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Competition only between AAP and BJP for Delhi assembly polls: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, urged people to not vote for Congress party in the upcoming assembly polls for Delhi. Kejriwal was addressing a rally in New Delhi where he said the competition for state polls exists only between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party. The elections are likely to be held early next year as no party is in position to form the government. AAP chief also hit out at BJP for failing to fulfill its pre poll promises before coming to power in May.

Dec 25, 2014

Assam Attack: Death Toll Rises to 79; Adivasis Kill 5 Bodo Militants

Three Adivasi protesters have been killed in police firing in Assam's Sonitpur district.

Dec 25, 2014

'You are Like Jesus', Pope Tells Christian Refugees on Christmas Eve

"How much the world needs tenderness today!" he said.

Dec 25, 2014

Two NYPD police officers shot dead by man avenging Eric Garner, Michael Brown.

Christmas Eve Shootings in Washington DC Leave Two Dead

Six shootings were reported in the city on Wednesday.

Dec 25, 2014

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Christmas celebrations toned down in Ebola-hit Liberia

Monrovians in the Liberian capital are observing a sombre Christmas as the Ebola crisis continues to ravage their country. Duration: 00:49

Dec 25, 2014

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A French yuletide tradition reaches the dinner tables of Gabon

Oysters have long been a staple of the French Christmas meal, but now an oyster farmer from Charente-Maritimes has brought them to the coast - and dinner tables - of Gabon. Duration: 00:41

Dec 25, 2014

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Ukrainian coal miners work to stave off electricity shortage

Coal miners in the separatist east of Ukraine work to ensure there won't be electricity shortages during the coldest months of winter, but the country has declared a state of emergency in its electricity market. Duration: 00:59

Dec 25, 2014

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New St Louis suburb police lethal shooting stirs anger

Officials scrambled to head off renewed anger Wednesday after an armed black teenager was shot dead by a white officer in a St Louis suburb, insisting the use of force was justified. Duration: 00:46

Dec 25, 2014

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Uruguay chooses 'smart' farming methods for ambitious goals

Using GM crops, genetically chosen cows, and technology like satellites and drones, Uruguay - with a population of just 3 million people - is aiming to produce enough food to feed 50 million. Duration: 03:10

Dec 25, 2014

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Shinzo Abe returns as Japanese PM after snap election

Japan's parliament on Wednesday confirmed Shinzo Abe for another term as prime minister after his election triumph, but the return to power stirred warnings from China over a bid to change the pacifist constitution. Duration: 00:44

Dec 25, 2014

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Christian pilgrims gather in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas

Pilgrims from across the world descended on Jesus's birthplace in Bethlehem Wednesday to begin the global celebration of Christmas after a violence-plagued year brought suffering to many Middle Eastern Christians. Duration: 01:00

Dec 25, 2014

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France tells displaced Iraqi Christians to 'stay hopeful'

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve told Iraqi Christians to "stay hopeful" in spite of the "suffering" being inflicted on their community. He addressed refugees who have recently arrived in France, in the town of Sarcelles. Duration: 00:52

Dec 25, 2014

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French Interior Minister visits new refugee centre in Calais

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve visits a new emergency accommodation centre in Calais, saying that he hopes to reduce asylum seekers' delays from 24 to nine months. Duration: 01:11

Dec 25, 2014

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Black teen killed by police near Ferguson, Missouri

Police said Wednesday they shot dead an African American teenager after he allegedly pointed a handgun at an officer in a town near Ferguson, Missouri, where a prior police shooting sparked nationwide protests. Duration: 00:52

Dec 25, 2014

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Iraqi Christians prepare for Christmas in Arbil

Iraqi Christian refugees in northern city of Arbil prepare to celebrate Christmas after after a violence-plagued year brought suffering to many Middle Eastern Christians. Duration: 00:43

Dec 24, 2014

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