Politics

Hollande presides over WWI commemorations in Paris

French President Francois Hollande presided over the traditional celebrations of Armistice Day on the Champs-Elysees on Tuesday, and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Duration: 00:40

Nov 11, 2014

Aleppo girl is star of YouTube show on Syria war

A nine-year-old girl has become the star of a YouTube comedy that depicts with bittersweet humour the harsh reality of everyday life in rebel-held areas of Syria's Aleppo. Duration: 02:12

Nov 11, 2014

Nigeria's President Jonathan announces bid for second term

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday formally declared that he will seek a second term of office at next year's general election. Duration: 01:30

Nov 11, 2014

South Korea ferry disaster families furious at trial verdicts

Relatives of the victims of the South Korea ferry disaster are furious at the verdicts handed down to the captain and crew of the doomed ship. Duration: 01:20

Nov 11, 2014

Palestinians disappointed after Fatah cancels Arafat memorial

Palestinians expressed disappointment after Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas' Fatah movement said it was cancelling this week's Gaza ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of Yasser Arafat's death due to security concerns. Duration: 01:09

Nov 11, 2014

PM Narendra Modi meets Myanmar president Thein Sein

Nay Pyi Taw, Nov 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday, met Myanmarese President Thein Sein. Modi, later in his tweets, said that they had an extensive discussion covering various aspects of bilateral relations. He also added that talks were held to strengthen ties in the fields of culture, commerce and enhancing connectivity. Modi is in Myanmar on the first leg of his three-nation 10-day tour that will also take him to Australia and Fiji. He was given the ceremonial Guard of Honour upon landing in the Myanmarese capital.

Nov 11, 2014

BJP launches manifesto for Jharkhand Polls

Ranchi, Nov 11 (ANI): The BJP on Tuesday launched its manifesto for upcoming Jharkhand polls. BJP President Amit Shah appealed to the people of Jharkhand to have faith in the party and vote for BJP. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that Jharkhand is rich in minerals but Congress had made it poor during its tenure. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hands do not shake while taking tough decisions.

Nov 11, 2014