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Paris says 'strong possibility' Frenchman in IS execution video

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said Monday there was a "strong possibility" one of the Islamic State jihadists seen unmasked in a video claiming the execution of a US aid worker and Syrian soldiers was a French citizen. Duration: 1:30

Nov 18, 2014

Romania's Iohannis presidential win-'huge step forward' : Expert

Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Professer at the Hertie School of Governance says the election of a member of Romania's minority is a 'huge step forward.' Duration: 01:03

Nov 18, 2014

Health workers in Sierra Leone dance to cheer up Ebola patients

Staff tackling the Ebola virus at a treatment centre in Sierra Leone face death every day but that doesn't mean they can't look on the brighter side. They've taken to dancing to cheer up their patients. Duration: 00:52

Nov 18, 2014

France: Pacific nations need help to combat rising seawaters

France on Monday called for financial aid specifically for Pacific nations at risk from climate change and rising seawaters, as President Francois Hollande visits the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. Duration: 01:33

Nov 17, 2014

Suspected French jihadist: 'my goal is martyrdom'

Suspected French Islamic State jihadist seen unmasked in a video claiming the execution of a US aid worker, says his personal goal is martyrdom, in an interview given in July. Maxime Hauchard, born in 1992 in northern Duration: 00:41

Nov 17, 2014

Greenpeace activist hurt in clash over Canaries oil exploration

A Greenpeace activist was hurt on Saturday in a confrontation with the Spanish navy that came during fresh protests against a controversial oil exploration project in waters off the Canary Islands. Duration: 00:52

Nov 17, 2014

Development threatens the survival of Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park is considered the jewel of the city, but this oasis is increasingly becoming an island as migratory corridors for its wildlife are choked off by roads, railways, housing developments and polluting factories. Duration: 02:47

Nov 17, 2014

Ukrainian military says ready for 'any aggression' in East

After losing six servicemen during the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defence ministry on Monday said it was strengthening its readiness to deal with any "rebel aggression" in the east of the country. Duration: 01:02

Nov 17, 2014

"Stay French" march as French president visits New Caledonia

New Caledonians take to the streets to reaffirm their French identity as President Francois Hollande makes his first visit to the South Pacific overseas possession. Duration: 01:10

Nov 17, 2014

Burkina Faso chooses Michel Kafando as interim president

Veteran diplomat Michel Kafando is chosen as Burkina Faso's interim president, officials in the west African country announce, and will head the country until 2015. Duration: 01:05

Nov 17, 2014

EU praises Dutch response to stem off bird flu outbreak

The European Commission "praises the reaction" of both British and Dutch governments over an outbreak of bird flu, saying on Monday they "immediately took the measures that were required by the EU protocol." Duration: 00:57

Nov 17, 2014

Pakistan is for fair resolution of Kashmir, says Abdul Basit

Hyderabad, Nov 17 (ANI): Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, said on Monday that Kashmir is a disputed territory and both countries need to realize that peace is in their mutual interest. Speaking to a mediaperson in Hyderabad, he said both India and Pakistan need to show perseverance in their efforts towards achieving peace. Talking about China, Basit said it is a global cosmopolitan world and all countries are trying to augment their living standards and so is Pakistan while seeking cooperation from China.

Nov 17, 2014

Supporters pay tribute to Bal Thackeray on his second death anniversary

Mumbai, Nov 17 (ANI): Leaders and supporters of Shiv Sena remembered firebrand Hindu nationalist Bal Thackeray on his second death anniversary in Mumbai on Monday. Bal Thackeray's son and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray paid floral tribute at his memorial in Mumbai. Senior leader of the party Manohar Joshi and others also paid respects. Joshi said best way to remember Bal Thackeray was by doing what he envisioned for Maharashtra.

Nov 17, 2014

Using Your Phone Too Much May Be Hurting Your Back

New Delhi, 17 Nov (ANI): A new study has revealed that slumping over the phone may be hurting your back. People spend an average of 2 to 4 hours each day with their neck bent at this unnatural angle while shooting off emails or texts and the success of social media has led to an epidemic of bad smart phone posture. According to the study bending your head at a 60 degree angle to get a better look at your selfies puts a lot of pressure on your cervical spine, the portion of the spine above the shoulders. When flexing the head forward at varying degrees and the loss of the natural curve of the cervical spine leads to incrementally increased stresses about the cervical spine. These stresses may lead to early wear, tear, degeneration and possibly surgeries.

Nov 17, 2014

US Republican Governor meets Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj met Governor of US state of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, in New Delhi on Monday. Haley met Swaraj with a view to attract business and held talks on economic issues. Haley is on a 10-day visit to India and embarked upon her tour from Chandigarh. Haley interacted with politicians and industry leaders with an objective to seek strong business ties with India and attract investments in South Carolina and vice-versa in the field of aerospace, pharmaceuticals, tourism and agro-processing industries.

Nov 17, 2014