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Jayanthi Natarajan Quits Congress; Says the Moment is Heart-Breaking, Painful

Jayanthi Natarajan alleged that Ajay Maken forced her to attack Modi on the Snoopgate controversy ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Jan 30, 2015

Four-day car rally in Siliguri attracts visitors

Siliguri, Jan 29 (ANI): People thronged the four-day state sponsored car rally which is being held in Siliguri district of West Bengal. The third National Time Speed Distance (TSD) Himalayan car rally organised by tyre manufacturer JK Tyre in association with West Bengal Tourism department is witnessing participants traversing a 700-kilometer stretch through the northern parts of the state. 27 cars with 54 participants are taking part in the motorsport. The route apart from touching main tourist spots will also go through smaller towns to showcase the natural beauty of the state. Participants said the drive was full of adventures and hoped people from other states would also join in. The rally ends at the outskirts of Siliguri city in West Bengal.

Jan 30, 2015

Documentary premiered in Dharamsala cautions Tibetans against China's cyber attacks

Dharamsala, Jan 30 (ANI): A Tibetan digital security group called Tibet Action Institute premiered a documentary in Dharamsala showing China's unrelenting cyber attacks against the exiled community. The documentary titled "Tibet: Frontline of the New Cyber War" unfolds the pain of Tibetans living in exile and the problems facing them in maintaining online contact with their family members. The film cautions Tibetans against China's cyber attacks and details measures to counter those threats. The documentary also features researchers from The Citizen Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto. A presentation was also made by Tibet Action Institute's Director of Technology and founder of the Guardian Project, Nathan Freitas to educate people about the Chinese mobile messaging app, WeChat.

Jan 30, 2015

Islamic State's Egypt Wing Claims Responsibility for Deadly Sinai Attacks that Killed 27

The ISIS Egypt affiliate group, Sinai Province, claimed responsibility.

Jan 30, 2015

Afghanistan: Suicide Bomb Attack at Funeral Kills 16, Taliban Attack at Checkpoint Kills 11

A suicide bomb attack targeted at funeral-goers in east Afghanistan killed 16 people, while another attack at a checkpoint resulted in the death of 11 people.

Jan 30, 2015

Babies Trapped Under Rubble as Gas Blast Rips Through Mexico Maternity Hospital; 3 Dead

'I remember the cries of the babies under the rubble'.

Jan 30, 2015

Colonel Rai's Killers are Martyrs: Separatist Leader Geelani

Their "sacred blood" would not go in vain and India must accept the ground realities, said Geelani, chairman of the hardliner Hurriyat group.

Jan 30, 2015

Man with fake gun interrupts Dutch TV, is overpowered

A man armed with a fake gun disrupted Dutch television on Thursday evening when he forced his way into the building of public broadcaster NOS and demanded airtime before being overpowered by police.

Jan 30, 2015

Keystone pipeline bill passes Senate; faces presidential veto

After weeks of debate and a roller-coaster amendment process, the US Senate advanced a bill authorizing immediate construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Jan 30, 2015

Former US Secretaries of State make rare joint appearance

Three former US Secretaries of State are brought together for a rare appearance before a Senate Committee.

Jan 30, 2015

Gas blast at Mexico children's hospital, dozens injured

A huge gas explosion ripped through a children's hospital in Mexico City, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, including 22 children, as the building partly collapsed. Duration: 01:00

Jan 30, 2015

Jordan demands proof pilot alive as IS deadline passes

Jordan demanded proof Thursday that a pilot threatened with execution by the Islamic State group was alive, as a deadline set by the jihadists to free a female militant expired. Duration: 00:29

Jan 30, 2015

Latin American leaders attend CELAC summit in Costa Rica

Latin American leaders, including Cuban President Raul Castro and Bolivian President Evo Morales, attend the first day of the two-day summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in Costa Rica. Duration: 00:52

Jan 30, 2015

French PM Valls leads business delegation in China visit

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang welcomes his French counterpart Manuel Valls in Beijing. Duration: 00:45

Jan 30, 2015

Hero of Paris kosher grocery attack visits native Mali

Lassana Bathily, hailed as a hero and granted French citizenship for leading patrons to a hiding place during the recent attack on a Paris kosher grocery store, arrives back in his native Mali to visit his family. Duration: 00:46

Jan 30, 2015