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Syria: Bus Bombing Near Shi'ite Shrine in Damascus Kills Six

Al Qaeda's Nusra Front claimed responsibility.

Feb 2, 2015

Delhi Polls: Modi Comes Down Heavily on Congress, AAP, Calls Them Liars

During a rally at Dwarka, Modi said that the two parties were neck and neck when it came to spreading lies and hatching conspiracies.

Feb 2, 2015

Groundhog Day 2015: Where to Watch Online Video; Live Streaming Information on Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction

Here is information on where to watch Groundhog Day celebrations via online live streaming video. What will Punxsutawney Phil predict on 2 February?

Feb 2, 2015

Thousands march for democracy in Hong Kong

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters take to the streets of Hong Kong for the first time since mass demonstrations shut down parts of the city for more than two months. Duration: 01:42

Feb 1, 2015

Ice fishing 'only way to catch some rest' in east Ukraine

In war-torn east Ukraine, fishermen take to the ice hoping to catch some fish - and a break from the constant barrage of shelling between separatist and government forces. Duration: 00:44

Feb 1, 2015

Cleaning up London's Soho - to within an inch of its life

A wine bar in place of a sex shop, luxury apartments where a cabaret once stood - fans of London's once glorious, seedy Soho district fear that it will soon be regenerated beyond recognition. Duration: 01:38

Feb 1, 2015

Cameroonians march to support fight against Boko Haram

Hundreds of people marched in the streets of Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon on Sunday, to show support for the military fight against extremist group Boko Hara in the north of the country. Duration: 01:02

Feb 1, 2015

Iraqi Kurdistan tourism in tatters as IS war drags on

Billboards still read "Welcome to Arbil, 2014 Arab Tourism Capital," but most of the visitors Iraq's Kurdistan region welcomed last year were people made homeless by a jihadist offensive. Duration: 01:25

Feb 1, 2015

Indian Army flags off cycle expedition in remembrance of Kashmir floods

Srinagar, Feb 01 (ANI): Indian Army organized a cycle expedition in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday to commemorate joint efforts of army and locals in saving lives during devastating floods in the state last year. The cycle expedition 'Sailab se Salamati' was flagged off by General Officer Commanding of Kashmir based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha. Indian army spent almost three months to select participants for the expedition. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands of villages devastated by the worst flooding in decades in the Kashmir valley last year. The expedition en route to Delhi is aimed at spreading a positive message and highlighting the grit with which people survived the worst ever flood in the state's history.

Feb 1, 2015

Famous Surajkund fair kick starts in Haryana

Surajkund, Feb 01 (ANI): The famous Surajkund Mela (fair), which showcases variety of ethnically diverse handicrafts, handloom products and cuisines and has foreign nations participating, kick started in Haryana on Sunday (February 01). The 15-day fair is an annual event which reflects and promotes the rich and diverse cultural and artistic heritage of India. The 29th edition of the fair will see 18 countries taking part in it and has central state of Chhattisgarh as the theme state. Khattar inaugurated the fair along with Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh, in Faridabad. For the less-known and unknown artisans, be they from India or abroad, the Surajkund Mela provides an ideal platform to showcase their creative talents with lucrative commercial prospects. Visitors also get to see traditional cultural events, dance and folk music shows organized at the venue. This year Lebanon is the partner nation at the fair.

Feb 1, 2015

Delhi Polls: BJP targets AAP, says it is manipulating facts part 3

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hit back at the Aam Aadmi Party. Sitharaman alleged that AAP manipulates facts while campaigning in Delhi. She counter questioned the party over women safety, CCTV camera and water billings.

Feb 1, 2015

Delhi Polls: BJP targets AAP, says it is manipulating facts part 2

Feb 1, 2015

Delhi Polls: BJP targets AAP, says it is manipulating facts part 1

Feb 1, 2015

EAM Sushma Swaraj meets Chinese Foreign Minister in Beijing

Beijing, Feb 01 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Wang Yi said that India is an important neighbour to China and it will always work towards enhancing them. Yi added that India-US and India-China relations cannot be compared but both work bilaterally to the countries. He added that neighbourhood diplomacy is always high on China's agenda.

Feb 1, 2015

Delhi Polls: Kejriwal attacks BJP over inflation

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday attacked the BJP government over its false promises of reducing inflation which were not fulfilled. Kejriwal said that BJP promised to reduce electricity and general goods' price, but it did not fulfill them. Kejriwal said that BJP claims to reduce petrol prices but the way crude oil prices have been reduced to even less than half but fuel prices are still higher.

Feb 1, 2015