Politics

Iraq Sunni mosques shut down in wake of deadly attacks

Attacks mostly targeting Sunni-majority areas of Iraq killed 13 people on Friday as the minority community shuttered countless mosques nationwide, complaining that security forces were failing to provide adequate protection. Duration: 00:44

Nov 22, 2013

Beckhams donate clothes to Red Cross for Philippines aid

Customers rushed to purchase items of clothing donated by David and Victoria Beckham to a branch of the Red Cross charity shop in London's Kensington district on Friday for Philippines aid. Duration: 00:52

Nov 22, 2013

Anti-Australia protests in Indonesia as ex-spy chief hits out

Protesters hurl eggs at the Australian embassy in Jakarta, as Indonesia's former spy chief dismisses official anger at espionage allegations as an overreaction and says tapping leaders' phones was "normal". Duration: 00:44

Nov 22, 2013

LRA rebel chief Kony in Central Africa, wants to surrender

Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony -- one of the world's most elusive war criminals -- is currently in the Central African Republic according to the Central African Presidency, which says Kony wants to lay down his arms and surrender. Duration: 01:30

Nov 22, 2013

Israel's opposition Labour party elects new leader

Israel's opposition Labour party announced on Friday that its members have elected a new leader -- former government minister Isaac Herzog -- seen as more open to joining the right-leaning ruling coalition. Duration: 01:02

Nov 22, 2013

US commemorates JFK assassination's 50th anniversary

The United States paused Friday to remember President John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Images at the John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame memorial in Arlington Cemetery. Duration: 00:32

Nov 22, 2013

Carmakers unveil latest models in Tokyo

Japanese and international car makers unveil their latest models at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Duration: 00:45

Nov 22, 2013

Boxer Pacquiao trains in Macau ahead of world title bout

Manny Pacquiao trains in Macau ahead of his world title bout against American Brandon Rios. Duration: 00:48

Nov 22, 2013

Cyclone Helen makes landfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh, Nov 22 (ANI): Cyclone Helen, a severe cyclonic storm swirling over Bay of Bengal, crossed southern coast and made landfall near Machilipatnam district in Andhra Pradesh on Friday at around 2:15 pm with wind speeds upto 100-150 kilometres per hour, local authorities said. Disaster teams have been deployed in six districts - Nellore, Prakasam, Krishna, Guntur, East and West Godavari. Helen is a low intensity cyclone in comparison to Cyclone Phailin.

Nov 22, 2013

India, EU to enhance bilateral talks to resolve competition issues

New Delhi, Nov 22 (ANI): European Commission Vice President, Joaquin Almunia, who is in India to participate in the '3rd BRICS International Competition Conference (ICC)', during a meeting on Friday in the capital said that EU looks forward to engage in bilateral talks with Indian authorities and enhance cooperation in resolving competition issues. India and the European Union signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to increase cooperation between the European Commission's competition department and the Competition Commission of India.

Nov 22, 2013

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