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Pope Francis on Clerical Sex Abuse: 'I Beg Your Forgiveness'

Pope Francis on Monday begged for forgiveness to Catholics sexually abused by members of the clergy.

Jul 8, 2014

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Jul 8, 2014

World Cup tickets official arrested over illegal sales

Brazilian police arrest a director from the FIFA partner company handling World Cup ticket packages, accusing him of leading a network that illegally sells game passes. Duration: 00:58

Jul 8, 2014

Government to consider setting up more agriculture universities in Northeast

Manipur/ Assam/ New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh has directed the Indian Council for Agricultural Research to study the feasibility of opening agriculture and veterinary universities in the northeastern states. A delegation led by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju met the agriculture minister recently to push forward a proposal for setting up at least six agriculture universities in the North East along with a few research centers at an estimated cost of over Rs 700 crore. The delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting the requirements of the north-eastern region in the areas of agricultural education and research. Focus will also be given on upgrading the infrastructure of the existing institutions.

Jul 8, 2014

Assam nurtures young football talent

Assam, July 8 (ANI): _Tiki-taka_ is a style of play in football characterized by short passing and movement. Here, in Jorhat - Tiki-Taka is the name of a newly formed Football coaching centre, which imparts two-year training to young players. Over 50 boys and girls, below the age of 13, are going through rigorous training under the guidance of Pankaj Neog, a former Indian goal keeper. After training, the best players will be selected for Inter-District and All Assam B-Division League. These players want to join professional clubs and even play for their country in the future. And they are working hard to make their dream come true.

Jul 8, 2014

World Cup: Sao Paulo party zone makes locals_ lives misery

For people living in Sao Paulo_s bohemian neighbourhood, Vila Madalena, constant World Cup celebrations have turned their lives into a living nightmare. Duration: 01:35

Jul 8, 2014

Barroso to testify at European court in influence-peddling case

European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso is to testify before the European Court of Justice over the resignation of a commissioner in a tobacco-linked influence-peddling affair. Duration: 01:03

Jul 8, 2014

Pro-Russian rebels dig in as Ukraine forces advance

Retreating pro-Russian insurgents dug in on Monday in Ukraine's sprawling industrial hub of Donetsk after government forces scored a string of morale-boosting victories in the bloody battle for the future of the ex-Soviet state. Duration: 00:47

Jul 8, 2014

Preliminary results project Ghani as Afghan poll winner

Former World Bank economist Ashraf Ghani won Afghanistan's presidential election, according to preliminary results Monday, but fraud allegations are set to spark a dispute over the outcome and stoke concerns of instability. Duration: 00:37

Jul 8, 2014

Pope slams Church complicity in child sex abuse.

Pope Francis acknowledged Monday that the suicides of clerical sex abuse victims weigh on his conscience as he thanked victims on Monday for shining a light on the "terrible darkness" at the heart of the Catholic Church. Duration: 01:15

Jul 8, 2014

Turkish court arrests policeman in protester killing

A Turkish court on Monday arrested a riot policeman accused of killing a protester during mass anti-government protests last year, in a key victory for the victim_s family. Duration: 00:33

Jul 8, 2014

Ukraine: army to attempt a "full blockade" of Donetsk and Lugansk

Ukrainian National Security and Defence Council deputy head Mykhailo Koval said on Monday that soldiers now intended to complete a "full blockade" of both Donetsk and the neighbouring separatist stronghold Lugansk. Duration: 00:38

Jul 8, 2014

Visitors come to Shevardnadze's home to pay respects

Eduard Shevardnadze, who helped end the Cold War as the Soviet Union's last foreign minister before becoming president of Georgia, died on Monday at the age of 86. Duration: 00:40

Jul 7, 2014

Italy navy rescues 2,600 boat migrants over two days

More than 2,600 migrants were rescued by the Italian navy this weekend, authorities said Monday, as police searched for new arrivals who landed by night on Sicily's southern coast. Duration: 00:38

Jul 7, 2014

Gaza buries five Palestinians killed by Israeli air strike

Five Palestinians were killed by Israeli drone strikes on Gaza, medics said Monday, after militants fired dozens of rockets at southern Israel. Duration: 01:18

Jul 7, 2014