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New Nigerian police unit assume duties in Somalia

A new Nigerian Formed Police Unit serving under the African Union in Somalia assumed duties on Monday as the previous group of 70 men and women completed their tour of duty. Duration: 00:59

Jan 7, 2014

CES stage in Vegas set for new wave of gadgets

The Consumer Electronics Show officially opens its doors this week. At a preview event on Sunday, members of the media got a look at some of the many innovative products that will be on display. Duration: 01:08

Jan 7, 2014

African asylum seekers rally in Israel, seek world help

Thousands of African asylum seekers demonstrated outside Western embassies in Tel Aviv on Monday in a second day of mass protests against Israel's immigration policies. Duration: 00:57

Jan 7, 2014

Children fall victim to C. Africa violence

As violence in the Central African Republic continues to escalate, some 21,000 people are taking refuge in the Don Bosco camp, where UNICEF workers have the challenging task of providing comfort to traumatised children and young people.

Jan 7, 2014

Horses receive traditional blessing in Romanian village

In a tradition dating back centuries, horses in Romania receive blessings from orthodox church leaders, underlining the importance of the animals in Romanian culture. Duration: 01:08

Jan 7, 2014

Sub-zero Arctic blast strikes northeastern United States

The northeastern United States endured a bitter Arctic blast caused by a "polar vortex" on Monday. Duration: 00:29

Jan 6, 2014

Sharon: Israel's controversial and powerful 'Bulldozer'

Israel's former premier Ariel Sharon was an arch-hawk turned statesman who pioneered plans to redraw the nation's borders and revolutionised its political landscape. Duration: 01:59

Jan 6, 2014

Bangladesh PM defiant after disputed election victory

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina insisted Monday her walkover win in an election boycotted by the opposition was legitimate and blamed her rivals for the unprecedented bloodshed on polling day. Duration: 01:10

Jan 6, 2014

Lawyers file ICC complaint against Egypt's rulers

Lawyers for the the political wing of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood have submitted a complaint to the ICC asking it to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in the country, they said Monday. Duration: 01:18

Jan 6, 2014

Bangladesh ruling party win 'has no credibility'

The crushing election victory of Bangladesh's ruling Awami League has no credibility, an analyst tells AFPTV. The party has defied pressure to open talks with the opposition after a vote marred by bloodshed, boycotts and low turnout. Duration: 01:00

Jan 6, 2014

Congress hits at Narendra Modi, after Gujarat cops refuse to register FIR against him

New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): The Congress on Monday hit out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi after reports emerged that the Gujarat Police had refused to register an FIR against Modi, his aide Amit Shah and others in the snooping scandal, on a complaint by suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma. Sharma, who later threatened to move the court, had reportedly approached Gandhinagar police with his complaint but the police merely accepted his application.

Jan 6, 2014

BJP hits out at Prashant Bhushan for supporting referendum

New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi on Monday hit out at AAP leader Prashant Bhushan for supporting a referendum on using army for internal security in Kashmir. Lekhi alleged that Bhushan had said this in view of the upcoming General Elections. Bhushan had come under fire over the comment, but later clarified that his statement was distorted by the media.

Jan 6, 2014

Politicos on Prashant Bhushan s comments on Jand K referendum

New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): Politicos on Monday hit out at AAP leader Prashant Bhushan for supporting a referendum on using army for internal security in Kashmir. Bhushan had come under fire over the comment, but claimed that his statement was distorted by the media.

Jan 6, 2014

Prashant Bhushan s comments on JandK referendum were distorted: AAP

New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday defended party leader Prashant Bhushan’s statement on Jammu and Kashmir referendum. The party said that Bhushan’s comments had been distorted and as far as security of the state is concerned, AAP is against the referendum on army in Kashmir.

Jan 6, 2014

AAP forgot about corruption under Arvind- Arvinder shadow: Harshvardhan

New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): BJP leader Harshvardhan on Monday slammed Aam Aadmi Party and said that the party has forgotten about corruption under ‘Arvind- Arvinder shadow’. He said that the party is contradicting its statements when they said that they are against corruption and luxury. He also said that there has been immense amount of money spent on Arvind Kejriwal since he took over as Delhi’s chief minister.

Jan 6, 2014