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New India PM Modi holds talks with Pakistani rival Sharif

Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif hailed a "historic opportunity" for ties on Tuesday after a meeting with India's new Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Duration: 00:44

May 28, 2014

US plans full Afghan withdrawal by end of 2016

US forces will complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan by the end of 2016, 15 years after the September 11 attacks, President Barack Obama said Tuesday. Duration: 01:09

May 28, 2014

Prosecution backs life for Russian journalist killers

The prosecution on Tuesday called for jail terms of up to life for the five men convicted of the murder of prominent Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Duration: 00:43

May 28, 2014

Greenpeace activists arrested in Holland over drill protest

Dutch police on Tuesday arrested six activists as Greenpeace staged two protests in northern Europe including chaining a Russian contracted oil rig to a dock, to highlight oil drilling in the eco-sensitive Arctic oceans. Duration: 00:41

May 28, 2014

Egyptians vote on second day of presidential poll

Egyptians vote on the second and final day in the presidential election. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, ex-army chief who ousted Egypt's first democratically elected leader and crushed his Islamist movement is set for a landslide election win. Duration: 00:39

May 28, 2014

Arson attack on Jerusalem church during pope visit

An arsonist set fire to a Catholic church Monday at a contested site in Jerusalem during a visit by Pope Francis, the spokesman for the Abbey of the Dormition told AFP. Duration: 00:31

May 28, 2014

Thai army detains fugitive ex-cabinet minister

Thailand's army detains a fugitive former cabinet minister wanted by the ruling junta in a dramatic swoop by soldiers at a packed Bangkok press briefing. Duration: 01:00

May 28, 2014

Ukrainian billionaire Poroshenko declared poll winner

Confectionary tycoon Petro Poroshenko is formally declared the winner of Sunday's presidential elections, with the election commission saying he gained more than 54 percent of the vote. Duration: 00:36

May 27, 2014

Fight goes on for Liberia's former child soldiers

Brutalised and ravaged by war, the child soldiers who were both victims and perpetrators of Liberia's 14-year conflict are fighting a new battle -- against poverty and drug addiction. Duration: 02:38

May 27, 2014

Russia calls for 'immediate end' to violence in Ukraine

Russia on Tuesday called for an "immediate end" to violence in eastern Ukraine after 40 people were killed in fighting between government forces and pro-Moscow rebels. Duration: 00:42

May 27, 2014

World top producers gather at Asia's largest wine expo

Asia's biggest wine and spirits fair opens in Hong Kong, drawing the world's top producers from France to Chile despite China reporting the first decline in wine consumption for a decade. Duration: 01:18

May 27, 2014

1st Cabinet Meet of new govt decides to form SIT on Black Money

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): The new government in its first Cabinet Meeting headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to form an SIT to hold investigation over black money. Telecom and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday briefed about the first decision which was raised often by the BJP during its campaign. Prasad said that the SIT will be headed by former judge of Supreme Court Justice MB Shah as the Chairman. He added that the very first decision is an indication of commitment by the new government fulfilling its promises.

May 27, 2014

Ignorance towards infrastructure development makes life miserable for people in Pakistan Occupied Ka

Muzaffarabad, PoK, May 27: With the economic slump down, the region of Pakistan occupied Kashmir has been facing problem in rebuilding its infrastructure. Recently the infrastructure department of the region broke down certain houses without permission which has created a rage among locals.

May 27, 2014

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar calls for more representation in Football from Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (ANI): Official brand ambassador of the 35th national games, legendary cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar, on Tuesday (May 27), called for an increased active representation of football players from Kerala. At a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, the state Chief Minister, Oomen Chandy, told reporters that the government wants Sachin as the brand ambassador. Pointing that at the national level there was poor representation of the state, once called the home of football, Tendulkar asked the players for more active participation.

May 27, 2014

Govt open to debate on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): The NDA government is open to debate on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State in Prime Minister's office Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Singh said Article 370 was more of a psychological barrier than a physical one and added that the Modi-led Government was open to debate with all stakeholders, including youths, pros and cons of retaining or withdrawing the Article.

May 27, 2014