Politics

Indo-China joint military drill organises basketball match for friendly relations

Chengdu, Nov 11 (ANI): Continuing the 10-day joint military drill, army troops from India and China held a basketball match in order to enhance bilateral ties during session taking place in Chengdu province in China. The soldiers practiced field firing using weapons of the other country to combat militancy and tested their physical endurance during the obstacle course by indulging in training exercises. The Directors of the panel also visited the training areas of the two teams. The basketball teams comprised of a mix of army men from both the nations.

Nov 11, 2013

Jagdalpur clashes: BJP can do anything to remain in power, says Congress

Raipur, Nov 11 (ANI): Passing on the blame for the violent clashes that took place in Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh on Sunday night, Congress Spokesperson BC Das said that BJP can do anything to remain in power and this is the history of BJP. He said that the party workers had been distributing money all night to win the elections. He appealed the Election Commission to take an action on the same and said that an FIR has been lodged.

Nov 11, 2013

Bangladesh activist demands neutral caretaker govt before elections

Rangpur, Nov 11 (ANI): Ahead of Bangladesh elections, activists and leaders staged a peace rally in Rangpur district to protest against the recent violence and press their demand for a neutral caretaker government to oversee the next general elections. Earlier, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) had refused a request from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to form an all-party government to oversee upcoming elections, thereby setting the stage for a showdown this week. At the public rally on Sunday (November 10), several leaders came together in Rangpur district to march against the violent strikes.

Nov 11, 2013

Congress- BJP indulge in clashes in poll- bound Chhattisgarh

Jagdalpur, Nov 11 (ANI): As the polls in Chhattisgarh commenced, Congress and BJP indulged in a violent clash in Jagdalpur which left many leaders from both the parties injured. BJP leader Santosh Bapna said that it was Congress leaders who started the clash and are putting wrong allegations on BJP. He said that Congress leader Shamu Kashyap and others were distributing money to the voters in the area 'in the fear of losing the elections'. He also said that as soon as the cars of the BJP arrived they started smashing the windows and attacking the car. Further, he said that this is the principle of the ruling party and they blame the opposition for the same.

Nov 11, 2013

Baby born amid rubble of typhoon-hit town in Philippines

A baby is born amid the destruction of a typhoon-hit town in the Philippines as survivors grow increasingly desperate for aid in what is potentially the country's worst recorded natural disaster. Duration 01:19

Nov 11, 2013

Weakened Typhoon Haiyan hits Vietnam

Typhoon Haiyan hits Vietnam, uprooting trees and tearing roofs off hundreds of homes, but sparing the country the widespread devastation wrought on the Philippines. Duration: 01:08

Nov 11, 2013

Space station crew returns to Earth with Olympic torch

Three astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a 166-day mission, bringing the Olympic torch back from the International Space Station after a historic space walk. Duration: 00:45

Nov 11, 2013

Philippines struggles to help desperate typhoon victims

Philippines rescue workers struggle to bring aid to famished and destitute survivors after a super typhoon that may have killed more than 10,000 people, in what is feared to be the country's worst natural disaster. Duration: 00:59

Nov 11, 2013

California experiencing boom in gay wedding business

California has seen a boost in demand of gay wedding services since the enactment of the same-sex marriage law four months ago. Duration: 01:27

Nov 11, 2013

Two truffles sold in Italy for 90,000 euros

Two truffles weighing a total of 950 grams have been sold for 90,000 euros to a Hong Kong buyer during the World Alba White Truffles Auction in Grinzane Cavour in northwestern Italy. Duration: 00:39

Nov 11, 2013

Colombia hosts International Dance Biennial

The first International Dance Biennial of Cali is held in Santiago de Cali, Colombia, until November 11. Over 600 dancers from dance companies from across the world are set to perform different genres of dance. Duration: 00:39

Nov 11, 2013

Desperation grows among survivors of Philippines' typhoon

Local security forces struggle to contain looting as survivors of devastating Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines become desperate. Duration: 02:04

Nov 11, 2013

Maldives vote suspension sparks protests, clashes

Following Maldives' top court suspension of the presidential election runoff scheduled for Sunday, blocking a vote for the third time in two months, supporters of presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed took to the streets of Male where they were confronted by police forces.

Nov 11, 2013

Spain arrests 25 human trafficking suspects

Spanish police announced on Sunday the arrest of 25 suspected members of an international network of human trafficking established in Nigeria in 1990.

Nov 11, 2013

Iran, atomic watchdog agree on roadmap for cooperation

Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog agreed Monday on a “roadmap for cooperation” over Tehran's controversial atomic drive, as the US accused Iran of scuttling latest efforts to end the deadlock. Duration: 00:36

Nov 11, 2013