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Pro-Russians rally outside official buildings in Crimea

A small crowd gathered outside the building housing the Representation of the Ukraine President in Crimea on Friday morning in a bid to stop the newly regional leader from entering. Duration: 01:01

Mar 1, 2014

Friday prayers in street after Israel restricts access to mosque

As Israel restricts the Friday prayer at the Al Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem by barring Palestinian men aged less than 50, hundreds of men observed their prayers on the streets of the Old City. Duration: 00:49

Mar 1, 2014

2,000-km march for 'missing' nears end in Pakistan

Pakistani Baloch families march hundreds of kilometres to reach the capital to raise awareness of relatives who have disappeared, allegedly at the hands of Pakistan's security services. Duration: 01:17

Mar 1, 2014

Venezuelan pro-govt supporters commemorate 'Caracazo'

Pro-government protesters commemorated in Caracas the 25-year anniversary of the Caracazo popular uprising against president Carlos Andres Perez that left hundreds of people dead. Duration: 00:44

Mar 1, 2014

A look inside a Cuban cigar factory

Cuban cigar sales have increased by eight percent in 2013, reaching $447 million, with strongest market gains in China. Duration: 00:40

Feb 28, 2014

Hollande visits French troops in Central African Republic

French President Francois Hollande urged unity in the Central African Republic on Friday, nearly three months into a tough military mission to stop religious bloodshed. Duration: 00:31

Feb 28, 2014

Japan launches hi-tech global rainfall satellite

Japan successfully launches its latest rocket, carrying a hi-tech satellite to monitor global rainfall and help meteorologists forecast big storms. Duration: 00:37

Feb 28, 2014

'World's first' Bitcoin shop opens in Hong Kong

A shop selling the virtual Bitcoin currency opened in Hong Kong on Friday, as fresh concerns grew in Asia over the currency's viability and security. Duration: 01:19

Feb 28, 2014

Oscars 2014: Nominees for the 'Best Actor' award

The Oscars 'Best Actor' race this year is one of the tightest ever as Matthew McConaughey, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale and Bruce Dern receive nominations. McConaughey has long been the frontrunner for the award. Duration: 01:05

Feb 28, 2014

Oscars 2014: Nominees for the 'Best Actress' award

Australian actress Cate Blanchett is this year's favourite to take home the Oscars 2014 'Best Actress' award, for her role in "Blue Jasmine". Amy Adams, Sandra Bullock, Judi Dench and Meryl Streep have also received nominations. Duration: 01:01

Feb 28, 2014

Obama, Biden take part in exercise video at White House

Barack Obama and Joe Biden have taken part in a video to promote the benefits of exercise. The US President and Vice President are seen jogging around the White House as part of the government's Let's Move campaign. Duration: 00:52

Feb 28, 2014

It happens: Kashmir Snow Festival

Pahalgam, Feb 28 (ANI): In a bid to promote winter destinations and attract tourists in India's northern Jammu and Kashmir province, the state government organised a two-day snow festival in Pahalgam district.Although tourists throng Pahalgam during summers but the provincial government aimed at increased tourist inflow during winters as well through snow festival.The festival initiated a new trend by attracting more tourists. Despite freezing temperatures, rugby players wooed audience.During the snow festival, various winter sports like snow rugby, skiing, snow throwing championship were held.Local residents welcomed this step taken by the tourism department as this will bring tourists to Pahalgam in winter season also, which is also generate employment opportunities.

Feb 28, 2014

It happens: Kashmir Music Festival

Srinagar, Feb 28 (ANI): People of India's northern Jammu and Kashmir province welcomed spring with mesmerising music festival in Srinagar city. A musical evening was organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Srinagar city, where folk artist Raja Bilal left the audience spellbound with his performances.Kashmir is a land of beauty, camouflage of colours, rich tradition and culture. Bilal enthralled the audience with his own folk compositions which spoke of beauty, colours, nature, culture and tradition of the land. The musical evening truly exemplified the concern and passion of love for humanity without any bias for language, region and religion which have been an integral part of Kashmiri culture.

Feb 28, 2014

It happens: Mahashivratri

Allahabad/Ujjain/Varanasi, Feb 28 (ANI): Devout Hindus revelled in the festive spirit as thousands of devotees thronged temples and congregated at the banks of holy rivers across India on Thursday to celebrate festival of 'Mahashivratri', better known as Lord Shiva's wedding anniversary, with religious fervour. The Hindu festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated every year, as devotees offer golden apple, fruits, milk and observe fast in reverence of Lord Shiva.On the auspicious occasion, the lingam, a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva, is bathed with the five sacred offerings of a cow, called panchagavya. Thereafter, the five foods of immortality - milk, clarified butter, curd, honey and sugar - are placed before the lingam. The festival also marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the 'Tandava', the cosmic dance.

Feb 28, 2014

St David’s Day 2014: A Look into the Cultural Significance and Welsh Patron Saint

Here is a look into the cultural and traditional significance of the day's celebration and the Welsh patron Saint.

Feb 28, 2014