Politics

Chaos in South Africa's parliament

Scuffles in South Africa's parliament -- opposition lawmakers are removed by force after disrupting President Jacob Zuma's annual address. Several people were injured. Moments earlier, members of

Feb 13, 2015

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Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit 'All-Weather Friend' Pakistan this Year

This will be President Xi's first visit to Pakistan as head of state, and the first visit by a Chinese president in nine years

Feb 13, 2015

Apple growers cheer fresh snowfall in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 13 (ANI): Fresh spell of snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir brought respite for farming community, especially to apple-growers as it eliminated impending threat of damage in production. Paddy as well as fruit growers of valley expressed satisfaction over the moderate snowfall, saying it would provide the required impetus to agriculture in the state. The valley already has limited water resources for agricultural activities and most of the times the channels remain dry. Snowfall brings in hope of replenishing water bodies. The crops vulnerable to dry weather conditions are apples, apricots, almonds and paddy. Agriculture in Kashmir Valley is a major source of income for residents and most of the population depends on this sector.

Feb 13, 2015

Merchandise of AAP Chief selling like hotcakes in Rajkot

Rajkot, Feb 13 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party's landslide victory in the recently concluded Delhi elections has quietly made inroads into shops in Rajkot where merchandise of the party chief and chief minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal are being sold like hotcakes. Kejriwal's AAP swept Delhi assembly elections on Tuesday by bagging 67 of the 70 Assembly seats, the biggest ever tally for any party in the capital. In view of the huge demand, shops are stocking up poll-related memorabilia like coffee mugs and key chains with either Kejriwal's name or image imprinted on them. Kejriwal is to be sworn-in as chief minister on Saturday, exactly an year after he resigned as chief minister of the capital, last year.

Feb 13, 2015

Indian man sues Alabama police after alleged assault

"Let me talk to you real quick." A recent arrival from India, Sureshbhai Patel is about to meet two officers from the Madison, Alabama police department. A dashbord camera in one of the officers'

Feb 13, 2015

More women accuse Cosby of assault, Gaga to go to Oscars

Bill Cosby is in the news again. Two more women have come forward, alleging that they were the victims of sexual misconduct by the comedian. The women, both former models, held a news conference in

Feb 13, 2015

Ukrainians display 'downed enemy drone'

Ukrainian soldiers in the war-torn east display what they claimed to be a downed separatist drone. Duration: 00:39

Feb 13, 2015

Meet the dogs in the 139th Westminster Dog Show

From the fluffiest chows to two new breeds, small and large, pooches of every pedigree are preparing for the 139th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The canine competition takes place in New

Feb 13, 2015

West and Ukraine cautious about Minsk ceasefire deal

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko warns that it would be hard to make a success of a new peace deal between Kiev and pro-Russian separatists. Duration: 01:24

Feb 13, 2015

Father of slain Muslim students says killing was hate crime

The father of two of the victims of the murder in Chapel Hill of three Muslim students spoke to AFP ahead of their funeral, calling for the killings to be recognized as a hate crime. Duration: 01:02

Feb 13, 2015

Tsipras 'confident for a mutually viable solution' at summit

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras talks up hopes of a deal on his country's rapidly expiring bailout as he confronts EU leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel at his first Brussels summit.

Feb 13, 2015

amfAR parties with a purpose

The world of fashion and philanthropy joined forces at amfAR's annual New York Gala to raise money for HIV/AIDS research. The red carpet was filled with super models from past to present including

Feb 13, 2015

Islamic State says it's holding "Israeli spy" in Syria

At the Jerusalem home of the Musallam family, a mother and father worry about their 19-year-old son. Islamic State says it's holding Muhammad Musallam, a Jerusalem resident, for posing as a foreign

Feb 13, 2015

U.S. Senate approves Carter as new defense secretary

"On the confirmation of Ashton B. Carter of Massachusetts to be the secretary of defense, the ayes are 93, the nays are 5. The motion is carried." Ashton Carter is on his way back to the Pentagon.

Feb 13, 2015

Pope tells Vatican administrators to be "absolutely transparent"

Pope Francis is calling for greater and efficiency and transparency at the troubled central administration of the Roman Catholic Church. It's the start of two days of closed-door meetings at the

Feb 13, 2015