Politics

Dropping anti-piracy charges against Italian marines suggest a way forward

New Delhi/ Kerala, Feb 27 (ANI): India’s Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh said that New Delhi was looking forward to resolve strained diplomatic ties with Rome, and that dropping anti-piracy charges against the two Italian marines will bring relations back on track. India has dropped plans to prosecute two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen under anti-piracy law on Monday. Meanwhile, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde justified government’s decision of dropping anti-piracy charges against the marines.

Feb 27, 2014

Admiral Joshi's resignation in keeping with tradition of service: Maritime Expert

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Commenting on the resignation of Navy Chief DK Joshi, Maritime Expert Commodore (Rtd) Uday Bhaskar said that Admiral Joshi’s resignation is in keeping with the highest traditions of the service, and added that it also draws attention to the concerns of defence sector in the country. Bhaskar said that this development shows his integrity and moral responsibility which he accepted. Admiral Joshi stepped down from his post in the Indian Navy hours after submarine, INS Sindhuratna accident off the coast of Mumbai, in the backdrop of growing concerns about a series of mishaps involving warships.

Feb 27, 2014

MDMK demands UN probe against Sri Lankan govt

Chennai, Feb 27 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) supporters protested in Chennai against Sri Lanka government and demanded an independent investigation by the United Nations. The UN human rights Chief Navi Pillay called for an international inquiry into war crimes committed by both sides during Sri Lanka civil war, saying the government had failed to do its own credible investigation. Meanwhile, MDMK chief Vaiko alleged that what happened in Sri Lanka was genocide. Pillay recommended an "independent, international inquiry mechanism, which would contribute to establishing the truth where domestic inquiry mechanisms have failed”.

Feb 27, 2014

'Thank You Governor Jan Brewer for Vetoing': Infamous Arizona Anti-Gay Bill Goes Down [Latest Reactions]

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has vetoed the controversial Anti-Gay Bill SB 1062. Take a look at the latest reactions on the decision.

Feb 27, 2014

Struggling Australian carrier Qantas to axe 5,000 jobs

Struggling Australian carrier Qantas says it will axe 5,000 jobs, defer aircraft deliveries and suspend growth at Asian offshoot Jetstar in a major shake-up after deep first-half losses, warning of more pain to come. Duration: 01:15

Feb 27, 2014

Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case: Supreme Court Stops Tamil Nadu Government from Releasing 4 Killers

The Supreme Court has stopped the Tamil Nadu government from releasing four killers of Rajiv Gandhi, who are serving life terms. The Court made the ruling after the Centre had argued that Tamil Nadu had no right to free the assassins.

Feb 27, 2014

Ugandan opposition leader criticises anti-gay laws

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye on Wednesday criticised tough new anti-gay laws, saying that homosexuality was not "foreign" and that the issue was being used to divert attention from domestic problems.Duration:01:12

Feb 27, 2014

South Asia Newsline - Feb 26, 2014

South Asia Newsline - Feb 26, 2014

Feb 27, 2014

Rivals brawl in Ukraine's Crimea as Putin orders drills

Brawls erupted between rival factions on Ukraine's volatile Crimean peninsula as the former Soviet nation's new leaders prepared to unveil a unity cabinet and Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered snap military drills. Duration: 01:08

Feb 27, 2014

St Peter's colonnade unveiled after five-year restoration

Scaffolding around the famous 17th-century marble colonnade on St Peter's Square designed by architect and sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini was taken down this week following a five-year restoration. Duration: 00:41

Feb 27, 2014

'Shocking' scenes in besieged Syria refugee camp

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees spoke Tuesday of the "shocking" conditions he had seen inside a Syrian camp which has been under siege and bombardment for months.

Feb 27, 2014

Ukraine to unveil unity cabinet, disband riot police

Ukraine's new pro-Western leaders pledged to unveil a unity cabinet Wednesday after disbanding the feared riot police as they sought to build confidence in the splintered and economically ravaged ex-Soviet state. Duration: 01:23

Feb 27, 2014

Oscar-nominated film holds mirror to Indonesia's dark past

Joshua Oppenheimer's Oscar-nominated documentary 'The Act of Killing' turns its cameras on to the perpetrators of massacres that claimed the lives of at least 500,000 people in Indonesia in 1965. Duration: 01:07

Feb 27, 2014

Abu Dhabi Air Expo kicks off for third year

The third Abu Dhabi Air Expo kicked off on Wednesday with a trade show of executive business jets, exhibits from over 170 companies specializing in aviation services and an aerobatic air show.

Feb 27, 2014

Italy's captain Schettino returns to site of disaster

Residents of Italy's Giglio Island reacted with mixed emotions on Wednesday to the first return visit by captain Francesco Schettino since a tragedy in which 32 people on his Costa Concordia cruise ship died. Duration: 01:08

Feb 27, 2014