Politics

We will defend our democracy, says Danish Prime Minister

Copenhagen, Feb 15 (ANI): Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt on Sunday pledged to defend democracy and assured the Jewish community by saying that 'you are not on your own'. According to the reports, earlier in the day one civilian was killed and three police were wounded in shooting at a public meeting in the Danish capital Copenhagen attended by the controversial Swedish artist Lars Vilks. Reportedly, one civilian had been killed in a shooting and said the suspects had fled in a car.

Feb 15, 2015

Slum dwellers protest outside Delhi Chief Minister's residence

Kaushambi, Feb 15 (ANI): Slum dwellers on Sunday protested outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Kaushambi after police demolished their makeshift houses, or JJ cluster. Slum dwellers gathered outside Kejriwal's house and demanded justice for their suffering. Kejriwal took office on Saturday, promising to fight divisive politics in a challenge to the Central government of Narendra Modi that has faced criticism for attacks on churches and other minorities.

Feb 15, 2015

JD (U) protests against PM Modi in Patna

Patna, Feb 15 (ANI): The Janata Dal (United) workers staged a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday and blamed him for the political instability in Bihar. The protestors raised slogans against Prime Minister Modi and also burnt his effigy. Former Bihar chief minister and senior JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar had earlier accused Prime Minister Modi and the BJP of 'attempting to throttle democracy'. Kumar also alleged that the Bihar Governor's decision to ask Manjhi to prove his majority in the state assembly on February 20 has been scripted in Delhi and is designed to 'allow horse-trading of MLAs'.

Feb 15, 2015

India needs massive investment in clean energy to kick start economy, says economic advisor

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian on Sunday said that the country needed massive investment in clean energy to kick start economy. Subramanian made the remarks at the first Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo, Re-invest 2015 in New Delhi. Subramanian said that focus of renewable energy should be on major investment in greening coal. India is the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter and often acts as the voice of the world's developing countries in United Nations talks on everything from climate change to economic cooperation.

Feb 15, 2015

Winter-weary New England facing yet another biting blizzard

The snow just keeps coming down in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Parts of the Northeast are deep into another major winter storm this weekend, with blizzard conditions in six states along their coastal

Feb 15, 2015

Snow levels in eastern MA "significantly exceed" expectations - Governor

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker told residents during a morning news conference on Sunday (February 15) to stay indoors all day, as a major storm brings

Feb 15, 2015

More migrants rescued by Italian coast guard arrive in Sicily

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Some 280 migrants were taken to port in Sicily's Pozzallo on Sunday (February 15) morning, days after more than 300 people died trying to make the crossing to

Feb 15, 2015

Copenhagen police believe man they killed was 'gunman' in attack

Copenhagen police said Sunday they believe a man shot dead by officers was responsible for two fatal attacks that shocked the normally peaceful Danish capital. Duration: 00:47

Feb 15, 2015

For Valentine's, Lima residents marry en masse

A mass wedding takes place in the San Miguel district of Lima on Valentine's day. Duration: 00:48

Feb 15, 2015

Danish police search suspect's home after deadly attacks

Danish police stand guard Sunday as investigators comb through the home of a man suspected of carrying out two deadly attacks in Copenhagen the day before. The first... a cafe hosting a freedom of

Feb 15, 2015

Denmark's Prime Minister offers condolences to the Jewish community

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt arrived on Sunday (February 15) at the site where a man was killed in an attack on a synagogue. Danish police shot and

Feb 15, 2015

Gold's lustre lures Turkish savers

From the outside, it looks like any other automatic bank machine on the streets of Istanbul. But rather than notes, this one distributes gold. Gold is hugely prized in Turkey as a secure way for individuals to hold their savings. Duration: 01:19

Feb 15, 2015

AAP reacts to PM s remark on free power supply in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): AAP leaders on Sunday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sarcastic remark over ‘free electricity supply’ to the people of Delhi. Ashish Khetan said that Delhi has potential to produce more electricity than he key demand. Ashutosh said that the party looks forward for co-operation from the Central government.

Feb 15, 2015

Anna Hazare to protest against govt's ordinance on land acquisition

Ralegan Sidhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare said on Sunday that he will protest against the Central government's ordinance on land acquisition. Hazare said that the BJP government has done injustice to poor farmers by allowing their land to be acquired for industrial purposes without their permission. He added that he along with farmers from northern India will hold a protest against the ordinance and request the government to remove it.

Feb 15, 2015