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India gears to welcome 2014 with music and food festivals

Goa/ Assam, Dec 31 (ANI): Leaving behind memories of an eventful year, India geared up to move into 2014 with celebrations, music and food festivals. Thousands of foreign tourists thronged India’s party capital, Goa, which boasts of colonial Portuguese charm, sun-kissed beaches and great seafood.

Dec 31, 2013

Japanese Companies Use Traditional Techniques For Modern Products

Tokyo, Dec 31 (ANI): Japan has rich tradition in food, culture and lifestyle which is well explored in the modern times. “Woshoku”, a traditional Japanese cuisine has recently been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, while “Sake”, a traditional alcoholic beverage, made from rice and water, is also enhancing its global recognition.

Dec 31, 2013

Elephants compete for top prizes at Nepal festival

An elephant festival in Nepal puts pachyderms to the test with races, a football game and even an elephant beauty pageant. Duration: 01:05

Dec 31, 2013

'Caffe sospeso' or pending charity charms Paris suburb

Buy a stranger a coffee, a book... or a kilo of oranges. A Paris suburb is taking the idea of 'caffe sospeso,' originally from Naples, to a whole new level of charitable giving. Duration: 02:07

Dec 31, 2013

Israel releases 26 prisoners

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas greets former prisoners at his presidential compound in Ramallah after Israel released 26 detainees. Duration: 00:59

Dec 31, 2013

Myanmar declares 'no more political prisoners' after amnesty

Myanmar announces there are "no more political prisoners" in the country after a sweeping amnesty order aimed at fulfilling a presidential pledge to free all dissidents by the end of the year. Duration: 00:40

Dec 31, 2013

Buenos Aires marred by power cuts during record heat wave

With temperatures ranging between 30 and 40 degrees celsius, Buenos Aires is suffering the worst heat wave since the 1970s, with water shortages and power cuts making it unbearable for some. Duration: 01:16

Dec 31, 2013

Oil train derails in North Dakota

Train wagons carrying crude oil explode sending a massive mushroom cloud of flames skywards after derailing in North Dakota. Duration: 00:32

Dec 31, 2013

Sectarian violence puts Gilgit Baltistan on edge again

Gilgit Baltistan, December 31: Gilgit Baltistan is once again on the edge following sectarian violence.sectarian tensions have once again deepened the crisis in this remote region.

Dec 31, 2013

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'Unhappy' New Year 2014? US Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Drunk Driving; Virginia Police Steps up Patrols

As part of the US law enforcement's attempts to crack down on drunk driving, Virginia State Police are stepping up patrols to avoid accidents caused by drunk drivers.

Dec 31, 2013

Search on for Delhi Assembly Speaker as BJP refuses pro-tem post

New Delhi/Kaushambi, Dec 31 (ANI): The search for Delhi Assembly Speaker has intensified as the Bharatiya Janata Party has refused to take up the post of pro-tem Speaker of the House. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party leaders will meet on either on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning to decide on the Speaker.

Dec 31, 2013

Gen Y most likely to text while driving

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI) A new survey has shown that generation Y youngsters are more likely to text while driving. The poll of 2144 New Zealanders conducted by financial research and ratings company Canstar Blue found that respondents aged between 18 and 29 were the most likely to indulge in the dangerous practice. According to the company's general manager Derek Bonnar, almost 20 percent of Gen Ys regularly talked or texted while driving. The survey further showed that Gen Ys were also most likely to sneak a peek at their partner's phone, with 25 percent of those surveyed confessing to secretly looking through their partner's phone.

Dec 31, 2013

Delhi Urban Development Minister Manish Sisodia checks night shelters in his constituency

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Delhi Urban Development Minister, Manish Sisodia, has already started visiting his constituency and making a note of the various issues that need urgent attention. On Monday he took a surprise night inspection of night shelters in the city.

Dec 31, 2013

AAP leader: Can't BJP or Congress Appoint Even a Temp Speaker for Delhi Assembly?

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned to irk Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for snatching away its '4 out of 5 states are ours' dream during the assembly elections in Delhi, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

Dec 31, 2013

Muzzafarnagar has been unfortunately divided by Samajwadi Party: Kamal Farooqui

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Former Samajwadi Party Leader, Kamal Farooqui on Tuesday slammed Samajwadi Party and its supremo, Mulayam Singh Yadav saying that it’s very unfortunate that the Akhilesh Yadav government instead of trying to put the house in order in Muzzafarnagar is blaming media. He further slammed SP Government saying that the entire area has been unfortunately divided by these politicians.

Dec 31, 2013