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Militants seize four Ukraine activists: sources

Son of Ukrainian activist Anatoliy Kovalskiy says his father was taken away by pro-Russian militants as he picked up supplies for a pro-Kiev rally in Simferopol. Duration: 00:53

Mar 11, 2014

Hamas unveils rocket monument in Gaza City

Hamas unveiled a rocket-shaped statue Monday showcasing its capacity to strike arch-enemy Israel, as the Jewish state boasted its own haul of captured weapons it claims were bound for Gaza. Duration: 00:32

Mar 11, 2014

Shelling continues in Iraq's Fallujah

Shelling continued on Monday in Iraq's city of Fallujah, held by anti-government fighters for more than two months. Duration: 00:31

Mar 11, 2014

Fukushima: three years on and still a long road ahead

Japan on Tuesday marks the third anniversary of the quake-tsunami disaster which, as well as claiming thousands of lives and destroying coastal communities, sparked a nuclear emergency that forced a re-think on atomic power. Duration: 00:48

Mar 11, 2014

No live broadcast of autopsy testimony in Pistorius trial

Oscar Pistorius vomited at the high court in Pretoria on Monday as he listened to harrowing expert testimony about the autopsy of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, whom he is accused of murdering. Duration: 00:53

Mar 11, 2014

DRC villagers remember former warlord Bosco Ntaganda

As the ICC in the Hague decides if there is enough evidence to charge Bosco Ntaganda for crimes committed in Democratic Republic of Congo a decade ago, villagers recall memories of a man dubbed as "The Terminator." Duration: 00:58

Mar 11, 2014

Ukraine surveillance footage 'shows Russian troops digging in'

Ukraine's Border Guard Service has published a video it says was filmed from one of its surveillance planes showing Russian troops digging in outside the town of Armyansk in Crimea. Duration: 00:42

Mar 11, 2014

Exiled Tibetan activists shout anti-China slogans in India

The Tibetan government-in-exile brands Beijing's 'hardline policy' towards the troubled region a failure. Activists shouted anti-China slogans during a protest marking the 55th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule. Duration: 00:31

Mar 11, 2014

Serbian former industrial symbol now just a war relic

The devastated Viskoza factory in western Serbia was once a proud symbol of Serbian industry. Today, its deserted complex resembles a post-apocalyptic movie set. Duration: 01:12

Mar 11, 2014

Missing Chinese passengers' families scramble for passport, visa

Families of missing Chinese passengers scramble to get their passports and visas for Malaysia approved while waiting for news of the lost airliner Duration: 00:53

Mar 11, 2014

Pope Francis to Visit South Korea; The Holy See to Attend 6th Asian Youth Day and Canonisation Ceremony for 124 Martyrs

In what could be seen as a move to promote the message of love and peace in the war-divided peninsula, Pope Francis is set to visit South Korea in August this year. He will visit the Republic of Korea between 14 to 18 August and attend a gathering of Catholic youths from over 15 countries and preside over a canonisation ceremony for 124 Korean martyrs.

Mar 10, 2014

Folk Fest of Kerala binds cultures, faiths

Kerala, March 10 (ANI): The state of Kerala, located in southern India, is not just a tourist hotspot but it is also the forerunner among Indian states in education, living standards, and harmonious coexistence. There is mutual affection and co-operation among different communities and people celebrate all festivals jointly with enthusiasm. Recently, the first International Folk Fest of Kerala was organised by the Cultural Department and the Kerala Folklore Academy with an aim to popularize the age-old traditional dance art forms of India and neighboring countries. The stage was set for various participants from different walks of life to showcase their breath taking performances. Workshop on various folk arts were also planned and held in between the fest.

Mar 10, 2014

People across faith converge at Shiv Khori Mela

Kashmir, March 10 (ANI): The socio-cultural ethos of Kashmir is steeped in a tradition of religious tolerance and this is reflected at the annual Shiv Khori Mela held in Reasi district of Jammu. A three-day fair is organized annually in the temple of Mahadev or Lord Shiva. It attracts people of different faiths in large numbers from far and near. Every year the fair is organised by the State Tourism Department, Shiv Khori Shrine Board (SKSB) and the Reasi district administration. Hindus and Muslims come here to pay their respect to lord Shiva and seek his blessings. The entire area has a festive look as devotees gather at the temple in huge numbers to seek blessings lord Shiva

Mar 10, 2014

Colombia voters give lukewarm support for peace process

Columbian voters showed lukewarm support for peace talks with guerrillas Sunday by giving the country's president a majority in Congress, but also electing his conservative rival, ex-president Alvaro Uribe, to the senate. Duration: 00:38

Mar 10, 2014