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Berlin says Greek request a 'starting point' for more talks

The German government appeared to make a step towards a last-minute deal between Athens and its creditors, saying Friday that Greece's request for a loan extension from its eurozone partners provided "a starting point" for more talks. Duration: 01:21

Feb 20, 2015

Ukrainians remember victims of Kiev uprising, one year on

Large crowds in Kiev head to the city centre, for Independence Square, affectionally called the Maidan. They're marking the first anniversary of the shooting deaths of more than 100 protesters here -

Feb 20, 2015

Clashes in Hebron

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Dozens of Palestinians protesters clashed on Friday (February 20) with Israeli security forces near the main gate of Shuhada street in the West Bank city of

Feb 20, 2015

Canadian MP can't sit tight for vote

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: A Canadian politician found himself in a tight spot on Thursday (February 19) after he stepped out of parliament during a procedural vote. When a fellow

Feb 20, 2015

Snow day for red pandas at Cincinnati Zoo

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: A zookeeper at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden took a video of two red pandas having the time of their lives during a snow day on Thursday (February 20)

Feb 20, 2015

Turkish lawmakers in fresh brawl over anti-violence legislation

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Turkish lawmakers brawled in parliament for second time late on Thursday during a debate over a bill aimed at cracking down on violent demonstrations. A

Feb 20, 2015

Greeks react ahead of Germany debt talks

Germany and Greece face off at yet another eurozone meeting Friday in search of a last-minute bailout compromise, with Berlin insisting Athens accept continued austerity in return for fresh debt aid. Duration: 01:05

Feb 20, 2015

Six hurt as trains collide in Switzerland

Two trains slammed into each other near the Swiss city of Zurich, tipping over carriages and injuring at least six people, one seriously, according to police.

Feb 20, 2015

Jordan calls fight against extremism a "third World War"

ROUGH CUT (No reporter narration) Jordan's Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh called the fight against extremism a "third World War" and said on Friday (February 20) Jordan would lead the Muslim-Arab

Feb 20, 2015

Bitten to Death: Caught Between the Mosquito and the Swine

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had said that mosquito bite was the main reason for causing swine flu.

Feb 20, 2015

Mamata Banerjee visit to Bangladesh raises hopes of early resolution to water treaty

Dhaka, Feb 20 (ANI): The visit of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to Bangladesh has raised hopes of resolution of Teesta water-sharing deal and other contentious issues. Mamata Banerjee arrived in Dhaka on Thursday on a maiden official visit at the invitation of Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. India released 111 Bangladeshi fishermen on Thursday ahead of her visit to Dhaka. The Teesta water-sharing agreement has been in talks since 2009. Banerjee is scheduled to meet Bangladesh's President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina among others.

Feb 20, 2015

Good news soon on anti-corruption helplines, reduced power rates and free water supply: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his government will very soon give good news on anti-corruption helplines, reduced power rates and free water supply. Kejriwal said that his government has already finalized a "blue-print" on issues relating to power and water which were focus areas for AAP during the election campaign while it will take at least a year to make Delhi a "Wi-Fi city". He was speaking after inaugurating the annual Garden Tourism Festival at Saket in South Delhi.

Feb 20, 2015

Oath on 22 Feb, have to prove majority by 16 March: Nitish

Patna, Feb 20 (ANI): Addressing mediapersons in Patna, senior JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar on Friday said that he has been invited to form government in the state. Nitish met Governor KN Tripathi in Patna and staked his claim to form the next government after his protege Jitan Ram Manjhi resigned hours before he was supposed to face the trust vote in Bihar Assembly today. Nitish said that the swearing-in ceremony will be on 22 February, at 5 pm. The governor has given time till 16 March to prove majority in the Bihar Assembly.

Feb 20, 2015

Suicide attack targets Somali officials in hotel, kills ten

Al Shabaab Islamist militants say they detonated a bomb at the entrance of this hotel in the Somali capitol Mogadishu. They stormed inside where politicians had gathered, killing at least 10 people.

Feb 20, 2015

Surat's diamond merchant buys NAMO's pinstripe suit, bid closes at 4.31 cr

Surat, Feb 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monogrammed pinstriped suit on Friday was bought by Surat-based Diamond merchant Laljibhai Patel as the bidding closed at 4 crores and 31 lakhs. Dharmanandan Diamonds Chairman Laljibhai Patel after winning the suit said that he will keep the suit in our office as a reminder of the noble cause he took part in. Reportedly, the monogrammed bandhgala is worth Rs 10 lakh. Modi had worn the suit during his meeting with the US President Barack Obama. The money which will come from the bidding will be used in the Ganga Cleaning Project.

Feb 20, 2015