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Israel claims it hit more than 300 Hamas targets in Gaza

The Israeli air force overnight hit more than 300 Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to rocket fire from the besieged Palestinian territory, an army spokesman said Thursday. Duration: 00:52

Jul 10, 2014

Thousands of Iraqis seek refuge in the Kurdish town of Khanaqin

In the mostly-Kurdish town of Khanaqin, located 150 kilometres northeast of the Iraqi capital, thousands of Iraqis fleeing a jihadist-led onslaught seek refuge. Duration: 01:06

Jul 10, 2014

Shiite rebels seize city of Amran near capital

Yemeni Shiite rebels seized control Tuesday of the northern city of Amran, near the capital Saana, after three days of fierce fighting estimated to have uprooted some 10,000 families. Duration: 01:04

Jul 10, 2014

World Cup spectators perish in Gaza air strike

In the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Yunis, an Israeli missile slammed into a coffee shop, killing nine as they watched a World Cup semi-final match. Another 15 people were injured. Duration: 00:35

Jul 10, 2014

Tel Aviv tourism industry wary of violence

Tourism professionals in the lively city of Tel Aviv say they worry the recent violence with the Palestinians could force visitors to stay away. Duration: 02:09

Jul 10, 2014

Small eastern Ukraine city taken back by Ukrainian forces

The small city of Nikolayevka, in east Ukraine, has been heavily hit by airstrikes and taken back by Ukrainian forces. Duration: 00:51

Jul 10, 2014

Afghanistan at 'critical moment' in its transition: Kerry

Afghanistan is at a "critical moment" in its transition, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday, amid a deepening electoral crisis in the country, where a presidential candidate has rejected the preliminary results. Duration: 01:08

Jul 10, 2014

Texas gunman kills at least six, four his own children

A lone gunman kills at least six people, four of them his own children, during a domestic dispute in Texas. A fifth child, a 15-year-old girl, was also shot and remains in a critical condition. Duration: 00:46

Jul 10, 2014

Ram Madhav joins BJP, says will do everything expected of him by party

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): RSS Spokesperson Ram Madhav on Thursday joined BJP after speculations over the same. He said that he will do whatever is entrusted to him by the party. He said that BJP has trusted him with party's works and he will work in the direction to fulfill those expectations.

Jul 10, 2014

Prithviraj Chavan on Pune Blast

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Thursday appealed to the people of Pune to not panic and co operate with the police in investigating the blast which occurred at the parking lot of the Faraskhana police station in Pune's Budhwarpeth area. At least three people were injured in the incident.

Jul 10, 2014

India's government spells out 'Modi-nomics' in first budget

India's new right-wing government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils its maiden budget, promising a new era of fiscal discipline, higher growth and greater opportunities for foreign investors. A voiced AFPTV report. Duration: 02:15

Jul 10, 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in exclusive interview with ANI over General Budget Part - 2

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): After Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday presented the 2014-15 general budget, he said that his maiden budget was a vision statement that aimed at giving a fillip to infrastructure, manufacturing and re-establishing confidence in the Indian economy. Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Jaitley said that it’s a directional budget. Jaitley sought to reassure investors by promising a stable tax regime and saying the government would not "ordinarily" create new liabilities retrospectively, but stopped short of moving to scrap the law. The finance minister also said that he would uphold the fiscal deficit target for this year inherited from the last government - 4.1 percent of gross domestic product - despite expectations he would be forced to raise it due to weak revenue and high subsidy costs.

Jul 10, 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in exclusive interview with ANI over General Budget Part - 1

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): After Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday presented the 2014-15 general budget, he said that his maiden budget was a vision statement that aimed at giving a fillip to infrastructure, manufacturing and re-establishing confidence in the Indian economy. Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Jaitley said that it's a directional budget. Jaitley sought to reassure investors by promising a stable tax regime and saying the government would not "ordinarily" create new liabilities retrospectively, but stopped short of moving to scrap the law. The finance minister also said that he would uphold the fiscal deficit target for this year inherited from the last government - 4.1 percent of gross domestic product - despite expectations he would be forced to raise it due to weak revenue and high subsidy costs.

Jul 10, 2014

Arjun kapoor launches ASUS ZenFone Series in India

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI) : Bollywood Heartthrob Arjun Kapoor was in the capital for the launch of ASUS ZenFone series in India. The brand-new smart phones series includes ZenFone 4; ZenFone5 and ZenFone6 which offers thin, light and powerful phones with highly portable designs for energetic lifestyles.The Ishaqzyade star was happy to be associated with the brand. The Two States star also confessed of being a Smartphone addict. Arjun would be soon seen in director Homi Adajania's next 'Finding Fanny' scheduled to be released in September.

Jul 10, 2014

Huma Qureshi unveils Femina's latest issue

Mumbai, July 10 (ANI): Bollywood diva Huma Qureshi, who features on the cover page of July edition of the Femina, unveiled it in the showbiz capital Mumbai recently. This issue focuses the size-zero stereotype, making the average looking women feel good about their body. She looked gorgeous in red peplum Vizyon top paired up with a white pencil skirt from Marks and Spencer. Great going Huma!!!

Jul 10, 2014