Politics

Indian engineer prepares solar tuk-tuk for London odyssey

Bangalore, July 15 (ANI): Naveen Rabelli_s tuk-tuk broke down the first time he rolled it out of his garage. The electrical engineer didn_t lose heart: now, he plans to drive his customized three-wheeler all the way to London. Rabelli will leave India next year on a 6,000-mile (9,600-km) odyssey through 10 countries to promote the idea of environmentally friendly travel. His tuk-tuk, or auto rickshaw, is powered entirely by electricity and solar power.

Jul 15, 2014

'When India and China Meet, The World Watches,' Says Xi Jinping

Modi met the Chinese President in Brazil on Monday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

Jul 15, 2014

Historic Church of England vote approves women bishops

The Church of England overcame bitter divisions Monday to vote in favour of allowing female bishops for the first time in its nearly 500-year history. Duration: 01:14

Jul 15, 2014

US tries out new military tech during RIMPAC exercises

As part of the ongoing Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercises, the US military has been testing out some of its latest technology, including a 'Mastiff' walking motorized transporter. Duration: 00:39

Jul 15, 2014

Ukraine says military plane 'likely' shot down from Russia

Ukrainian forces hunted for the crew of a downed military plane Monday after Kiev said the aircraft was "likely" shot down from Russia, ratcheting up tensions along their volatile border. Duration: 00:40

Jul 15, 2014

Ivorian reggae star preaches African unity

African reggae star Tiken Jah Fakoly has named his latest album 'Last Call', preaching a message of 'African unity' to his dedicated fans. Duration: 01:54

Jul 15, 2014

Syrian army drops barrel bombs on Aleppo, at least 15 dead

Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad are thought to have dropped two barrel bombs on the al-Fardous area of Aleppo on Sunday evening, killing 15 people. Duration: 00:43

Jul 15, 2014

Libya_s main airport closed as rival militias clash

Deadly clashes raged Sunday around Libya_s main international airport, closing it down, as the anti-Islamist militia that control it came under attack. Duration: 00:40

Jul 15, 2014

F-35 jet issue not a major setback: Kendall

US Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics explains that the fleet of F-35 stealth fighter jets had to be grounded because of an engine fire a few weeks ago. Duration: 01:07

Jul 15, 2014

UNRWA: Children are one quarter of fatalities in Gaza

UNRWA officials, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, say that women and children make up a sizeable number of the fatalities in Gaza, as Israel continues air strikes and artillery fire on the Gaza Strip. Duration: 01:14

Jul 15, 2014

Citigroup to pay $7 billion to settle US mortgage suits

Citigroup said Monday that it will pay $7 billion to settle allegations that it misled investors in its sale of mortgage-linked securities ahead of the financial crisis. Duration: 00:35

Jul 15, 2014

Airbus launches new A330neo jet at Farnborough

European planemaker Airbus on Monday launched the eagerly-awaited upgrade to its long-haul wide-body A330 jet -- the A330neo -- which boasts more fuel-efficient engines. Duration: 00:57

Jul 15, 2014

Malala: Nigerian govt. must get kidnapped girls released

Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai on Monday urged Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to meet with parents of the schoolgirls kidnapped three months ago by Boko Haram. Duration: 00:57

Jul 15, 2014

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