Politics

Arson attack on Jerusalem church during pope visit

An arsonist set fire to a Catholic church Monday at a contested site in Jerusalem during a visit by Pope Francis, the spokesman for the Abbey of the Dormition told AFP. Duration: 00:31

May 28, 2014

Thai army detains fugitive ex-cabinet minister

Thailand's army detains a fugitive former cabinet minister wanted by the ruling junta in a dramatic swoop by soldiers at a packed Bangkok press briefing. Duration: 01:00

May 28, 2014

Ukrainian billionaire Poroshenko declared poll winner

Confectionary tycoon Petro Poroshenko is formally declared the winner of Sunday's presidential elections, with the election commission saying he gained more than 54 percent of the vote. Duration: 00:36

May 27, 2014

Fight goes on for Liberia's former child soldiers

Brutalised and ravaged by war, the child soldiers who were both victims and perpetrators of Liberia's 14-year conflict are fighting a new battle -- against poverty and drug addiction. Duration: 02:38

May 27, 2014

Russia calls for 'immediate end' to violence in Ukraine

Russia on Tuesday called for an "immediate end" to violence in eastern Ukraine after 40 people were killed in fighting between government forces and pro-Moscow rebels. Duration: 00:42

May 27, 2014

World top producers gather at Asia's largest wine expo

Asia's biggest wine and spirits fair opens in Hong Kong, drawing the world's top producers from France to Chile despite China reporting the first decline in wine consumption for a decade. Duration: 01:18

May 27, 2014

1st Cabinet Meet of new govt decides to form SIT on Black Money

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): The new government in its first Cabinet Meeting headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to form an SIT to hold investigation over black money. Telecom and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday briefed about the first decision which was raised often by the BJP during its campaign. Prasad said that the SIT will be headed by former judge of Supreme Court Justice MB Shah as the Chairman. He added that the very first decision is an indication of commitment by the new government fulfilling its promises.

May 27, 2014

Ignorance towards infrastructure development makes life miserable for people in Pakistan Occupied Ka

Muzaffarabad, PoK, May 27: With the economic slump down, the region of Pakistan occupied Kashmir has been facing problem in rebuilding its infrastructure. Recently the infrastructure department of the region broke down certain houses without permission which has created a rage among locals.

May 27, 2014

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar calls for more representation in Football from Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (ANI): Official brand ambassador of the 35th national games, legendary cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar, on Tuesday (May 27), called for an increased active representation of football players from Kerala. At a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, the state Chief Minister, Oomen Chandy, told reporters that the government wants Sachin as the brand ambassador. Pointing that at the national level there was poor representation of the state, once called the home of football, Tendulkar asked the players for more active participation.

May 27, 2014

Govt open to debate on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): The NDA government is open to debate on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State in Prime Minister's office Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Singh said Article 370 was more of a psychological barrier than a physical one and added that the Modi-led Government was open to debate with all stakeholders, including youths, pros and cons of retaining or withdrawing the Article.

May 27, 2014

President meets SAARC leaders at Rashtrapati Bhawan

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee met South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) leaders at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday. Mukherjee exchanged pleasantries with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

May 27, 2014

PM held substantive meetings with SAARC leaders, all invited him: MEA

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Tuesday highlighted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with all SAARC leaders. Singh said that the PM held good and substantive meetings with individual leaders and held bilateral talks with each. She said that the PM held talks with each nation’s representative and discussed the concerned issues especially with Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in particular. She added that all the nations invited PM Modi to visit their country which he accepted.

May 27, 2014

Narendra Modi meets Manmohan Singh

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): A day after taking oath as prime minister of India, Narendra Modi on Tuesday met his predecessor Manmohan Singh at his residence. Modi earlier met heads of all SAARC nations including Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and had talks over terrorism and also 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Modi also thanked all the SAARC nations for accepting his invitation to attend his swearing-in ceremony. Singh had resigned from office on May 17 and Modi took over the responsibility on May 26.

May 27, 2014

My government ready to discuss all issues with India: Nawaz Sharif Part - 2

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday stated that he had a constructive and cordial meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sharif further added that his government stands ready to discuss all issues between both the countries to overcome mistrust.

May 27, 2014