Politics

Displaced Palestinians receive relief bread rations

Palestinian displaced by ongoing conflict with Israel on Tuesday received bread rations at the Jabalia primary school in the northern Gaza Strip. Duration: 00:42

Jul 30, 2014

Jane Goodall warns great apes face extinction

The world's great apes face extinction within decades, renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall warned Tuesday in a call to arms to ensure man's closest relatives are not wiped out. Duration: 00:58

Jul 30, 2014

French court allows day releases for jailed rogue trader

A court rules that French ex-trader Jerome Kerviel, jailed for fraud, will get improved prison conditions, including day releases with an electronic bracelet, unless prosecutors file an appeal. Duration: 00:34

Jul 30, 2014

French defence minister meets Japanese counterpart in Tokyo

French defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian meets his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo. Duration: 00:45

Jul 30, 2014

London's famed 'Gherkin' goes on sale for 650 mln

London's "Gherkin" office tower, one of the landmarks on the British capital's skyline, went on sale for about £650 million ($1.1 billion, 820 million euros) on Tuesday after being placed into receivership. Duration: 00:36

Jul 30, 2014

Rat infestation at Paris_ Tuileries garden

An infestation of rats is causing concern among tourists at Paris_ most famous park -- the Tuileries garden next to the Louvre Museum. Duration: 00:54

Jul 30, 2014

Kerry confirms US preparing new Russia sanctions

The United States is drawing up fresh sanctions against Russia for its role in fuelling the crisis in Ukraine, top US diplomat John Kerry warned Tuesday. Duration: 00:35

Jul 30, 2014

Greek banks lend hand to borrowers who can't repay debts

Greek banks are extending a hand to borrowers like insurance agent Dimitris Pikrodimitris who has run into more debt than he can repay following the financial crisis. Duration: 02:25

Jul 29, 2014

Fleeing Ukrainians turn seaside resort into refuge camps

The Ukrainian resort town of Sjedove on the Azov Sea has become a refuge for people fleeing the deadly combat in the east of the country. Duration: 00:58

Jul 29, 2014

Japanese firms expand their base in Asia

Tokyo, July 29 (ANI): Three students from Vietnam, who are undergoing an internship at JFE Engineering Corporation in Tokyo, collect garbage and deliver it to the biomass power station. The garbage generates electricity and is a unique experience for Vietnam students. The students also learn about the functioning of biomass power plant like analyzing the usage of water to run the machines properly. They learn many different things in a day.

Jul 29, 2014

Police detain husband in Kanpur woman murder case

Kanpur, July 29 (ANI): In Kanpur murder case, police on Tuesday detained the victim's husband Piyush Shyam Dashani. A CCTV footage raised suspicion on him. Police found inconsistencies in Piyush's statement, raising their suspicion.

Jul 29, 2014

Ailing and corrupt education sector in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, July 29: Though corruption is rampant in almost every government department in Gilgit-Baltistan, the education sector is the worst affected. This pitiable department has been playing in the hands of some notorious government officials and political figures for more than a decade. Hundreds of thousands of teachers have been inducted illegally in this period, among those majority has either fake degrees or they are under/over-age to meet the government's criteria.

Jul 29, 2014

Jharkhand organises air show to mark 110th birthday of India's civil aviation founder JRD Tata

Jamshedpur, July 29 (ANI): People in Jharkhand on Tuesday got an opportunity to have a closer look at aircrafts and helicopters at an exhibition, organised to mark the 110th birth anniversary of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, who founded the country's first commercial airline. The event, which was organized at Jamshedpur airport, had small aircrafts put on display. The crowd was delighted by the spectacular feat performed by the aircrafts and enjoyed every bit of the show. The crowd was delighted by the spectacular feat performed by the aircrafts and enjoyed every bit of the show. A demonstrator, Ashutosh, explained how the camera fitted aircrafts can be extremely beneficial to both the army and police.

Jul 29, 2014

Politicos react as Haryana power minister Capt Ajay Yadav resigns

Chandigarh/ New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): Politicos on Tuesday reacted over Haryana Power Minister, Captain Ajay Yadav who resigned from his post earlier in the day. Yadav submitted his resignation to the Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda over alleged discrimination by the Hooda. However, he did not resign from the party.

Jul 29, 2014

India and Bangladesh border guards celebrate Eid to strengthen bond of friendship

Siliguri, July 29 (ANI): Security forces of India and Bangladesh on Tuesday exchanged sweets on the festival of Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, to strengthen and enhance relations between the two neighbours. Keeping up the traditions, soldiers and officers greeted each other and celebrated Eid together near the border of Siliguri district of West Bengal. 18 Border Guard Bangladesh Director, Ariful Haque, who came to India to celebrate Eid with BSF, said he would ensure peace at the border.

Jul 29, 2014