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Uncertain future for Crimea's tourist industry

Crimea's tourist industry fears for its future as Ukraine and Russia wrangle over its status. Voters chose to join Russia on Sunday -- and Moscow pledged at least $1bn to buoy the economy. Duration: 02:02

Mar 19, 2014

Ukranians in Kiev foresee military conflict in Crimea

Pro-European protesters in Kiev believe a military conflict with Russia is now inevitable, after a Ukranian soldier died when a group of pro-Russian gunmen stormed a Ukrainian military centre in Simferopol on Tuesday. Duration: 01:06

Mar 19, 2014

Fast-paced 'parkour' offers outlet for Iranian girls

The acrobatic sport of parkour is increasingly popular in Tehran. And women in the Islamic Republic are rising above social constraints to practise the sport with dedication and determination. Duration: 02:11

Mar 19, 2014

China's urban drive risks digging economic hole

Chinese workers in coal-mining villages who bear the brunt of toxic air and tragic accidents face finding new jobs due to government plans to shut down half the province's mines in a bid to fight the country's pollution. Duration: 02:00

Mar 19, 2014

Fashion pioneers embrace natural hairstyles in Ivory Coast

In Ivory Coast, natural frizzy hair is a rarity - but now a group of young women calling themselves the Nappys de Babi have decided to challenge conventional views on style and beauty. Duration: 02:19

Mar 19, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: 10 Key Contestants Worth to Watch

The general election to the lower house Lok Sabha is to be held from 7 April to 12 May in nine phases. The polls are going to form the 16th Lok Sabha. Though some of the parties are yet to annouce their candidates, here are 10 key contestants for the Lok Sabha election.

Mar 19, 2014

Farmers commit suicide in Aurangabad as unseasonal rains destroy crops

Aurangabad, Mar 19 (ANI): Farmers in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are committing suicide after rain and hailstorm destroyed their yield. Unseasonal rains and intense hailstorm along with stormy winds destroyed ready to harvest crop, causing misery to farmers. A farmers' leader, Jayaji Suryawanshi, said that the death toll is not final as more reports can come.

Mar 19, 2014

Farmers commit suicide in Aurangabad as unseasonal rains destroy crops

Mar 19, 2014

Politicians flay Narendra Modi for sidelining senior BJP leaders

Ahmedabad/ Rajkot/ New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Politicians on Wednesday criticized main opposition BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for hogging the limelight ahead of the parliamentary elections and disrespecting senior leaders of the party. Congress leader, Arjun Modhwadia, said senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has fallen prey to Modi's juggernaut.

Mar 19, 2014

Displaced persons arrive at Bangui airport in CAR

New displaced persons arrive at the site of the Bangui airport from Monday night, following a new outbreak of violence in the Muslim Quarter of the Central African Republic capital. But living conditions are deplorable. Duration: 00:55

Mar 19, 2014

Panama invites people to hop on Central Americas first metro

Panama will have Central America’s first metro, and it’s inviting people to join the ride and try it out in the last trials ahead of its inauguration in April. Duration: 00:36

Mar 19, 2014

Eastern Ukrainian city divided over Russia ties

After Crimea's vote to join Russia, opinions are starkly divided in the eastern city of Donetsk, home of ousted President Viktor Yanukovych. Duration: 02:21

Mar 19, 2014

Chinese relatives furious over Malaysian plane search

Tempers flare among Chinese relatives of passengers aboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as the search enters its 12th day. Duration: 01:22

Mar 19, 2014

AAP candidate quits poll fray, blames it on former Delhi minister Rakhi Birla

New Delhi, March 19 (ANI): A candidate of the Aam Aadmi Party Mahender Singh, who was going to contest for the upcoming general elections, withdrew his name and accused party colleague and former Delhi minister Rakhi Birla of demanding money from him. Reportedly, another AAP candidate Khalid Pervez, who had received a party ticket for Moradabad seat from Uttar Pradesh, also withdrew his name. Meanwhile, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra, blamed the party's greed for power behind the withdrawal of candidatures. Slamming the Aam Aadmi Party, Congress leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi that said AAP did not have a strong base.

Mar 19, 2014

Modi and Kejriwal both sell only dreams: Sibal

New Delhi, March 19 (ANI): Union Law Minister, Kapil Sibal, on Wednesday took potshots at BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi chief Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal. Addressing mediapersons, Sibal called Modi 'Narendra Kejriwal', saying both of them sell dreams to people.

Mar 19, 2014