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Iran Executes 26-Year-Old Reyhaneh Jabbari Who Killed Her Rapist

Jabbari was arrested in 2007 for stabbing an intelligence officer who tried to sexually assault her.

Oct 25, 2014

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC, Indian Forces Return Fire

Pakistan once again resorts to unprovoked firing along LoC in Poonch district.

Oct 25, 2014

Students and family members reunite at Shoultes Gospel Hall after a student opened fire at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington October 24, 2014.

Washington State School Shooting: 2 Dead, 4 Hurt; Shooter was Angry about Failed Relationship

A student opened fire inside the cafeteria of Marysville Pilchuck High School in Washington, killing a friend and himself.

Oct 25, 2014

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Oct 25, 2014

India wants peace with China but not at cost of honour: Rajnath Singh

Noida, Oct 25 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India wants peace with China but not at the cost of its honour while referring to the border dispute. Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed to China's President Xi Jinping that New Delhi wanted to resolve the border issues peacefully. Singh also asked Pakistan to stop shelling along the Kashmir border and create an environment for resumption of dialogue with New Delhi. Singh also played down media reports that suicide bombers could attack the state-run Air India aircrafts.

Oct 25, 2014

Villagers attack policemen in Birbhum

Birbhum/ Kolkata, Oct 25 (ANI): Villagers in Birbhum district of West Bengal attacked policemen and their vehicle on Friday, while state administration alleges that the attack was politically motivated. The assailants who attacked the police were armed with crude bombs, batons and other arms. The police reportedly fired few rounds in air to disperse the attacking mob. Regional Trinamool Congress Party leader Anubrata Mondal had earlier alleged that the state BJP workers were behind the attack on the police in Birbhum. However, denying his earlier statement, Mondal said it was wrong to point guns at anybody without any proof.

Oct 25, 2014

India wants peace with China but not at cost of honour: Rajnath Singh

Oct 25, 2014

Nagas send out a message of peace and unity in capital

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): It was a jam-packed session at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru stadium when thousands of people from different Naga tribes living in the capital city came together for the 'NSUD Nite 2014'- the 51st edition of the annual night cum fresher's meet of the Naga Students Union, Delhi. The annual event aims at fostering unity among the Nagas; besides promoting their cultural legacy. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju addressed the event as the Chief Guest and called for unity among the northeastern people at large. The event witnessed a colorful array of performances including the unique warrior dance of the Sumi Naga community and a melodious performance by the Naga Christian Fellowship choir.

Oct 25, 2014

2 US Nurses Recover from Deadly Ebola, Obama Hugs Survivor Nina Pham

The US hospitals have treated a total of nine cases of Ebola, and only the Liberian, Duncan, died of the virus.

Oct 25, 2014

Congress Minister Sham Lal Resigns in Jammu and Kashmir

Sham Lal Sharma was unhappy with the working of Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather of the National Conference.

Oct 25, 2014

Liberian elections should be held despite Ebola: candidate

The decision to hold nationwide senatorial polls in Liberia despite the threat of the Ebola outbreak, against President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's demands, has many Liberians worried. Duration: 01:08

Oct 24, 2014

Syrian 'phone film festival' honours wars reporters

A three-day “phone film festival" organized by Syrian filmmakers and activists is trying to honor the memory of individuals who risked their lives to document the country’s war often at great personal peril. Duration: 00:49

Oct 24, 2014

Ebola protective suits being made in China

A factory in China is busy making Ebola protective suits for healthcare workers and others fighting the spread of the virus. Duration: 00:38

Oct 24, 2014

Syrian refugees struggle to settle in France

Years of bloody fighting in Syria have forced over two million people to flee, mostly to neighbouring countries. But thousands of asylum seekers have travelled to France, where they struggle to deal with the life that awaits them. Duration: 02:10

Oct 24, 2014

Ram Jethmalani pens advise to Arun Jaitley on black money case

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani said on Friday that he has given his piece of advice on the black money case to the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley through a scathing letter. Accusing Jaitley of not doing enough in the black money case the senior lawyer said that Jaitley's conduct shows that he too, like many others, does not want the truth to come out. Jethmalani had earlier refuted the application filed by the government with the Supreme Court, which stated that details of people having bank accounts abroad cannot be revealed.

Oct 24, 2014