Politics

Community struggles to deal with toll of fatal landslide

With bodies still being recovered following a massive landslide, the affected rural community in Washington State is doing its best to deal with the disaster's aftermath. Duration: 02:18

Mar 31, 2014

Press tours prison where Uli Hoeness is to be jailed

Journalists visit the Landsberg prison, in Germany, where the former president of football club Bayern Munich, Uli Hoeness, will start his prison sentence after he was sentenced to three and a half years in jail for evading millions in taxes.

Mar 31, 2014

Pakistan court indicts ex-president Musharraf for treason

A Pakistani court indicts former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for treason, a landmark move in a case seen as a test of civilian authority in a country long dominated by the military. Duration: 01:12

Mar 31, 2014

Rwanda village reconciles victims and perpetrators of genocide

In Rwanda’s Reconciliation Village victims and perpetrators of the genocide live side by side. Duration: 02:00

Mar 31, 2014

Iraq parties jump the gun on election campaign

Despite the disarray since the mass resignation of Iraqi election chiefs, several candidates for seats in the Iraqi parliament are pressing ahead with unofficial campaigning, ahead of the official start on April 1st. Duration: 02:07

Mar 31, 2014

Legally practicing law, illegally living in the US

Undocumented immigrant Sergio Garcia won the right to practice law in California. But while the state allows him to practice in a court of law, his presence on US soil remains illegal and he could be deported at any time. Duration: 02:32

Mar 31, 2014

Muslim artisans make lac bangles for Hindu customers in Jaipur encouraging communal harmony

Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, located in the northwestern part of India, is known throughout the world for its magnificent forts, monuments and a variety of handicrafts. And Lac bangles, which are considered a sign of good omen for married women in India, are one of the most famous industries of the city. The industry is known for its highly stylized designs and motifs, and it also provides an example of religious amity. Muslims make these beautiful bangles, which are worn by Hindu married women. Lac bangles are considered auspicious in several parts of the country and are specially used during marriage ceremonies and festivals. They are made plain or with different designs on them or studded with glass, precious and semi-precious stones. Lac bangle making process has managed to retain its individuality and versatility over a period time and the reason for its success is the good relations between Hindu and Muslim communities.

Mar 31, 2014

Urs of Hazrat Hamid Raza- Perfect example of spirit of religious co-existence

Bareilly, Mar 31 (ANI): Bareilly is located in India’s Northern state of Uttar Pradesh. It is known especially for its rich culture and heritage, especially the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, or the culture of religious harmony, which is upheld by the people of different faiths residing here. And a perfect example of this harmony can be seen during the Urs of Hazrat Hamid Raza. A procession is held to celebrate the occasion, in which people from different religions participate. For centuries people have coexisted peacefully in this country and religion has never come in the way of good relations between different communities. And the procession of Hazrat Hamid Raza is a perfect example of this fact.

Mar 31, 2014

Modi's brand of business is based on crony capitalism: Chidambaram

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday stated that the country's economy is much more stable than how it was 20 months ago. Chidambaram also spoke about UPA government's achievements and targeted Narendra Modi's model of business, calling it crony capitalism.

Mar 31, 2014

Chidambaram suffers from selective memory: Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Monday attacked the Congress Party and Finance Minister P Chidambaram in particular accusing them of indulging in crony capitalism. Prasad said that Chidambaram is suffering from selective memory. Further, the BJP leader also stated that Chidambaram’s refusal to contest elections is the first open confession of unwillingness of Congress Party to fight.

Mar 31, 2014

Pranab Mukherjee confers Padma awards

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred Padma awards on 66 eminent personalities at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Noted scientist Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar received Padma Vibhushan while classical singer Begum Parveen Sultana, actor Kamal Hasan, sportsperson Pullela Gopichand were among those who were honoured with Padma Bhushan. Padma Shri Awardees included sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik and actress Vidya Balan. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President Mohd. Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde.

Mar 31, 2014

Wounded Syrian rebels recover in Lebanon border town

The small border town of Arsal has turned into a refuge for more than 100,000 Syrians fleeing the war in their country and a makeshift rehabilitation centre for scores of wounded fighters.

Mar 31, 2014

Bubbling ambitions in China's 'hot pot city'

China's "hot pot city" is campaigning to add its spicy do-it-yourself dish to the national list of intangible cultural heritage.

Mar 31, 2014

President Hollande mulls reshuffle after local election losses

French President Francois Hollande is set to reshuffle his cabinet after the government suffered humiliating losses in local elections.

Mar 31, 2014

Economic growth is stable and there are no downgrade threats: P Chidambaram

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Finance minister P Chidambaram on Monday claimed that the economy of the country today is far more stable and far stronger than it was 20 months ago. He added that the government is hopeful of meeting major fiscal consolidation targets and the country's current account deficit is estimated to come down to Dollar35 billion in the 2013-14 from a record high of Dollar88 billion.

Mar 31, 2014