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Countless Barriers for Devyani Khobragade to Meet Her Family in US

The United States has agreed to pull out an Indian envoy after he was expelled by the Indian authorities, while charges against former Indian deputy Counsel General Devyani Khobragade remain.

Jan 11, 2014

Israel unveils monument to homosexual victims of Nazis

Israel unveiled Friday a memorial in Tel Aviv to remember the gay and lesbian victims of Nazi persecution, in a ceremony attended by Germany's ambassador. Duration: 01:03

Jan 11, 2014

S.Sudan fighting could render half a million homeless: UN

The UN refugee agency warned Friday that fighting in South Sudan could drive more than half a million people from their homes, doubling the number of those affected by April. Duration: 00:49

Jan 11, 2014

Ivorian Yaya Toure named African Footballer of Year

Manchester City star Yaya Toure on Thursday won a third straight African Footballer of the year award. The 31-year-old Ivory Coast international also won in 2011 and 2012. Duration: 00:37

Jan 11, 2014

Magazine alleges French president having affair with actress

A magazine reported Friday that Francois Hollande routinely rides a scooter to spend the night with an actress, an alleged affair that has created yet another headache for the unpopular French president. Duration: 02:09

Jan 11, 2014

UN leader focuses on global crises in New Year's address

The United Nations Secretary General addressed crises in countries including Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic at his New Year's press conference on Friday. Duration: 01:04

Jan 11, 2014

Olympic torch in Russia may spark more than Putin bargains for

Less than a month before the Winter Games open, Vladimir Putin's attempts to pander to international opinion by releasing key political prisoners may not be enough to assuage rising political discontent. Duration: 02:31

Jan 11, 2014

French tabloid defends story on Hollande's alleged affair

French President Francois Hollande is unlikely to sue the magazine which alleged he is having an affair with actress Julie Gayet, but Gayet may do so, and she would win, a media lawyer says. Duration: 01:47

Jan 11, 2014

Toronto Zoo male polar bear cub takes first steps

A male polar bear cub took his first steps at the Toronto Zoo where it was born two months ago. The animal weighs 4.4 kg and will be named following a contest in February.

Jan 10, 2014

Hollande allies point to privacy right after affair report

Politicians close to French president Francois Hollande say he has a right to privacy like everybody else, after a French magazine alleged he is having an affair with actress Julie Gayet.

Jan 10, 2014

C.Africans rally in Bangui as rebel-turned-president quits

Demonstrations took place in Bangui Friday following the announcement that Michel Djotodia, the president of the Central African Republic, will step down.

Jan 10, 2014

Sochi prepares to host world's most expensive Winter Games

Security will fall under the spotlight as Russia prepares to host the most expensive Olympics in history, having transformed the Black Sea resort into a sports complex capable of hosting athletes from around the world.

Jan 10, 2014

Akhilesh Yadav defends Saifai Mahotsav, BJP criticizes

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): The BJP on Friday slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for defending the Saifai Mahotsav. After the Samajwadi Party's splurge on Saifai Mahotsav drew much criticism, Akhilesh Yadav defended himself and his party saying that whatever was possible for the state government, it has already done it for the Muzaffarnagar riot victims. Yadav added that it was sad that artists who don't know about Muzaffarnagar were asked about it.

Jan 10, 2014

Nandan Nilekani to contest 2014 polls if Congress gives ticket

Bangalore, Jan 10 (ANI): UIDAI chief Nandan Nilekani on Friday stated that he would contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections if the Congress gives him a ticket.

Jan 10, 2014

Livelihood College a boon for tribals in Naxal-hit Dantewada

Dantewada, Jan 10 (ANI): Dantewada in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh lacks basic facilities like education and healthcare because of threats posed by the Naxals. The area has a low literacy rate and the youth have no employment opportunities. The chances of their being misled by the Maoists are quite high. In the effort to create employment opportunities for the youth and to prevent them from being exploited by anti-social elements, the Livelihood College plays a significant role. The college helps in capacity building of the youth to encourage them to become self-employed. The college has hostel facilities and it aims to improve the skills of the local youth who already have technical qualifications. Many trained youth have decided to work in their villages and towns as outsiders face threats from the naxals.

Jan 10, 2014