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Ivory Coast conflict leaves legacy of land disputes

As Ivory Coast strives to put more than a decade of bloody conflict behind it, courts in the agrarian west African nation are overwhelmed by quarrels over land ownership. Duration: 00:46

Jun 20, 2014

100 yr old pursues quest for truth in son's forced disappearance

Juana Pargament's son was one of the 30,000 people who disappeared in Argentina's "Dirty War". Juana will turn 100 next month, but her age doesn't keep her from going every Thursday to Buenos Aires' May Square to demand the truth. Duration: 01:38

Jun 20, 2014

Creativity and humour found in ladies hats at Royal Ascot

From art pallets to waves, there was no lack of outlandish designs for the hats on show at Ascot Ladies' Day in Berkshire on Thursday, as punters placed their bets on horses and also tried to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II. Duration: 00:56

Jun 20, 2014

Dutch 'Gay Village' Project a Hoax to Raise Awareness on Homophobia [VIDEO]

The 'Gay Village' hoax was a PR stunt by Pink Monday (Roze Maandag), an LGBT event held in Tilburg.

Jun 19, 2014

Kurdish Peshmergas warn jihadist group ISIL now well-equipped

Kurdish Peshmerga commanders warn that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is now more powerful and better equipped than the Iraqi army. Duration: 00:43

Jun 19, 2014

Italian envoy in Philippine abuse case protests innocence

An Italian diplomat detained in the Philippines on child abuse charges insisted he was innocent and applied for bail Wednesday, as he appeared before a court in deteriorating health. Duration: 00:59

Jun 19, 2014

Mauritania's Abdel Aziz: the strongman who took on Al-Qaeda

Mauritania's president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz is expected to handily win a new term in office as main opposition rivals boycott a vote Saturday in the largely desert nation. Duration: 00:54

Jun 19, 2014

Former Mosul security forces sit among refugees in camp

Members of the Iraqi security forces are among the some 1,400 people to have found shelter in a camp for IDPs near the border between the Kurdish autonomous region and Nineveh Province. Duration: 00:43

Jun 19, 2014

Spain's King Juan Carlos beat coup, not scandal

Juan Carlos I, who gave up the Spanish crown Wednesday aged 76, led Spain to democracy and foiled a military coup, winning widespread respect that later crumbled under royal scandals. Duration: 02:05

Jun 19, 2014

Iraqi security forces fire artillery during clashes with Sunni militant group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Jurf al-Sakhar

Iraq Confirms Location of 40 Abducted Indians: MEA

The location of the 40 kidnapped Indian construction workers has been confirmed by the Iraq government, stated the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday.

Jun 19, 2014

McCain: Iraq crisis cannot be solved with Maliki in power

As militants continue their fight for power in Iraq, US Senator John McCain blasted the Obama administration for not leaving a significant residual US force in the country. Duration: 00:48

Jun 19, 2014

Flags and cheers greet Spain's new King Felipe VI

Spain's new King Felipe VI swore to serve the crisis-stricken nation as he launched his reign on Thursday, cheered on by crowds of revellers in a sea of red and yellow flags. Duration: 01:09

Jun 19, 2014

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari

Indian Highways to Get 200 Crore Shade Trees, E-Rickshaws without Licence to be Introduced: Gadkari

To provide employment opportunities to the youth in the country, the Union government has proposed two key projects.

Jun 19, 2014

Families of Indian nationals abducted in Iraq cry for help

Batala, June 19 (ANI): Families of Indian workers kidnapped in Iraq are anxiously waiting for an early return of their loved ones as they live under constant fear after losing contact with them. Forty Indian construction workers have been kidnapped in Iraq's Mosul, which fell to Sunni insurgents last week. As tensions continue to mount in Iraq, families in Batala town of Punjab wait for news on fate of their dear ones. Meanwhile, mother of Gurmukh Singh, an abducted national in Iraq, Gurmeet Kaur, said with a heavy heart that she had lost contact with his son.

Jun 19, 2014

IIT JEE topper Chitraang Murdia tells IIT aspirants to keep high morale and maintain continuity

Jaipur, June 19 (ANI): Results of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Exam (IIT-JEE advanced) were declared on Thursday with the top rank being clinched by Udaipur's Chitraang Murdia. Murdia, has topped the JEE (Advanced) exams by securing 334 out of a total of 360 marks and is eyeing a seat in IIT-Bombay. While interacting with mediapersons, the youngster advised IIT aspirants to maintain continuity and keep high morale during the preparation of the exam.

Jun 19, 2014