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Historic Cyclos losing ground in Cambodia

Introduced by French colonialists in the 1930s, the Cyclo is Cambodia's version of the rickshaw. Duration: 02:03

Oct 25, 2013

Thailand mourns top Buddhist leader

Crowds of mourners turn out to pay their respects after Thailand's top Buddhist leader, 100-year-old Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, died on Thursday due to a blood infection following recent surgery. Duration: 00:52

Oct 25, 2013

Nearly 700 immigrants rescued off Sicily: Italy

Nearly 700 refugees were rescued off Sicily in several operations, Italian authorities said Friday, as European leaders grapple with the issue of illegal immigration at a European Union summit. Duration: 00:49

Oct 25, 2013

Kenya VP must attend trial says Intl Criminal Court

Kenyan Vice President William Ruto must attend his crimes against humanity trial before the International Criminal Court and can only be excused under "exceptional circumstances," the ICC ruled Friday. Duration: 00:41

Oct 25, 2013

Tour de France champion in Japan race

Tour de France champion Christopher Froome and other cycling stars from the Grand Boucle were in Japan on Friday, on the eve of the Criterium de Saitama. The race gives athletes a foretaste of the 2020 Olympics. Duration: 00:44

Oct 25, 2013

Madagascar holds first post-coup presidential elections

Madagascar was voting Friday in long-delayed presidential elections meant to restore democracy and pull the island nation out of the crisis it plunged into after a 2009 coup. Duration: 01:04

Oct 25, 2013

Football: AS Monaco prepare to face Lyon in Ligue 1

AS Monaco, currently in second place in France's Ligue 1, are preparing for their match against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday. Duration: 00:55

Oct 25, 2013

Player 1 ready: Paris science centre celebrates video games

Press START for new game: a new exhibition at one of Paris's top science centres pays homage to the history of video games. Duration: 02:20

Oct 25, 2013

Tunisian PM gives new commitment of resignation

Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh gave a new commitment on television late Thursday to the principle of handing over to a government of independents. Duration: 0:17

Oct 25, 2013

Visit to China & Russia strengthened confidence in relation: Manmohan Singh

On Board, Oct 24 (ANI): While returning from his five-day visit to Russia and China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh onboard on Thursday said that the visit to the two countries has strengthened his confidence in relationship with both the countries. He further said that China and Russia are growing recognition towards rising terrorism as a threat and are fighting against the same.

Oct 24, 2013

I have nothing to hide, CBI can investigate on Coalgate scam: Manmohan Singh

On Board, Oct 24, (ANI): Talking about the speculations on involvement of the PM in the infamous Coal Allocation Scam, while returning from his five-day visit to Russia and China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he has "nothing to hide" and that he will abide by the instructions of CBI and that CBI can carry on its investigations. Further, talking about the upcoming 2014 general elections, Singh said that Congress which is surrounded by scams will surprise the nation again and will come to power.

Oct 24, 2013

Prithviraj Chavan to help ease onion prices in Delhi

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Thursday promised to supply onions to Delhi in the wake of the soaring prices of onions in the city. According to media reports, the bulb was selling at Rs 90 to Rs 100 per Kg on Wednesday. Chavan said that supply of the vegetable would be sent from Nashik. Chavan added that this year, a drought followed by heavy rain affected the supplies, however the onions would be sold to Delhi at much lower rates.

Oct 24, 2013

TN Assembly resolution based on misinformation, India important for CHOGM: Prasad Kariyawasam

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): After Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution on Thursday demanding the nation's prime minister to boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka next month, the country's High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam said that the resolution is based on misinformation. He also said that India is important for the commonwealth and for the country. Kariyawasam refrained from commenting anything on the speculations on the PM's visit.

Oct 24, 2013

Manna Dey cremated at Hebbal crematorium in Bangalore

Bangalore, Oct 24 (ANI): Legendary singer Manna Dey, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 94, has been cremated in Bangalore's Hebbal crematorium. Dey's body was taken from the hospital to cultural centre Ravindra Kalakshetra, where friends and fans paid their last respects. Dey's was taken to ICU some days ago to be treated for respiratory illness and renal failure. He has been in and out of hospital the last few months and was on dialysis in September. Manna Dey, or Prabodh Chandra Dey, who has given us some of the best songs in the classic era, has a huge fan following across the country. Among Manna Dey's best loved Hindi songs were Ek Chatur Naar from Padosan, Zindagi Kaise Hai Paheli from Anand, Ae Meri Zohrajabeen from Waqt and Yaari Hai Imaan Mera from Zanjeer. He often sang for Raj Kapoor, and formed hit partnerships with composers Salil Chowdhury and Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Oct 24, 2013

Akhilesh Yadav barbs central government for dwindling economy

Lucknow, Oct 24 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, slammed the central government for dwindling economy of the country and rising inflation. Yadav said that the country is facing problems like inflation due to the wrong strategies of the government.

Oct 24, 2013