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80 people injured in Hong Kong high-speed ferry accident

Eighty people are injured when a high-speed ferry travelling from Hong Kong to Macau hit an "unidentified object" in the water, according to Hong Kong's marine department.

Nov 29, 2013

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Defiant Thai protesters snub PM talks plea

Thai opposition protesters reject government talks to defuse their rallies after the prime minister called for an end to the demonstrations as she survived a no confidence vote in parliament.

Nov 29, 2013

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Abu Salem gets seven-year imprisonment in fake passport case

Hyderabad, Nov 28 (ANI): A special CBI court in Hyderabad has sentenced seven year rigorous imprisonment to underworld don, Abu Salem in fake passport case on Thursday. The gangster was found guilty under various sections of IPC for obtaining a passport under a fictitious name and address from Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. While speaking to mediapersons after the judgement, public prosecutor, TV Ramana revealed that Salem was charged under criminal conspiracy, cheating by personation and forgery for purpose of cheating.

Nov 29, 2013

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Pradeep Sharma files criminal defamation case against Madhu Kishwar

Ahmedabad, Nov 28 (ANI): Suspended Gujarat IAS officer Pradeep Sharma filed criminal defamation case against writer Madhu Kishwar over her controversial tweet, 'falsely' linking Sharma with the woman allegedly stalked by Gujarat government. Sharma had earlier dashed off a defamation notice which was supposed to be responded to within 48 hours. The court has scheduled the hearing for the same on 5th of December, as confirmed by the lawyer.

Nov 29, 2013

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Tarun Tejpal Sexual Assault Case: Shoma Chaudhury tenders apology to NCW

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): The National Commission for Women has informed that former Tehelka managing editor Shoma Chaudhury has tendered an apology to the National Commission for Women (NCW) for alleged "lapses" in handling the sexual assault case against the magazine's former editor Tarun Tejpal. Chaudhury on Thursday met member in-charge of Goa Shamina Shafiq of the National Commission for Women (NCW) at its headquarters in New Delhi to explain in person her handling of the case.

Nov 29, 2013

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Tarun Tejpal Sexual Assault Case: Shoma Chaudhury admits procedural mistake, apologizes

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Former Tehelka managing editor Shoma Chaudhury on Thursday admitted procedural mistake in handling the case of alleged sexual assault of the magazine's journalist by its former editor Tarun Tejpal. Chaudhury also assured the NCW that she will fully cooperate with the investigation.

Nov 29, 2013

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Philippine survivors paid to clear up typhoon mess

Tens of thousands of desperately needed jobs are being created for survivors of a catastrophic typhoon in the Philippines by paying them to clear mountains of waste from ruined cities and farms. Duration: 00:45

Nov 29, 2013

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Syrian army takes strategic town of Deir Attiyeh

The Syrian army recaptured the strategic town of Deir Attiyeh Thursday, less than a week after losing it, taking the advantage in its bid to crush rebels just north of Damascus. Duration: 00:37

Nov 29, 2013

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K-Tigers perform at S. Korea's new Taekwondo stadium

South Korea's taekwondo group K-Tigers perform at a newly built stadium devoted to the homegrown martial art. Duration: 01:33

Nov 29, 2013

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Tymoshenko speaks out about mother's hunger strike

Jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko called on EU leaders to drop all demands and sign a historic pact with Ukraine without any preconditions at a summit that opens Thursday. Duration: 01:25

Nov 29, 2013

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Donkeys used to clean up streets of Gaza

On a sweltering November afternoon, 10-year-old Alaa skips barefoot along a road in Gaza City picking up festering bags of rubbish and throwing them onto his father's donkey-drawn cart. Duration: 01:25

Nov 29, 2013

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Vienna zoo names baby panda 'Happy Leopard'

Vienna's new baby panda will be named Fu Bao, or Happy Leopard, the city's Schoenbrunn Zoo announced on Thursday, three months after he was born. Duration: 00:41

Nov 28, 2013

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Protesters in Ukraine keep up the pro-EU fight

Thousands of pro-European protesters keep up their mass rally in central Kiev against the government's decision to scrap a deal with the EU. Duration: 00:33

Nov 28, 2013

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US consumers camp out for Black Friday bargains

US consumers camp out and queue in front of chain stores to enjoy the best deals possible on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, when massive sales are organised. Duration: 00:48

Nov 28, 2013

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Protests continue as Thai PM survives no confidence vote

Opposition protesters in Thailand keet up their fight to try to topple Yingluck Shinawatra's government by besieging major ministries. Duration: 01:14

Nov 28, 2013

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