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World anti-doping body approves stronger sanctions

The World Conference on Doping is increasing the ban for first-time dopers to up to four years. Duration: 01:12

Nov 15, 2013

Iran nuclear talks kick off

A fresh round of talks between Iran and world powers kicked off Thursday with a push for Tehran to freeze its disputed nuclear programme in exchange for some relief from sanctions. Duration: 01:06

Nov 7, 2013

Hong Kong threatens sanctions against Philippines in hostage row

Hong Kong's leader threatens sanctions against the Philippines over a row involving the deaths of its tourists in a 2010 hostage crisis in Manila.

Nov 5, 2013

Kerry calls for action from Iran on nuclear issue

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday "words are no substitute for actions" on the Iran nuclear issue and said it was too early to talk about easing sanctions on the country. Duration: 01:24

Oct 23, 2013

Ford sees bright road ahead in Myanmar

Ford Motor Co officially opens its first authorised dealership in Myanmar, joining a rush to set up shop in the former junta-ruled country as the West rolls back sanctions. Duration: 00:30

Oct 4, 2013

Mugabe condems economic sanctions against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. He strongly condemned the use of economic sanctions against his country. Duration: 0:49

Sep 26, 2013

LeT Founder Denounces India as Terrorist Country; Supporters Chant 'Jihad'

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jamaat-ud-Dawa founder Hafiz Saeed has openly warned India of more terror attacks, denouncing it as a terrorist country even as his supporters chanted 'jihad' (holy war) against the nuclear power.

Sep 7, 2013

Did US Military Activities in Korean Peninsula Provoke North Korea?

North Korea has not stopped its angry rhetoric, including nuclear strike threats against South Korea and the United States, ever since the United Nations (UN) passed new sanctions against the impoverished country for conducting nuclear test in February.

Apr 2, 2013

Sri Lankan Tamils Row: Rajinikanth Joins Film Stars on Hunger Strike

Tamil film fraternity began a one-day strike on 2 April in a bid to show their support for Sri Lankan Tamils.

Apr 2, 2013

Nuclear Armed Forces Represent the Nation's Life, Says North Korea

Amid mounting tension in the Korean peninsula and economic turmoil, North Korea on Sunday passed a resolution to continue building nuclear arms, describing it as the "nation's life".

Apr 1, 2013

16 Indian Fishermen Return; Student Protests against Sri Lanka Continue

Sixteen Indian fishermen safely reached safely Tamil Nadu after a Sri Lankan court acquitted them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary on 3 March.

Mar 13, 2013

North Korea Scraps 60-Year-Old Truce; What is Korean War Armistice Agreement 1953?

Amid growing tension in the Korean Peninsula, North Korea on Monday scrapped the 60-year-old Armistice Agreement 1953 that ended the Korean War and threatened to strike the United States with nuclear weapons.

Mar 12, 2013

Mumbai Terror Attack Mastermind Making Mockery of America?

Lashkar-e-Taiba leader and Jamaat-ud-Dawa founder Hafiz Saeed, who has been accused of orchestrating the 2008 Mumbai attacks, is leading a fearless life and roaming free in Pakistan despite being one of the most-wanted militants.

Feb 8, 2013

Lance Armstrong vs USADA: Cyclist Stripped Off Tour de France Titles

Legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong has decided not to continue the fight against the drugs charges against him by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), thus obscuring all his seven Tour de France titles.

Aug 24, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Launch on Aug 29 Ahead of Apple iPhone 5 Debut

Smartphone major Samsung is all set to roll out its much-anticipated successor to the Galaxy Note at its Unpacked event in Berlin on Aug 29, the electronics giant confirmed.

Aug 3, 2012

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