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Birmingham owner Yeung jailed for six years

English football club Birmingham City's owner Carson Yeung is jailed for six years for money laundering, after a Hong Kong trial that put the mysterious fortune of the hairdresser-turned-businessman under intense scrutiny. Duration: 00:37

Mar 7, 2014

Ex-girlfriend says Pistorius shot gun at traffic light

An ex-girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, on trial for shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year, testifies that the Paralympian star sprinter often carried a gun with him and once fired at a traffic light. Duration: 01:00

Mar 7, 2014

C. Africa women 'living in fear of sexual violence'

Women and girls in conflict-torn Central African Republic are living in fear of widespread sexual violence including gang rape, according to the International Rescue Committee, which works with those affected. Duration: 00:50

Mar 7, 2014

Bombings, shootings kill 22 in Iraq

Iraqi men inspect on March 7, 2014 the scene of a car bomb explosion which targeted the previous day an area of car dealerships in the capital Baghdad. Duration: 00:25

Mar 7, 2014

It happens: Carnival Festival

Goa, March 7 (ANI): Tourists from India and across the world thronged western Goa province and took part in four-day carnival, which saw a blend of food, music and dance. The 'Viva Carnival 2014', which was celebrated till March 04, began on a colourful note during which people danced to traditional tunes. The carnival was declared open by 'King Momo' and led the float parade through the streets of Panjim city amid huge crowds. People in the parade got a glimpse of Goan culture and tradition and were spellbound by float parade, accompanied by dance performances and fashion shows. Large tableaux with numerous floats that depicted environment, music, culture, traditions of Goa saw young and old, enjoying themselves and having a fun filled experience by dancing to the pulsating beats from Goan bands.

Mar 7, 2014

It happens: Book Exhibition

Srinagar, March 7 (ANI): At a time when the internet seems the easy way out in the gathering of information and knowledge, the book exhibition organised by the Directorate of School Education in Srinagar city of India's northern Jammu and Kashmir appeared a welcome step towards inculcating the passion of reading classics among people of all age groups. The exhibition showcased a blend of modern with the ancient and included a wide range of books on history, geography, culture, tradition, ancient and contemporary literature, science and technology, Islam, Sufism and heritage of the state. Youngsters at the exhibition felt the need of more of such fairs in order to get a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the state which has intrigued people all over. At a time when the internet, a repository of information on the web, has given books a stiff competition, such an exhibition in a bid to inculcate the habit of reading among the young generation is a welcome step.

Mar 7, 2014

'Japan's Beethoven' says sorry but claims deafness no act

The fraudulent composer dubbed "Japan's Beethoven" says he is "deeply ashamed" about his nearly two decades of deception, but insists that he did used to be deaf. Duration: 00:46

Mar 7, 2014

Yard-701 mishap: One officer killed, two injured

Mumbai, March 07 (ANI): Just weeks before INS Kolkata (officially called Yard 701), was to be commissioned, the warship was hit by an accident at the Mazgoan Dockyard in Mumbai on Friday. A naval officer was killed and two others were injured in the accident. The warship was undergoing fitments and trials when the mishap occurred in its engine room. The officer who perished was identified as Commander Kuntal Wadhwa. According to reports, the accident took place due to a malfunction in the warship's carbon dioxide unit, leading to gas leakage during machinery trials.

Mar 7, 2014

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Ukraine Crisis: White House Lists 10 Facts to Decry, 10 Fictious Claims by President Putin

Recently, the White House in a report titled - President Putin's Fiction: 10 False Claims About Ukraine, denounced the claims by the Russian president Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine crisis as fiction.

Mar 7, 2014

Rs 22 crores property found in Lokayukta raid at PWD guard's house

Indore, March 07 (ANI): In a raid conducted by the Lokayukta officials in Indore, a Public Works Department (PWD) employee Gurukripal Singh was found to be in possession of disproportionate assets worth over Rs 22 crores. Singh's house at Tilak Nagar was raided Friday morning following a tip-off. Indore Lokayukta DSP Daulat Singh confirmed that they found cash, jewellery and several property papers from the house.

Mar 7, 2014

SC rejects Sahara's repayment proposal, Subrata Roy to stay in jail

New Delhi, March 07 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Sahara Group's plea of releasing Subrata Roy and other two directors from police custody. The Court found Sahara's proposal of refunding crores of rupees to small investors in installments improper and therefore rejected it by calling it a "big insult". The apex court pulled up the Sahara chief for making bench assemble before March 11 schedule. The SC, however, allowed Sahara's financial consultants and lawyers to meet Roy in jail between 10 AM and 12 noon everyday.

Mar 7, 2014

If Arvind Kejriwal couldn't meet Modi, how will common man: AAP

New Delhi, March 07 (ANI): After Arvind Kejriwal was denied permission to meet Narendra Modi in Gujarat on Friday, AAP leader Ashutosh said that if Kejriwal himself is not able to meet Modi, how will common man be able to reach him. Further, Ashutosh said that Kejriwal will fight against Modi if he contest from anywhere else than Gujarat, though the same is not confirmed by the former Delhi chief minister.

Mar 7, 2014

RJD fighting against communalism, Ram Kripal never expressed his wish: Lalu Prasad

Patna, March 07 (ANI): As the reports of RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav quitting the party is doing rounds following the party's declaration wherein RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav named his wife Rabri Devi and daughter Misa Bharti, Lalu said that Ram Kripal never expressed his wish to him. He said that the party leader is with RJD since long and showed confidence on his continued presence in the party. Yadav also said that the party is fighting against communalism and if a few leaders want to leave and go, the party can't stop them and will have to move on.

Mar 7, 2014

SC asks Congress, BJP if they would form government in Delhi

New Delhi, March 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the BJP and the Congress asking whether they will stake claim to form government in Delhi. The Centre on Thursday had justified before the Supreme Court that its decision not to dissolve the Delhi assembly after the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister was taken in "public interest" as there was a possibility of BJP staking claim to form a government.

Mar 7, 2014