Politics

Obama leads world tributes to Mandela at memorial

US President Barack Obama led world tributes Tuesday to Nelson Mandela, hailing him as 'a giant of history' at a rain-soaked memorial attended by tens of thousands of South Africans united in proud, noisy celebration.

Dec 10, 2013

Obama Remembers Nelson Mandela, his legacy, his life Part - 1

Johannesburg, Dec 10 (ANI): Even as nearly 90 leaders from across the world flew to South Africa on Tuesday for memorials to former President and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, US President Barack Obama remembered Mandela's life and legacy as also thanked South Africa for sharing Nelson Mandela with the world.

Dec 10, 2013

Obama Remembers Nelson Mandela, his legacy, his life Part - 2

Johannesburg, Dec 10 (ANI): Even as nearly 90 leaders from across the world flew to South Africa on Tuesday for memorials to former President and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, US President Barack Obama remembered Mandela’s life and legacy as also thanked South Africa for sharing Nelson Mandela with the world.

Dec 10, 2013

Pranab Mukherjee honours departure of venerated elder Nelson Mandela

Johannesburg, Dec 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee while addressing a memorial service to former President and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela at Johannesburg recounted and honored the legend for his extraordinary life.

Dec 10, 2013

Gilgit Baltistan Govt fails to provide basic medical facility to the people there

Gilgit Baltistan, Dec 10: The harsh Himalayan winters have made life miserable for the people of Gilgit Baltistan. The lack of medical infrastructure and facilities makes things worse for the people of this remote region.

Dec 10, 2013

Royal British jewels under the hammer in London

Jewels and precious objects belonging to Britain's Duke and the Duchess of Windsor are to be auctioned at Sotheby's on Thursday, providing a glimpse into the personal life of the royal couple. Duration: 00:56

Dec 10, 2013

Fears for dingoes as Australia's wild dog faces extinction

Two dingo puppies, Marle and Digger, are being raised in an Alice Springs nature park after being born into one of the few remaining strongholds for pure-bred dingoes in Australia, Cape York. Duration: 01:30

Dec 10, 2013

Mandela memorial service opens with interfaith prayers

Religious leaders opened a memorial service for Nelson Mandela on Tuesday with interfaith prayers, calling on close to 100 world leaders in attendance to take inspiration from the life of an icon of freedom and justice.

Dec 10, 2013

Congress MPs move no-confidence motion; BJP asks Govt to quit

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): In a major embarrassment to the Congress-led UPA government, seven of its own MPs from Seemnadhra have moved a notice of no confidence motion against the Manmohan Singh government over creating Telangana. Reacting over this, BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy said on Tuesday that the Government has virtually come to a stand-still, and considering the fact that its own MPs have moved no-confidence motion, the Government must quit.

Dec 10, 2013

Thousands arrive in Soweto for Mandela memorial

Thousands of South Africans arrive at the World Cup stadium in Soweto to bid farewell to Nelson Mandela. Duration: 00:50

Dec 10, 2013

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