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South Asia Newsline - Nov 24, 2014

Nov 25, 2014

Was Chuck Hagel Fired for Criticising Obama's Strategy against Islamic State?

Hagel was frustrated with the "lack of US influence" in the face of the Islamic State, the Ukraine conflict, and revision of plans of withdrawing troops from Afghanistan

Nov 25, 2014

Assembly Elections: Jammu and Kashmir Records 70% Turnout as Polling Ends

In Jharkhand, 61.92 per cent of votes cast as polling ends

Nov 25, 2014

J and K residents throng markets to buy heaters to brave extreme winters in state

Srinagar, Nov 25 (ANI): Residents of the Jammu and Kashmir thronged markets to buy heaters and other equipments to keep themselves warm, as their houses left damp by the devastating floods that hit the state in September, are far colder this winter than in previous years. The main markets of Srinagar were full of people rushing to buying heaters. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands of villages were devastated by the worst flooding in decades that ravaged the Kashmir valley recently.

Nov 25, 2014

Hindus help Muslims in making Tazia during Muharram, promote communal harmony

Rajkot, Nov 25 (ANI): India is known for its diversity that is marked by harmonious relations between people of different communities. And examples of this ethos can be found throughout the country. One such example comes from Rajkot, in the eastern state of Gujrat, where Hindus help muslims in making Tazia during Muharram. This Tazia is popular in Rajkot by the name of a Hindu, Patel Tula Ram. A Tazia is a replica of the tomb of Imam Hussain that is carried in processions during Muharram. The first ten days of the month of Muharram commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions at Karbala. The Tazia makers believe that through their work they are sending out a message of brotherhood and harmony between different communities. The joint participation of people in important events of different communities is an example of interfaith harmony that exists in the country.

Nov 25, 2014

Muslim girls decorate earthen lamps for Hindu devotees on religious festivities

Varanasi, Nov 24 (ANI): Varanasi, situated on the banks of river Ganga, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is known as the spiritual capital of India. The city is known for Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb or religious harmony between the people of different faiths. This tehzeeb is upheld by the people, who celebrate religious co-existence in the city with utmost devotion. A similar example is witnessed in a Muslims locality where Muslim girls paint and decorate earthen lamps for Hindus during their religious occasions. Their aim is to maintain the age-old culture of religious harmony and promote peace and brotherhood in the city. Besides, these Muslim girls want to gift the decorated lamps to their Hindu sisters as a sign of mutual respect and gratitude. These efforts enlighten the hearts of the people of different communities who work ceaselessly to maintain communal harmony in the region, for which Varanasi is popular.

Nov 25, 2014

Brazil unveils mascots for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games

The Rio Olympic Games have their mascots: a yellow feline animal representing Brazil's rich fauna and wildlife, and a blue and green creature with its head covered in leaves for the Paralympics. Duration: 00:51

Nov 25, 2014

Rabbi who survived murder attempt is released from hospital

Israeli Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick, who was released from hospital following an assasination attempt by a Palestinian, spoke to reporters in Jerusalem. Duration: 00:53

Nov 25, 2014

Kerry defends deadline extension on Iran nuclear talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday defended extending a deadline for a nuclear deal with Iran, saying "real and substantial progress" was made in talks in Vienna. Duration: 00:49

Nov 25, 2014

Femen activist bares breasts to protest Pope Francis's visit

A Femen activist bares her breasts in a Strasbourg cathedral to protest against the 'political character' of Pope Francis's visit to the city next week. Duration: 00:27

Nov 25, 2014

Madagascar working to contain plague outbreak

Madagascar said Monday it is trying to contain an outbreak of plague -- similar to the Black Death that swept Medieval Europe -- that has killed 40 people and is spreading to the capital Antananarivo. Duration: 00:42

Nov 25, 2014

Nigerian court strikes out charges against Abuja bomb suspect

Nigerian court strikes out the terrorism related charges against an alleged mastermind of a bus station blast in Nyanya, an outskirt of the capital city of Abuja. But Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche remains in custody and could yet face trial. Duration: 00:51

Nov 25, 2014

Israeli wine producers showcase non-Kosher wines in Paris

Israeli wine producers showcased their Kosher, and non-Kosher wines at a tasting session in Paris Monday. Duration: 00:46

Nov 25, 2014

Ukraine and Lithuania sign military agreement

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of Lithuania, have signed an agreement on military cooperation between the two countries. Duration: 01:05

Nov 25, 2014

Sexual assault on college campuses, America's growing problem

With some of the nation's most prominent schools faced with rising reports of sexual assault on their campuses, the issue is making the headlines across the US. Duration: 01:15

Nov 25, 2014