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Traffic Constable Killed by Unruly Driver over Traffic Violation Gets Guard of Honour

A 26-year old traffic constable killed by an unruly driver was given the guard of honour by the Delhi police on Sunday.

Jun 16, 2014

Pakistani refugees in JandK demand voting rights

Kathua, June 16 (ANI): West Pakistani Refugees living in Jammu and Kashmir protested and demanded the newly elected PM to think of their welfare and grant them their much awaited voting rights. A number of refugees, including women, raised slogans in favour of their demands where they said that ahead of state elections, they should be given voting rights. State president of West Pakistani Refugees, Labha Ram Gandhi, alleged that the government has only been sympathetic to groups like Kashmiri Pandits but never paid heed to the long pending demands of West Pakistan refugees.

Jun 16, 2014

US Evacuates Workers from Baghdad as ISIS Militants Inch Closer, India Asks its Citizens to Leave Iraq

Signaling that the situation in Iraq is unpredictable and extremely risky, the United States on Sunday, 15 June, stated that it is evacuating its employees from the Embassy in Baghdad.

Jun 16, 2014

Bhutan PM says India deserves permanent seat in UN Security Council

Thimpu, June 16 (ANI): Bhutan's Prime Minister called for India's inclusion in the UN Security Council as its permanent member as he thanked New Delhi on Sunday (June 15) for its 'unwavering' support and financial aid. Bhutan Prime Minster, Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay hosted a grand banquet for his Indian counterpart and said Indian PM Narendra Modi's first overseas visit to Bhutan, within a few weeks of his being sworn in as Prime Minister, indicates the new government's commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with its immediate neighbours. Supporting New Delhi contention for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, Tobgay called for a reform in the council and said India rightly deserved a place. He also added that the socio-economic and political landscape of Bhutan has totally transformed and attributed this achievement to India.

Jun 16, 2014

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Tribal Woman Gangraped, Paraded Naked in Madhya Pradesh

In another shameful addition to shocking and brazen crimes against women in the country, a Madhya Pradesh tribal woman was allegedly gangraped by ten men, including her husband, and was even paraded naked.

Jun 16, 2014

In Kirkuk, people react of Kurdish forces presence

Kurdish forces took control of the disputed Iraqi oil hub of Kirkuk on Thursday to protect it from jihadists. Duration: 01:09

Jun 16, 2014

Russia-Ukraine gas talks to resume Sunday after no progress

Kiev's energy minister says Ukraine and Russia failed to reach agreement in talks aimed at averting a halt in Russian gas supplies, but that the two sides will meet again Sunday. Duration: 01:10

Jun 16, 2014

'Unlimited vacation' making gains in US, but critics have doubts

Unlimited holiday may sound like an impossible dream for many workers, but at some US companies it’s already a reality. Supporters say more industries will allow it in future, but is it too good to be true? Duration: 02:20

Jun 15, 2014

Canada: life as a transgender kid

In Canada, some youngsters with gender dysphoria, a conflict between biological sex and gender identity, are being supported with some provinces allowing over-18s to change sex officially without undergoing gender surgery. Duration: 02:03

Jun 15, 2014

DR Congo, Rwanda, scrap over copse of trees

Congolese troops on the border with Rwanda have dug a trench behind a copse of eucalyptus trees, determined to defend a scrap of land they believe marks their territory. Duration: 01:08

Jun 15, 2014

US aircraft carrier welcomes PLA aboard, seeks return invite

The US Navy welcomes four members of China's military aboard one of its aircraft carriers -- and says it hopes to receive a return invite someday. Duration: 01:25

Jun 15, 2014

ISIL militants killing captured Iraqi soldiers

Militant Group ISIL Posts Images of Mass Killing of Iraqi Soldiers on Twitter

According to UN, the number of people killed in summary executions and extrajudicial killings "may run into the hundreds".

Jun 15, 2014

Pakistan Must Stop Ceasefire Violations along LoC to Improve India Ties - Jaitley

Pakistan must completely stop violations of ceasefire along theLoC to continue peace dialogue with India.

Jun 15, 2014

Narendra Modi Arrives in Bhutan, Gets Red Carpet Welcome, Guard of Honour

Narendra Modi was accorded a red carpet welcome and guard of honour by the Bhutan government.

Jun 15, 2014

Narendra Modi inaugurates Supreme Court of Bhutan

Thimphu, June 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Supreme Court of Bhutan. Embarking on his first foreign visit since taking over, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Bhutan today. A grand welcome was accorded to him by the Bhutanese government which rolled out a red carpet and gave a ceremonial guard of honour to him. Later Modi met Bhutan Prime Minster, Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in a bid to reassert Indian influence in the subcontinent offering financial and technical help to the small Himalayan kingdom.

Jun 15, 2014