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Kerry calls for new Middle East peace talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry Sunday called for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, saying both sides had to be helped to make "tough choices" for lasting stability. Duration 00:38

Oct 12, 2014

Morales set for landslide victory in Bolivia vote

Bolivia's indigenous President Evo Morales was widely expected to win a third term in power in elections Sunday, along with a legislative majority that would permit him to push through his leftist reforms. Duration: 00:52

Oct 12, 2014

Alien Species: Toxic Mussels Found in Britain's Wetlands

A species of mussels, which are dangerous to life forms, was found in a reservoir near the Heathrow Airport in London last week.

Oct 12, 2014

Bodies pile up in Ukraine morgue despite ceasefire deal

Hundreds of people have died since the signing of a ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels in the east of the country. At the morgue of Kalinin Hospital in Donetsk, bodies are piling up. Duration: 01:13

Oct 12, 2014

Velocity of Cyclone Hudhud has come down to 90 100 kmph, 3 casualties reported: Ajit Seth

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): After heading meeting with National Crisis Management Committee on Sunday, Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth said that the velocity of Cyclone Hudhud has come down to 90-100 kmph. He said that the casualty reported is three and has not increased till now. He said that there has been physical damage of mobile communication, electricity lines and roads for whose construction and relief, central government will provide with all possible help. He also said that as far as Andhra Pradesh is concerned, quick assessment will be done and restoration process will start after that. Seth also advised eastern states to taken precautionary measures as the cyclone is possible to show affects their too.

Oct 12, 2014

Japan's main islands brace for powerful typhoon

Powerful Typhoon Vongfong is churning towards Japan's main islands after strong winds and heavy rain left 23 injured in the south. Duration: 00:35

Oct 12, 2014

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Halloween Hoax Busted: 'Man Walks into Haunted House with Chainsaw, Murders 7 People' Fake [VIDEO]

The story stated that the video, which accompanies it, shows a man killing seven people with a chainsaw in a haunted LA house.

Oct 12, 2014

Pregnant and Alone in Foreign Land, ISIS 'Poster Girls' Desperate to Come Home

Two pregnant teenage girls from Austria, who had fled their homes to join the ISIS fighters a few months ago, are now desperate to come back home.

Oct 12, 2014

Politicos rest hope on preparedness as cyclone Hudhud hits southern coast

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday rested hope on the preparedness after severe cyclone Hudhud hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that there should be a proper structure made to protect people from natural disaster. Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said that the central government is capable of handling any situation. Leaders from other political parties said that the centre and state government should be in constant contact and take steps to prevent any kind of damage from the cyclone.

Oct 12, 2014

Kurds bury Kobane fighters as others protest in Europe

Funerals were held on Saturday for fighters killed in the Syrian battleground city of Kobane. The deceased were buried on the Turkish side of the border because of insecurity for the funeral and burial. Duration: 01:22

Oct 12, 2014

At least 4 people died in cyclone hudhud, PM has assured all help: N Chandrababu Naidu

Hyderabad, Oct 12 (ANI): After chairing a high level meeting, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that at least four people are reported dead while death of two is confirmed. Naidu said that the authorities are not able to assess wind speed as they have lost communications and that the situation is serious in 3-4 districts of the state. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured all cooperation and are arrangements are made so that quick action will be taken to tackle the cyclone. He said that the state government in cooperation with the centre is doing its best to provide relief.

Oct 12, 2014

Malala Nobel win stirs Pakistani pride, hope for change

Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, who became the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, makes a high-level peacemaking move after sharing the award with India's Kailash Satyarthi for championing children's rights. Duration: 01:03

Oct 12, 2014

Bhupinder Singh Hooda addresses rally in Sonipat

Samalkha, Oct 12 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday addressed a rally in Samalkha area of Sonipat in Haryana. Hooda slammed the BJP for making false promises in the Lok Sabha elections regarding security at international borders. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's all promises regarding Pakistan and China have turned false because both the neighbouring countries are violating norms of the borders. Hooda also said that after he became the Chief Minister the amount of pension has been increased from Rs 200 to Rs 1000 and promised to increase it to Rs 1500 from November onwards. He then appealed to the people for votes and said that if Congress' government is formed for the third time in Haryana, the state will see more progress.

Oct 12, 2014

BJP slams Pak for writing to UN and blaming India for ceasefire violations

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): The BJP on Sunday slammed Pakistan for writing to the UN chief on the security situation along the LoC and the International Border with India. In a letter to UN chief Ban ki-moon, Adviser to the Pakistan Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz accused India of "deliberate and unprovoked violations of the ceasefire agreement and cross-border firing" over the past weeks.

Oct 12, 2014

Regular contact between State and Centre: Jitendra Singh on cyclone Hudhud

Mumbai, Oct 12 (ANI): Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh on Sunday commenting on the cyclone Hudhud said that there has been regular contact between the state government and the central government. He added that army and NDRF are also involved in the relief and rescue operations. He further said that the government is prepared for every situation as they are forewarned.

Oct 12, 2014