Politics

S. Korea regulates marriage with foreigners

South Korea imposes new restrictions on mixed marriages this month, but critics say the authorities should focus on supporting foreign spouses who struggle to assimilate in one of Asia's most ethnically homogenous societies. Duration: 01:04

Apr 10, 2014

Pistorius back in court for cross-examination

South African Olympic star Oscar Pistorius was back in court for cross-examination on Thursday, after the prosecution demanded he admit his girlfriend's death was more than just a "terrible mistake" on Wednesday. Duration: 00:36

Apr 10, 2014

Blast in Athens as Greece set to return to bond markets

A booby-trapped car exploded outside the Bank of Greece in central Athens early Thursday without injuring anyone, hours before Greece was due to return to the debt markets after a four-year absence. Duration: 00:36

Apr 10, 2014

TMC workers attack EC officials in Malda, party says it respects EC

Kolkata, April 11 (ANI): A group of Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers on Thursday attacked Election Commission officials in the Manikchak area of Malda Dakshin constituency of the state. The attack reportedly occurred when the officials tried to stop a two-wheeler rally of the party as such rallies have been banned by the poll panel. They also allegedly damaged a video camera when the officials were trying to take pictures of the rally. The TMC has however, said that it respects the Election Commission and knows the rule of the game. TMC leader Derek O' Brien said that they will comment on the incident once they get full information.

Apr 10, 2014

Mulayam's shocker: Boys err at times, wrong to hang rapists

Moradabad, April 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday sparked outrage with his comments questioning the new anti-rape law. Addressing a rally in Moradabad, Mulayam said that boys make mistakes at times and they should not be hanged for it. Mulayam has said that his party would change the law that entails death for rape.

Apr 10, 2014

Gandhi votes in Indian election

Congress party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi votes in New Delhi on the first major day of India's marathon national election. Duration: 00:40

Apr 10, 2014

John Paul II : Soon-to-be saint and in Poland, still a hero

Pope John Paul II will soon be a saint, but in his native Poland he has long been a hero. Tributes to him can be found everywhere: including statues, museums and schools and streets bearing his name. Duration: 02:21

Apr 10, 2014

French leader in Mexico to kick-start strained ties

French President Francois Hollande arrives in Mexico for a trip aimed at renewing relations that were rocked by the case of a French woman accused of kidnapping. Duration: 00:33

Apr 10, 2014

Voting takes place amid heavy security in Maoist-inflicted areas

Gumla / Kandhamal /Gaya / Gadchiroli, April1 10 (ANI): Braving the outlawed rebels, people in Maoist-hit areas came out and voted as third phase of general election began on Thursday. Security forces have stepped up measures to protect voters. Security personnel and police officials manned polling booths in Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and Maharashtra. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), also ensured smooth elections and encouraged more and more number of voters to participate in world’s biggest elections. Voters lined up outside polling booths, who were waiting for their turn, to vote eagerly. Attacks in Maoist inflicted states increase before every election season, as the rebels are against the democratic exercise.

Apr 10, 2014

NCW questions Modi over not disclosing wife's details in earlier polls

Mumbai, April 10 (ANI): National Commission for Women ( NCW) member Nirmala Samant on Thursday asked why Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi did not disclose details about his wife in previous elections. Samant also said that it very unfortunate that the wife of Modi, who has taken up the cause of women in India, was deprived of property, maintenance and her rights. It is being reported that Modi in his poll affidavit, which he filed on Wednesday from Vadodara, has written the name of 'Jashodaben' in the column of spouse. It was also reported that since 2001, Modi have been leaving the column blank whenever he filed his form for election. In his rallies too, Modi has claimed to be 'single' and unmarried.

Apr 10, 2014

LS Polls phase 3: Kalam, Hooda & Bikram Singh vote

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Elections to the Lok Sabha moved into high gear as voters exercised their franchise on Thursday in 91 constituencies in the third phase of polling in 11 States and 3 Union Territories amidst tight security. Big wigs from the political world came out to cast their vote which included Former President APJ Abdul Kalam, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh.

Apr 10, 2014

People in Kashmir vote in third phase of worlds biggest election

Rajouri, Jammu, Poonch, April 10 (ANI): People in Jammu and Kashmir lined up outside polling booths to cast their votes as third phase of world’s biggest election kicked off on Thursday. Security forces have stepped up measures to protect voters in the province. A young and enthusiastic first-time voter from Jammu district, Radhika, said she would vote for someone who works for welfare of youth. An elderly voter from Poonch district, Sukhdev Singh, urged people to vote wisely.

Apr 10, 2014

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Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Landmine Blast Kills 2 CRPF Men on Poll Duty

Two security men of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on election duty were killed in a landmine blast in Bihar's Munger district by suspected outlaws on 10 April 2014.

Apr 10, 2014

Jaitley is a sinking ship: Capt Amarinder

Amritsar, April 10 (ANI): Former Punjab Chief Minister and Congress candidate from Amritsar Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley is a sinking ship and should contest from somewhere else rather than contesting from Amritsar. Jailtey is contesting against Amarinder Singh after replacing BJP's previous nominee for Amritsar Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Apr 10, 2014