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Demonstrators, police clash over Brazil fare hikes

More than 1,000 demonstrators protesting hikes in public transport fares clash with police in Rio in the latest example of simmering social tensions in the run-up to this year's World Cup. Duration: 01:39

Feb 7, 2014

Southwest England battles floods and record rainfall

As southern England experiences its highest level of rainfall in almost 250 years, people in Somerset race against the clock, and the rising waters, to save belongings and livestock. Duration: 01:44

Feb 7, 2014

Indonesia grants parole to Australian drug convict Corby

Indonesia grants parole to Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby who has spent nine years behind bars on the resort island of Bali. Duration: 00:37

Feb 7, 2014

Floods leave dozens dead in Bolivia

Torrential rain and floods in Bolivia claim at least 38 lives and leave thousands of families homeless. Duration: 01:27

Feb 7, 2014

Russian journalist relays Olympic torch in Sochi

Russian journalist, Vladimir Pozner, relayed the Olympic torch in Sochi on Friday morning ahead of the opening cermony of the Winter Games. Duration: 00:56

Feb 7, 2014

Britain's curlers look to make strong start in Sochi

Britain's curling teams, who rank amongst the strongest at the Olympics, say they are relaxed about their opening matches in Sochi. Duration: 00:43

Feb 7, 2014

London Agency Put 24-Hour Surveillance on Retired Chief Justice Mudgal and Me, Tweets Lalit Modi

Lalit Modi, the controversial former chairman of the Indian Premier League, has kicked up yet another major storm, claiming that he and former Chief Justice Mukul Mudgal have been put on a 24-hour surveillance by an expert team from London.

Feb 7, 2014

Narendra Modi says BJP to empower people if voted to power

Ahmedabad, Feb 7 (ANI): BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said on Friday that his party aimed to empower people if it comes to power in the general elections, as he shared his vision of 'brand India'. Modi said this on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony of the 'Business Conclave' in Ahemdabad. Modi also said that Gujarat has made an immense contribution towards the country's growth.

Feb 7, 2014

Rahul Gandhi pitches for minorities, extends support to their battle

Ranchi, Feb 7 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that his party would like to be a part of the minorities' battle and help them grow. Gandhi visited Jharkhand on Friday (February 07) to encourage the party workers ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls. He interacted with tribal women and heard their problems. Gandhi was expected to undertake a road show from Hazaribagh to Ranchi. Further addressing the answers of the tribal women he said that they need to pressurize the government to have their rights.

Feb 7, 2014

Khap Panchayats are NGOs: Bhupinder Hooda

Chandigarh, Feb 07 (ANI): Defending Khap Panchayats, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday described them as NGOs. He also said that Khaps are part of Indian culture.

Feb 7, 2014

Busted: Restaurant in Nigeria Served Human Meat, Roasted Head

The restaurant, located in a popular market area in the Anambra state, was closed, after 11 people, including the hotel owner, were arrested by the police.

Feb 7, 2014

President Barack Obama meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G-8 Summit at Lough Erne in Enniskillen

Obama Calls Putin 'Shtick': What Did he Really Mean?

Etymologically speaking the word shtick has Yiddish origins but is also closely related to German word 'stück', not be confused with 'stuck-up'.

Feb 7, 2014

It happens: Afghan Music Awards

Gurgaon, Feb 7 (ANI): Music was indeed the binding force as mesmerised audience clapped and cheered to every rhythmic beat at the music awards function hosted by Afghanistan on Tuesday, in Gurgaon, the millennium city of India. The extravagant show was organised by Afghanistan's largest television network, Ariana Television Network (ATN) at Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon of northern Haryana province. Renowned Afghani singers along with dance troupes were seen entertaining the audience with their performances. Veteran Indian actor Sharat Saxena and Bollywood diva of yesteryears, Sharmila Tagore, were also present at the event. Earlier, many Bollywood films used to be shot in Afghanistan but because of the growing militancy in the region, film makers are now wary of venturing into that region.

Feb 7, 2014

It happens: Cultural Festival

Manipur, Feb 7 (ANI): India's northeastern Manipur is hosting an annual theatre festival popularly known as Shumang Leela. The art form derives its name from 'Shumang', which means 'courtyard' in local parlance. The event saw the participation of 13 Shumang Leela Organisations. On the inaugural day of the festival, Peacemaker Artists' Association staged a play, 'Tampha Yai', while on the second day, Poklen Pokpa Artists' Association staged 'Film Star Thoibi', followed by Sangai Artists' Association's 'Neirehe'. However, many of the Shumang Leela groups were disappointed with not being able to perform at the festival because of the prevailing law and order situation and diktats by different students and civil organisations banning them from staging their plays because of Board and other examinations, thereby , leaving them with fewer plays. Most of the plays depicted different kinds of women, the struggles within families and the evil nature of mankind. The festival also provided a platform to talented youngsters to explore and nurture their talents. This 11th Shumang Leela festival has been organised by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council. Shumang Leela's origin goes back to the reign of King Chandrakriti in the nineteenth century. Today, the theatre form is a distinct facet of t

Feb 7, 2014

It happens: Buddhist Festival

Gaya, Feb 7 (ANI): On the second day of the cultural festival in temple town Bodh Gaya in Gaya district in India's eastern state Bihar, artists from India and other countries mesmerized the audience with their spellbound performances. The cultural festival, called Bodh Mahotsav is an annual international event that is organised jointly by the Tourism Department and provincial government of Bihar and district administration, Gaya. The three-day event that kick started on Wednesday has artists and troupes not only from India but also from countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Bhutan participating at the land of Buddha's enlightenment. People dressed in bright and colourful attire enthralled the audience with their dance and musical performances at the Kalachakra grounds where Bodh Mahotsav 2014 is being held. The province of Bihar has been celebrating Bodh Mahotsav on a large scale since 1998 and the spectacular cultural show is attended by people from India and abroad as well. The festival also helps in providing a boost to the tourism in the state as efforts are made to present the cultural festival at par with international events.

Feb 7, 2014