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Scores killed in Kenya mall siege

Kenyan police backed by special forces battle Somali gunmen who stormed an upscale shopping mall in Nairobi, killing more than 50 people and taking hostages. Duration: 02:05

Sep 22, 2013

Suicide bombers kill more than 70 at Pakistan church

A twin suicide bombing killed more than 70 people at a church service in northwest Pakistan on Sunday in what is believed to be the country's deadliest attack on Christians. Duration: 01:05

Sep 22, 2013

China's disgraced politician Bo Xilai gets life in jail

Fallen Chinese political star Bo Xilai is sentenced by a court to life in prison, following a sensational scandal that culminated in the country's highest-profile trial in decades. Duration: 01:14

Sep 22, 2013

In Lebanon, Syrian refugee children work to survive

A meeting will be held on the sidelines of this week's UN General Assembly to discuss ways of helping Lebanon cope with the Syrian refugee influx. Nearly half of the refugees are children, many of whom are working to support relatives back in Syria. Duration: 02:04

Sep 22, 2013

Merkel wins in Germany, 'grand coalition' likely

Chancellor Angela Merkel clinched a third term in German elections Sunday but will be forced to form an awkward coalition with her chief rivals to govern Europe's top economy, exit polls indicated. Duration: 01:06

Sep 22, 2013

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Rajasthan: Another Congress MLA Booked in Sexual Assault Case

In yet another embarrassment for the Congress government in Rajasthan ahead of the assembly elections later this year, another MLA has been accused of sexually assasulting a woman.

Sep 21, 2013

Nimbahera: Another Rajasthan Congress MLA in sex scandal

Nimbahera, Sep 21 (ANI): Another Rajasthan Congress party MLA is in the news for the wrong reasons. Udai Lal Anjana, MLA from Nimbahera, in Chittor has been accused by a 45-year-old woman of sexually exploiting her on the pretext of marrying her.

Sep 21, 2013

Diluting Nuclear Liability Bill akin to surrendering India's sovereignty to US Agencies: BJP

Bangalore, Sep 21 (ANI): Senior BJP Leader, MM Joshi on Saturday questioned the UPA Government's reported move to attempt a dilution of the Nuclear Liability Bill (NLB) to suit the needs of the US Government and American firms interested in taking bilateral nuclear commerce with India forward, saying it was akin to surrendering India's sovereignty to US Agencies.

Sep 21, 2013

PM lays foundation for Jaipur Metro Rail phase I-B

Jaipur, Sep 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Metro Rail phase-1B in Jaipur, and also dedicated to the nation a solar power plant constructed under Jawahar Lal Nehru Solar Mission.

Sep 21, 2013

VK Singh has caught air of BJP: JD (U)

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Even as the Indian Army has requested the Defence Ministry to order a high-level probe into the functioning of a top secret intelligence unit set up by former chief, Gen (retd) V K Singh, suspecting it of carrying out "unauthorised operations" and financial wrongdoings, JD (U) Leader, Sabir Ali on Saturday said that General Singh had caught the air of BJP.

Sep 21, 2013

VK Singh has habit of being in controversy: Atul Anjan

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): As former Army Chief General VK Singh on Saturday said that the reports against him are politically motivated and laughable, CPI (M) leader Atul Anjan said that VK Singh has a habit of being in controversies and in the headlines by giving baseless statements. He further said that there should be a CBI investigation for this report and that all such high officials should not be allowed to take part in politics for 10 years after their retirement.

Sep 21, 2013

Report against me vendetta for sharing dais with Narendra Modi : VK Singh

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Even as the Indian Army has requested the Defence Ministry to order a high-level probe into the functioning of a top secret intelligence unit set up by former chief, Gen (retd) V K Singh, suspecting it of carrying out "unauthorised operations" and financial wrongdoings, General Singh on Saturday said the allegations came in the light of him sharing dais with Gujarat Chief, Narendra Modi in Rewari.

Sep 21, 2013

Report against TSD laughable, politically motivated: VK Singh

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Even as the Indian Army has requested the Defence Ministry to order a high-level probe into the functioning of a top secret intelligence unit set up by former chief, Gen (retd) V K Singh, suspecting it of carrying out "unauthorised operations" and financial wrongdoings, General Singh on Saturday said that reports against the Technical Support Division were laughable and politically motivated.

Sep 21, 2013

Action against culprits should be taken regardless of their political alliances: CPI (M)

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury on Saturday stated that stern action needs to be taken against culprits responsible for inciting communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, regardless of their political alliances. Yechury further added it was unfortunate that the communal disturbance has increased as the elections are approaching. The Uttar Pradesh police have till now arrested 3 leaders- BJP's Sangeet Som and Suresh Rana, and BSP's Noor Salim Rana.

Sep 21, 2013

PM lays foundation stone of Kishangarh airport in Ajmer

Kishangarh, Sep 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the Kishangarh Airport in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. Singh, hailed the efforts made by the civil aviation ministry for developing airport networks with an aim to connect small cities by air. He further added that the priority of the central government is to develop the basic layout of the airports. Singh also said that there was a need to develop airports with an aim to meet the increasing needs of air traffic.

Sep 21, 2013