Politics

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

Pakistan Ready for 'Meaningful and Serious Dialogue' with India

Aziz however said that there would be no change in Pakistan's policy regarding Kashmir.

Feb 15, 2015

Fourteen-year old teenager makes wind energy-based unique cooler

Jamshedpur, Feb 15 (ANI): A 14-year-old girl, Nishu, from Jharkhand built a unique wind-energy based local cooler. A student of Class X, Nishu has won several district and state level awards for her unique model. She said that the cooler is affordable at rupees 2500 and can be easily availed by poor, especially children, who have to bear the brunt of power outages. In May, she will also visit Japan to participate in Sakura Exchange Programme. Vice-President Hamid Ansari awarded Nishu for her unique contribution in the field of technology.

Feb 15, 2015

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav participates in CM team vs IAS officers cricket match

Lucknow, Feb 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav participated in the CM team vs IAS officers team cricket match on Sunday in Lucknow. Yadav after winning the match said that IAS team doesn't want the CM team to lose, so the CM team end up winning every time. He added that winning and losing is a part of life, and people with a political background know this best.

Feb 15, 2015

Regional parties accuse Modi government of political turmoil in Bihar

Patna, Feb 15 (ANI): Janata Dal United (JD-U) and its alliance Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), on Sunday blamed Narendra Modi-led federal government for political tension in Bihar. During a joint news conference, JD-U, RJD, Congress party and Communist Party of India (CPI), accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for political uncertainty in Bihar. A RJD leader, Ramchandra Purve, said that earlier of transfer of powers was smooth in Bihar and hit out at BJP alleging it for creating tension. However, BJP refuted the allegations.

Feb 15, 2015

Sisodia conducts roadshow in Khichripur, thanks people for supporting AAP

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Sunday conducted a roadshow in Khichripur area of East Delhi to express his gratitude to the voters. Sisodia exchanged pleasantries and shook hands with the local residents, who had turned out in large numbers to welcome their new Deputy Chief Minister. The locals here also garlanded Sisodia, who was accompanied by several AAP volunteers. Sisodia has been given the charge of education, urban development and PWD in the government led by Arvind Kejriwal. Sisodia defeated BJP's Vinod Kumar Binny from the Patparganj assembly constituency in the Delhi Assembly polls.

Feb 15, 2015

Bollywood wishes good luck to Team India as first World Cup match against Pak is underway

Mumbai/ Dehradun/ Ahmedabad, Feb 15 (ANI): Bollywood actor, singer and cricket lovers wished Indian cricket team good luck as first 2015 World Cup match against Pakistan is underway. Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal extended his wishes and said that he is optimistic about India's win. Meanwhile, Singer Adnan Sami extended his best wishes to the Indian cricket team. India won the toss and batted first in Adelaide, setting Pakistan an imposing 301 to win the match.

Feb 15, 2015