Politics

Four people hospitalized in Spain over Ebola signs

Four suspected Ebola cases have been hospitalized in Spain. Among them, a passenger from an Air France flight arriving from Nigeria. Duration: 00:43

Oct 17, 2014

Kobane official: Military support needed to defeat IS group

Kurdish fighters backed by a flurry of US-led air strikes were holding out against jihadists in Kobane, as an Islamic State offensive on the Syrian border town entered its second month. Duration: 00:54

Oct 17, 2014

UN warns against driving Ebola epidemic underground

World leaders vow to dramatically step up the response to the Ebola virus that has already killed nearly 4,500 people. Duration: 00:44

Oct 17, 2014

Ebola survivor lives with tragedy

As Ebola continues to ravage west Africa, some residents in the northwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo have recovered from it. Duration: 01:48

Oct 17, 2014

Financial Expert: Global markets facing 'perfect storm'

A 'perfect storm' is playing out on the global markets according to Joe Rundle, Head of Trading ETX Capital in London, as fears surrounding the spread of the Ebola virus, poor US data and stagnant Eurozone growth causes sharp losses. Duration: 00:49

Oct 17, 2014

Baghdad car bombs kill at least 26

Car bomb blasts, including a suicide attack, in and around Baghdad Thursday killed at least 26 people and wounded dozens, police and medical sources said.

Oct 16, 2014

Nigerian elections chief: Boko Haram will not threaten vote

Nigeria can hold elections in February even if Boko Haram violence makes voting impossible in parts of the northeast, the country's elections chief told AFP, arguing that the disenfranchisement of thousands of people would not undermine the entire vote.

Oct 16, 2014

All eyes on Putin, Poroshenko As ASEM summit opens

An Asia-Europe (ASEM) summit of more than 50 countries opens with all eyes on Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of tense talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko.

Oct 16, 2014

Ebola measures on table at key EU meeting

The European Union held a meeting of health ministers Thursday to discuss the possible screening of travellers from Ebola-hit west African countries.

Oct 16, 2014

Kasparov backs Kazakh oligarch in extradition case

Former world chess champion Gary Kasparov voices concern over extraditing exiled Kazakh oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov, an opposition figure wanted on embezzlement charges by Russia and Ukraine. His case will be examined by a court in Lyon on Friday.

Oct 16, 2014

Musharraf says Pak needs to 'incite' those 'fighting' in Kashmir, politicos slam

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, has again raked up the Kashmir issue and said that lakhs of Pakistani’s are willing to fight for Kashmir and Pak army was prepared for war with India. He also said that People in Kashmir are fighting against India and Pakistan needs to incite those people. Reacting over this, political leaders in India slammed Musharraf for such remarks.

Oct 16, 2014

Arvind Subramanian appointed as India's New Chief Economic Adviser

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): US based economist Arvind Subramanian was on Thursday appointed as the chief economic adviser to the Indian government. The decision comes on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new labour laws and his government picked Rajiv Mehrishi as the new Finance Secretary.

Oct 16, 2014

Missing out on Breakfast can make people gain weight

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): A new study has revealed that eating protein-rich breakfast regularly can help young adults to control cravings and overeating, which sometimes ultimately leads to weight gain and other health problems. Eating breakfast, particularly meals rich in protein, increases levels of a brain chemical called dopamine, associated with feelings of reward, which might reduce food cravings and overeating later in the day. Many teens skip breakfast, which increases their likelihood of overeating and eventual weight gain.

Oct 16, 2014

Sania Mirza and Shobhaa De participate in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'

Mumbai/ Hyderabad, Oct 16 (ANI): Taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' forward, Tennis Player Sania Mirza and Renowned Author Shobhaa De wielded broom on Thursday. Mirza applauded the initiative by PM Modi. She further nominated Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Sajid Khan, PV Sindhu and Abhinav Bindra among others. Shobhaa De also appreciated the campaign and said termed it as an important national movement. She went on to nominate Rajdeep Sardesai among others.

Oct 16, 2014

Ten-year-old terminally ill Sadiq becomes Hyderabad Police Commisisoner for a day

Hyderabad, Oct 16 (ANI): Ten-year-old terminally ill Sadiq always wanted to catch thieves and uphold the rule of law and his dream came true when Hyderabad Police Commisisoner Mahender Reddy handed over his position to him for a day. Sadiq dreamt of sitting on the Police Commissioner’s chair at his desk, sign important files, and give instructions to the orderlies. Clad in a khadi colour uniform and a cap, Sadiq beamed up with joy. Sadiq, who hails from Karimnagar, is suffering from blood cancer and wanted to be police commissioner. His last wish was fulfilled by the help of an NGO, ‘Make a Wish Foundation’ that decided to fulfill Sadiq’s dream on humanitarian ground.

Oct 16, 2014