Politics

Assyrians in Syria pray for the release of abducted fellow Christians

The prayers of Assyrians ring though this church in Jaranama, near the Syrian capitol Damascus. They're Assyrian Christians from both Syria and Iraq, and they're praying for the release of at least

Mar 2, 2015

Russia's Nemtsov gives last interview hours before death

Just hours before Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov was shot dead on the streets of Moscow Friday night... ...he was here, at this radio studio to promote his upcoming opposition march that had been

Mar 2, 2015

Animals in the news around the globe

A cat cafe in Slovenia -- the first of its kind in the Balkans. This does not mean you can take your favorite feline out for coffee --It's the cafe that provides the cats. And there are rules of

Mar 2, 2015

Tens of thousands march for slain Russian opposition leader

Tens of thousands of people marched in Moscow on Sunday to honour the memory of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down near the Kremlin Friday in the highest-profile assassination of Vladimir Putin's rule. Duration: 00:43

Mar 1, 2015

Thousands flock to Wisconsin ice caves

On the shores of Lake Superior, a natural wonder returns to Wisconsin, attracting thousands on opening day. These are the ice caves in Bayfield, Wisconsin. For just a $5 fee, visitors can trek

Mar 1, 2015

Britain's Prince William visits tsunami-hit areas ending Japan tour

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION). STORY: Prince William rang the "bell of hope" in Onagawa on Sunday (March 1) in the last leg of his Japan visit as he paid his respects to those lost in 2011

Mar 1, 2015

Prince William visits tsunami-hit northeast Japan, four years on

Britain's Prince William visits the port communities devastated by Japan's 2011 quake-tsunami in the country's northeast, receiving origami paper cranes from local survivors ahead of the fourth anniversary of the disaster on March 11. Duration: 01:01

Mar 1, 2015

Ombudsman Admiral L Ramdass Informs About Rift in AAP

Growing differences between Yogendra Yadav and Arvind Kejriwal has been noticeable in recent months.

Mar 1, 2015

Russians march in memory of murdered Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov

A somber mood on the streets of Moscow... ...as thousands march in memory of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov. The former deputy prime minister was murdered just outside the Kremlin as he walked

Mar 1, 2015

Thousands of Russians march in memory of Kremlin critic Nemstov

Rough Cut (no reporter narration). STORY: Russians marched in honor of the murdered opposition politician Boris Nemstov in Moscow on Sunday. Thousands rallied in the Russian capital Moscow, many

Mar 1, 2015

Syria-bound UK schoolgirls at Istanbul bus stop - CCTV

Security footage obtained by Turkish TV appears to show three British schoolgirls, believed to be en route to join Islamic State militants in Syria. The London teenagers flew to Istanbul from London

Mar 1, 2015

Bangladesh pays tribute to US blogger killed in machete attack

Dhaka, March 01 (ANI): Bangladeshis gathered on Sunday to pay tribute to a US blogger and critic of religious extremism who was killed in Dhaka, in the latest of a series of attacks on writers in the Muslim-majority nation. Avijit Roy, a US citizen of Bangladeshi origin, was hacked to death by machete-wielding assailants on February 26 after a book fair. People from all walks gathered with flowers at the Dhaka University premises on Sunday to pay their respect to Avijit, who came to his native city in mid-February and was due to go back to the United States.

Mar 1, 2015

Politicos react after JandK CM Mufti Sayeed credited Pakistan, Hurriyat, terrorists for peaceful pol

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday react after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed credited Pakistan, Hurriyat, terrorists for peaceful polls. He had said that "Pakistan, Hurriyat and militants allowed conducive atmosphere for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir." JandK National Panthers Party Chief Bhim Singh slammed the new state CM and said that Syeed is not at all dependable. BJP however refrained from commenting on the same and talked about the party's vision and views on the works to be done for the state and for the welfare of its people.

Mar 1, 2015

PM Modi writes to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, condoles loss of lives in avalanches

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the President of Afghanistan, Dr Ashraf Ghani, and condoled the loss of lives in avalanches in different parts of Afghanistan. "I was deeply saddened at the massive loss of lives in avalanches in different parts of Afghanistan. This tragedy touches us even more because of the special bonds of affection and friendship between the people of India and Afghanistan. I extend the heartfelt condolences of the people of India to you, the bereaved families and communities and the people of Afghanistan. Please be assured that they are with us in our thoughts and prayers. I have great confidence in your leadership and the ability of the Afghan people to respond to this disaster. We stand ready to help in any way you desire with rescue and relief and to help people rebuild their lives.

Mar 1, 2015

Hike in aviation fuel price by 8.2 percent will increase fare by Rs 500 per passenger: Aviation Expe

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Aviation Expert Harshvardhan on Sunday said that the hike in aviation fuel price by 8.2 percent will increase fare by Rs 500 per passenger. He said that the increase in service tax of 2% also increases the fare and thereby the development will adversely affect the passengers. The government has hiked the price of aviation fuel by 8.2 percent. After the price revision, which came into effect from February 28 midnight, the aviation turbine fuel will cost Rs. 50,363 per litre per kilolitre in New Delhi. The price hike will also have a direct impact on the airfares as fuel costs account for about 40 percent of the airline's operating expenses. On Saturday, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited had also announced the hike in petrol and diesel prices, citing rise in international crude oil price and depreciation of rupee as the reasons.

Mar 1, 2015