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Pro-EU Ukrainians keep up sub-zero protests

Pro-Europe protesters in Ukraine kept up their stand on Kiev's Independence Square on Tuesday, with around 350 people braving temperatures that fell to about -7 degrees (19 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight. Duration: 00:35

Dec 11, 2013

Pakistani children pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

Tributes for Mandela are coming from all over the world. In Pakistan, some Christians from Islamabad, a poor minority, paid their respects to the man who fought for the rights of those most forgotten and scorned. Duration: 00:57

Dec 11, 2013

Two Spanish journalists held by Qaeda-linked group in Syria

A radical group linked to Al-Qaeda kidnapped two Spanish journalists reporting in Syria in September and is holding them captive, El Mundo newspaper reported on Tuesday. Duration: 01:06

Dec 11, 2013

Putin orders Russian military to boost Arctic presence

President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia's military on Tuesday to step up its presence in the Arctic after Canada signalled its intention to claim the North Pole and surrounding waters. Duration: 00:32

Dec 10, 2013

Castro shakes hands with Obama at Mandela tribute

Cuban President Raul Castro calls Nelson Mandela 'a supreme symbol of dignity' as he addresses a massive crowd at a memorial service for Mandela. Duration: 01:14

Dec 10, 2013

Obama leads world tributes to Mandela at memorial

US President Barack Obama led world tributes Tuesday to Nelson Mandela, hailing him as 'a giant of history' at a rain-soaked memorial attended by tens of thousands of South Africans united in proud, noisy celebration.

Dec 10, 2013

Gilgit Baltistan Govt fails to provide basic medical facility to the people there

Gilgit Baltistan, Dec 10: The harsh Himalayan winters have made life miserable for the people of Gilgit Baltistan. The lack of medical infrastructure and facilities makes things worse for the people of this remote region.

Dec 10, 2013

Pranab Mukherjee honours departure of venerated elder Nelson Mandela

Johannesburg, Dec 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee while addressing a memorial service to former President and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela at Johannesburg recounted and honored the legend for his extraordinary life.

Dec 10, 2013

Obama Remembers Nelson Mandela, his legacy, his life Part - 2

Johannesburg, Dec 10 (ANI): Even as nearly 90 leaders from across the world flew to South Africa on Tuesday for memorials to former President and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, US President Barack Obama remembered Mandela’s life and legacy as also thanked South Africa for sharing Nelson Mandela with the world.

Dec 10, 2013

Obama Remembers Nelson Mandela, his legacy, his life Part - 1

Johannesburg, Dec 10 (ANI): Even as nearly 90 leaders from across the world flew to South Africa on Tuesday for memorials to former President and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, US President Barack Obama remembered Mandela's life and legacy as also thanked South Africa for sharing Nelson Mandela with the world.

Dec 10, 2013

Mandela memorial service opens with interfaith prayers

Religious leaders opened a memorial service for Nelson Mandela on Tuesday with interfaith prayers, calling on close to 100 world leaders in attendance to take inspiration from the life of an icon of freedom and justice.

Dec 10, 2013

Fears for dingoes as Australia's wild dog faces extinction

Two dingo puppies, Marle and Digger, are being raised in an Alice Springs nature park after being born into one of the few remaining strongholds for pure-bred dingoes in Australia, Cape York. Duration: 01:30

Dec 10, 2013

Royal British jewels under the hammer in London

Jewels and precious objects belonging to Britain's Duke and the Duchess of Windsor are to be auctioned at Sotheby's on Thursday, providing a glimpse into the personal life of the royal couple. Duration: 00:56

Dec 10, 2013

Congress MPs move no-confidence motion; BJP asks Govt to quit

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): In a major embarrassment to the Congress-led UPA government, seven of its own MPs from Seemnadhra have moved a notice of no confidence motion against the Manmohan Singh government over creating Telangana. Reacting over this, BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy said on Tuesday that the Government has virtually come to a stand-still, and considering the fact that its own MPs have moved no-confidence motion, the Government must quit.

Dec 10, 2013

Red beacon only for Constitutional authorities, says SC

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that only Constitutional authorities are entitled to the privilege which guarantees right of way to read beacon cars. Constitutional authorities include the President, Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, governors, the Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court judges and the heads of both houses of Parliament.

Dec 10, 2013