Politics

World anti-doping body approves stronger sanctions

The World Conference on Doping is increasing the ban for first-time dopers to up to four years. Duration: 01:12

Nov 15, 2013

US carrier spearheads relief effort in Philippines

US Navy helicopters and planes Friday launched non-stop aid flights to desperate survivors of a super typhoon in the Philippines that killed thousands. Duration: 00:47

Nov 15, 2013

Pan-Muslim body greeted by protests in Myanmar

Myanmar Buddhist monks led rallies against the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Friday as delegates from the Muslim body toured western Rakhine state, where religious violence has torn communities asunder. Duration: 00:24

Nov 15, 2013

Shiite Ashura rituals in the streets of Kabul

Afghan Shiite Muslim devotees participated on Thursday in ritual self-flagellation ahead of Ashura commemorations at a mosque in Kabul. Duration: 00:45

Nov 15, 2013

Expat Filipinos in Dubai send money to typhoon victims

Expat Filipinos contributed funds to a church drive in the UAE to send money back home to typhoon victims. A super typhoon in the Philippines has killed thousands, igniting a global relief effort. Duration: 00:44

Nov 15, 2013

Cameron hears pain of war on historic Jaffna visit

As British Prime Minister David Cameron toured the muddy alleys of a poverty-stricken resettlement camp in Sri Lanka's former warzone Friday, residents raised their hopes that finally someone was listening. Duration: 00:37

Nov 15, 2013

Foreign embassies say goodbye to London's chicest districts

The United States is due to move out of its embassy in London's chic Mayfair district in 2017, in favour of a sleek new building south of the river Thames. Duration: 02:37

Nov 15, 2013

Swedish opera diva brings new verve to French chanson

Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne-Sofie von Otter is bringing a new collection of classical French songs and chansons to the stage in Paris, after having a go at a Kurt Weill opera. Duration: 01:25

Nov 15, 2013

All classes suspended in Gabon due to teachers' strike

Gabon has suspended classes in public schools from Friday "until further notice" due to a teachers' strike, with students marching in solidarity. Duration: 00:38

Nov 15, 2013

Lebanon: Syrian children refugees receive polio vaccine

Emergency plans are underway to vaccinate more than 20 million children in the Middle East after polio resurfaced in war-torn Syria, the United Nations said on Friday. Duration: 00:40

Nov 15, 2013

Deadly sectarian clashes in Pakistan during Ashura

Sectarian clashes in Pakistan's garrison city Rawalpindi left dozens dead on Friday as worshippers massed to mourn the seventh century martyrdom of Hussain, the grandson of prophet Mohammad, officials said. Duration: 0:46

Nov 15, 2013

At least two dead as militiamen fire on Tripoli rally

At least two people were killed and 25 wounded as militiamen opened fire Friday on residents holding a peaceful protest to demand they vacate their Tripoli headquarters, a Libyan official said. Duration: 0:44

Nov 15, 2013

Ker-pow! Batkid becomes Gotham City hero for a day.

A 5-year-old boy with cancer became a superhero for a day Friday, as San Francisco transformed itself into Gotham City and thousands turned out to see the Batkid fly to the rescue.

Nov 15, 2013

Music concert spreads awareness among youth about drug abuse

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Under the theme of "One Cause -One Voice" a music concert was held at Dusherra ground, Mukherjee Nagar in New Delhi. It was organized by the 7x7 music project initiated by BASIC. The main objective of the event was to create awareness about drug abuse among youth and raise funds to support those affected, with special focus on HIV+ orphans. Seven bands from the Northeast participated in the event. "Frisky Pints" a rock band from Mizoram enthralled the audience. They sang "straight from the heart "a song which they composed especially on drug abuse among youth.

Nov 14, 2013

Politics continues over Ashok Khemka's transfer

New Delhi, Haryana, Nov 14 (ANI): Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who challenged land deals involving Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, has been asked to shift again, in what could be the 45th transfer in his career. The BJP called the transfer, a political game played by the Congress to target Khemka. The JD (U) also slammed the state government's decision on Khemka's recent transfer and said that the government officials should not be suppressed by such purposeless transfers. However, the Congress called the transfer a usual regular move that happened at the time of an election.

Nov 14, 2013