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Cameras capture Sumatran rhino in Indonesia

Hidden cameras capture images of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino on the Indonesian part of Borneo island, where it was thought to have long ago died out, the WWF say. Duration: 00:22

Oct 2, 2013

Federal employees protest government shutdown

The Federal employees protest the government shutdown as Congress' inability to approve a budget has closed capital-area museum and monuments. Duration: 01:14

Oct 2, 2013

Israel military drill simulates chemical attack

Israeli defence forces held Wednesday a military drill simulating a chemical attack in the town of Beit Shemesh, near Jerusalem. Duration: 00:38

Oct 2, 2013

Free lunch for federal workers affected by govt shutdown

A Washington burger chain is offering free lunches to federal workers who are obliged to stay home without pay because of the government's shutdown following the budget impasse in Congress. Duration: 1:08

Oct 2, 2013

French protest over Sunday closure of DIY stores

French workers and DIY fans have been gathering in central Paris today to protest new regulations meaning that DIY stores will no longer be allowed to open for business on Sundays. Duration: 00:58

Oct 2, 2013

Cyclists protest as Kolkata bans bikes from key roads

Angry cyclists held noisy protests in the centre of the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday over the local government's move to ban them from major roads in the congested metropolis. Duration: 0:42

Oct 2, 2013

London Zoo welcomes first tiger cub in 17 years

The birth a Sumatran tiger cub has been captured on hidden cameras by zookeepers at London Zoo -- their first cub for 17 years. Duration: 00:38

Oct 2, 2013

Image-conscious China chides its 'unruly' tourists

Chinese tourists should not pick their noses in public, pee in pools or steal airplane life jackets, China's image-conscious authorities have warned in a handbook in their latest effort to counter unruly behaviour. Duration: 01:09

Oct 2, 2013

ECB leaves rates unchanged, promises liquidity. Duration: 0:50

The European Central Bank leaves key interest rates unchanged, saying that monetary policy will remain stable for the foreseeable future. Duration: 0:50

Oct 2, 2013

Rasheed Masood's Verdict is historic: D Raja

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): After Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rasheed Masood is convicted by a Delhi court sentencing him to four years in jail in connection with the MBBS seat scam, CPI leader D Raja said that the verdict is a historic one and also an expected one. He further said that this will send a message to all the politicians and should be taken as a great league started.

Oct 1, 2013

Congress Vice-President Rahul, not BJP made fun of PM: Rajnath

Kolkata, Oct 01 (ANI): BJP president Rajnath Singh on Tuesday came down heavily on Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi for accusing BJP of making fun of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and said that it was the Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi who instead made fun of the PM when he is abroad.

Oct 1, 2013

Guj Lokayukta Aayog Bill, 2013 passed by state assembly

Gandhinagar, Oct 01 (ANI): The Gujarat State Assembly passed the controversial Gujarat Lokayukta Aayog Bill 2013 here on Tuesday, despite state Governor Kamla Beniwal expressing her reservations on some aspects of it. The bill will again be sent to Governor Beniwal for her approval.

Oct 1, 2013

Japanese firms target water purification industry in Asia

Japan, Oct 01 (ANI): Safe and clean drinking water is the basic right of people. In Thailand, the government provides clean water from Bangkhen plant in the suburbs of its capital Bangkok. It is Asia's second biggest water treatment facility, and it processes 4 million cubic meters of clean water every day. The plant has been using Ebara pumps from Japan for over 3 decades. The reliability of water pumps supplied by Ebara has created a unique relationship with the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority in Thailand. Ebara recently organized a seminar in Bangkok that attracted representatives from South-East Asian countries to update them about its latest technologies in water purification.

Oct 1, 2013

Pakistan pumps in illicit drugs in Gilgit

Gilgit Baltistan, Oct 01: Lack of proper medical infrastructure is preventing the residents of Gilgit Baltistan from accessing quality health care. The problem is further compounded by circulation of spurious drugs in the region.

Oct 1, 2013

Omar expresses concern over militant attacks in valley

Srinagar, Oct 01 (ANI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday highlighted that it was mishandling due to which situation had worsened in the Shopian district after recent killings of youth in the region. Abdullah claimed that the situation had worsened due to statements and comments from all sides.

Oct 1, 2013