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Inmates are moved from Ciudad Juraez to different prisons

More than 300 inmates were moved in five buses from the CERESO (Social Rehabilitation Centre) state prison in Ciudad Juarez on March 11, 2014, to different penitentiaries of the country. Duration: 00:43

Mar 13, 2014

Francis factor blows away Vatican cobwebs

In his first year, Pope Francis has blown a breath of fresh air through the Catholic Church that has been felt across the globe. Duration: 02:34

Mar 13, 2014

Malaysia, Vietnam continue to look for missing plane

Malaysia denies that the hunt for a missing jet is in disarray, after the search veered far from its planned route. Duration: 01:10

Mar 13, 2014

Catholic clerics elect new top bishop in Spain

Roman Catholic clerics in Spain elected Monsignor Ricardo Blasquez Perez, 71, as the country's top bishop, naming him head of the Episcopal Conference of Spain. Duration: 01:00

Mar 13, 2014

Misery mounts in drought-hit southeast Pakistan

Two-month-old Mangal succumbs to pneumonia in Mithi, southeast Pakistan, the latest victim of a deadly web of drought, disease and malnutrition in one of the country's most deprived regions. Duration: 01:44

Mar 13, 2014

Relatives help Ukraine sailors blocked by Russian fleet

Russian sailors are blocking their Ukrainian counterparts in Sevastopol from leaving port, with the Ukrainian crews effectively prisoners on board their own ships, and relying on help relatives on land for help. Duration: 01:01

Mar 13, 2014

Kerry to discuss Ukraine with Lavrov in London Friday

US Secretary of State John Kerry says he will travel to London to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Friday aiming to defuse tensions over Ukraine. Duration: 00:59

Mar 13, 2014

Pistorius court shown damaged door from crime scene

A forensics expert on Wednesday staged a dramatic re-enactment of how Paralympian Oscar Pistorius broke down the door of the toilet where he shot dead his girlfriend. Duration: 00:52

Mar 13, 2014

British PM in Israel to discuss peace talks and Iran

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit during which he will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss the peace talks and Iran. Duration: 00:38

Mar 12, 2014

Clashes break out between students and police in Venezuela

Students throwing rocks and homemade firebombs clash with police who try to disperse them with tear gas and water cannon. Duration: 00:50

Mar 12, 2014

Bachelet returns to power in Chile pledging greater equality

Socialist Michelle Bachelet promised to tackle inequality as she took the oath of office Tuesday, returning to power after four years to lead this prosperous South American country once more. Duration: 00:53

Mar 12, 2014

NYC buildings collapse after explosion killing at least two

Two residential buildings in Manhattan collapsed in an explosion on Wednesday, killing two women and injuring at least 17 other people as a serious fire spewed out thick smoke. Duration: 00:59

Mar 12, 2014

Congress vows to counter Maoist attacks

New Delhi, March 12 (ANI): Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Wednesday said that the government was committed and capable enough to counter the Maoist attacks. Surjewala condemned the Maoist attacks in Chhatisgarh that killed 16 security personnel involved in a mine clearing operation. Meanwhile, Congress leader lamented the attacks on soldiers and common citizens of the country.

Mar 12, 2014

SC asks Law Commission to define hate speeches

New Delhi, March 12 (ANI): Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Law Commission to look into the issue of hate speeches being made by political, social and religious outfit leaders and consider framing guidelines to regulate such provocative statements. The SC passed the order, in response to a PIL filed by NGO Pravasi Bhalai Sanghatan. Petitioner, Avinash Kumar Singh said that the hate speeches made by the political leaders are done to claim personal political gains. Singh also added that the PIL contains name of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Akbaruddin Owaisi.

Mar 12, 2014

Jagdambika Pal attacks Salman Khurshid, says he cheated handicaps

New Delhi, March 12 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack against Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid, former Congress leader Jagadambika Pal said that the Zakir Hussain Memorial trust that is being run by Khurshid and his wife has cheated many handicaps, as it forged signatures and stamps of senior officials depriving physically challenged people of their due.

Mar 12, 2014