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Rally for release of Slovenia ex-PM Jansa

Slovenia's former prime minister Janez Jansa still hopes to get his corruption sentence overturned and get another shot at power in Sunday's early elections. Duration:00:58

Jul 13, 2014

Oh la, la... South Africans toast France's Bastille Day

Locals and visitors to the valley of Franschhoek, in the Western Cape, South Africa, on Saturday celebrated centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual Bastille Festival. Duration: 01:17

Jul 13, 2014

France marks 1-year anniversary of deadly train crash

On the one-year anniversary of the Brétigny-sur-Orge train crash near Paris, the French transport minister and victims' associations paid homage to the seven people who died and the scores who were injured. Duration: 00:39

Jul 12, 2014

Chikungunya virus spreads through French Antilles

Franca has declared a major epidemic of the chikungunya virus in its overseas territory of Martinique in the French Antilles. The mosquito-borne disease first appeared in December and has increased to hit 5,000 new cases per week. Duration: 01:35

Jul 12, 2014

Israel pounds Gaza for a fifth day

Israel pounded Gaza for a fifth day Saturday with air strikes and artillery, killing 22 Palestinians as Hamas defiantly kept up its rocket fire into the Jewish state. Duration: 00:43

Jul 12, 2014

Gaza: funerals take place as Israeli strike enters fifth day

Israel pounded Gaza for a fifth day Saturday, vowing no let-up in its air campaign to halt rocket attacks by militants. And with no let-up in sight, Palestinians continue to care for the injured and bury their dead. Duration: 01:00

Jul 12, 2014

Last rites of senior journalist Jehangir Pocha performed in New Delhi

New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): The last rites of senior journalist and editor-in-chief of News X channel Jehangir Pocha were performed at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday evening. Pocha passed away in Gurgaon on Saturday morning due to cardiac arrest. He was co-founder of IndiMedia Pvt Ltd, which owns the news channel NewsX. Defence and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was also present among some eminent leaders at the ceremony. Paying tribute to the jopurnalist BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that a very good human being has been lost. He added that Pocha never brought disrepute to his profession.

Jul 12, 2014

Fire at SBI Branch in Chennai

Chennai, July 12 (ANI): A branch of State Bank of India in Chennai caught fire on Saturday evening. Several fire brigades have reached the spot to douse the raging inferno. The cause of the fire is yet to be known. No casualties have been reported in the incident. Branch Manager Sanjeev Chakra assured that no loss of data has happened so the customers need not worry.

Jul 12, 2014

Slums are demolished in Ivory Coast after deadly landslides

Residents from the slums of the Ivorian capital Abidjan have to move out from their homes as the unstable houses built on hills are being demolished after landslides which killed dozens. Duration: 01:00

Jul 12, 2014

Reactions pour in as Karnataka house panel blames mobiles for rise in rape

Chandigarh/ Bangalore/ New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): After blaming rape on women_s style of dressing, the crime is now being linked to mobile phones. A house committee of the Karnataka legislative assembly has recommended that the state government should ban mobile phones in schools and colleges, blaming the devices for an unprecedented rise in the number of rape and molestation cases.

Jul 12, 2014

South Asia Newsline - July 12, 2014

South Asia Newsline - July 12, 2014

Jul 12, 2014

Putin in Cuba to rekindle Latin America ties

President Vladimir Putin visited Russia_s Cold War ally Cuba on Friday, launching a tour that will see him cozy up to Latin America amid newly frayed relations with the West. Duration: 01:31

Jul 12, 2014

Restoration of the historic citadel in Afghanistan

The restoration work is commencing at the citadel in Herat, one of Afghanistan_s most impressive historic sites ___ dating back to Alexander the Great. Duration: 00:56

Jul 12, 2014

Casablanca buildings collapse kills at least eight

At least four people including a 10-year-old child died and 55 others were injured when three residential buildings collapsed in Casablanca, Morocco_s largest city, the authorities said. Duration: 00:38

Jul 12, 2014

ATM attacked by unknown miscreants in Bangalore

Bangalore, July 12 (ANI): Despite so much of security in Bangalore, an ATM was attacked by unknown miscreants on Saturday. The ATM which lies under HSR Police Station limit was attacked after the miscreants tried to operate the machine. They later turned all lights off and tried to rob the ATM. The security guard on duty was badly injured after he tried to protest and stop the miscreants. Bangalore ACP Kamal Pant highlighted the entire incident and assured that the guard is out of danger.

Jul 12, 2014