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UN's Ban condemns abduction of Libyan PM

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the abduction of Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and said he hoped that reports of his release were true. Duration: 01:04

Oct 10, 2013

Hopes rise for deal on US political crisis

Hopes rise for a breakthrough in the political impasse crippling Washington after "constructive" talks between President Barack Obama and top Republicans on a short term fix to stave off a debt default. Duration: 00:43

Oct 10, 2013

Libya on high alert after PM seized by gunmen

Gunmen seized Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan from a Tripoli hotel early Thursday, in the latest sign of the lawlessness sweeping Libya since dictator Moamer Kadhafi was toppled in 2011. Duration: 00:38

Oct 10, 2013

Munro literature prize 'great moment for women's writers':Foyles

Following the announcement that Canada's Alice Munro has been awarded the Nobel Literature Prize, a representative of Foyles Bookshop in London says the author has seriously increased the profile of the short story. Duration: 01:09

Oct 10, 2013

Army football match raises money for Afghan veterans

A team of of ISAF soldiers play an Afghan National Army select at football to raise money for the “Afghan Wounded Warrior Foundation”, an Afghan veteran’s charity. Duration: 00:53

Oct 10, 2013

US decision to suspend military deliveries "flawed": Egypt FM

Egypt criticised on Thursday the US move to suspend deliveries of major military hardware and cash assistance, calling it a "flawed" decision and saying Egypt would not bow to American pressure. Duration: 01:08

Oct 10, 2013

Praful Patel on his letter to defense minister

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises Minister Praful Patel shot off a protest letter to the Defense Minister AK Antony on not letting Public Sector Units compete for the tender of 56 Avro aircraft by Indian Air Force. Talking to mediapersons over the issue, Patel said that Defence Minister has asked officials to examine issues raised by him

Oct 9, 2013

Economy now on the path of a turn around: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Wednesday, that India's GDP will see a turnaround in the coming quarters on account of various steps taken by the government to spur growth as well as good agricultural production.

Oct 9, 2013

Infiltration not possible without Pak armys support: Army Chief

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Army chief General Bikram Singh on Wednesday blamed the Pakistani army for aiding the massive infiltration bid in the Keran sector of J and K. Singh further said that he believes the infiltration bid could increase in the coming days.

Oct 9, 2013

Nation will not be misled by Rahul Gandhi's fake promises: BJP

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday charged Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi of attempting to mislead the nation, and said that the people are not going to believe in such fake promises. BJP spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi used the occasion to target the Congress-led UPA II Government at the Centre. Rahul Gandhi, who kicked off his election campaign in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, claimed that both the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have failed miserably in governance, and said that only a Congress Government can change the face of the state marred by politics based on religion.

Oct 9, 2013

Top 10 Richest People in the World: Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates, Amancio Ortega and Others [PHOTOS]

The number of billionaires across the world has risen from 1,226 in 2012 to 1,426 this year, with the US topping the list with 442, followed by Asia-Pacific (386), Europe (366), the Americas (129) and the Middle East & Africa (103), according to Forbes magazine. Here is Forbes' list of the 10 richest people in the world.

Oct 9, 2013

Opposition in Kashmir wants VK Singh to be summoned

Srinagar, Oct 9 (ANI): Amidst high drama and uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti demanded that former army chief VK Singh to be summoned before the house. Leaders in the assembly demanded that Singh be summoned to explain his remark, while speaker of the house stated that he would be writing a letter to the former army chief to explain his statement.

Oct 9, 2013

SP hits back at Rahul, says Congress will be wiped out in upcoming polls

Lucknow, Oct 09 (ANI): Rejecting the allegations of Congress vice President Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal on Wednesday said that people of Uttar Pradesh would never believe Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party. Talking to mediapersons in Lucknow, he said that in upcoming assembly polls and general elections, Congress will be wiped out. Third front will form a stable Government at the centre.

Oct 9, 2013

Aircraft deal: Political leaders question discrimination towards PSUs

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister, Praful Patel's letter to Defence Minister AK Antony, protesting against the Indian Air Force's decision to not allow public sector units ( PSUs) to participate in a global tender for 56 transport aircraft is backed by political leaders. India has set the ball rolling for another mega defence deal by floating the global tender for over Rs 13,000 crore acquisition of 56 transport aircraft to replace the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force.

Oct 9, 2013

Bharti, Wal-Mart call off India joint venture

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): World's largest retail chain Walmart Stores Inc and Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Group have called off their six-year old alliance in India and will own and operate separate businesses in the country. Wal-Mart, tied up with Bharti in 2007 and had been the most vocal proponent of prying open India's restrictive retail market to foreign supermarket operators. However, its growth in India has been hindered by still-evolving rules on foreign investment, an internal bribery probe, and, more recently, the faltering partnership with New Delhi-based Bharti. Under terms of their breakup, Wal-Mart will acquire Bharti's 50 percent stake in Bharti Wal-Mart Pvt Ltd, which runs about 20 wholesale stores in India under the Best Price Modern Wholesale brand, and will run the business independently.

Oct 9, 2013