Politics

Russia is _strategic problem_ for EU: Juncker

Russia is now a _strategic problem_ for the EU amid the crisis in Ukraine but Brussels will work to make Moscow a partner again, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said Thursday.

Dec 5, 2014

Algeria PM vows _no concessions_ towards _terrorists

Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal says his country will never make concessions when dealing with _terrorists_, after meeting with French Prime Minister Manuel Valls during a trip to Paris.

Dec 5, 2014

Brazen Islamist attack on Chechen capital leaves 19 dead

Islamist insurgents launched a brazen attack in the Chechen capital Grozny on Thursday that sparked heavy clashes with security forces, leaving 19 dead and a central market burnt.

Dec 5, 2014

Ex-Bourguiba minister elected Tunisia parliament speaker

Tunisia_s first parliament since the 2011 revolution on Thursday elected veteran politician Mohamed Ennaceur, 80, of anti-Islamist party Nidaa Tounes as house speaker.

Dec 5, 2014

World Bank announces $160m for Ebola-hit Sierra Leone

World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim announced a $160 million two-year economic recovery plan on Wednesday to help impoverished Sierra Leone battle the worst Ebola outbreak on record.

Dec 5, 2014

Abu Dhabi: Police footage shows arrest of suspect in US killing

An Emirati woman has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of an American teacher and a foiled plot to bomb the home of another US citizen, UAE authorities said Thursday.

Dec 4, 2014

Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram violence seek aid

In north eastern Nigeria, thousands have fled their homes for fear of being attacked by Islamist group Boko Haram. In Yola, in Adamawa state, NGOs and charities are doing all they can to help the displaced.

Dec 4, 2014

Vatican puts up its traditional Christmas tree

Installation of the traditional Christmas tree at St Peter_s square on December 4, 2014 at the Vatican. The tree, that was cut in Calbria southern Italy, is 25,5 metres tall, weights 8 tons and is estimated to be 70-year-old.

Dec 4, 2014

Putin says West using sanctions to undermine Russia

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused the West of exploiting the Ukraine crisis to undermine Russia and said in a key speech that Crimea had _sacred_ significance for Russia.

Dec 4, 2014

Father of Thai murder suspect believes his son is innocent

Father of Myanmar migrant accused of murdering a pair of British holidaymakers is "suffering terribly" as he believes his son is innocent.

Dec 4, 2014

Mexican troops defend Acapulco and violent 'Hot Land'

Mexican federal police and troops take over public safety in the resort of Acapulco and a violent region known as the Hot Land, following the presumed massacre of 43 students.

Dec 4, 2014

PM does not want to empower people, says Rahul Gandhi

Amethi, Dec 4 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday during his visit to Amethi district of Uttar Pradesh slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not giving power in the hands of people. Gandhi was speaking at an event organised in his constituency to commemorate the 10th foundation day of Indira Gandhi Eye Hospital, built and run by Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust. Gandhi said he does not agree with Modi_s thinking of concentrating power in the leader_s hand and instead believes in empowering people. Gandhi further said the Indira Gandhi Eye Hospital offered world class services at a fraction of the cost. He added the hospital had so far treated 200,000 people.

Dec 4, 2014

IRC hosts _Quran and Modern Science_ Expo

Aurangabad, Dec 4 (ANI): A three-day exhibition _The Quran and Modern Science_ is being hosted by the Islamic Research Centre (IRC) in Maharashtra. The exhibition aims at making the youth aware of scientific facts stated in the holy book of Quran. President of IRC Advocate Faiz Syed said the motive is to clear the misconceptions of non Muslims regarding the Muslim community. Several illustrated posters quoted verses from the Quran and linked them with discoveries in modern science. A student, Alfia, said the exhibition made them aware how science and Quran are related. Panels were displayed on different subjects like Astronomy, Physics, Geography, Geology, Oceanology, Biology and Embryology.

Dec 4, 2014

Protests in NY after chokehold death grand jury decision

Protests break out in New York City's Times Square after the decision by a grand jury to not indict a white policeman in the choking death of a black man.

Dec 4, 2014

Hong Kong student leaders consider protest retreat

Hong Kong's student leaders said they would decide in the coming days whether to leave protest sites they have occupied for more than two months, following violent clashes.

Dec 4, 2014