Politics

New UN human rights official: Iraq, Syria 'urgent priority'

The UN's new human rights chief on Monday lashed out at the Islamic State militant group, which has carved out a stronghold and declared a "caliphate" in an area straddling the border of Iraq and Syria. Duration: 00:42

Sep 9, 2014

Tunisia urges investors to join its 'democractic startup'

Tunisia on Monday urged foreign investment in its democratic "startup", three years after the country set the ball rolling on the Arab Spring uprisings that swept away longtime dictators. Duration: 01:06

Sep 8, 2014

Taiwan gutter oil scandal spreads to Hong Kong

Pineapple buns and dumplings have been pulled from the shelves in Hong Kong as authorities investigate whether they contain gutter oil from Taiwan, where concerns are growing over a food safety scare, officials say. Duration: 01:00

Sep 8, 2014

Prince William, Kate expecting second baby

Prince William and his wife Kate are "very pleased" to announce that they are expecting their second child, Kensington Palace said on Monday. Duration: 00:52

Sep 8, 2014

India launches rescue operation in flood-hit Kashmir

The Indian air force launches rescue operation in Jammu and Kashmir as floods claim more than 350 lives in India and Pakistan and leave tens of thousands of people homeless. Duration: 00:43

Sep 8, 2014

Pistorius acquittal would be 'difficult', says analyst

On Thursday, Judge Thokozile Masipa will deliver her verdict in the murder trial of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius over the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. A lawyer who closely followed the trial discusses possible outcomes. Duration: 01:36

Sep 8, 2014

Red Cross assists Ukraine's Mariupol residents, refugees

People stood outside a Red Cross building to receive food, in the city of Mariupol Monday as European leaders were set to unveil punishing new sanctions on Russia after weekend fighting in Ukraine imperilled a fragile truce. Duration: 01:05

Sep 8, 2014

Iran's supreme leader undergoes prostate surgery

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei successfully underwent prostate surgery it was announced Monday, in an unprecedented public statement about his health, which has long been the subject of speculation. Duration: 00:59

Sep 8, 2014

French rogue trader Kerviel celebrates conditional release

Jerome Kerviel, the French rogue trader who brought one of Europe's biggest banks to the verge of ruin with nearly five billion euros in losses, left prison Monday after winning conditional release. Duration: 01:22

Sep 8, 2014

Corruption Destroying Midday Meal Scheme: Ananth Kumar

Corruption is destroying government's midday meal scheme, says Union Minister for Chemicals Ananth Kumar.

Sep 8, 2014

Street-fighting Roma mayor combats Hungarian prejudices

He has gone through rubbish and fought in the street but a Roma mayor's unorthodox style has turned around his small Hungarian village, slashing crime and unemployment and fighting stereotypes in the process. Duration: 02:44

Sep 8, 2014

J&K Floods: Relief work has picked up, says Army

Udhampur: Addressing the media in Udhampur, Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen DS Hooda said that as the weather has improved from two days and rains have come to halt, the relief work has picked up in the flood-hit areas of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that around 20,000 people have been rescued and their priority is to rescue the people stranded in their houses and provide them with the relief supplies. He also said that they are working with the civil administration for restoration of electricity connection and water supplies in the valley.

Sep 8, 2014

Railway Minister says passenger safety & security is key concern

New Delhi, Sep 08 (ANI): Hailing the 100 days of Modi government in power, India's Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda said on Monday that focusing on core issues like safety and security of passengers was the main agenda followed by cleanliness and providing amenities. Gowda was addressing mediapersons in New Delhi where he gave the report card of Railway Ministry during 100 days of governance. Gowda said that with focus on improving safety, Railway Board held a series of meetings to review recommendations on various technological aspects aimed at examining the recommendations in regard to their feasibility and implementation.

Sep 8, 2014

Party will ask for clarification from Dagar: Satish Upadhyay on AAP sting

New Delhi, Sep 08 (ANI): President of BJP's Delhi Unit Satish Upadhyay on Monday reacted to the controversy which took birth from a sting operation video revealed by Aam Aadmi Party showing horse-trading by BJP leader Sher Singh Dagar. Upadhyay said that BJP will ask for a clarification from Dagar with relation to the entire course of events. He added that Arvind Kejriwal cannot be believed on any grounds because he has always been putting baseless allegations.

Sep 8, 2014

We sent clear message to Pak on JandK separatists: Sushma

New Delhi, Sept 08 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday presented the report card of the first 100 days of her ministry. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, Swaraj said that the Modi government's foreign policy is marked by both strength and sensitivity. Swaraj said the Centre's tough stand with Pakistan over its hobnobbing with Kashmiri separatists and with the US over spying on the BJP were examples of a strong foreign policy. She said that the first three months of the new government were very difficult but nonetheless they worked hard. On the challenges of diplomacy Swaraj held the view that it teaches one how to better ties with neighbours. Batting for the BJP-led NDA government she said that the government is proactive, strong and sensitive. Talking about her visits to Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam and Modi's visit to Japan she said, that Look East is an important policy.The Foreign Affairs Minister also promised to open passport centres in Northeastern states by next year and organize camps in all districts.

Sep 8, 2014