Politics

Christians of Syria's Aleppo hold out despite jihadist threat

Tens of thousands of Christians have fled homes in Syria's war-wracked second city of Aleppo but many others are determined to hold out despite their dread of Islamic State jihadists. Duration: 01:07

Nov 27, 2014

Merkel says IS 'most brutal threat ever' to region

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday warned that Islamic State (IS) jihadists in Iraq and Syria were one of the greatest ever threats to the region. Duration: 00:37

Nov 27, 2014

Syria air strikes on IS group stronghold kill 95 people

A video posted on a YouTube channel close to the Islamic State organization on November 25 shows rescuers coming to the aid of the victims of an explosion in Raqa. AFP has verified the location through inscriptions on vehicles. Duration: 00:51

Nov 27, 2014

Ukraine's elderly struggle to get their pension

The ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine is preventing elderly Ukrainians from accessing their pensions because they can only access their money by registering in government-controlled territories. Duration: 01:01

Nov 27, 2014

Tonga gears up for a general election

Tonga is gearing up for a general election Thursday with more than 100 candidates competing for seats in the Legislative Assembly. Duration: 00:37

Nov 26, 2014

Mexico protest demand release of detained demonstrators

Hundreds of people protested in Mexico City on Tuesday, demanding the release of 11 demonstrators who were detained when marches last Thursday turned violent. Duration: 00:54

Nov 26, 2014

Haiti protesters demand president step down

Thousands of anti-government protesters in Haiti call for the resignation of President Michel Martelly, whom they accuse of trying to reinstall a dictatorship. Duration: 00:37

Nov 26, 2014

British Muslims raise concern over new anti-terror law

The British government on Wednesday is presenting anti-terrorism law including measures to tackle British jihadists travelling to fight with the Islamic State group and extremist preachers. Duration: 01:23

Nov 26, 2014

Hong Kong police clear protest camp after clashes

Fresh scuffles break out as Hong Kong authorities move in to clear the main body of a major pro-democracy protest site, a day after more than 100 demonstrators were arrested. Duration: 00:52

Nov 26, 2014

Jaitley speaks in Rajya Sabha on Black money part - 2

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Replying to the attack by the opposition parties in the failure of the Narendra Modi government to bring back the black money stashed abroad, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the NDA constituted an SIT showed their will to resolve the issue. He also called the black money issue far more important than a UPA vs NDA debate.

Nov 26, 2014

Jaitley speaks in Rajya Sabha on Black money part - 1

Nov 26, 2014

Irish lass challenges Zlatan for best goal award

On Oct 20, 2013, playing for the rural Ireland side Wexford Youths, Stephanie Roche scored a spectacular goal. Duration: 01:53

Nov 26, 2014

DMK leader Khushboo Sundar joins Congress

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): South Indian actress and former DMK Spokesperson, Khushboo Sundar on Wednesday joined the Congress party. Sundar said that she was honoured to join Congress as she always wanted to be a part of the party and felt like at home after joining it. She said that she would be focusing on the development of the entire country, not just Tamil Nadu. She also said that only Congress party can keep the nation united.

Nov 26, 2014

2014 SAARC Summit: Pakistan Blocks 3 Regional Agreements Pushed by India

Pakistan blocked three proposed regional agreements related to motor vehicles, rail connectivity and a framework agreement on energy cooperation, pushed by India and other member states.

Nov 26, 2014

PM Modi meets Presidents of Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani in Nepal's capital Kathmandu where SAARC summit is going on. During his meeting with Ghani, Modi said India was committed to strengthening relations with the war-torn country. Modi also met the President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa in Kathmandu. According to MEA tweets, Modi thanked Rajapaksa for pardoning and sending back the five Indian fishermen earlier this month who were sentenced to death by a Court in Sri Lanka. Later, Prime Minister Modi also met the President of Maldives, Abdulla Yameen in Kathmandu. Bilateral talks were held between Modi and SAARC leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing 18th SAARC summit.

Nov 26, 2014