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Afghan election a crucial test of Washington resolve

The United States hopes to maintain a military presence in Afghanistan after 2014, but Kabul's future security could hinge on the US Congress's willingness to keep bankrolling the mission, analysts say. Duration: 01:59

Apr 4, 2014

Hungary's rebranded far-right party eyes poll success

Known for its anti-Semitic and anti-Roma rhetoric, Hungary's Jobbik party is trying to shed its far-right image and appeal to a younger audience as it heads into Sunday's general election. Duration: 01:06

Apr 4, 2014

Poles mark 9th anniversary of death of Jean-Paul II

Several hundred Polish catholics gather to mark ninth anniversary of death of Pope Jean-Paul II. Duration: 00:48

Apr 4, 2014

Kiev blames ex-leader, Russian agents for Maidan carnage

Ukraine's new Western-backed leaders blamed Russian agents and the ousted pro-Kremlin president for organising two days of carnage in Kiev that killed nearly 90 supporters of closer EU ties. Duration: 00:36

Apr 4, 2014

Second powerful quake rocks northern Chile in two days

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 rocked northern Chile late Wednesday, just a day after a deadly 8.2 jolt in the same region, authorities said. Duration: 01:17

Apr 4, 2014

Afghan police step up security ahead of elections

With the Afghan presidential elections taking place in a matter of days, police have been trying to step up security in Jalalabad. Duration: 00:42

Apr 4, 2014

Lebanon registers its millionth Syrian refugee

More than one million Syrians have registered as refugees in Lebanon after fleeing war in their country, inflicting a "staggering" impact on the tiny Mediterranean country, the UN said on Thursday. Duration: 00:53

Apr 4, 2014

Kerry urges Israelis, Palestinians to move forward

During a press conference in Algiers Thursday, US Secretary of State John Kerry demanded action from recalcitrant Israeli and Palestinian leaders, saying negotiations were at a "critical moment". Duration: 01:13

Apr 3, 2014

'Mountain air' in bags for Chinese worried by pollution

Bagged 'mountain air' is being offered to residents worried about pollution in the city of Zhengzhou in central China's Henan province. Duration: 00:31

Apr 3, 2014

Shakti Mills gangrape convicts found guilty as repeat offenders, may face death sentence

Mumbai, April 03 (ANI): In a landmark verdict in Shakti Mills gangrape case, a city sessions court found all three convicts guilty as repeat offenders. The three were earlier convicted in the gangrape case of a telephone operator at the Shakti Mills compound following which they were held in Shakti Mills photojournalist gangrape case. The quantum of sentence is likely to be pronounced by Friday and under this section, the three could face the maximum penalty of death sentence.

Apr 3, 2014

Mistry gets bail following arrest for tearing Modi's posters, says will fight for rights

Vadodara, April 03 (ANI): Congress candidate against Narendra Modi from Vadodara constituency, Madhusudan Mistry who was arrested for tearing Modi's posters has been released on bail and said that it was all done by the state government. Mistry said that it is the right of every political party to get campaigning space and that the party will fight for its rights. He further said that a Congress delegation has approached the Election Commission over the issue and will see what actions are taken up. Meanwhile, Mistry refuted claims of tearing the posters and said that he just was putting Congress posters there.

Apr 3, 2014

AAP releases manifesto for 2014 LS Polls - Part - 2

New Delhi, April 03 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Thursday launched its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls highlighting issues like Janlokpal bill, decriminalise gay sex. The manifesto also promises swift punishment for corruption, a citizen's charter that will punish officials who don't finish work in time, de-centralization of power and self-rule.

Apr 3, 2014

AAP releases manifesto for 2014 LS Polls - Part - 1

Apr 3, 2014

Congress takes 'tampered EVMs' and campaigning space issue to EC

New Delhi, April 03 (ANI): Congress delegation on Thursday approached the Election Commission with the issue of 'tampered EVMs' and unequal campaigning space given to BJP and Congress by the Gujarat administration. Congress Spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the one of the EVM in Assam gives vote to Lotus when Hand button is pressed. He also said that the issues are brought to EC's notice and they will respond after inquiry in the matter.

Apr 3, 2014

PIB releases 'Electoral Reference Handbook' before 2014 polls

New Delhi, April 03 (ANI): The Press Information Bureau (PIB) released a detailed analysis of polls compiled into an 'Electoral Reference Handbook' on Thursday to disseminate information over understanding and simplifying the tedious exercise of general elections in India. The 'General Elections 2014: Reference Handbook', is a compendium on past elections and the latest provisions relating to the general elections. Apart from English and Hindi, the book will be made available in 11 regional languages, namely, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Apr 3, 2014