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South Asia Newsline - Feb 24, 2014

Feb 25, 2014

UNRWA official visits Syria's besieged Yarmuk camp

The UNRWA resumes distribution of aid at the Yarmuk camp in Damascus. On Monday the agency's commissioner-general visited the camp, a day after Damascus said it was ready to cooperate with a rare UN Security Council to allow humanitarian access. Duration: 01:03

Feb 25, 2014

Samsung launches flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone

Samsung unveiled its new flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone armed with a fingerprint scanner and a built-in heart rate sensor to defend its place as the world's industry leader. Duration: 01:13

Feb 25, 2014

Italy's Renzi wants radical change, 'no more alibis'

New Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi called for a "radical and immediate change" in the country, in an energetic and impassioned speech to parliament Monday. Duration: 00:55

Feb 25, 2014

Champagne chef wins coveted three Michelin stars

A chef from France's Champagne region whose restaurant offers 600 of the sparkling wines was admitted Monday into the exclusive club of establishments with three Michelin stars. Duration: 01:02

Feb 25, 2014

Ugandan president signs tough anti-gay bill

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday signed a controversial law that will see homosexuals jailed for life, and dismissed warnings from key foreign allies and donors including the United States.

Feb 25, 2014

UK PM visits North Sea rig as Scotland poll debate heats up

Prime Minister David Cameron visited a North Sea oil and gas rig Monday ahead of rival British and Scottish cabinet meetings on the future of the industry ahead of an independence referendum. Duration: 01:16

Feb 25, 2014

Egypt's leftist presidential candidate fears return to autocracy

Presidential hopeful Hamdeen Sabbahi said he fears a return to autocratic rule in Egypt, telling AFP that the army chief, a likely election frontrunner, has failed to dispel these concerns. Duration: 01:19

Feb 25, 2014

Afghan army on high alert following Taliban attack

The Afghan National Army (ANA) were on high alert Monday near Kunar Province which borders Pakistan, following the Taliban's deadly attack on a border outpost on Sunday which left 21 soldiers dead and another 7 taken hostage. Duration: 00:33

Feb 25, 2014

Defiant Ugandan president signs tough anti-gay bill

Feb 24, 2014

South Koreans return from emotional reunion in North

Kim Se-Rin, 85, returns from a bittersweet reunion with North Korean relatives, from whom he has been separated since the 1950-53 Korean War.

Feb 24, 2014

Tensions high in Venezuela's city that sparked unrest

Demonstraters in the city of San Cristobal block a road with a burning car and set up barricades as part of ongoing protests against the government of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.

Feb 24, 2014

Russia jails anti-Putin activists, detains 200 protesters

Russian police detained hundreds of protesters Monday outside a court that sentenced seven activists to prison terms of up to four years for demonstrations against Vladimir Putin's third presidential inauguration in 2012.

Feb 24, 2014

Hazrat Syed Yaqoob Urs: Beauty & communal harmony entwined

Srinagar, Feb 24 (ANI): The Kashmir valley of northern India is not only known for its picturesque locations but is also known as the valley of the Sufis. Time and again many Sufi saints have come here to spread the message of peace and oneness. Harmony among various communities can be seen across the state. Today we take you to Sonawar in Srinagar where Urs of Hazrat Syed Yaqoob is celebrated with equal fervor and zeal by people belonging to all walks of life. Hazrat Syed Yaqoob Sahib spread a message of brotherhood and humanity. Legend has it that he blessed everyone who sought his blessings. And even today, people from all walks of life visit his shrine to pray and offer their homage.

Feb 24, 2014

Jewellery making unit flourishing due to interfaith harmony

Bareilly, Feb 24 (ANI): Located in India’s Northern state of Uttar Pradesh, the city of Bareilly, is an amalgamation of different faiths and cultures. The city is known for its rich culture and profound heritage, which is a result of its great history. Despite being small the foundations of the city are set on big ideals. What makes this place distinct is the fact that people from Hindu and Muslim communities work together in a jewellery-manufacturing warehouse. Most of the workers have been working in the warehouse for many years. The workers not only work together but also spend time with each other as a family.

Feb 24, 2014