Politics

UN Ebola coordinator: slow progress being made

The United Nations' Ebola response coordinator on Wednesday said that slow progress is being made in tackling the virus in West Africa, while calling for people not to stigmatize those from countries affected by the disease. Duration: 00:50

Nov 13, 2014

European probe Philae makes first-ever landing on comet

The European probe Philae has made the first-ever landing on a comet, a crowning phase in a quest to explore the origins of the Solar System, the European Space Agency (ESA) said Wednesday. Duration: 01:17

Nov 13, 2014

European probe lands on comet

A European probe makes the first-ever landing on a comet in a quest to explore the origins of the Solar System, but there were concerns over whether it is fastened securely enough to carry out its mission. Duration: 02:04

Nov 13, 2014

Lava keeps flowing close to residential areas in Hawaii

Lava on Tuesday continued to flow on Hawaii's Big Island after the eruption of the Kilauea volcano. Duration: 00:58

Nov 13, 2014

More than $150 million-worth of jewelry sold in Geneva auction

More than $150 million-worth of jewelry is sold at a Christie's jewel auction in Geneva. Duration: 00:58

Nov 13, 2014

Drought in Rio region brings water levels to a critical low

Water levels for the state of Rio de Janeiro are at critically low levels after a drought that has lasted several months. Duration: 01:15

Nov 12, 2014

Syrian migrants demonstrate at British consulate in France

A group of Syrian migrants demonstrates outside the British consulate in Boulogne-Sur-Mer, France, demanding passage to Britain. Duration: 01:10

Nov 12, 2014

Puerto Rican named Miss International 2014

For those who dismiss beauty contests as parades of beautiful women gushing about world peace, Puerto Rican Valerie Hernandez Matias offers a twist: a serious political agenda. Duration: 01:05

Nov 12, 2014

Dutch woman heads for South Pole on tractor

After driving a tractor the length of Africa, Dutch adventurer Manon "Tractor Girl" Ossevoort is setting out to fulfil a decade-long dream of chugging her way to the South Pole. Duration: 01:21

Nov 12, 2014

Sierra Leone: Ebola survivors discharged from treatment center

The Hastings Ebola treatment unit near Freetown is the only one in Sierra Leone to be operated without help from NGOs or international aid. Some sixty patients were discharged from the center on Tuesday, free from the deadly virus. Duration: 01:02

Nov 12, 2014

Iraqi president meets with Saudi King Abdullah in Riyadh

Iraqi President Fuad Masum met Saudi King Abdullah, confirming a thaw in relations after years of strain. The meeting was held at Abdullah's palace in Riyadh. Duration: 00:45

Nov 12, 2014

Sandcastle world record attempt in Brazil

A towering 12-meter-high sandcastle in Brazil by an American artist is vying for the world record for the tallest of all time. Duration: 00:36

Nov 12, 2014

Devendra Fadnavis' BJP Government Wins Trust Vote; Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Opposition

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' government wins the vote of confidence of the state assembly by a voice vote

Nov 12, 2014

PM laid the vision of India which is ready to embrace the world: Syed Akbarrudin

Nay Pyi Taw, Nov 12 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbarrudin on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his meeting with several heads of state laid the vision of an India which is ready to do business and which is ready to embrace the world. He added that during PM Modi's meeting with Myanmar's Opposition leader and Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, he referred to her as the 'symbol of democracy'. He further said that, later in the day, the PM will be going for a gala dinner where he is expected to meet the representative of the ASEAN countries as well as the countries which are a part of the East Asia Summit.

Nov 12, 2014

Film maker Ravi Chopra passes away

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Producer Director Ravi Chopra passed away on Wednesday at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. 68 years old Chopra had been admitted to the Hospital a few days ago. He had been reportedly suffering from a severe lung ailment since the last few years. He is survived by his wife and three children. The veteran filmmaker belonged to an illustrious Bollywood family. His father was director and producer BR Chopra and his uncle was filmmaker Yash Chopra. Ravi Chopra directed movies like The Burning Train, Baaghban and Babul. He also directed hit TV serial Mahabharata, produced by his father.

Nov 12, 2014