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Gaza graffiti protest over Charlie Hebdo prophet cartoon

Protest graffiti was sprayed outside the French cultural centre in Gaza before dawn Saturday following the publication of a new cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed by satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Duration: 00:43

Jan 17, 2015

Niger churches torched in Charlie Hebdo protests

A violent mob torches at least three churches in Niger's capital Niamey during fresh protests against Charlie Hebdo magazine, as France's president stressed his commitment to "freedom of expression." Duration: 00:24

Jan 17, 2015

Tongan volcano creates new island

A Tongan volcano has created a substantial new island since it began erupting last month, spewing out huge volumes of rock and dense ash that has killed nearby vegetation. Duration: 00:58

Jan 17, 2015

Dozens protest against Charlie Hebdo in Yemen

Dozens protested in front of the French embassy in Sanaa, after the French satirical paper published a cartoon of prophet Mohammed on its front page. Duration: 00:45

Jan 17, 2015

Poetry magazine gathers poets to enthrall discerning Delhi audience

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): The Poetry Society (India) and the India International Centre organized a poetry session on Friday on the theme of "Images of Life in Changing Times: Poetry from 'The Seventh Quarry" here. The 'Seventh Quarry' is a poetry magazine published in Swansea and Wales. The session was attended by seventeen renowned and distinguished poets from all across India and the idea was to underline the importance of poetry in contemporary times. Multi-lingual forms of poetry was on show as poets recited their poems in English, Urdu and Odiya in a wonderful manner. The Seventh Quarry magazine has given honour to Indian poets by bringing a special issue. Kathmandu-based Indian diplomat-poet Abhay K. also read some of his poems at the event.

Jan 17, 2015

Nobody can remove BJP from power if party connects to people efficiently: Amit Shah part - 2

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday said that nobody can defeat BJP or remove the ruling party from power if the workers connect to people efficiently. Shah assured that the mood of people of Delhi shows that BJP will come out victorious in assembly polls. He said that the national capital will give a clear mandate and that BJP will have majority. He also slammed AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal and said that the party who tells lie will not be accepted by the people with Delhi.

Jan 17, 2015

Nobody can remove BJP from power if party connects to people efficiently: Amit Shah part - 1

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday said that nobody can defeat BJP or remove the ruling party from power if the workers connect to people efficiently. Shah assured that the mood of people of Delhi shows that BJP will come out victorious in assembly polls. He said that the national capital will give a clear mandate and that BJP will have majority. He also slammed AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal and said that the party who tells lie will not be accepted by the people with Delhi.

Jan 17, 2015

Not worried about winning in Delhi polls but about the kind of politics Kejriwal is trying to bring

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Congress leader Kiran Walia on Saturday while addressing a press conference said that she is not worried about winning or losing the upcoming assembly elections but she is worried about the kind of politics Kejriwal is trying to bring in Delhi. Walia added that Kejriwal made false promises to the people of Delhi. This came after Congress decided to field Kiran Walia against Arvind Kejriwal in the prestigious New Delhi constituency where the AAP leader had handed a crushing defeat to Sheila Dikshit in the assembly polls in 2013.

Jan 17, 2015

Traffic authorities in Kashmir hold rally to spread awareness on road safety

Srinagar, Jan 17 (ANI): Traffic police in Jammu and Kashmir organised a rally to mark Road Safety Week in order to spread awareness on traffic rules and regulations among the residents. The week-long awareness rally by traffic authorities concluded on Saturday with various programmes including walkathon, road shows and seminars. Many hoardings and banners were also put up that read 'Safety is just not a slogan, it is a way of life' which was also the theme of this year's Road Safety Week. Residents of Kashmir valley expressed satisfaction at the initiative taken by the authorities that concerned people's safety. But they also expressed concern at the low maintenance of roads.

Jan 17, 2015

Japan Foreign Minister says will invest in India's northeast

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Japan Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday that Japan would invest in building roads and infrastructure in India's northeast. Building infrastructure such as power plants, industries and telecommunication hubs in the northeast would be a major contributor to connect the key region with Southeast Asian countries. Japan has promised to give India $ 35 billion for developmental projects. Kishida arrived in New Delhi on Friday to co-chair the eighth India-Japan Strategic Dialogue with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj. The two foreign ministers will review all aspects of the bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Jan 17, 2015

Pope flees Philippine storm while on typhoon mercy mission

Pope Francis is forced to flee a fierce storm in the Philippines, cutting short a mercy mission to survivors of a catastrophic typhoon. Shortly after takeoff, another plane carrying top aides of President Aquino overshoots the runway. Duration: 00:52

Jan 17, 2015

Pope braves storm for emotional Philippine typhoon memorial

Pope Francis braves heavy rain to celebrate an emotional mass with a sea of weeping survivors of a super typhoon in the Philippines that killed thousands, saying their pain silenced his heart. Duration: 00:46

Jan 17, 2015

Britain and Germany urge Bosnia to get back on EU path

The British and German foreign ministers on Friday urged Bosnia's leaders to get back on the path towards European Union membership while the opportunity still exists. Duration: 01:03

Jan 17, 2015

Taiwan culls 22,000 birds following bird flu outbreak

Taiwan says it had begun culling 22,000 birds after they tested positive for the H5 strain of bird flu in the island's worst bout of the disease in a decade. Duration: 00:41

Jan 17, 2015

Police arrest four on charges of forging travel papers for Pakistan citizens

Godhra, Jan 17 (ANI): Police in Gujarat have claimed to have unearthed a forgery scam facilitating visas for visiting Pakistani citizens illegally. Police said they have arrested four persons so far from Godhra who were found forging travel documents on the basis of which Pakistani citizens were getting their Indian visas from Islamabad. Officials say there has been a sudden rise in number of Pakistani citizens visiting western Gujarat state over the past few years.

Jan 17, 2015