rocket hits private house in Israel

Israel upped pressure on Hamas Tuesday, with warplanes hitting two Gaza City highrises on day 50 of their conflict as the warring parties mulled a new Egyptian truce proposal. Duration: 00:56

Aug 26, 2014

Second-hand luxury goods market booms in France

A decade ago, French lovers of high-end fashion would not have dreamed of buying a pre-owned luxury fashion accessory. Now the second-hand market for luxury goods is booming, thanks to the internet. Duration: 02:13

Aug 26, 2014

Gaza journalist launches 'Rubble Bucket Challenge'

The war in Gaza has sparked several new takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge with Palestinians dumping buckets of rubble over their heads. Duration: 00:55

Aug 26, 2014

Jeb Bush mulling 2016 presidential run

Jeb Bush, the former Governor of Florida, has not announced whether he will run for president in 2016, but he looks like a presidential candidate as he meets with voters around the country discussing issues such as immigration reform. Duration: 01:54

Aug 26, 2014

UN envoy says 'war' on Ebola could take six more months

The UN's Ebola envoy said Monday the fight against the epidemic was a "war" which could take six more months, as its global health body claimed the disease was affecting an "unprecedented" number of medical staff. Duration: 01:30

Aug 26, 2014

Women in Gilgit remain backward under Pakistan's oppressive policies

Gilgit Baltistan, August 26, 2014: Women in Gilgit Baltistan are among the most oppressed in the world with no means of education and employment, they have remained a deprived group for years now.

Aug 26, 2014

Whatever responsibility BJP gives me, would fulfill with same dedication: Shivraj S Chouhan

Bhopal, Aug 26 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday stated whatever responsibility BJP gives him he would fulfill it with same dedication, no matter what the responsibility is. Chouhan, for the first time, has been included in BJP's Parliamentary Board. The BJP has dropped its veteran leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi from the board. Chouhan, BJP president Amit Shah and party general secretary JP Nadda have been included in the board. Advani and Joshi would be part of the BJP's 'Marg Darshak Mandal'.

Aug 26, 2014

Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit tenders resignation

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday said that she had tendered her resignation from the post of Governor. Dikshit had resigned on Monday and the resignation is yet to be accepted. She also said that her future plans will depend on the acceptance of her resignation.

Aug 26, 2014

Advani, M M Joshi dropped from BJP parliamentary board, opposition condemns

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): The BJP has dropped its veteran leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi from the Parliamentary Board.BJP president Amit Shah, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and party general secretary JP Nadda have been included in the board The two senior leaders will be a part of the BJP's 'marg darshak mandal'. Meanwhile, the opposition condemned this decision.

Aug 26, 2014

Omar Abdullah slams Amit Shah, says centre responsible for ceasefire violation victims' misery

Srinagar, Aug 26 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hit back at BJP president Amit Shah who had earlier said that the National Conference government had no right to stay in power in the state. Slamming the central government, Abdullah said that the centre is responsible for the misery of ceasefire violation victims.

Aug 26, 2014

Advani, M M Joshi dropped from BJP parliamentary board

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): The BJP has dropped its veteran leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi from the Parliamentary Board. BJP president Amit Shah, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and party general secretary JP Nadda have been included in the board. The two senior leaders will be a part of the BJP's 'marg darshak mandal'. Apart from Advani and Joshi, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former party president and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will also be mentors.

Aug 26, 2014