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Scores of dead as quake hits Philippine tourist islands

A powerful earthquake killed at least 93 people in the Philippines Tuesday as it generated landslides that buried homes, triggered terrified stampedes and destroyed historic churches.

Oct 15, 2013

World powers in fresh talks with Iran on nuclear drive

World powers opened nuclear talks with Iran on Tuesday with Tehran set to unveil a roadmap for negotiations under new President Hassan Rouhani that it says could yield a deal in a year.

Oct 15, 2013

Contemporary African Art Fair opens in London

London's Somerset House launches its first ever contemporary African art fair Wednesday, featuring works by 70 artists from across the continent. Duration: 00:55

Oct 15, 2013

Death toll rises in Mali river boat disaster

The death toll from one of the worst ever river boat sinkings in Mali has jumped to 39, including many young children, say local officials and survivors.

Oct 15, 2013

Doomed Rio flight investigators issue recommendations

The French bureau investigating a crashed Rio-Paris flight in 2009 informs the victims' families of its safety recommendations following the accident. Duration: 01:07

Oct 15, 2013

400 immigrants rescued in Strait of Sicily

Around 400 immigrants were rescued in the Strait of Sicily during the night of Monday to Tuesday, in three separate operations occuring one day after Rome decided to reinforce its military, humanitarian presence in the Mediterranean. Duration: 00:29

Oct 15, 2013

The - gradually - disappearing ruins of Detroit

The ruins of Detroit's proud industrial past have become something of a tourist attraction in the now bankrupt city. But development is revitalising some of the grandest ruins downtown, leaving ruin aficionados with mixed feelings. Duration: 02:37

Oct 15, 2013

Dutch 'Felabrations' mark anniversary of afrobeat founder birth

October 15 marks the 75th anniversary of the birth of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Africa's founder of Afro-beat. Sixteen years after his death, the legendary Nigerian musician is being celebrated the world over. Duration: 03:24

Oct 15, 2013

Polish church helps find matches made in heaven

Churches in Warsaw are opening their doors to singles looking for love. Catholic Poland has a singles scene of about five million adults and some will settle for romance that is nothing less than divine. Duration: 01:54

Oct 15, 2013

Cong demands MP CM's resignation, BJP says wait for enquiry

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Even as the Congress demanded sacking of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan over the Datiya temple stampede that has claimed at least 115 lives, the BJP on Monday said they were awaiting an enquiry into the matter and that action will be taken against the culprits.

Oct 14, 2013

'Phailin' is expected to reach Jharkhand accompanied by heavy rains: IMD

Bhubaneswar/Ranchi, Oct 14 (ANI): The officials in the weather department forecasted on Monday that the Super-Cyclone 'Phailin' is expected to reach Jharkhand accompanied by heavy rains in several regions. Earlier, a mass evacuation saved thousands of people from the cyclone in Odisha. Director of weather department, Bhubaneshwar, Sarat Sahu, confirmed that the intensity of the cyclone had calmed down. Meanwhile, the acting director of meteorological department in Ranchi, J S Jojo said that the state of Jharkhand could face the impacts of cyclone accompanied with heavy rain.

Oct 14, 2013

Narendra Modi addresses 2013 Global Meet of Emerging Markets Forum

Gandhinagar, Oct 14 (ANI): BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the global meeting of the Emerging Markets Forum. Modi stated that there cannot be a better model of governance than democracy and Government must be the guardian of people's interest. He further added that people want development and are even ready to take bitter pills for it.

Oct 14, 2013

JD (U) slams MP govt for Ratangarh temple stampede

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Slamming the Madhya Pradesh government for Ratangarh temple stampede, JD (U) on Monday said that bad governance, corruption in police responsible for the tragedy. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, JD (U) chief Sharad Yadav said that negligence by the state administration led to the tragedy. JD (U) leader K C Tyagi said that there were no proper arrangements for the devotees.

Oct 14, 2013

MP Govt should be held fully accountable for MP stampede: Congress

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Slamming the Madhya Pradesh government for Ratangarh temple stampede, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said that just to make way for a BJP leader to enter the temple, police began lathicharge and that is why the stampede happened. He also said that MP government should be held fully accountable for temple tragedy. He further said that no leaders are being allowed to go and talk to people there because there is more to hide.

Oct 14, 2013

Dussehra Celebrations: Mysore gripped by religious fervour and gaiety

Mysore, Oct 14 (ANI): Vijayadashami marks the end of the Dussehra celebrations in Mysore. Karnataka's cultural capital and the city of palaces, Mysore is gripped by religious fervour and gaiety on the occasion. Dussehra has been chosen as Karnataka's state festival - and the centuries-old tradition of a procession that starts in the Mysore Palace and winds its way through Mysore is one of the highlights. The biggest attraction in the festival is the victory procession of caparisoned elephants that marks the triumph of good over evil.

Oct 14, 2013