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Ecuador's yellow guayacan trees a breathtaking sight

It almost looks like a painting. Bright yellow petals of the guayacan tree saturate the terrain of Ecuador's Mangahurco region. They come into bloom just once a year. The guayacan forest is the

Feb 22, 2015

Possibility of alien life explored at UFO conference

Anyone who wants to explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life can head on over to Scottsdale, Arizona. That's where the 24th Annual International UFO Congress Convention and Film Festival

Feb 22, 2015

PM Modi addresses students in his 'Mann Ki Baat', appeals them to avoid exam pressure and competitio

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed young students appearing for board exams in his 'Mann ki Baat'. Extending his best wishes to the students, Prime Minister Modi asked them to remain stress-free and not to take the test as a matter of life and death. He appealed them to avoid exam pressure and also competition with others. Modi requested the parents not to compare their children with others, as doing so causes stress among the kids. Prime Minister Modi asked the students to be 'warriors' and not 'worriers', saying they should not doubt their abilities. PM Modi further said that there is no substitute for hard work. Modi also asked the students to keep testing themselves on their progress on a day-to-day basis to scale new heights. The Prime Minister also praised the girl students and that they help their mother during the course of examinations in household work while excelling in their studies. Modi concluded his speech by extending his best wishes to everyone appearing for exams and said success is not to defeat others but to move ahead in life. He said the nation's future will be bright only when all the students are bright.

Feb 22, 2015

PM Modi addresses students in his 'Mann Ki Baat', appeals them to avoid exam pressure and competitio

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed young students appearing for board exams in his 'Mann ki Baat'. Extending his best wishes to the students, Prime Minister Modi asked them to remain stress-free and not to take the test as a matter of life and death. He appealed them to avoid exam pressure and also competition with others. Modi requested the parents not to compare their children with others, as doing so causes stress among the kids. Prime Minister Modi asked the students to be 'warriors' and not 'worriers', saying they should not doubt their abilities. PM Modi further said that there is no substitute for hard work. Modi also asked the students to keep testing themselves on their progress on a day-to-day basis to scale new heights. The Prime Minister also praised the girl students and that they help their mother during the course of examinations in household work while excelling in their studies. Modi concluded his speech by extending his best wishes to everyone appearing for exams and said success is not to defeat others but to move ahead in life. He said the nation's future will be bright only when all the students are bright.

Feb 22, 2015

PM Modi addresses students in his 'Mann Ki Baat', appeals them to avoid exam pressure and competitio

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed young students appearing for board exams in his 'Mann ki Baat'. Extending his best wishes to the students, Prime Minister Modi asked them to remain stress-free and not to take the test as a matter of life and death. He appealed them to avoid exam pressure and also competition with others. Modi requested the parents not to compare their children with others, as doing so causes stress among the kids. Prime Minister Modi asked the students to be 'warriors' and not 'worriers', saying they should not doubt their abilities. PM Modi further said that there is no substitute for hard work. Modi also asked the students to keep testing themselves on their progress on a day-to-day basis to scale new heights. The Prime Minister also praised the girl students and that they help their mother during the course of examinations in household work while excelling in their studies. Modi concluded his speech by extending his best wishes to everyone appearing for exams and said success is not to defeat others but to move ahead in life. He said the nation's future will be bright only when all the students are bright.

Feb 22, 2015

Bangladesh ferry capsizes after collision, at least 39 dead

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: At least 39 people died in Bangladesh on Sunday when a passenger ferry capsized after colliding with a trawler on the river Padma with more than 100 people

Feb 22, 2015

History fans re-enact Napoleon's great escape

History fans in full costume gather on Mediterranean island Elba to re-enact start of Napoleon’s great escape two centuries ago. Duration 00:35

Feb 22, 2015

Winter rains cause flood havoc in Gaza

Winter rains cause flood havoc in Gaza

Feb 22, 2015

89 school children abducted by South Sudan militia: UNICEF

An unidentified South Sudan armed group has abducted at least 89 boys, some as young as 13, from their homes in the north of the country, UNICEF says. Duration 00:59

Feb 22, 2015

Ukraine's warring sides swap prisoners

Ukrainian forces and rebel separatists trade dozens of prisoners in a frontline eastern town, the first clear sign of progress for an otherwise shaky truce signed a week ago. Duration 00:47

Feb 22, 2015

Syria calls Turkey's incursion to rescue soldiers act of aggression

Turkish tanks head to a military base after an overnight mission into neighboring Syria. Ankara launched the major operation to rescue about 40 soldiers who had been guarding the tomb of a revered

Feb 22, 2015

At least two killed in blast at peace march in Ukraine's Kharkiv

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION). STORY: At least two people were killed and 15 wounded on Sunday (February 22) when an explosive device was thrown from a car into a crowd attending a peace rally in

Feb 22, 2015

Netanyahu questions continuation of Iran talks despite IAEA report

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu raises deep concerns over the continuation of major power's talks with Iran despite recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The

Feb 22, 2015

Nitish Kumar expresses gratitude to all for attending his swearing-in ceremony Part - 2

Patna, Feb 22 (ANI): Nitish Kumar after taking oath as chief minister of Bihar, addressed mediapersons in Patna and expressed gratitude to all the dignitaries who attended his swearing-in ceremony. Kumar thanked Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav and Assam CM Tarun Gogoi among others. He also said that Congress President Sonia Gandhi could not attend the event but sent a letter congratulating him. Kumar also said that he took over as the chief minister of the state as the people were not happy with his decision to resign from the post. He also talked about his vision for development of Bihar.

Feb 22, 2015

Nitish Kumar expresses gratitude to all for attending his swearing-in ceremony Part - 1

Patna, Feb 22 (ANI): Nitish Kumar after taking oath as chief minister of Bihar, addressed mediapersons in Patna and expressed gratitude to all the dignitaries who attended his swearing-in ceremony. Kumar thanked Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav and Assam CM Tarun Gogoi among others. He also said that Congress President Sonia Gandhi could not attend the event but sent a letter congratulating him. Kumar also said that he took over as the chief minister of the state as the people were not happy with his decision to resign from the post. He also talked about his vision for development of Bihar.

Feb 22, 2015