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Cricketers' families relish India's win over Pakistan in World Cup

Nagpur/Moradabad/Jammu, Feb 16 (ANI): As Indian cricket team defeated Pakistan in its opening match in World Cup 2015, family members of Indian cricketers celebrated the emphatic win with great zeal. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli scored an imperious century to steer India to an imposing 300 for seven against Pakistan in a frenzied atmosphere at the Adelaide Oval stadium. Miles away in Moradabad city, bowler Mohammed Shami's family was rejoiced with the victory. It was a proud moment for them as they watched Shami take four wickets against the rival Pakistan team. Cricketer Umesh Yadav's family and friends were basking in his success in Nagpur.

Feb 16, 2015

Egypt: Military Bombards Isis Bases in Libya to Avenge Beheading of 21 Egyptians in Gruesome Video

The dreaded Islamic State militants have released a video purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians.

Feb 16, 2015

Kashmiris throng markets to buy dry vegetables or 'Hokshuns'

Srinagar, Feb 16 (ANI): People in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir thronged markets on Sunday to buy dry vegetables, which are available only during winter season. Locally known as 'Hokshuns', meaning dry vegetables, the indigenously dried and preserved vegetables are part of diet of the people of Kashmir valley during winters. These dry vegetables are in high demand as due to heavy snowfall, roads get blocked and the residents do not get vegetables on regular basis. Vegetables which are dried in summer prove beneficial for the locals during the winters. Some of the vegetables include tomatoes, aubergine, mushroom, garlic, chillies, pumpkins and turnips. A customer Nazir Ahmad said that these vegetables kept people warm.

Feb 16, 2015

Sisi Warns of Response after Islamic State Kills 21 Egyptians in Libya

Speaking on national television hours after the release of the video, Sisi said Cairo would choose the "necessary means and timing to avenge the criminal killings".

Feb 16, 2015

Italian coast guard rescues hundreds at sea

Some 300 migrants rescued by the Italian Coast Guard off the Libyan coast are brought to shore in Sicily. Authorities say they were a part of a group of more than 600 rescued by the coast guard and

Feb 16, 2015

Thousands in Greece rally in solidarity with government

Thousands are taking to the streets in Greece to show their support for a new leftist government, ahead of debt talks with lenders. They say Eurozone needs to stand united, and their country needs

Feb 16, 2015

American crime roundup for week ending February 14

Hundreds across the country mourn the deaths of three Muslim Americans shot and killed in North Carolina. Candlelight vigils were held as far away as Portland, Oregon days after the incident. It was

Feb 16, 2015

Flames burn on anniversary of PKK leader's capture

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Clashes between Kurds and security forces in Turkey stretch into the night, as violent protests mark the anniversary of Kurdish leader PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan's

Feb 16, 2015

Female suicide bomber kills at least 10 at Nigerian bus station

At least 10 people are dead after a female suicide bomber blew herself up at a crowded bus station in the northeast Nigerian city of Damaturu. No one is immediately claiming responsibility for the

Feb 16, 2015

Explosions rocks ceasefire in Ukraine's east

The sound of explosions between pro-Russian separatists and troops from Kiev rocks the silence of a ceasefire before it can even begin. Pro-Russian rebels say the won't back down Debaltseve, where

Feb 16, 2015

Turkish refugee camp braces for more Syrians

A warm meal for the victims of a war-torn nation has become a luxury. Perhaps brighter days are ahead for many who fled the fighting between Kurdish forces and Islamist militants on the border town

Feb 16, 2015

Amateur video of Denmark caf shooting aftermath

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) **EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS EDIT CONTAINS GRAPHIC MATERIAL** Amateur video shows the immediate aftermath of Copenhagen caf shooting in which one person was killed

Feb 16, 2015

U.S. eases restrictions on imports from private Cubans

In Havana, Cuba, locals and merchants react to news that the U.S. has eased import restrictions on Cuban goods and services. Except for a few broad categories of goods -- like cars, live animals,

Feb 16, 2015

Westerners join Iraqi Christian militia to fight Islamic State

When Islamic State swept through Iraq and Syria last year, posting its conquests on social media, it drew thousands of foreign fighters from across the world to join its ranks. But it also drew some

Feb 16, 2015

Fireworks in Pyongyang to celebrate 73rd birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il.

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: A firework display to celebrate the 73rd birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il lit up Pyongyang skyline as the clock ticked towards Monday (February 16

Feb 16, 2015