Politics

Anti-Australia protests in Indonesia as ex-spy chief hits out

Protesters hurl eggs at the Australian embassy in Jakarta, as Indonesia's former spy chief dismisses official anger at espionage allegations as an overreaction and says tapping leaders' phones was "normal". Duration: 00:44

Nov 22, 2013

Beckhams donate clothes to Red Cross for Philippines aid

Customers rushed to purchase items of clothing donated by David and Victoria Beckham to a branch of the Red Cross charity shop in London's Kensington district on Friday for Philippines aid. Duration: 00:52

Nov 22, 2013

Iraq Sunni mosques shut down in wake of deadly attacks

Attacks mostly targeting Sunni-majority areas of Iraq killed 13 people on Friday as the minority community shuttered countless mosques nationwide, complaining that security forces were failing to provide adequate protection. Duration: 00:44

Nov 22, 2013

Negotiators see some progress in Geneva nuclear talks

After a one-hour meeting between EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday morning, Catherine Ashton's spokesman Michael Mann said they had "useful" and "intensive" session. Duration: 00:41

Nov 22, 2013

Russia frees 13 more Greenpeace crewmembers on bail

Russia on Friday released on bail 13 more Greenpeace crewmembers detained for more than two months over a protest against Arctic oil drilling. Duration: 00:37

Nov 22, 2013

Number of child soldiers in Central Africa nearly doubled

Up to 6,000 children have been enrolled by warring militias in the Central African Republic, a senior UN official said Friday, issuing a stark warning about the country's spiralling crisis. Duration: 00:42

Nov 22, 2013

Avant-garde Spanish chef awarded three stars by Michelin

David Munoz, a 33-year-old chef, has become the first chef in Madrid to receive three stars in the Michelin Guide, for his restaurant, Diverxo. Duration: 00:44

Nov 22, 2013

UK 'slave' women 'beaten, brainwashed' in 30-year ordeal

Three women held captive in a London house for 30 years were beaten and brainwashed, police said Friday, as Britain struggled to comprehend its worst case of modern-day slavery. Duration: 00:55

Nov 22, 2013

Norwegian prodigy Carlsen claims world chess title

Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen claimed the world chess title on Friday in emphatic style, dethroning India's Viswanathan Anand after a one-sided series and becoming the first Western champion since 1975. Duration: 00:44

Nov 22, 2013

Dallas commemorates JFK's assassination 50 years later

In contrast to the sunny skies that warmed Dallas the day President John F. Kennedy was shot some 50 years ago, a chilling drizzle fell on the crowds that gathered to remember him Friday. Duration: 00:46

Nov 22, 2013

Drinking caffeinated coffee boosts blood flow

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the caffeine in a cup of coffee might perk up your blood vessels, thereby improving your cardiovascular health. In a study of 27 healthy adults, those who drank a cup of caffeinated coffee had a 30 percent increase in blood flow over a 75-minute period compared to those who drank decaffeinated coffee. "This gives us a clue about how coffee may help improve cardiovascular health," said lead researcher Masato Tsutsui.

Nov 21, 2013

Children flee villages to escape joining Guerrilla Maoists in Jharkhand

Lohardaga, Nov 21 (ANI): Innocent villagers in Jharkhand are compelled to leave their homes and flee with their children due to the violent tactics of the Maoists, who constantly threaten to take away young girls and boys with them to join their guerrilla forces. Nearly 130 children fled to cities along with their parents after being forced by Maoists to join them. A young girl, Pinki Kumar, says that they are scared to return to their village as they fear abduction by the Maoists. In order to seek the help of the government and district officials, villagers like Keshwar Nagesia have left their homes along with their children and come to the city to negotiate a provision wherein they can be put in hostels so that they are able to study.

Nov 21, 2013

Political violence outcome of differences between religious and cultural elements of Bangladeshi ide

Dhaka, Nov 21 (ANI): Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the United States, Humayun Kabir has laid emphasis on the fight between the two aspects of national identity - cultural and religion, as the leading parties are hurtling towards a showdown that could delay or even derail elections due by January in a country with a history of ferocious political violence and military intervention. Kabir while talking to the reporter in Dhaka said that the major parties dominating the political field in Bangladesh - The Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, represented the two streams of national identity.

Nov 21, 2013

Politicos demand strong action against Tarun Tejpal

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Sexual assault allegation against Tarun Tejpal, Editor in-chief of Tehelka magazine has shocked the political fraternity. Terming it as an unfortunate incident, Congress leader Shobha Oza said that no one is bigger than the law. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani also reacted strongly to Tejpal's misconduct. Aam Aadmi Party member Shazia Ilmi, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar too condemned the incident.

Nov 21, 2013

Congress will sweep UP elections against 'Hitler' and 'Mussolini': Beni Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma on Tuesday termed Narendra Modi as 'Hitler' and SP government in UP as 'Mussolini' and said that Congress will sweep UP elections against the two powers. Verma said that Modi who has dominated the whole BJP, is on the verge of running a totalitarian government. Further, Verma said that Congress will bag majority in UP, while BJP will remain stagnant on its position and that Samajwadi Party will have negative results.

Nov 21, 2013