Politics

Pakistan honours teenage bomb hero with bravery award

A Pakistani teenager who sacrificed his life to stop a suicide bomber, saving the lives of hundreds of students, has been honoured with the country's highest award for bravery. Duration: 00:35

Jan 12, 2014

Ex-Israel PM Ariel Sharon dies at age 85

Ex-Israeli premier Ariel Sharon has died, according to local media. Sharon had been in a coma since 2006 after suffering a massive stroke. Duration: 00:44

Jan 12, 2014

Weary Syrians flee new front in war without end

Gunshots ring out as two rebel groups clash in a small town in northern Syria, with the latest fighting sending hundreds of refugees fleeing just across the border to Turkey. Duration: 00:41

Jan 12, 2014

Winter Olympics shed new light on Russian gay community

The Winter Games may be Russia's big coming-out: as the spotlight falls on Sochi during in February, it will also cast a light on the shadows of Russia's treatment homosexuals including Sochi's very own gay community. Duration: 01:43

Jan 11, 2014

Thai capital braces for 'shutdown' by protesters

Thailand's political crisis is set to enter a tumultuous new phase on Monday with the planned "shutdown" of Bangkok by opposition protesters seeking to prevent upcoming elections. Duration: 01:11

Jan 11, 2014

S. Africa's ANC launches wish list to woo disgruntled voters

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma on Friday launches the ruling ANC party's election manifesto, hoping to help woo voters increasingly frustrated with persistent poverty, joblessness and corruption. Duration: 01:24

Jan 11, 2014

Water still cascades over nearly frozen Niagara Falls

Water still cascade over Niagara Falls, which was the subject of a social media debate as to whether the falls froze completely or not during the recent cold snap which affected some 240 million people in the US and southern Canada. Duration: 00:37

Jan 11, 2014

800 vehicles on show at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2014

Industry insiders and fans attend the Tokyo Auto Salon 2014 exhibition at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba. Almost 400 domestic and foreign companies participate in the three-day-long custom car exhibition with almost 800 vehicles on show. Duration: 00:33

Jan 11, 2014

Ramdev questions Kejriwal over alliance with Congress

Pune, Jan 11 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying that on one hand he advocates for corruption free politics and has taken Congress party’s support, on the other. Ramdev said that Congress is world’s most corrupt party. Ramdev added that if Kejriwal wants to ensure corruption-free nation, he should put former Delhi state chief Sheila Dikshit, behind bars. Meanwhile taking a dig at Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi, Ramdev said he just has a famous surname.

Jan 11, 2014

Congress LJPs natural ally, Congress will decide third partner: Ram Vilas Paswan

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party President Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday said that Congress is the natural ally of the party and that there is no question on alliance with the same. Commenting on whether the party will form alliance with RJD or JD (U), Paswan said that the congress party will decide on the third partner.

Jan 11, 2014

We need to change entire system: Ashutosh after joining AAP

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): After formally joining AAP on Saturday, Ashutosh said that the party and the common man need to change the entire system. He said that this is for the first time after India’s independence that people of India have come together to bring the nation together. Ashutosh said that the party came from Anna Hazare’s campaigning days, inspired by which he wrote a book, ‘Anna: 13 Days That Awakened India’.

Jan 11, 2014

Ashutosh formally joins AAP

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): IBN7’s former managing editor and one of India’s most well known faces of Indian journalism, Ashutosh, on Saturday formally joined the Aam Aadmi Party. Earlier, Ashutosh quit from the IBN7 where he worked for over seven years. A series of tweets from the TV journalist showed his inclination towards the party.

Jan 11, 2014

Another former SC judge accused of sexually harassing law intern, draws ire

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Jan 11 (ANI): In a fresh setback to judiciary system in India, another former judge of Supreme Court, Swatanter Kumar was accused of sexual assault by a law intern, sparking debates on the credibility of the judicial system. The young law graduate who is also an alumnus of Kolkata-based National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) alleged sexual harassment by Kumar, who worked with her in 2011.

Jan 11, 2014

Om Puri unveils art exhibition in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 11 (ANI): Veteran Bollywood actor Om Puri, unveiled an art exhibition by artist, Pratik Sharma recently in showbiz capital, Mumbai. The exhibition was also attented by bollywood stars Dino Morea, television actor, Rohit Roy and other celebrities.

Jan 11, 2014

Wearable health and fitness tech makes a splash at CES

Wearable technology is making a bit impact at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, particularly when it comes to health and fitness applications. Duration: 02:00

Jan 11, 2014