Politics

Hebron buries young Palestinian killed by Israeli forces

Palestinians attended the funeral of a man shot and killed by the Israeli army during clashes near the southern West Bank city of Hebron early on Monday. Duration: 00:35

Jul 15, 2014

Hasidic settlers cheer Israeli soldiers near Gaza border

With Israel's campaign to halt cross-border rocket fire entering its seventh day, a group of Hasidic Jewish settlers from the West Bank stopped alongside the soldiers to cheer them on with song and dance. Duration: 00:35

Jul 14, 2014

Hamas: No flexibility in truce negotiations

As Israel's campaign to halt cross-border rocket fire entering its seventh day, Hamas does not appear to have backed down from its demands, with spokesman Mushir al-Masri telling AFP there would be no flexibility in truce negotiation. Duration: 00:45

Jul 14, 2014

Countries neighbouring Libya urge dialogue to end turmoil

At a meeting of Libya's neighbours in Tunisia, diplomats called for a Libyan national dialogue and announced the creation of several committees to help the country through its current crisis. Duration: 00:56

Jul 14, 2014

Craters from barrel bombs turned into street pools in Aleppo

Syrian children in Aleppo have found an innovative way to beat the heat: transforming huge craters caused by regime barrel bombs into swimming pools in the war-torn city's streets. Duration: 00:51

Jul 14, 2014

US teachers turn to crowd-funding for non-profit schools

Setting up a new school is never easy, especially in low-income areas, but teachers and parents in Chicago are turning to crowd-sourced online funding to get new early-learning institutions going. Duration: 02:04

Jul 14, 2014

Girls who escaped Boko Haram make Abuja appearance

Five girls who escaped from abduction by Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria visited the BringBackOurGirls protest group in Abuja, after meeting privately with Pakistani schoolgirl campaigner Malala Yousafzai. Duration: 00:32

Jul 14, 2014

Kerry hunkers down for 'lengthy' Iran nuclear talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry pressed his Iranian counterpart Monday to make "critical choices", six days before a deadline to cut a historic deal that would finally dispel fears about Tehran's nuclear drive. Duration: 00:30

Jul 14, 2014

Israel keeps up raids on Gaza targets

Israel kept up its punishing raids on Gaza Monday with hits on more than 40 sites overnight, but held off from a threatened ground incursion as the world intensified efforts to broker a truce. Duration: 01:35

Jul 14, 2014

Lok Sabha Passes TRAI Amendment Bill; May Face Challenge in Rajya Sabha

LS has passed the TRAI bill allowing NDA govt to appoint Nripendra Misra as Modi's Principal Secretary.

Jul 14, 2014

Ram Naik on being appointed as Uttar Pradesh Governor

Mumbai, July 14 (ANI): After being appointed as the new governor of Uttar Pradesh, Ram Naik on Monday spoke to media persons in Mumbai. President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday appointed new governors for Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Gujarat and Nagaland.

Jul 14, 2014

Hindus and Muslims come together to promote peace and harmony at Mata Katyayani Temple in Kashmir

Kashmir, July 14 (ANI): Being the land of natural beauty, Kashmir is also famous for its culture and religious influences, which has given birth to an ethos that celebrates seamless co-existence. The Kashmiri society has been a microcosm, reflecting the essence of this beautiful synthesis. This cultural ethos is known as Kashmiriyat. The temple of Mata Katyayni in Kulgam reflects this essence of ethos which is still being kept alive in the region. Recently a 'mahayagna' or fire ritual was organised in the shrine where both Hindus as well as Muslims participated enthusiastically.

Jul 14, 2014

Carving industry of Midnapur in West Bengal: Perfect example of communal ethos

Midnapur, July 14 (ANI): Midnapur located in India's eastern state of West Bengal, is famous for its arts and crafts industry. One such industry which is famous for its craftsmanship and exclusivity is the teak wood carving industry. The industry employs large number of artisans belonging to different communities, who work together, presenting the ethos of harmony and brotherhood.

Jul 14, 2014

Narendra Modi leaves Berlin to attend BRICS summit at Brazil

Berlin, July 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for Brazil to attend the five nations BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit after a brief halt in Berlin. Modi was welcomed by Indian Ambassador to Germany, Vijay Gokhale, and other dignitaries upon his arrival in the country on Sunday. The sixth BRICS summit will be held in Fortaleza and Brasilia on July 15 and July 16. It will be Modi's first multilateral meeting after assuming office. India would endorse the need for U.N. Security Council reform at the BRICS summit. The BRICS members are all developing nations distinguished by their large, fast-growing economies and significant influence on regional and global affairs.

Jul 14, 2014

Baloch diaspora blames Pakistan for human rights violations in Balochitan

Geneva, July 14: Shouting slogans to make the world aware of growing human rights violations in Balochistan. On June 25, representatives of the Baloch Republican Party (BRP), a nationalist party, held a demonstration outside the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Joined by Baloch Diaspora from other European countries, they opposed the ongoing military operation in Balochistan and rising incidents of enforced disappearances of political leaders and educated youth by Pakistan's spy agencies. BRP president Brahamdagh Bugti sought international intervention to stop the genocide in Balochistan. The Baloch blames Pakistan for forcefully occupying their territory since 1948. Pakistan's biggest yet least populated province, Balochistan shares its borders with Afghanistan and Iran and has rich mineral reserves. Pakistani security agencies are indulging in enforced disappearances and killings of Baloch intellectuals to keep control over the territory. However, the Baloch are fighting to seek independence from its occupiers and want an end to colonial rule.

Jul 14, 2014