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Ukrainians head to the polls amidst continuing turmoil

Ukraine's snap general election on October 26 is seen as a key test for the war-torn nation as voters replace lawmakers allied to Kremlin-backed former president Viktor Yanukovych, who was ousted in February. Duration: 02:10

Oct 24, 2014

Air strike targets IS militants on a hill in Kobane

An air strike targeted Islamic State group militants on Thursday who were standing near their flag on Tilsehir hill in the embattled Syrian border town of Kobane. Duration: 00:34

Oct 24, 2014

Russian submarine search enters "new phase"

Sweden said Wednesday it was pulling back part of its navy which has been searching for a suspected Russian submarine off the coast of Stockholm for nearly a week with no vessel found. Duration: 00:51

Oct 23, 2014

Disabled Palestinian war photographer turns camera on culture

When Palestinian Osama Silwadi was crippled by gunfire it ended his career as a war correspondent, but the now wheelchair-bound photographer has found a new calling documenting his people's heritage. Duration: 00:52

Oct 23, 2014

Dances with wolves in China's wild west

One man is on a mission to boost the population of wolves in China's violence-wracked far west. The animal - symbol of the Uighur minority there - is under threat with a massive human resettlement program in the region. Duration: 00:41

Oct 23, 2014

Google offers peek into Bhutan with Street View launch

Google provides a sneak peek into Bhutan by unveiling a Street View project for the remote Himalayan kingdom, featuring panoramic views of its majestic mountains, monasteries and crystal-clear rivers. Duration: 00:48

Oct 23, 2014

Russia detains four more suspects in Total crash probe

Heads rolled in Russia Thursday over the plane crash that killed the CEO of French oil giant Total, Christophe de Margerie. Top airport managers have resigned and four more staff detained. Duration: 01:42

Oct 23, 2014

Diwali 2014: Narendra Modi's Happy Dhanteras Photo Amounts to Copyright Infringement? Photographer Unhappy for not Giving Attribution

In what could amount to copyright infringement, official Facebook account of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allegedly used a photograph by US-based photographer, Bimal Nepal, to wish people on the occasion of Dhanteras, the first day of the 5-day Diwali festival celebrated by Hindus around the world.

Oct 23, 2014

Pakistan's health workers put own lives on line to fight polio

Polio vaccine workers in Pakistan face frequent threats to their safety as they try to rid the country of this devastating disease. Duration: 02:37

Oct 23, 2014

Tens of thousands protest in Mexico over missing students

Tens of thousands of people protest in Mexico in anger over the unsolved disappearances of 43 students almost a month ago. Duration: 01:27

Oct 23, 2014

A Canadian national Abu Khalid Al-Kanadi,who is believed to be fighting for ISIS in Syria called on others to wage more attacks in Canada.

ISIS, Jihadi Supporters Laud Ottawa Shooter, Call for More Attacks on Canada

The two 'terror' attacks in Canada within three days have evoked a strong reaction from online jihadists.

Oct 23, 2014

India celebrates festival of lights with fervour...

Ranchi/ Raipur/ Indore/ Siliguri/ Jaipur, Oct 23 (ANI): Every nook and corner of the country was illuminated with lamps as Hindus celebrated their main festival on Thursday. In Ranchi, residents took to last minute shopping of 'diyas' or earthen lamps, an integral part of Diwali decoration. Despite the Chinese lights flooding the markets, many said they still prefer the ritual of lighting diyas on the auspicious day. Residents of central Raipur thronged markets to complete their Diwali shopping. Diwali marks the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after he defeated the demon king Ravan in Lanka. Legend says that millions of lamps were lit when the Hindu God returned home after 14 years of exile in forest.

Oct 23, 2014

British Man Fakes Coma for 2 Years to Avoid Court Hearing, Caught Walking on CCTV

The UK man pleaded guilty to stealing £40,000 and pretending to be in a coma with the help of his wife.

Oct 23, 2014

Kashmir flood victims demand compensation for losses

Rajouri, Oct 23 (ANI): People affected by worst floods in Jammu and Kashmir, mostly shepherds, demanded compensation from the government for losses they incurred. They are demanding compensation for their cattle and herds that got washed away in the floodwaters. In far flung areas of Rajouri district, when the flood hit the region, shepherds were on higher reaches of the Pir Panjal range and their cattle, mostly sheep and mules got washed away. A victim, Abdul Rashid, said people at upper reaches of Pir Panjal mountain ranges did not receive basic relief, which was provided to others. A legislator of Rajouri region, Zulfikar Ali Choudhary, said government should also focus on migratory population of the state.

Oct 23, 2014

BJP supporters pour in to streets to welcome Modi in Srinagar

Srinagar, Oct 23 (ANI): Workers and supporters of the BJP took to streets in Srinagar on Thursday to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kashmir as he will be celebrating Diwali with flood-hit victims of the region. To welcome him, party workers celebrated in Srinagar's streets, carrying banners and chanting his name. They claimed that the BJP was whole-heartedly working in rehabilitation and relief measures in the state and hoped that the central government would provide everything that would help the state to stand on its feet again.

Oct 23, 2014