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Egypt court sentences 529 Morsi backers to death

A court ordered the execution of 529 supporters of deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi after only two hearings on Monday, in the largest such sentencing in Egypt's modern history.

Mar 24, 2014

Fugitive Sunni cleric slams Lebanese army in video message

A radical Sunni cleric wanted by Lebanese authorities since deadly clashes last year between his supporters and security forces has accused the army of being a "tool" of Shiite movement Hezbollah.

Mar 24, 2014

El Salvadors gang truce falters as murder rate climbs

On March 9, 2012, the gangs MS-13 and Barrio 18 signed a truce to end violence in El Salvador, one of the world’s most dangerous countries. But two years later, the number of murders is increasing once again.

Mar 24, 2014

Challenges ahead for Sheikh Hasina government

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Bangladesh’s new government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing a set of challenges after it won a violence-plagued election which was boycotted by the opposition BNP. Political analyst and scholar Smruti Pattanaik, in an exclusive interview to ANI, spoke about the challenges Hasina would have to tackle immediately, as head of government. Pattanaik further said that the BNP’s strategy of boycotting the election by calling continuous hartals and indulging in violence backfired. Pattanaik also said that the Sheikh Hasina government has popular support in its fight against the Islamic terrorism.

Mar 24, 2014

People from different faiths celebrate Urs of Sufi Saint with enthusiasm

Moradabad, Mar 24 (ANI): India is known for its amazing diversity. But, this does not come in the way of good relations between people of different faiths. This ethos is visible across the country. One such example comes from Moradabad city in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Here, the mausoleum of Hazrat Khawaja Sufi Mohammad Shah brings together people from different communities. Hazrat Khawaja's Urs has been celebrated every year for the past 56 years. And, it is believed that the saint fulfills all the wishes of his devotees. The respect and acceptance for other religions is clearly visible, as all celebrate the festival the occasion together. The mausoleum has kept alive the spirit of communal harmony, and is a perfect symbol of unity and brotherhood.

Mar 24, 2014

Communal harmony at workplace

Jammu and Kashmir, Mar 24 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir is often described as a "Paradise on Earth". Besides being the destination of natural beauty, it is also known for religious tolerance and harmony between different communities that live in the region. This culture is the result of a synthesis of different religious beliefs and practices over centuries. It is also known as Kashmiriyat. A carpet manufacturing unit is an example of this fact. Here workers belonging to different communities work together and make the business a success. The Handloom Unit has been growing and expanding since its inception. Everyone works here in perfect harmony and religion has never come in the way of good relations between the workers.

Mar 24, 2014

Missing Malaysia Plane MH370's Crash Confirmed; All 239 Passengers, Crew Members Onboard Declared Dead

Malaysian Prime Minister has confirmed that the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 has been 'lost' and that all the 239 passengers and crew members are 'assumed dead'.

Mar 24, 2014

'MH370 Found' Hoaxes go Viral: Fake CNN Accounts Post 'Clickjacking' Scams, False Claims

'MH370 Found' Hoaxes go Viral: Some fake CNN Twitter accounts are taking advantage of the enormous human interest that the entire saga of the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 has generated.

Mar 24, 2014

China families confront Malaysian ambassador over jet

Chinese families confront the Malaysian ambassador to China as the anxious wait for information on the missing flight MH370 continues. Duration: 00:49

Mar 24, 2014

French far-right triumphs in local polls

France's ruling Socialists scramble to recover lost ground after the far-right made huge inroads in the first round of local elections widely seen as a slap in the face for the country's deeply unpopular President Francois Hollande. Duration: 01:35

Mar 24, 2014

Obama holds G7 summit as Russia tightens Crimea grip

US President Barack Obama on Monday vowed Western unity in punishing Moscow for annexing Crimea, as he headed for crisis talks that could see Russia excluded from the G8 club of rich nations. Duration: 00:55

Mar 24, 2014

Sabir Ali lashes out at KC Tyagi after expulsion from JD (U)

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Expelled JD (U) leader Sabir Ali on Monday lashed out at KC Tyagi after JD-U expelled him from party for praising Narendra Modi. Rejecting reports of praising Modi, Ali said that he did not take any names.

Mar 24, 2014

Basil mojito

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Mar 24, 2014

JD (U) expels Sabir Ali for praising Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Mar 24, (ANI): The Janata Dal United on Monday expelled party leader Sabir Ali for praising BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi. According to reports, Ali had praised the policies of Modi. Ali, whose tenure in the Upper House ends in April, was earlier denied a berth in the House by the party.

Mar 24, 2014

BJP faces flak for controversial slogan, says it was raised by supporters

NEW DELHI/ KARNATAKA/ MADHYA PRADESH, Mar 24 (ANI): BJP vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday defended his party and gave justification regarding the controversial 'Har Har Modi Ghar Ghar Modi' slogan raised by the party. Naqvi said this is not the official slogan of BJP, in fact, it was spontaneously raised by the enthusiastic BJP supporters. Meanwhile other leaders of national and regional parties grabbed the opportunity to slam BJP for the slogan.

Mar 24, 2014