Politics

Film industry of South India protests over Sri Lanka's derogatory article

Chennai, Aug 04 (ANI): Representatives of Tamil film industry staged a protest outside the Sri Lankan Consulate in Chennai on Monday over the release of an unethical article by the government of Sri Lanka last week. They demanded the closure of the consulate and the embassy in New Delhi. Actor and politician, Sarath Kumar, said the film industry condemns the article put up on Sri Lanka's defence website that stated Tamil Nadu provincial chief J Jayalalithaa wrote love letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Protesters said Jayalalithaa has been doing a lot for the welfare of the fishermen in Tamil Nadu and such 'scandalous article' won't be accepted.

Aug 5, 2014

Hyderabad HC issues notice to Mallika Sherawat, govt over 'obscene' poster

Hyderabad, Aug 4 (ANI): The Hyderabad High Court on Monday issued notices to Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat and the government over a poster of the actress' upcoming film 'Dirty Politics' that shows her draped in the three colours of the national flag. The court has also asked them to reply to the notice in four weeks. Ms Sherawat, in the poster, is sitting on top of a car with a red beacon light, wearing the Indian tricolor. The public interest litigation alleges that this is "obscene use of the Indian Tricolour" and also that "the State Emblem of India has been used for cheap publicity." It alleges that the poster "is an insult to the nation's honour."

Aug 5, 2014

Yemenis angry over fuel price hike demand govt. ouster

Tens of thousands of supporters of Yemen's Shiite rebels took to Sanaa's streets on Monday demanding the government's ouster over its decision to hike fuel prices. Duration: 00:33

Aug 5, 2014

Dolphin therapy helps Cuban special needs children in Havana

As part of a rehabilitation project, dozens of Cuban children with special needs attend dolphin-assisted therapy at the National Aquarium in Havana. Duration: 01:11

Aug 5, 2014

Juncker: Fiscal discipline must continue throughout Europe

Europe must remain "vigilant" against new financial challenges as it struggles to overcome the lingering effects of the debt crisis, the European Commission's incoming head Jean-Claude Juncker said on Monday. Duration: 00:41

Aug 5, 2014

Italian navy rescues 2,700 migrants over weekend

The Italian navy said Monday it had rescued over 2,700 migrants from boats attempting to cross the Mediterranean from North Africa over the weekend, and recovered two bodies off the coast of Libya. Duration: 00:37

Aug 5, 2014

Israeli missiles hit Gaza during unilateral ceasefire

Israeli F16 fires missiles on building minutes into a unilateral ceasefire. Hundreds of burn victims and those wounded by Israeli shell fire are overwhelming Gaza's sole working operating theatre for plastic surgeons.

Aug 5, 2014

Earthquake in China's Yunnan province kills over 400

An intense rescue operation is under way in China after an earthquake kills at least 381 people and injures thousands more, leaving scenes of devastation across a mountainous area. Duration: 01:04

Aug 4, 2014

Iran denounces UN Security Council 'inaction' on Gaza

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani denounced Monday the "inaction" of the UN Security Council on Gaza, describing the conflict as a genocidal massacre of Palestinians by Israel. Duration: 00:49

Aug 4, 2014

India's Modi wraps up Nepal energy-trade trip

India's PM Narendra Modi concludes a visit to Nepal after securing support for closer trade and energy ties between the neighbouring nations. Duration: 00:54

Aug 4, 2014

Muslim Brotherhood leader awaits final ruling in Cairo

Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Badie awaits the final ruling on the June sentencing of him and 13 others, to death, over the killing of 10 people near a Cairo mosque last summer. Duration: 00:31

Aug 4, 2014

Kerry, DRC president meet as US kicks off Africa summit

US Secretary of State John Kerry met with the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, on Monday as the unprecedented US-Africa summit kicked off. Duration: 01:09

Aug 4, 2014

Bangladeshis mourn missing relatives after overloaded ferry sinks

Bangladeshis mourn for their missing relatives after an overloaded ferry carrying up to 200 passengers capsized in the Padma river in Munshiganj, some 30 kilometres (20 miles) south of the capital Dhaka, on August 4, 2014. Duration: 00:38

Aug 4, 2014

Musicians bring news 'rap-porting' to Senegal

Since 2013, the Senegalese rappers Xuman and Keyti have been informing audiences with a news bulletin delivered in rap form. Every Friday, they set the news stories of the day to music and rhyme, broadcast on local TV and YouTube. Duration: 01:35

Aug 4, 2014

No flood threat for 24 hours, says disaster management authority in Bihar

Patna, Aug 04 (ANI): The disaster management authority in Bihar said on Monday they have got more time to take measures for evacuation in times of impending floods in the state. More than 400,000 people in Bihar face the risk of flooding after a landslide that killed at least nine people in neighbouring Nepal, as thousands were being evacuated. The landslide triggered by heavy rains has left scores of people missing and has created a mud dam blocking the Sunkoshi river, which runs into Bihar as the Kosi river. The fear is that as Nepal tries to blast its way through the landslide to clear it, it will unleash a torrent of water across the densely populated Bihar. However, officials said on Monday there is likely no danger for 24 hours.

Aug 4, 2014