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Bob Geldof's daughter Peaches dies aged 25: police

Peaches Geldof, the socialite daughter of Band Aid founder Bob Geldof, has died at her home in Britain aged 25, police said on Monday. Duration: 00:33

Apr 8, 2014

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Anti-Russian protest in Moldovan capital

Anti-Russian activists marched to the Russian Embassy in the Moldovan capital Chisinau on Sunday, chanting "this is not Crimea," to warn against Russian military incursions in other countries in the region. Duration: 00:32

Apr 8, 2014

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Srebrenica survivors drag Dutch state to court

Survivors of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre opened a civil suit against the Dutch government on Monday, saying Dutch peacekeepers should have protected the victims of Europe's worst massacre since World War II. Duration: 00:42

Apr 8, 2014

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EU praises Afghanistan for elections

The head of the EU election observer mission says Afghans showed "remarkable determination" during Saturday's presidential election. Duration: 01:04

Apr 8, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: BJP Releases Manifesto; Impetus to be Given for Growth Revival, Job Creation

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 7 April released its "Election Manifesto 2014" in New Delhi, emphasising that it will strive for the revival of growth and job creation in the country.

Apr 7, 2014

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Carbon cuts possible for manageable warming: experts

The world, acting urgently, can curb carbon emissions enough to avert worst-case scenarios for climate change, UN experts said Monday as envoys met in Berlin to weigh the options for action. Duration: 01:11

Apr 7, 2014

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Clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kill five

Five Palestinians were killed on Monday in clashes between two armed groups in the Palestinian Mieh Mieh refugee camp in southern Lebanon, a medical source told AFP. Duration: 00:36

Apr 7, 2014

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India voters kick off world's biggest election

Indians head to the polls as the first of nine phases of voting kicks off in the northeastern states of Assam and Tripura. Duration: 00:45

Apr 7, 2014

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Palestinian Olympian petitions Israeli court for right to run

During a marathon in the Gaza Strip on Sunday a Palestinian Olympian appealed for support to overturn a ban on him passing through Israel to join a marathon in the occupied West Bank. Duration: 00:35

Apr 7, 2014

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Japan, Australia reach deal on free trade

Japan and Australia say they have reached "substantive agreement" on a long-awaited free-trade deal, in a rare opening of Japan's protected markets. Duration: 00:58

Apr 7, 2014

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Tiananmen Square dissident warns Uighur militancy on the rise

Militancy is on the rise in China among Uighurs driven to despair over Beijing's "terrorist colonisation", Wu'er Kaixi, a Uighur exiled after his role in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, warns. Duration: 01:14

Apr 7, 2014

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Orban cruises to re-election in Hungary

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban wins a clear victory in elections, while the far-right Jobbik party increases its share of the vote. Duration: 00:52

Apr 7, 2014

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Searchers scour debris for Solomon floods missing

Tearful residents and aid workers in the flood-ravaged Solomon Islands continue to scour debris for bodies, days after flash floods tore through the capital Honiara. Duration: 00:43

Apr 7, 2014

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Abu ka Maqbara in Meerut- Perfect example of Hindu-Muslim friendship

Meerut, April 07 (ANI): Meerut, situated in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for harmony between people of diverse religions who live here. One place in the city, which exemplifies this fact, is Abu ka Maqbara. The uniqueness of this shrine is that a Hindu built it in remembrance of his Muslim friend. Legend has it that Abu Hasan and Bihari Lal were very good friends and religion never came in way of this bond. After Abu Hasan passed away, Bihari Lal built a shrine in his memory. The shrine now stands as a perfect example of friendship and communal harmony.

Apr 7, 2014

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Urs of Saint Hazrat Sai Lal Din- where people of different religions unite

Rajouri, April 07 (ANI): Rajouri district of Kashmir is well known for amity between Hindus and Muslims. And the celebration of annual Urs of Saint Hazrat Sai Lal Din is a perfect example of this fact. Every year devotees from different faiths come here in large numbers to pay obeisance to the revered saint. Legend has that the saint was a mystic who devoted his entire life for the betterment of mankind and preached communal harmony. It is believed that wishes of the devotees who come from all across the country are fulfilled here.People in Rajouri prepare for the Urs enthusiastically and everyone irrespective of their religion takes part in the arrangements. A special meal is prepared for all the devotees.

Apr 7, 2014

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