Politics

Belgium raid on alleged terror group kills two

Belgian police shot dead two alleged militants in a gun battle during a huge operation to foil what they called an imminent terrorist plot, raising fresh alarm for Europe days after 17 people were killed in Paris. Duration: 00:42

Jan 16, 2015

Hong Kong student leaders turn themselves in to police

Student protest leaders including the teenage face of the pro-democracy movement, Joshua Wong, turn themselves in to police as Hong Kong authorities target prominent figures who spearheaded mass rallies. Duration: 01:00

Jan 16, 2015

Thousands join anti-government protest in Lima

Thousands of young men and women march through the streets of Lima to protest the government's new Youth Labor Law. Duration: 00:55

Jan 16, 2015

Pope demands Philippine leaders end inequalities

Pope Francis demands leaders in the Philippines end "scandalous social inequalities" and calls on them to show integrity and reject corruption. Duration: 00:59

Jan 16, 2015

Londoners queue for Charlie Hebdo and 'right to offend'

Londoners queued up from as early as 3.30 am to get their hands on a copy of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo after the 'survivors edition' went on sale in the capital. Duration: 01:08

Jan 16, 2015

Nigerian president visits Boko Haram heartland

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday met survivors of what is thought to be Boko Haram's worst attack in its six-year insurgency, in a surprise visit to the troubled northeast. Duration: 01:00

Jan 16, 2015

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu meets Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi over varied range of issues. Gadkari said that Naidu discussed about converting two states road connecting Rayalaseema and Andhra Pradesh to a Highway. He also talked about varied ramnge of issues which include state roads and the condition of the same. Gadkari said that the ministry agreed on the same and the work on it will start soon.

Jan 16, 2015

Petition filed in HC for removal of Madan Mitra from West Bengal Cabinet

Kolkata, Jan 16 (ANI): Lawyer Subhrojit Bahaduri filed a petition on Friday Kolkata High Court seeking removal of Madan Mitra from the post of state Transport Minister as he is in jail in the Saradha chit fund case. He cannot also perform his duties as a minister from behind the bars, the petitioner said. Stating that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has not yet removed Mitra from her Cabinet, the petitioner requested for the court's intervention to direct the state government to remove Mitra.

Jan 16, 2015

Former AAP leader Shazia Ilmi joins BJP, says it is an opportunity to serve people

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Former AAP leader Shazia Ilmi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday. The announcement of Shazia joining the BJP was made at a press conference in the national headquater, which was attended by Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay, Shazia Ilmi and other leaders. Speaking on the occasion, Shazia said that she is thankful to everyone for giving her this opportunity and that this is an opportunity to serve the nation and its people. Shazia further stated that she doesn't have the desire to fight polls.

Jan 16, 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry in France after terror attacks

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets French foreign minister Laurent Fabius to discuss the recent terror attacks in Paris. Duration: 00:56

Jan 16, 2015

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