Politics

US Defense Secretary Hagel tenders his resignation

US President Barack Obama announced Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's resignation on Monday after criticism of the campaigns in Afghanistan and against the Islamic State group. Duration: 00:54

Nov 25, 2014

Iran nuclear talks progressing but no deal yet: German FM

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says that the outcome of Iran's nuclear talks with six world powers was "completely open". Duration: 00:48

Nov 25, 2014

Red Panda cubs explore the Bratislava Zoo

Four-month old Red Panda twins Pim and Pam still rely on their mother for breast milk at the Bratislava Zoo in Slovakia, but the precocious cubs have begun to branch out to solid foods, as well. Duration: 00:41

Nov 25, 2014

Nigeria security agents raid opposition office

Nigeria's main opposition party claimed that security agents had ransacked its office in Lagos, arresting workers and seizing documents, in the latest flare-up before elections in February. Duration: 01:04

Nov 25, 2014

Tunisian youth react to historic presidential election

The battle for an expected runoff for the Tunisian presidency got under way on Monday before the first round results were even in from the landmark post-Arab Spring election. Duration: 01:00

Nov 25, 2014

French food bank appeals for funds to feed millions this winter

French food bank 'Les Restaurants du Coeur' is appealing for funds and volunteers as it prepares to distribute over a million hot meals to needy families this winter. Duration: 00:53

Nov 25, 2014

Southern Morocco flash floods toll now 17 with 18 missing

At least 17 people died and 18 are still missing after southern Morocco was lashed by violent weather which triggered heavy flooding starting on Sunday night. Duration: 00:30

Nov 25, 2014

Putin breaks silence on family to say daughters live in Russia

In a rare glimpse into his private life, Russian President Vladimir Putin, breaks his silence on the whereabouts of his two daughters, whose lives are a highly kept secret. Duration: 00:39

Nov 24, 2014

Disruptions across Belgium as strike hits trains and port

A strike in Belgium disrupts rail services and one of Europe's largest ports as workers protest against austerity measures announced by the country's new government. Duration: 00:56

Nov 24, 2014

Iraqi forces retake critical city from jihadists

Iraqi security forces and pro-government fighters on Sunday retook areas from jihadists near the Iranian border in an operation that left 20 Kurdish troops dead, security officials said. Duration: 00:41

Nov 24, 2014

Soyuz spacecraft docks with International Space Station: NASA

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying Italy's first female astronaut safely docks with the International Space Station, according to NASA. Duration: 00:40

Nov 24, 2014

British-Iranian volleyball woman released on bail: brother

A British-Iranian woman controversially jailed months ago in Tehran after trying to attend a men's volleyball match is released on bail pending an appeal court verdict, according to her family. Duration: 00:57

Nov 24, 2014

Kunal Ghosh says Mamata Banerjee biggest beneficiary in Saradha

Kolkata, Nov 25 (ANI): Suspended TMC MP Kunal Ghosh who has been arrested in the Saradha scam case accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of being the biggest beneficiary in the scam. Ghosh, before being produced before the Sessions Court on Monday, said that Mamata is a coward and added that she should be made to sit before him and questioned with regard to the Saradha scam. Ghosh is an accused in the multi-crore Saradha scam case and was arrested in November 2013 by Bidhannagar Police. He was taken into custody by CBI in July after it started probing the scam on a Supreme Court order.

Nov 24, 2014

SC slams ICC chairman N Srinivasan over IPL match fixing

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): The Supreme Court has slammed International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman N Srinivasan on Monday over corruption in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 competition. The Court asked the suspended BCCI president N Srinivasan how he could own an IPL team while remaining head of the cricket establishment in the country. Meanwhile, head of the probe committee, retired Justice Mukul Mudgal, however, refused to comment on the matter. In March, Srinivasan, regarded as the world's most powerful cricket administrator, was called on by the apex court to leave his post at the BCCI to ensure a fair investigation into the IPL Scam. Srinivasan stood down in June.

Nov 24, 2014

Veggie Diet Triumphs over Medicines in Beating Type 2 Diabetes

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Veggie diet is better than medicines when it comes to treating Type 2 diabetes, says a new study. According to the George Washington University researchers a healthy vegetable-based diet could notably boost blood sugar levels. Veggie and vegan diets are good for heart, hypertension, body weight, and plasma lipids, and also provide nutritional advantages in comparison with omnivorous diets. According to the study everyone should not adopt a vegetarian or vegan diet but increasing intake of fruit, vegetables, whole grains and pulses and eating less saturated fat do have its benefits. People are recommended to maintain a healthy weight through balanced eating which contains all the food groups and was low in -saturated fat, and physical activity.

Nov 24, 2014