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Anne Frank vandalism not very Japanese: Israel embassy

The wanton vandalism of hundreds of copies of Anne Frank's diaries held in Tokyo libraries is uncharacteristic of Japan, according to a senior Israeli diplomat who presented 300 replacements for the damaged books. Duration: 01:28

Feb 28, 2014

Yellen: US economy to improve at 'moderate pace'

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says that the intense winter storms of the past two months have been one cause for the weakness in recent US economic data. Duration: 00:55

Feb 28, 2014

Tootbrush technology and connected cars: Barcelona Mobile Show

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is the perfect platform for innovators and whizz kids to show off what may be the world's next top gadget, from toothbrushes which send reports to your dentist to smart sportswear. Duration: 01:38

Feb 28, 2014

Oscar Pistorius: from Blade Runner to Blade Gunner

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius was a champion athlete who beat the odds to inspire millions worldwide. But his "Blade Runner" epithet swiftly became recast as the "Blade Gunner" after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Duration: 02:19

Feb 28, 2014

Lokpal selection process won't stop due to one member's refusal: Narayanasamy

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Commenting on eminent jurist Fali Nariman's refusal to join the Lokpal search committee panel, Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V Narayanswamy on Thursday said the process of selecting the Lokpal has started and will not stopped due one member's refusal to join the panel.

Feb 27, 2014

UP Police fails to arrest Subrata Roy, police returns from his residence

Lucknow, Feb 27 (ANI): A team of UP Police on Thursday returned without arresting Sahara chief Subrata Roy despite a non-bailable arrest warrant against him. According to the police, Subrata Roy is not at his residence in Lucknow. The police had arrived there after the NBW was issued against him for failing to appear before the Supreme court in a contempt case arising out of non refund of Rs 20,000 crore to investors by two of his companies. The Sahara Chief has meanwhile, moved to SC seeking cancellation of the NBW and undertook to appear before it on March 4.

Feb 27, 2014

Documentary makers take the limelight at pre-Oscars event

Documentary makers take the limelight at a pre-Oscars event. Duration: 00:55

Feb 27, 2014

Bitcoin users to gather in Tokyo amid MtGox woes

Bitcoin users in Tokyo will gather on Thursday for a meeting set to be dominated by the shuttering of the MtGox exchange amid claims of a multi-million dollar theft. Duration: 01:04

Feb 27, 2014

Reeva Steenkamp's publicist remembers the 'star on the rise'

Reeva Steenkamp was "a star on the rise whose light was taken away from her too soon" says her former publicist Simphiwe Majola. South African athlete Oscar Pistorius goes on trial for her murder on Monday. Duration: 00:52

Feb 27, 2014

Arizona governor vetoes gay discrimination legislation

The governor of Arizona said on Wednesday that she has vetoed controversial legislation that would have allowed businesses in the state to discriminate against homosexuals on religious grounds. Duration: 00:46

Feb 27, 2014

Indian Government to Collect Penal Interest from States for Delay in Fund Transfer to Implementation Entities

The Indian government is to charge penal interest on state governments, if they delay the transfer of funds for more than 15 days from the Consolidated Fund of the States to the Implementation Entities (IEs).

Feb 27, 2014

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Stripped: 'Calvin and Hobbes' Creator Bill Watterson's First Cartoon in 19 Years

The last strip of 'Calvin and Hobbes' was published on 31 December 1995, and since then Watterson has made it clear that it will not return.

Feb 27, 2014

EU supporters meet ahead of key Ukraine meeting

EU supporters in Kiev gathered Thursday morning as Ukraine's parliament convenes to approve a new pro-Western government. Duration: 01:06

Feb 27, 2014

Devout Hindus celebrate Mahashivratri across India with fervour

Uttar Pradesh/ Madhya Pradesh, Feb 27 (ANI): Devout Hindus revelled in the festive spirit as thousands of them thronged temples and congregated at the banks of holy rivers across India on Thursday to celebrate festival of Mahashivratri, also known as Lord Shiva's wedding anniversary, with religious fervour. The pilgrims and devout Hindus chanted holy words as they took holy bathe in the sacred Triveni Sangam, in Allahabad city of Uttar Pradesh. The magnificently decorated temples in the holy town of Ayodhya also witnessed crowd of devotees. The Mahakaleshwar Temple of Ujjain city in Madhya Pradesh immersed into devotional spirit of prayer and worship on the occasion.

Feb 27, 2014

Don't appreciate use of such language: Rahul on Khurshid's 'impotent' Modi remark

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that he did not endorse or appreciate External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid’s description of BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as "impotent" in whatever context. Khurshid had on Wednesday defended his remarks, insisting that he meant Modi's "administrative incompetence" in the handling of the 2002 Gujarat riots, and also said he did not think he would be censured for his choice of words.

Feb 27, 2014