Politics

Obama urges global action on _growing_ climate threat

US President Barack Obama urged all nations including emerging economies to act against climate change, warning that time was running out to prevent further damage. Duration: 01:00

Sep 24, 2014

European Central Bank launches new 10-euro banknotes

The European Central Bank announced that the new 10-euro banknote will start circulating. Duration: 00:54

Sep 24, 2014

DRC launches administration school to fight corruption

In a country where political power is often linked to personal ties, the Democratic Republic of Congo_s new School of Administration is the first official route preparing candidates for public office. Duration: 01:56

Sep 24, 2014

Israel shoots down Syrian warplane over Golan Heights

Israel shot down a Syrian fighter jet over the Golan Heights, the army said, indicating that the plane had crossed the ceasefire line into the Israeli-occupied sector. Duration: 00:29

Sep 24, 2014

Kenya Westgate mall attack trial hit by assault claims

The trial of four men charged in connection with Kenya_s Westgate mall massacre is hit by allegations from defence lawyers that the suspects have been assaulted in detention. Duration: 00:40

Sep 24, 2014

HKG students escalate anti-Beijing, pro-democracy strike

Hong Kong students take their anti-Beijing strike to government headquarters, where more than 1,000 protest against China_s refusal to grant full democracy. Duration: 01:17

Sep 24, 2014

Small boats lifeline for jihadist-besieged Iraq area

Small, battered metal boats crowd a muddy landing site on the Tigris River, taking on goods and passengers for the trip to an Iraqi area jihadists have besieged for months. Duration: 00:58

Sep 24, 2014

Iranians caught with fake Israeli passports in Kenyan court

Two Iranians arrested in Kenya last week with fake Israeli passports appeared in a Nairobi court and pleaded guilty to being in possession of forged documents. Duration: 00:37

Sep 24, 2014

Obama: Coalition strikes on Syria show US 'not alone'

President Barack Obama said Tuesday the coalition of Arab nations involved in the first US air strikes in Syria showed the United States was not alone in combating the Islamic State group. Duration: 00:42

Sep 23, 2014

WHO: Ebola cases to triple in weeks without drastic action

The number of Ebola infections will triple to 20,000 by November, soaring by thousands every week if efforts to stop the outbreak are not stepped up radically, the WHO warned in a study on Tuesday. Duration: 01:01

Sep 23, 2014

PM Modi thanks Karnataka for govt formation, says India should participate in Clean Campaign Part

Bangalore, Sep 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a gathering in Bangalore city of Karnataka. Modi thanked the voters of Karnataka for helping form a stable government. Modi then stressed upon the ‘Clean Campaign’ which has been initiated by the government to clean the entire nation and begged the countrymen to spare 100 hours in a year to spend in cleaning their surroundings. PM also said that his aim is to abolish all the unwanted laws which have been prevailing in the country since long and create obstruction in decision making. Modi also stated that the earlier government officials used to get a pension as little as Rs 50 and Rs 100, but now it has been increased to a minimum amount of Rs 1000.

Sep 23, 2014

PM Modi thanks Karnataka for govt formation, says India should participate in Clean Campaign Part

Sep 23, 2014

MEA highlights PM Modi's US visit schedule Part - 2

New Delhi, Sep 23 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday highlighted the schedule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States for enhancing bilateral relations. MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin stated that Prime Minister Modi will be meeting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon before addressing United Nations' General Assembly Session. Akbaruddin said that Prime Minister will be meeting US President Barrack Obama and former President Bill Clinton during his visit. He also said that Modi will pay homage to the 9/11 memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial & Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Washington. He added that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will also be joined by the Prime Minister after he reaches the US.

Sep 23, 2014

Rajnath Singh visits Naxal affected areas, says Maoists should give up violence

Jharkhand, Sep 23 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday visited naxal affected areas of Saranda in Jharkhand. Singh distributed sarees among the tribal women and later visited the CRPF camp in the district. Home Minister said that there is no place for violence in a democratic nation like India. Singh added that Maoists should give up the path of violence and said the government is willing to talk to them to solve all problems.

Sep 23, 2014