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Egypt's revolutionary youth fear repression under Sisi

After having spearheaded a 2011 uprising that toppled Egypt's strongman and former air force chief Hosni Mubarak, many young revolutionaries are now in jail and an ex-army chief is about to become president. Duration: 02:26

May 23, 2014

ICC sentences Congolese warlord Katanga to 12 years

The International Criminal Court on Friday sentenced Congolese warlord Germain "Simba" Katanga to 12 years in jail for arming an ethnic militia that carried out a "particularly cruel" 2003 village massacre. Duration: 00:48

May 23, 2014

Telangana chief minister designate K Chandrasekhar Rao

Telangana: KCR Threatens Seemandhra-Domicile Employees

K Chandrasekhar Rao has threatened that once he takes charge as CM, he will not release salaries to employees whose origin is Seemandhra.

May 23, 2014

Pope visits Israel amid tensions over vandalism and taxation. Duration: 02:04

Pope Francis arrives in the Holy Lands this week for his first visit. In Israel, the visit comes amid tension surrounding acts of anti-Christian vandalism and the pending issue of the tax status of church properties.

May 23, 2014

Corruption allegations blight Liberian police force

Liberia's police force are tasked with enforcing security and safety across the nation but 11 years after the end of the civil war, a lack of resources and allegations of endemic corruption plague the organisation. Duration: 02:03 min

May 23, 2014

Dutch buck populist trend as Euro polls begin

Dutch anti-EU populist Geert Wilders appeared to suffer a setback as European parliament elections were held in the Netherlands and Britain on Thursday, despite predictions of continental gains for the far-right. Duration: 00:35

May 23, 2014

Ukraine prepares for crunch presidential polls

Ukraine heads to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, with the country at risk of being torn apart by violence in the east where pro-Russian separatists killed 18 Ukrainian soldiers on Thursday. Duration: 02:40

May 23, 2014

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West in Paris ahead of wedding

Reality television star Kim Kardashian and American rapper Kanye West are in Paris ahead of their wedding. Duration: 00:51

May 23, 2014

Obama vows to cut lines for foreigners at US airports

President Barack Obama vowed Thursday to cut long and frustrating lines at customs for foreigners arriving at US airports in a bid to lure 100 million tourists a year by 2020. Duration: 00:50

May 23, 2014

Putin vows to respect outcome of Ukrainian elections

Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Friday to respect the outcome of Ukraine's presidential election. Duration: 01:09

May 23, 2014

Egypt tourism trade looks to polls for political stability

European tourists no longer jostle on the hotel dance floors and many sunbeds are empty along the pristine beaches of Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh. Duration: 00:52

May 23, 2014

Obama Wants to Utilize Tourism Sector to Create More Jobs for US

Barack Obama has stated that he wanted to increase the tourists' inflow from 70 to 100 million, to help US create more jobs and grow economically.

May 23, 2014

The Prodigal Leader Returns: Will Modi Consider Bringing Back Jaswant Singh?

Will Narendra Modi consider bringing back Jaswant Singh, especially since he needs a few experienced leaders in his ministry?

May 23, 2014

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Grand Arrangements Underway at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Modi's Anointment as PM

The forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is decking up in great manner for the ceremony where Narendra Modi will take oath as the 15th Prime Minister of India.

May 23, 2014

India expresses concern over military coup in Thailand

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): India expressed concern over military coup in Thailand on Friday and hoped for an urgent political resolution and restoration of normalcy based on the principles of democracy, will of the people and rule of the law.Thailand army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha set out his plans for the country on Friday, a day after seizing power in a coup, saying reforms were needed before an election can be held and enlisting the help of the civil service. India's foreign ministry spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin, said that New Delhi was closely monitoring the evolving situation. India has also advised its troops to return home.

May 23, 2014