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Transparency International releases new corruption survey

Afghanistan, North Korea and Somalia are seen as the world's most corrupt countries while Denmark and New Zealand are nearly squeaky-clean, graft watchdog Transparency International said in a survey Tuesday. Duration: 01:15

Dec 4, 2013

Bolshoi dancer guilty of attack gets 6-year jail term

Pavel Dmitrichenko longed to dance star roles at the Bolshoi. But now the lanky, hollow-eyed dancer has won notoriety as the mastermind of a shocking acid attack on the troupe's powerful artistic director. Duration: 00:33

Dec 4, 2013

Thai police yield to protesters ahead of king's birthday

Thai police abandoned their defence of the besieged government headquarters on Tuesday, allowing unruly protesters to cross barricades in a dramatic move that eased tensions ahead of the revered King's birthday. Duration: 02:12

Dec 4, 2013

WTO hoping for a 'new dawn' during Bali summit, India holds bilateral meets

Bali, Dec 03 (ANI): The World Trade Organisation is hoping for an agreement on trade issues during its 9th Ministerial Conference in Bali, as India's Trade Minister, Anand Sharma on Tuesday held bilateral meets with Zimbabwe and IBSA on the sidelines. The WTO has proposed a four-year interim measure for developing countries like India, within which these nations can offer the food subsidies that are presently considered illegal under the world trading norms.

Dec 3, 2013

ADG on Maoists attack on police team in Aurangabad

Patna, Dec 3 (ANI): ADG Ravindra Kumar on Tuesday informed that a landmine blast took place around 4:30 to 5:00 pm in Aurangabad district. According to reports, Maoist guerrillas are suspected to have triggered the explosion. The blast took place when a police jeep was passing by a road in the area.

Dec 3, 2013

Vijay Jolly apologizes for protesting outside Shoma Chaudhury's residence

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): BJP leader Vijay Jolly, who was booked for allegedly vandalizing former Tehelka managing editor Shoma Chaudhury's house, on Tuesday, appeared before the National Commission for Women and apologized for his action. Jolly said that he had acted on the spur of the moment.

Dec 3, 2013

Cash-strapped Greece to host 'spartan' EU presidency

Greece, struggling to emerge from a four-year economic crisis, will host a "spartan" six-month EU presidency starting January, the deputy foreign minister said on Monday. Duration: 01:33

Dec 3, 2013

Activists protest at WTO conference in Bali

Protesters gather ahead of a four-day conference of the World Trade Organisation in Bali, Indonesia. Duration: 00:35

Dec 3, 2013

Thousands of Ukraine protesters mass outside parliament

Thousands of Ukrainians massed outside parliament Tuesday as lawmakers debated a no-confidence motion against the government after its scrapping of a deal with the EU prompted the largest protests in nearly a decade. Duration: 01:04

Dec 3, 2013

Islamabad provides protection to Syed Salahuddin, trains, equips and sponsors let

Muzaffarabad, PoK, Dec 03:- Taking action against militants is just a mock claim often made by succesive Pakistani regimes. The fact remains that government is sponsoring militant groups to keep Jihad alive. We expose the real face of Islamabad today which harbors, protects and promotes militant groups.

Dec 3, 2013

Modi will get tired of making speeches from fake Red Forts, Rahul will be next PM: Beni Prasad Verma

Lucknow, Dec 3 (ANI): Union Steel Minister, Beni Prasad Verma on Tuesday said that it was almost certain that Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi will be the party's PM Candidate and that he will hoist the national flag at Red Fort come 15th August 2014.

Dec 3, 2013

Parties seek extension of winter session to discuss contentious issues

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): In an all-party meeting called by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, parties on Tuesday called for the extension of the winter session of Parliament to discuss contentious issues. Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj said that a suggestion to have a break in the session and resume again after Christmas is under consideration.

Dec 3, 2013

Handwara militant attack ends, 3 militants killed

Handwara, Dec 03 (ANI): The 15-hour gunbattle between the militants and the Army and police forces in Handwara area of Jammu and Kashmir ended on Tuesday, killing three militants, said a police official. Forces launched the joint operation on Monday night after finding that militants were hiding in a forest village in the Handwara region. The firefight entered a residential house which was completely destroyed in the operation. The identification is yet to be established, said police official.

Dec 3, 2013

SC sets deadline for State Govts to regulate acid sales: Victims rebuke State Govts

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all state governments and Union Territories to frame rules for regulating sale of acid by March 31, 2014. Reacting to the same victims of the gruesome act alleged that state governments were not doing their bit in the matter.

Dec 3, 2013

PM assures energy investors of stable and enabling policy environment

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Tuesday assured investors of government's commitment to provide a stable and enabling policy environment for exploration of new sources of energy, as he aimed to bridge the gap between supply and demand. While addressing the '8th Asia Gas Partnership Summit', Singh said that Natural Gas was the fuel of choice today. Highlighting the need to increase energy supply, Singh said that India was expected to be the 3rd largest energy consumer by the year 2020

Dec 3, 2013