Politics

Pakistanis call for safe passage from Waziristan

Pakistanis protest and call for the government to provide civilians with a safe passage out of North Waziristan. Duration: 01:07

Jun 18, 2014

Expert: future king of Spain has many challenges ahead

Spain's government is crafting a new legal shield for King Juan Carlos after he steps off the throne and loses the absolute royal immunity that has protected him for 39 years. Duration: 01:12

Jun 18, 2014

British government to reopen embassy in Tehran

Britain plans to reopen its embassy in Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague announced Tuesday, as the West steps up its engagement with Tehran amid rapid jihadist advances in neighbouring Iraq. Duration: 00:45

Jun 18, 2014

Fear at the border: Cambodian migrants flee Thailand

Some 180,000 Cambodian labourers flee Thailand over fears the junta will crack down on illegal migrants. Duration: 00:35

Jun 18, 2014

Prisoners escape from Mali prison after gunfight

A number of prisoners escaped from the main jail in Mali's capital Bamako on Monday after gunfire was heard at the site, officials and witnesses said. Duration: 00:58

Jun 18, 2014

UPA-II Regime Appointees Likely to be Replaced by Modi Government

The NDA-led government is sweeping away all doubts before handing over responsibilities, by holding away personal secretaries' appointments and by replacing governors - both appointed during the UPA-II regime.

Jun 17, 2014

Syria govt retakes strategic town on Turkey border

Syria's army said Sunday it had recaptured the strategic town of Kasab and the only border crossing with Turkey in Latakia province, after it fell to rebels almost three months ago. Duration: 00:56

Jun 17, 2014

Hundreds of Mexican deportees end up living in Tijuana canal

The "El Bordo" canal on the Mexican side of the US border is home to around 1,000 people, many of them deported from the US. Duration: 02:22

Jun 17, 2014

C.African Muslim staff, students fear return to university

The Central African Republic government launches initiatives to get Muslim teachers and students back to work at Bangui university. Duration: 01:05

Jun 17, 2014

Fourth straight night of air strikes on Gaza Strip

In Gaza, the Israeli air force carried out a fourth straight night of air strikes after militants fired more rockets over the border. Duration: 00:44

Jun 17, 2014

Kenyan coastal town residents stunned by Shebab assault

At least 49 people have been killed after militants from Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab stormed into a Kenyan coastal town, attacking a police station, hotels and homes and singling out non-Muslims for execution. Duration: 00:52

Jun 17, 2014

Andhra Pradesh Caretaker Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy

Former AP CM Kiran Kumar Reddy Likely to Join BJP, Negotiations Underway

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy is reportedly looking at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to rejuvenate his fallen career in Andhra Pradesh politics.

Jun 17, 2014

Former CBI Director supports demand for resignation of Governors

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Former CBI Director Joginder Singh on Tuesday supported the new government’s decision of demanding resignation from Governors holding office during previous government’s tenure. Singh said that this tradition was initiated by the UPA government when they came to power and they are sowing what they reaped.

Jun 17, 2014

Militants activities are increasing in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, June 17: Gilgit Baltistan is striving to regain its lost sheen. With the mushrooming of terror camps, Pakistan's policy of divisiveness has left the region struggling against Talibanisation.

Jun 17, 2014

Yashwant Sinha may lead BJP's campaign in Jharkhand polls: LK Advani

Hazaribagh, June 17 (ANI): Veteran BJP leader LK Advani on Tuesday met BJP leader Yashwant Sinha who has been in judicial custody for the past 2 weeks. Sinha was arrested for ordering BJP workers to tie up an Electricity Board official in Hazaribagh. Advani endorsed the leader after visiting him in jail and added that he might lead the BJP's campaign in Jharkhand during the assembly polls.

Jun 17, 2014