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Palestinians rally against Israeli positions in peace talks

Protests were held on Wednesday in the West Bank city of Ramallah against Israeli positions in the Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations currently being brokered by the US. Duration: 00:54

Jan 16, 2014

Alps murder victim's brother facing no further police action

The brother of a British-Iraqi man mysteriously gunned down with his family in the French Alps in 2012 was released from bail and told he faces no further police action. Duration: 00:51

Jan 16, 2014

The French react to their president's TV performance

French voters appear somewhat disappointed by a television appearance by Francois Hollande, including by his refusal to shed more light on his private life. Duration: 01:02

Jan 16, 2014

Reactions to Danish tourist rape in New Delhi

Indian police round up a group of men over the alleged gang-rape of a 51-year-old Danish tourist who lost her way near the backpacker's area of the capital, officers say. Duration: 00:59

Jan 16, 2014

Dozens killed in spate of attacks in Iraq

A wave of attacks in Iraq, including a series of coordinated car bombs in Baghdad, killed 46 people Wednesday as militants took more territory from security forces in crisis-hit Anbar province. Duration: 00:34

Jan 15, 2014

African women stage protest in Tel Aviv demanding asylum

Thousands of African women demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Wednesday demanding asylum from the Israeli government. Duration: 00:40

Jan 15, 2014

Implats miners in S.Africa 'eager' for strike: union

South Africa's Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) threatens strikes across the platinum and gold sectors if employers refuse to give in to demands for higher pay. Duration: 01:04

Jan 15, 2014

Wife of jailed Chinese Nobel winner Xiaobo reads poetry

Rare video footage of Liu Xia, the wife of imprisoned Chinese Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, reading two self-written poems under house arrest is posted online. Duration: 00:48

Jan 15, 2014

Egypt resumes voting on charter seen key to general's future

Voting in Egypt's constitutional referendum was largely incident-free Wednesday after clashes left nine people dead the previous day, with turnout seen as key to a likely presidential bid by the army chief. Duration: 00:51

Jan 15, 2014

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Chinese New Year Threatened by Increasing Spread of Bird Flu Virus

In the first week of 2014 itself, the Chinese Health authorities have found 20 new cases of H7N9 bird flu, in the eastern coastal regions. Since March 2013, there has been 150 confirmed bird flu cases reported in China.

Jan 15, 2014

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Alleged Affair with French President Costs Julie Gayet Villa Medici Jury Berth

The 41-year-old actress' appointment as jury member was decided in December, however, the French Minister of Culture has now reversed the decision.

Jan 15, 2014

Trinamool MP Somen Mitra resigns

Kolkata, Jan 15 (ANI): Dissident Trinamool Congress MP Somen Mitra on Wednesday resigned from his Lok Sabha seat. Accusing the Trinamool Congress leadership of "speaking the language of Hitler's Nazi regime" and deviating from the promises it made to the people before coming to power, Mitra is all set to re-join the Congress party. Reacting over this TMC leader Madan Mitra said that his party is happy with the resignation of Somen Mitra.

Jan 15, 2014

Nation needs strong leadership to bridge trust deficit: Narendra Modi

Gandhinagar, Jan 15 (ANI): BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, said on Wednesday that the nation lacked trust in the leadership and that there was a need for bold, proper decision-making, skill development and capacity-building to bridge the trust deficit in the country. Speaking at FIICI meet in Gandhinagar, Modi took a dig at the ruling Congress government and said that there should be determination and will to take decisions but the ruling government has been shirking from responsibilities. Addressing the business leaders, Modi said that the BJP would consider their suggestions on tax reforms.

Jan 15, 2014

Nursery Admissions: Delhi High Court reserves order

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved order on petition of Action Committee of Unaided Recognized Private Schools for staying LG's order on nursery admission process. Lawyer Ashok Aggarwal on Wednesday said that the division bench has heard the issues of nursery schools and the court has reserved the orders which it can pronounce in two or three days. He further said that the verdict will be for the welfare of students.

Jan 15, 2014

Two wounded as shots fired on Bangkok protest

Two people are wounded in a shooting at an opposition rally in Bangkok as protest leaders prepare to march through the city in their bid to oust the premier. Duration: 00:58

Jan 15, 2014