Politics

Hollande praises teachers after Paris attacks

French President Francois Hollande expresses his 'gratitude' to teachers 'dealing with the shockwave' in the wake of the attacks in Paris, during a speech at the Sorbonne University. Duration: 01:13

Jan 22, 2015

Syrian refugees plot Cyprus escape as camp closes

It costs thousands of euros for a false passport and place on a boat to Turkey, but Syrian refugees stranded in Cyprus are ready to try anything. Duration: 01:01

Jan 22, 2015

Kiran Walia files complaint against Kejriwal demanding his nomination to be cancelled, AAP refutes c

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Congress leader Kiran Walia on Thursday filed complaint against AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal demanding his nomination to be cancelled. Walia said that Kejriwal did not mention about a FIR filed against him under the court's order and therefore he failed to disclose facts asked during filing nomination papers. Further, she said that Kejriwal did not had a rent agreement to show that he is a resident of BK Dutt society which he mentioned in his papers. Walia also said that she will take up the case to the High Court. Meanwhile, Kejriwal's lawyer said that the claims are baseless and that the nomination has been accepted.

Jan 22, 2015

In Iraq, IS kills with hidden bombs even after leaving

A massage belt, a PlayStation controller, a gold ring -- it sounds like a gift list, but the items the Islamic State group left in Iraq are rigged with explosives to kill. Duration: 00:37

Jan 22, 2015

President Obama's visit will strengthen ties across full spectrum of Indo-US relation: MEA

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin while giving details of the itinerary of the US President Barack Obama visit to India in a press conference on Thursday, said that Obama's visit is being seen as strengthening of ties across the full spectrum of India-US relationship. Akbaruddin said that US is India's key interlocutor in adjustments to global security architecture and that India sees vast potential in growth of its relations with the US. While pouring out the details of the itinerary of the US President's three-day visit to India, Akbaruddin added that Obama will visit Taj Mahal on 27 January before departing for US. He further said that Power Minister Piyush Goyal will be the minister-in-waiting for US President Barack Obama during his visit.

Jan 22, 2015

Snowfall blocks strategic highway in Kashmir valley

Udhampur, Jan 22 (ANI): Fresh spell of snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir threw life out of gear on Thursday, leading to the closure of strategic Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. According to the state authorities, over 300-kilometre-long highway has been closed for all types of vehicular traffic since early Thursday morning because of snowfall at some places. The suspension has stranded hundreds of vehicles at various points of the highway. The highway shall remain closed for traffic for uncertain period of time. In order to know the latest status of the highway the travellers would have to contact the control rooms at northern cities of Srinagar and Jammu.

Jan 22, 2015

Ousted Thai PM to make final impeachment defence

Ousted premier Yingluck Shinawatra arrives at Thailand's junta-picked legislature to make a last ditch defence ahead of an impeachment vote that could see her banned from politics for five years. Duration: 00:45

Jan 22, 2015

We're not fighting Islam, just helping refugees: Japan

Japan’s government says it doesn’t want to fight against Islam in the Middle East, just provide humanitarian help in the refugee crisis. Duration: 01:05

Jan 22, 2015

Special team to visit swine flu-hit Telangana

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Wednesday said that a central government-level team will visit southern Telangana to review swine flu outbreak. According to officials, 173 cases of swine flu have been reported in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, of which 169 cases are from the former state. Speaking to media, Nadda said Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has been assured of full support from the central government in keeping a check on the outbreak. The Health Minister also urged people to take all precautionary measures to k3eep the disease at a bay.

Jan 22, 2015

Police arrest two men, recover large amount of explosives in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Jan 22(ANI): Police on Wednesday recovered detonators, gelatin bars and explosives in Hyderabad after they arrested two individuals who were supplying the explosives illegally. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police of Hyderabad, N. Koti Reddy, said the suspects had been arrested and further investigation is on. He added that another suspect, Rama Krishna, 50, was absconding. The arrest of the two men and subsequent recovery of explosives comes days before U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to India as it celebrates its Republic Day on January 26. Security has been strengthened all over the city following intelligence about possible terror attacks before January 26.

Jan 22, 2015

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