Politics

Obama, Cameron show common front against extremism

US President Barack Obama says the threat of violent extremism has 'metastasized', but insists he does 'not consider it an existential threat'. Duration: 01:22

Jan 17, 2015

100 feared dead after boat sinks in C. Africa

Nearly 100 people are feared dead in the Central African Republic after a boat caught fire and sank on a river in the strife-torn country, officials say. Duration: 00:42

Jan 17, 2015

Muslims around the world rally against Charlie Hebdo

One person was shot and another injured in clashes between anti-Charlie Hebdo protesters and police outside the French consulate in Pakistan's Karachi, an AFP correspondent at the city's main hospital said.

Jan 17, 2015

Families reunited in Havana as US eases travel with Cuba

The United States eases travel and trade restrictions with Cuba, marking the first concrete steps towards restoring normal ties with the Cold War-era foe since announcing a historic rapprochement. Duration: 00:58

Jan 17, 2015

Interfaith leaders gather in solidarity at a London mosque

The Muslim Council of Britain met with other religious leaders at a London mosque in show of solidarity against terrorism, with the general secretary of the umbrella organisation urging people to exercise 'freedom not to offend'. Duration: 00:54

Jan 17, 2015

Tributes paid to Charlie Hebdo's editor Charb

Tributes paid to Stephane Charbonnier, “Charb”, the editor of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo attacked by gunmen last week. Duration: 01:06

Jan 17, 2015

US, UN warn Myanmar over growing religious tensions

A top American diplomat decries growing religious intolerance in Myanmar and warns the use of faith for political ends is "playing with fire" in a crunch election year for the former junta-run country. Duration: 00:59

Jan 17, 2015

Saradha scam: Madan Mitra's judicial custody extended till Jan 30

Kolkata, Jan 16 (ANI): A court on Friday extended the judicial custody of West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra till January 30. Mitra was arrested in connection with the Saradha scam. After hearing both prosecution and the defence, the court rejected Mitra's bail plea and extended his custody by 14 days. He was presented in the court of additional chief judicial magistrate H. Mukherjee on the expiry of his earlier judicial remand.

Jan 16, 2015

Moral Policing: Couple brutally thrashed by hooligans in Maharashtra

Latur, Jan 16 (ANI): In a shocking incident of moral policing, a young couple was beaten brutally by Ganimi Kawa organisation in a park after being spotted by the group in Latur district of Maharashtra. According to reports, the city police has taken the matter into consideration and registered a case against 4 people of the organisation including Balaji Godse, the head of the group. Ganimi Kawa is a rural-based organisation which involves in moral policing. Local police has registered a case against the accused. The assault was filmed by the gang on a phone and circulated on WhatsApp to shame the victim in her village.

Jan 16, 2015

Bhutan PM Tobgay visits Buddhist pilgrimage centre Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh

Sarnath, Jan 16 (ANI): Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay visited the Buddhist pilgrimage centre Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. Tobgay visited Sarnath Archaeological Museum, which houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site of Sarnath. The main attraction of the museum is Ashoka pillar which is the national emblem of India. Sarnath, located at about 10 km from Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. Tobgay is on a nine-day official visit to India at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation. He had also participated in 'Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit' in Gandhinagar on Sunday. The visiting dignitary also held talks with Indian leaders before embarking on a visit to some historical places.

Jan 16, 2015

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