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Pakistan polio vaccination under high threat

Polio workers continue their vaccination drive despite deadly attack in Karachi Tuesday. Duration: 00:58

Jan 23, 2014

Syrians in war-wracked Aleppo react to Geneva II

As world leaders gather in Geneva on Wednesday for talks on the ongoing conflict in Syria and President Assad's reign, Aleppo continues to deal with the aftermath of air strikes. Duration: 00:56

Jan 23, 2014

Italian police launch mammoth operation against the mafia

Italian police have launched a stinging attack on the Camorra crime syndicate, issuing 90 arrest warrants and seizing dozens of businesses including bars and restaurants in the heart of Rome. Duration: 00:51

Jan 23, 2014

Reserve Bank of India to Withdraw all Currency Notes Prior to 2005; When and How to Exchange Old Banknotes

In what appears to be an attempt to curb black money and fake currencies, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday decided to withdraw all currency notes, including ₹500 and ₹1000 issued prior to 2005.

Jan 23, 2014

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood members wary of crackdown

Muslim Brotherhood members in Egypt only agree to meet after sunset and are wary of everyone including family members, as part of tactics to outwit informants. Duration: 01:03

Jan 23, 2014

Fiery exchanges erupt at Syria peace talks

The biggest push yet to end Syria's bloodshed was marked by fiery exchanges Wednesday as the warring sides and global powers clashed over President Bashar al-Assad's fate at a UN peace conference. Duration: 01:27

Jan 23, 2014

Major snowstorm slams northeastern US

The northeastern US shivered amid heavy snowfall and far below average temperatures after a storm that grounded thousands of flights and triggered traffic chaos. Duration: 00:37

Jan 23, 2014

Toy Fair 2014 opens in London

The largest dedicated toy trade event in the UK, Toy Fair 2014, opened in London on Tuesday. The event runs until Thursday January 23. Duration: 01:10

Jan 23, 2014

MSME units a boon for the rural people of Manipur

Manipur, Jan 22 (ANI): The Imphal Handloom -Work shed cum rural showroom is one among several small scale enterprises in Manipur that provides training and employment to rural artisans. The group owned by M Jibonmala Devi at present trains around 40 artisans in making handloom and handicraft products.

Jan 22, 2014

Lethal Robo-Soldiers to Replace US Army Combat Teams by 2030

Though as of now the US Army is far from deploying Terminator-like robo-soldiers, the plan over the years is to cut down a huge chunk of human force in the army and replace them with robots and remote-controlled vehicles.

Jan 22, 2014

Jorhat hosts tourism festival to highlight indigenous culture

Assam, Jan 22 (ANI): A three-day long "Ethnique festival" was held at Bhagchung in Jorhat. On display was a slice of their rich culture which included dances, folk music and traditional food. The main attraction of the festival was Mising traditional dances performed by youth in colorful attires.

Jan 22, 2014

Pro-regime protesters rally outside Syria talks

A handful of protesters gathered to express support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday, as the Geneva II peace conference opened. Duration: 00:53

Jan 22, 2014

S. Korean customers panic after data leaks

South Korean customers flock to banks and call centres to cancel or reissue their credit cards after the country's largest-ever leak of private financial data involving three credit card companies. Duration: 00:35

Jan 22, 2014

Why JD Salinger Would Have Sued 'American Masters' [Video]

In short, Salinger hated any intrusion on his privacy. However, the PBS show "American Masters" that documents biographies and life of writers, actors and artists have now finally caught up with Salinger, the recluse.

Jan 22, 2014

BJP, Congress slam Kejriwal, Somnath Bharti

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): The BJP and Congress on Wednesday slammed Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti after one of the African women assaulted in a midnight raid in south Delhi accused him of having led the group that barged into her house and attacked them. BJP Spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi demanded resignation by Somnath Bharti saying that he does not deserve to be the law minister, as he himself did not abide by the laws. She further said that it was a drama for Lok Sabha Elections. Meanwhile, Congress Leader Digvijay Singh slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying that there is no law, court or anything for Kejriwal.

Jan 22, 2014