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Security camera footage shows Beirut blast

Lebanese television Al-Mayadeen released security camera footage showing the second blast in a double suicide bombing outside the Iranian embassy in Beirut. Duration: 00:31

Nov 20, 2013

New game consoles rub shoulders on French market

It's XboxOne versus Playstation 4 in France as the opponents' new platforms are launched this month. Duration: 01:07

Nov 20, 2013

Obama on possible Iran deal, immigration reform

Speaking at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council, US President Barack Obama says he does not know whether world powers will clinch an interim deal with Iran over its nuclear program during talks this week. Duration: 00:48

Nov 20, 2013

At least 11 dead in flooded Iraq

Flooding in central and southern Iraq killed at least 11 people as rising waters swamped city streets and toppled buildings, sparking anger over the dilapidated sewage system, officials said Wednesday.

Nov 20, 2013

Thai ruling party escapes punishment in key court ruling

Thailand's ruling party escapes the threat of dissolution in a key court verdict, as political rivals rally in Bangkok. Duration: 00:49

Nov 20, 2013

Former US president pleased with Nepal election

As Nepalese officials count votes, former US president and election observer Jimmy Carter tells AFP the high poll turnout will be crucial in cementing a peace process seven years after a civil war ended. Duration: 00:49

Nov 20, 2013

Khamenei says no retreat on Iran nuclear ahead of talks

Iran's top decision-maker Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday he will not allow any "retreat" on Tehran's nuclear rights, ahead of a new round of talks with world powers. Duration: 00:45

Nov 20, 2013

Obamas and Clintons honor Kennedy at grave site

Democratic presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with First Lady Michelle Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, honored John F. Kennedy at the former US leader's grave. Duration: 00:41

Nov 20, 2013

Continued lack of implementation of special package for Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, Nov 19: A Special Package was introduced for Gilgit Baltistan, a few years ago. The idea was to empower the beleaguered people of the region through promulgation of rights and liberties for their emancipation, and provide healthcare, education and proper sanitation services towards basic needs. But all the promises made by Pakistan in this Special Package were left unfulfilled, and came to a naught.

Nov 19, 2013

Govt bond yield spike temporary: P Chidambaram

Mumbai, Nov 19 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the a recent spike in government bond yield is temporary and that the central bank could take some steps to bring the yields down should food inflation moderate. Bond yields have risen since the Reserve Bank of India raised interest rates for a second consecutive month on October 29. Chidambaram also expressed happiness on the inauguration of India's first all-women, 'Bharatiya Mahila' Bank by the Prime Minister and Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Nov 19, 2013

Anna unhappy over Kejriwal publicizing his letter

Ralegan Siddhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday expressed unhappiness over Arvind Kejriwal publicizing his letter in front of media. He said that the letter was to clear on the doubts about Kejriwal using his name and issuing pamphlets and SIM cards in his name. Further, he said that he never said that Kejriwal is corrupt, but there was a doubt for sure on him using Hazare's name for his political gains.

Nov 19, 2013

PM, Sonia inaugurate first all-women bank

Mumbai, Nov 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday inaugurated the country's first all-women bank, the Bharatiya Mahila Bank, an initiative to empower women, with a corpus of rupees 10 billion to function as a universal bank. The announcement for this initiative was made by Indian Finance Minister, P Chidambaram during the annual budget, earlier this year. The inauguration of the bank coincided with the birth anniversary of former Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. While addressing the media persons, Sonia Gandhi said that the bank's staff should ensure coverage of the farthest and least accessible women in the country.

Nov 19, 2013

Political parties failing to tackle AAP in sheer desperation: Yogendra Yadav

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): After the incident wherein a former BJP leader spilled ink on Arvind Kejriwal's face, AAP leader Yogendra Singh Yadav said that it is the sheer desperation of political parties against AAP and that is why the opposition is failing to understand what to do. Further, he said that Kejriwal is open to any investigation on the funds collected and used and has even said to opt out of election, if any evidence against him are found out. Talking about BJP leader Sushma Swaraj's remark, he felt amused and said that AAP is glad to be a rich party if rich implies to giving account of all your funds.

Nov 19, 2013

Anti- vote bank Narendra Modi slams Congress divide & rule policy Part - 2

Anti- vote bank Narendra Modi slams Congress’ divide & rule policy Part - 2 Sawai Madhopur, Nov 19 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, BJP’s PM Candidate Narendra Modi slammed Congress’ vote bank politics where the party only targets mere 26 percent of population and ignores the rest. Further, he said that Congress has a mentality and character of divide & rule and that they govern on the same principle. Talking about the weak policies of the government, Modi said that the government instead of taking actions against Pakistani infiltrators invited the nations' PM for talks.

Nov 19, 2013

Anti- vote bank Narendra Modi slams Congress' divide and rule policy Part - 1

Sawai Madhopur, Nov 19 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, BJP's PM Candidate Narendra Modi slammed Congress' vote bank politics where the party only targets mere 26 percent of population and ignores the rest. Further, he said that Congress has a mentality and character of divide and rule and that they govern on the same principle. Talking about the weak policies of the government, Modi said that the government instead of taking actions against Pakistani infiltrators invited the nations' PM for talks.

Nov 19, 2013