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100 feared dead after boat sinks in C. Africa

Nearly 100 people are feared dead in the Central African Republic after a boat caught fire and sank on a river in the strife-torn country, officials say. Duration: 00:42

Jan 17, 2015

Obama, Cameron show common front against extremism

US President Barack Obama says the threat of violent extremism has 'metastasized', but insists he does 'not consider it an existential threat'. Duration: 01:22

Jan 17, 2015

Filipino faithful flock to Tacloban City to see Pope Francis

Tacloban residents await the arrival of Pope Francis who began a five-day visit to the Philippines. Duration: 00:50

Jan 17, 2015

Obama: Europe needs to better integrate Muslim communities

Europe must do more to better integrate its Muslim communities, and not "simply respond with a hammer," US President Barack Obama said in the wake of last week's terror attacks in France. Duration: 01:07

Jan 17, 2015

US, UN warn Myanmar over growing religious tensions

A top American diplomat decries growing religious intolerance in Myanmar and warns the use of faith for political ends is "playing with fire" in a crunch election year for the former junta-run country. Duration: 00:59

Jan 17, 2015

Tributes paid to Charlie Hebdo's editor Charb

Tributes paid to Stephane Charbonnier, “Charb”, the editor of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo attacked by gunmen last week. Duration: 01:06

Jan 17, 2015

Interfaith leaders gather in solidarity at a London mosque

The Muslim Council of Britain met with other religious leaders at a London mosque in show of solidarity against terrorism, with the general secretary of the umbrella organisation urging people to exercise 'freedom not to offend'. Duration: 00:54

Jan 17, 2015

Families reunited in Havana as US eases travel with Cuba

The United States eases travel and trade restrictions with Cuba, marking the first concrete steps towards restoring normal ties with the Cold War-era foe since announcing a historic rapprochement. Duration: 00:58

Jan 17, 2015

Muslims around the world rally against Charlie Hebdo

One person was shot and another injured in clashes between anti-Charlie Hebdo protesters and police outside the French consulate in Pakistan's Karachi, an AFP correspondent at the city's main hospital said.

Jan 17, 2015

Vasundhara Raje emphasizes on trade and infrastructure development for a prosperous Rajasthan

Jaipur, Jan 16 (ANI): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the CII Partnership Summit which was jointly organized by Government of India and Government of Rajasthan in Jaipur. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje addressed the delegates during the inaugural ceremony. In her address, Raje said that the competition should be in performance and in participation and the relationship between industry and governments now needs to be synergic, each complementing the other, for that alone is the way forward. She added that her vision for Rajasthan is a state with modern infrastructure, expanding opportunities for employment, social security and quality human resources.

Jan 16, 2015

Various parts of nation witness protests against screening of 'MSG'

Gurgaon/ New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Protests have erupted in several parts of Punjab and Haryana against the screening of the 'Messenger of God' featuring Dera Saccha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in lead role. Members of INLD and various other organizations held protests in Gurgaon against the controversial film. The protesters carried flags and shouted slogans but were later detained by police. The district officials in Haryana and Punjab have been asked by respective state authorities to take necessary steps to maintain law and order in view of the alleged clearance to the movie. Protest also took place in the national capital by the workers and leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Meanwhile, Spokesperson of the Dera alleged that the protests are being carried out by people having political interest and by those who are against peace and welfare of nation.

Jan 16, 2015

BJP's Delhi unit felicitates new members Shazia Ilmi and Kiran Bedi - Part - 2

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Delhi's BJP unit on Friday organized a felicitation ceremony for its new members Shazia Ilmi and Kiran Bedi. The two leaders were welcomed by Satish Upadhyay among many other dignitaries of the party. Shazia Ilmi said that she was upset with Aam Aadmi Party and therefore finally joined BJP to work for the welfare of the nation. Kiran Bedi too applauded the party and said that she drew inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and pledged to work to fulfill his dream for a prosperous nation.

Jan 16, 2015

BJP's Delhi unit felicitates new members Shazia Ilmi and Kiran Bedi - Part- 1

Jan 16, 2015

Japanese foreign minister meets PM Modi in New Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at the start of a two-day trip aimed at boosting ties between Asia's second and third largest economies. Kishida's trip comes on the heels of the crushing win of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in national polls last month and a visit by Modi to Japan last year. Kishida arrived in New Delhi on Friday to co-chair the eighth India-Japan Strategic Dialogue with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj on Saturday. The two foreign ministers will review all aspects of the bilateral relations between the two countries and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Jan 16, 2015

Petrol price cut by Rs 2.42 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.25 a litre

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Oil marketing companies on Friday cut petrol prices by Rs 2.42 while it cut diesel price by Rs 2.25 per litre. Meanwhile, the government raised the excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 a litre. Retail pump rates will remain unchanged as the increase in excise duty neutralises the cut in petrol and diesel prices warranted from crude oil price slumping to about USD 46 per barrel. The increase, the fourth since Prime Minister Narendra Modi lifted diesel price controls in October' seeks to cash in on lower world oil prices to bolster strained government finances without stoking inflation. The Finance Ministry notification said the excise duty hike will be effective from midnight tonight.

Jan 16, 2015