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U.S. charges six with supporting Islamic militant groups -Justice Department

The U.S. Justice Department has unveiled the names of six people charged with supporting Islamic militant groups. The indictment points to six Bosnian natives -- living in Missouri, Illinois and New

Feb 7, 2015

Biden says Ukraine has right to defend itself against Russia

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) SCRIPT: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Saturday that Washington wanted a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine but added that Kiev had a right to

Feb 7, 2015

Lavrov says deal 'possible' to resolve Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday voiced optimism that a plan being worked on by Moscow, Berlin and Paris could bring an end to the Ukraine conflict. Duration: 00:29

Feb 7, 2015

Mexico seeks crematorium owner after 60 bodies found

Mexican police launch a manhunt for the owner of an abandoned crematorium after 60 bodies, including children, are found rotting in the Acapulco facility that closed a year ago. Duration: 00:50

Feb 7, 2015

Six killed in Bangladesh fire bomb attacks on bus

EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS EDIT CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: QUALITY AS INCOMING Burn victims are rushed to hospital in Bangladesh... ...after opposition activists hurled petrol

Feb 7, 2015

Donetsk residents in constant fear of shelling

As international leaders seek an end to fighting in eastern Ukraine on the sidelines of a Munich security conference... ...residents in Donetsk say they live in constant fear of shelling. (SOUNDBITE

Feb 7, 2015

Kiran Bedi thanks people of Delhi for voting in large numbers, says updated surveys will be in favou

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): BJP's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi on Saturday thanked people of Delhi for coming out and voting in assembly polls. Bedi also thanked BJP for reposing its faith in her and assigning her with the responsibility of party's CM candidate. Bedi said that the current surveys showing greater number of seats to AAP than the BJP is based on surveys till 3:00 PM. She said that the updated surveys of voter turnout from 3:00 to 6:00 PM will be in favour of BJP. She said that the results are not yet out and there still is a chance for BJP's victory.

Feb 7, 2015

Nitish Kumar thanks JD (U) legislative party for his anointment as party leader

Patna, Feb 07 (ANI): JD (U) Senior Leader Nitish Kumar on Saturday thanked the legislative party for his anointment as party leader. He blamed BJP for dividing the party for its political interests. Kumar also said that he recommended name of Jitan Ram Manjhi for chief minister of the state earlier and asked the party to ply with the same. But ultimately, the unrest in the party and among the citizens of the state regarding development in the state led to such political crisis in Bihar.

Feb 7, 2015

West Bengal NGO organize Sports event for HIV positive kids

Siliguri, Feb 07 (ANI): HIV positive children and adults took part in a sports and cultural event in West Bengal on Saturday to spread awareness about the virus. A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)--West-Bengal Voluntary Health Organisation (WBVHO)--organised the meet, which was attended by people from all walks of life. During the meet, children participated in various events like frog race, biscuit eating competition, etc, while parents took part in musical chairs, passing the ball, etc. About 80 families from different parts of the state took part in this event. The NGO works for creating awareness among people about HIV to change the thinking of the society. Meanwhile, a participant Dhan Kumar Rai said that such events boost morale and bring happiness.

Feb 7, 2015

Protest against tobacco promotion board held in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Feb 07 (ANI): Members of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) took out a protest march in Chennai city of Tamil Nadu on Saturday demanding close down of the tobacco promotion board. Members of Tamil Nadu People's Forum for Tobacco Control (TMPFTC) demanded government action against the panel, responsible for promoting export and sale of tobacco products in India. Protesters shouted slogans and demanded that any sort of promotion of the tobacco industry be stopped with immediate effect. Tobacco use alone is responsible for about 40 per cent of all cancers in India. A protester, Niranjana said that dealing with cancer caused expenses was greater than the revenue generated by the tobacco industry.

Feb 7, 2015

Nitish Kumar elected leader of JD (U) legislative party

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): After Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi proposed the dissolution of Bihar Legislative Assembly, JD (U) legislators sacked Manjhi and elected former chief minister Nitish Kumar as party leader in Assembly. Kumar will soon return as Chief Minister of the state as the JD (U) legislative party elected him as the leader. The meeting was attended by 97 MLAs. After dismissing two ministers from his rival camp, Manjhi had called a meeting of his cabinet and thereafter proposed dissolution of Bihar Assembly. Bihar Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has accepted Manjhi’s recommendation on dismissal of 2 ministers.

Feb 7, 2015

Rare white tigers are born in Japan

A Japanese zoo releases footage of four rare new born white tigers. Duration: 00:40

Feb 7, 2015

Merkel says Ukraine peace bid 'uncertain, but worth trying'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday the latest Franco-German bid to end the Ukraine crisis with Russia was "uncertain" but "worth trying" given the ongoing bloodshed. Duration: 00:40

Feb 7, 2015

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Jammu & Kashmir: Voting for Rajya Sabha Seats Ends

One of the first individuals to cast his vote was former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah.

Feb 7, 2015

BS Bassi casts vote, thanks media for throughout coverage around booths

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): As polling is to end in an hour or so for the Delhi Assembly elections, Police Commissioner of the national capital, BS Bassi casted his vote. He said that he has done the checking of the polling booth too along with voting. The voting for assembly elections on Saturday will carry on till 6:00 PM.

Feb 7, 2015