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Iraq wins pledge of military support against Islamic State

The world's top diplomats pledged Monday to support Iraq in its fight against Islamic State militants by "any means necessary," including "appropriate military assistance", as leaders stressed the urgency of the crisis. Duration: 00:51

Sep 16, 2014

The suspects were brought to a news conference at Koh Tao on Friday to

2 British Tourists Found Murdered in Southern Thailand

Two British nationals were found brutally murdered near a beach on an island in southern Thailand on Monday.

Sep 15, 2014

Canadian Woman Suffers Severe Injuries after being Mauled by Dogs in Alley

A Canadian woman has been hospitalised with severe injuries, after she was mauled by dogs in an alley in Edmonton on Sunday morning.

Sep 15, 2014

UN troops withdraw from Syrian Golan

Hundreds of UN troops withdrew from the Syrian to the Israeli-occupied sector of the Golan on Monday, two weeks after Al-Qaeda-linked rebels kidnapped dozens of the peacekeepers. Duration: 00:42

Sep 15, 2014

Netflix sets sights on European screens

US online streaming giant Netflix will launch the second phase of its European expansion plan on Monday as it sets about seducing French viewers with a "House of Cards"-style drama set in Marseille. Duration: 01:14

Sep 15, 2014

EU ministers and experts meet to discuss Ebola reponse

The European Commission met on Monday to coordinate aid that the EU can offer to African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak. Duration: 00:58

Sep 15, 2014

Over a hundred migrants rescued off the Libyan coast

A group of illegal migrants were rescued by the Libyan coastguard after their boat started to sink of the coastal town of Garabulli, 60 km east of Tripoli. Duration: 00:34

Sep 15, 2014

Sweden poll victor vows to form coalition without far-right

The winner of Sweden's election, Social Democrat leader Stefan Loefven, embarked Monday on the difficult task of forming a government while keeping his pledge to exclude the hugely strengthened far right party, the Sweden Democrats. Duration: 00:57

Sep 15, 2014

Kiev accuses rebels, Russian troops, of breaking ceasefire

Ukraine's defence spokesperson accused Monday the rebels of the East of threatening the ceasefire by launching artillery strikes in Donetsk, killing six civilians. Duration: 01:06

Sep 15, 2014

Who All are Buying Oil from Islamic State? Possibly Everyone

Several European countries are also allegedly buying oil from Islamic State-controlled fields.

Sep 15, 2014

India loses Davis Cup World Group playoff to Serbia

Bangalore, Sep 15 (ANI): India missed its chance to return to the World Group as tennis player Yuki Bhambri lost 2-3 to Serbia's Filip Krajinovic in reverse singles in Davis Cup on Monday. The match was halted due to rain on Sunday night (September 14) and Krajinovic was leading 6-3 6-4. It continued on Monday morning and the Serbian took just about an hour to beat Bhambri 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Bhambri, ranked 153, made as many as 64 unforced errors while Krajinovic, ranked 107, made 38. The Indian said that though he was clear what he had to do, he wasn't able to execute it. Krajinovic, who was playing his first major Davis Cup, commended his opponent for tough competition.

Sep 15, 2014

Abdul Basit says Hafiz Saeed is Pak national and free to roam, faces flak

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit had to face flak on Monday after his remarks on Hafiz Saeed. Abdul Basit said that he is a Pakistani national and is free to go anywhere he wants to. Salmming Basit for his remark, BJP leader Sambit Patra said that Hafiz Saeed is the mastermind of 26/11 and has killed many people. He further said that BJP has made it clear to Pakistan that talks and terror cannot go hand in hand. CPI leader D Raja said that Government of India should ask Pakistan government to not to allow its soil to be used by terrorists. NCP leader DP Tripathi condemning Abdul Basit's statement said that Hafiz Saeed is a terrorist and Basit's statement shows that Pakistan supports terror. to roam freely.

Sep 15, 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit India on September 17: MEA

New Delhi, Sep 15(ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Syed Akabaruddin on Monday said that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India from September 17 to September 19. A high power delegation will accompany the Chinese President. Talking to mediapersons he said that during Chinese President's visit it is expected that all substantive issues of China-India bearing will be discussed. He added that the visit would open many opportunities of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Sep 15, 2014

France, Iraq urge quick action against IS at Paris conference

The leaders of France and Iraq urged swift action against Islamic State militants, with President Francois Hollande warning there was "no time to lose" as he opened an international conference to shore up an anti-jihadist coalition. Duration: 00:34

Sep 15, 2014