Politics

France says it needs Britain to solve Calais migrant crisis

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve says France cannot solve the refugee problem in the port city of Calais on its own, and that there needs to be a 'French-British' dimension to any solution. Duration: 00:50

Nov 4, 2014

Haiti's Lahens scoops prestigious French literary award

An all-woman jury awarded France's prestigious Femina prize for literature to Haiti's Yanick Lahens for "Bain de lune", a family epic interwoven with the challenges facing her home country. Duration: 00:59

Nov 4, 2014

Hyundai, Kia to pay $100 million over fuel economy suit

Hyundai and Kia agreed to pay $100 million Monday to settle a US government investigation into exaggerated fuel efficiency on 2012 and 2013 car models sold in the United States by the South Korean automakers. Duration: 00:41

Nov 4, 2014

Kiev claims widespread voter fraud in rebel election

The Ukrainian military on Sunday reported claims widespread fraud in separatist elections in the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Lugansk. Duration: 00:52

Nov 4, 2014

As Virgin Galactic crash being probed, Branson confident

Richard Branson, the man behind Virgin Galactic, said on Monday that two people signed up to go to space with his company "as a gesture of good-will" within hours of the fatal crash of one of its spacecraft. Duration: 01:04

Nov 4, 2014

US midterm elections could see Republicans take over Congress

Approaching 'midterm' elections in the US could make life more difficult for President Obama, with many pollsters expecting the Senate to be won by Republican rivals, a result that would give them control of both houses of Congress. Duration: 02:25

Nov 4, 2014

Shells hit peshmerga fighters in besieged Kobane

Shells land on peshmerga position on a hill in the battleground Syrian border town of Kobane just days after the Kurdish forces arrived to reinforce beleaguered fighters against the Islamic State group. Duration: 00:34

Nov 4, 2014

Indian Sikhs mark anniversary of 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Indian Sikh organisations in Amritsar have marked the 30th anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots which led to thousands of deaths in retaliation for then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination by her Sikh bodyguards. Duration: 00:56

Nov 3, 2014

Colombia's post weight-loss patients find help in surgery

Yuli Cruz lost 49 kilos after undergoing bariatric surgery in Colombia. But the weight loss came at a price: she was left with saggy skin which was causing her discomfort. So she decided to undergo reconstructive plastic surgery. Duration: 00:54

Nov 3, 2014

Burkina army leader promises 'consensus' government

The head of Burkina Faso's military regime promised to deliver a "consensus" leader Monday in talks on installing a unity government in the west African nation following a violent crackdown on protesters. Duration: 00:43

Nov 3, 2014

55 killed in suicide blast at Pakistan-India border post: police

A suicide bomber killed at least 55 people Sunday at the main Pakistan-India border crossing, the blast tearing through crowds of spectators leaving after the colourful daily ceremony to close the frontier. Duration: 01:07

Nov 3, 2014

Afghan Shiite devotees beat themselves in Kabul

Afghan Shiite devotees beat themselves with chains and blades during commemorations to mark Ashura in Kabul. Duration: 00:41

Nov 3, 2014

Bolivians mourns dead on All Saint's Day

Bolivians converge in the country's cemeteries to celebrate All Saint's Day. Duration: 00:36

Nov 3, 2014

Kejriwal says BJP inciting riots in Delhi; politicos react

New Delhi, Nov 3 (ANI): The BJP on Monday (November 03) said that chief of Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal should not be taken seriously over his tweet on recent communal violence in Delhi. Referring to recent communal tensions in New Delhi's Trilokpuri area, Kejriwal on Monday blamed the BJP of inciting riots in Delhi. The Congress too blamed the ruling BJP of invoking communal tension with the help of its party cadres and parent body Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to polarise votes. However, a leader of Aam Aadmi (Common Man) Party (AAP), Rahul Mehra said that BJP is running away from elections.

Nov 3, 2014

Communal Harmony- A way of life in Natungram

West Bengal, Nov 3 (ANI): Communal harmony has been a way of life in India since ages. And Natungram in West Bengal is yet another place where people follow the legacy till date. Known for pumpkin farming culture, the village houses farmers belonging to Hindu as well as Muslim communities, who have been working here from past twenty three years together. The demand of pumpkin is high in Kolkata, especially during the festive season, as devotees use it as a substitute for banned animal sacrifice. Farmers from different religious backgrounds work in the farm with a great spirit of brotherhood and shows the essence of communal harmony which is a reflection of our Indian culture. Farming has not only being the source of livelihood for the farmers in Natungram village but has also become a reason of bringing together people from vivid cultural background and bringing smiles on their faces.

Nov 3, 2014