Politics

Britain's Cameron visits flood zone as anger mounts

Prime Minister David Cameron visited flood-hit areas in Britain on Tuesday following criticism of his government's handling of a crisis that has left swathes of the country under water. Duration: 01:03

Feb 11, 2014

Syria's warring sides meet for talks in Geneva

Syria's government and opposition sat down Tuesday for their first face-to-face talks this month, on the second day of a new round of rocky peace negotiations. Duration: 01:27

Feb 11, 2014

Pakistan Government-Taliban Peace Talks - Hypocrisy at Work?

Gilgit Baltistan, February 11, 2014: Pakistani government is talking peace with Militants who don't care to spare women and children, and have blood of innocent citizens of PoK on their hands, in talks between Pakistan Govt and Taliban which took place last week, where many in PoK believes that talks with Taliban reflects the weakness of present Pakistan Government.

Feb 11, 2014

Narendra Modi attacks India's third front

Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (ANI): The BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked India's third front, attacked India's third front, which is shaping up to serve as an alternative to BJP and Congress, during a rally in Bhubaneswar.

Feb 11, 2014

International Olympic Committee lifts ban on India

The International Olympic Committee Tuesday reversed a year-long ban against India imposed over corruption concerns, ending an embarrassing debacle that will allow its athletes to compete under their national flag in Sochi. Duration: 01:13

Feb 11, 2014

Berlusconi bribery trial opens in Italy

Silvio Berlusconi's latest trial opened in Naples on Tuesday, this time for allegedly bribing a senator in 2006 to join his party in a move aimed at destabilising a rival centre-left government in power at the time. Duration: 00:47

Feb 11, 2014

Iran marks 35 years of Islamic revolution

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets Tuesday to mark the 35th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, buoyed by progress in nuclear talks with world powers and a modest easing of sanctions. Duration: 00:45

Feb 11, 2014

Brazilian press pay tribute to fallen colleague

Brazilian journalists, photographers and cameramen protest in Rio after a colleague, injured while reporting on violent clashes with demonstrators, is declared brain dead. Duration: 01:25

Feb 11, 2014

Syrian civilians evacuated from besieged Homs

Aid teams launched fresh efforts on Tuesday to evacuate civilians from besieged districts of Syria's Homs after a truce was extended, as mutual recriminations bogged down peace talks in Switzerland. Duration: 01:00

Feb 11, 2014

Visitors take a dip in chocolate spa in Japan

Visitors soak in a chocolate spa in a resort in Hakone, Japan. Duration: 00:30

Feb 11, 2014

Urgent need to restore peoples faith in governance: Pranab Mukherjee

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday stated that there is an urgent need to restore people’s faith in governance system and the credibility of institutions in the wake of corruption in the recent times. President Mukherjee was at the inaugural ceremony of the two-day golden jubilee celebrations of CVC in New Delhi. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who was the guest of honour at the event said upright officers who make bonafide mistakes must be protected. Meanwhile, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, indirectly hit out at the government for criticising the CVC and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).

Feb 11, 2014

Japanese firms provide solutions for safety and environment issues in Asia

Singapore, Feb 11 (ANI): Japanese firms are working to improve the lives of people through technological innovations. NEC Corporation, the Japanese multinational IT services and products provider, recently displayed its products and services at "NEC Innovative Solutions fair 2014" in Singapore. The company has established the regional headquarters of its Asia pacific operations in Singapore.

Feb 11, 2014

Women vigilantes in UP oppose Gulaab Gang based on their lives, file case

Mumbai, Feb 11 (ANI): Members of a women movement, ‘Gulabi Gang’ in Uttar Pradesh were irked with the filmmakers of upcoming Bollywood film ‘Gulaab Gang’, featuring actors Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla. Leader of the ‘Gulabi Gang’ Sampat Pal said that the cast and crew of the movie never sought their permission to film their life. Meanwhile, a documentary filmmaker, Nishtha Jain, also said that the concept was taken from her film on the gang members.

Feb 11, 2014

Hillary Clinton Still Haunted by Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky Scandal, Felt Former White House Intern was a 'Narcissistic Loony Toon'

Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky has returned to haunt Hillary Clinton after a decade and a half, as she mulls over a presidential run in 2016. Her rival politicians have taken a dig at her husband's conduct while he was in office as the 42nd President of the United States.

Feb 11, 2014

BJP demands Kiran Reddy's expulsion after Congress expels 6 Seemandhra MPs

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday slammed the Congress MPs for creating ruckus inside parliament. Javadekar also said that if Congress has expelled 6 of its Seemandhra MPs, it should also expel the Andhra Pradesh CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, who is sitting on dharna.

Feb 11, 2014