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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu, Israeli Politicians Blame Palestinian Authority President Abbas for 'Inciting' Tel Aviv Bus Attack

Israeli right-wing politician Naftali Bennett called the terrorists 'agents' of Abbas.

Jan 21, 2015

Houthi rebels have taken over the Yemeni presidential palace

Yemen Crisis LIVE: Government Falls as President Resigns; Houthis Beseige Parliament

Yemen plunges deeper into chaos as Houthi rebels take over the presidential palace.

Jan 21, 2015

Praising BJP's 'discipline', Krishna Tirath formally switches parties

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Praising the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'discipline', former union minister and Congress leader Krishna Tirath on Monday formally joined the BJP, vowing to continue her work towards the upliftment of the oppressed. Tirath had earlier in the day fuelled rumours of switching allegiances after meeting party chief Amit Shah in the national capital. According to media reports, a disgruntled Tirath had earlier sought a Congress Party ticket for one of her children to contest in the Delhi state assembly elections, but the central leadership of the party rejected the request. Till now, she was representing the North West Delhi constituency of Delhi as a member of the Indian National Congress (INC). She began her political career as a M.L.A in Delhi and was a member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly from 1984-2004. In 1998, she became the Minister for Social Welfare, SC and ST and Labour and Employment in the Sheila Dikshit-led Delhi government.

Jan 19, 2015

Bangladesh Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia Released After 17-Day Office Arrest

Bangladesh Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia was unexpectedly released from a 17-day lock-up in her own office on Monday.

Jan 19, 2015

Niger police fire tear gas to disperse opposition demo

Police in Niger fire tear gas to break up a banned opposition demonstration in the capital Niamey, a day after deadly riots over the publication by France's Charlie Hebdo magazine of a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed. Duration: 00:40

Jan 18, 2015

Charlie Hebdo Riots: 10 Killed as Niger Protesters Set Churches, Bars, Hotels on Fire

Protesters in Niger set churches on fire in defiance of France protecting 'Free Speech'.

Jan 18, 2015

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

'MSG - The Messenger of God' to Premiere on Sunday; Punjab and Haryana on Alert

The movie's high profile premiere, scheduled to be held in Gurgaon on Friday, was postponed till Sunday even as the sect authorities claimed they had received the formal letter of approval for release of the film.

Jan 17, 2015

Reactions pour in as censor board chief quits over nod to 'MSG' citing corruption in matter

New Delhi/ Chandigarh, Jan 16 (ANI): Reactions pour in as Censor Board Chief Leela Samson quit from her post amidst reports that that controversial film "Messenger of God" featuring Dera Saccha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in lead role has been cleared by Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT). Various Sikh leaders and leaders from other political parties said that the movie should be disallowed as it can hurt religious sentiments of people. Some even smelled government interference in the working of the censor board.

Jan 16, 2015

US court dismisses lawsuit against PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat Riots case

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): A US Federal Court has dismissed a lawsuit against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the 2002 riots in Gujarat. The court upheld the US government's contention that Modi was entitled to immunity as a sitting head of foreign government. The summons against Prime Minister Modi were issued by the US Federal Court for the Southern District of New York last year in September, following a lawsuit filed by the New York based American Justice Center, a non-profit human rights organisation. More than 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, were killed in the religious riots. The riots were sparked by a fire on a train at Godhra in Gujarat that killed 59 Hindu pilgrims.

Jan 15, 2015

US Judge Dismisses Case against Modi in 2002 Gujarat Riots

A human rights group had filed a lawsuit against PM Narendra Modi in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Jan 15, 2015

Xiaomi's affordable 3D printer will bring new tech to the masses

Everything You Need to Know About 3D Printing Technology

Very few people know how exactly the 3D Printing technology actually works. In this report, we have explained the technology in detail.

Jan 10, 2015

Kuwaiti Woman Divorces Husband Over Huge Belly, Says it Obstructed Him in Performing 'Marital Duty'

In a bizarre case, a woman in Kuwait has divorced her husband over his huge belly.

Jan 8, 2015

Police say no prisoners languishing in jails of Punjab after Punjab CM's letter demanding release

Chandigarh/Poonch, Jan 08 (ANI): Deputy General of Police in Punjab, Sumedh Singh Saini, denied claims that there are prisoners languishing in the state jails despite having completed their sentences. Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal caused a flutter by seeking early release of 13 militants, including the assassins of former Chief Minister of Punjab, Beant Singh. Badal's request comes after a resident of Punjab, Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, went on a hunger strike in November 2014 demanding the release of six convicts, including the assassins of Beant Singh. Saini said not even a single person is languishing in Punjab prisons beyond their term. Khalsa claims that keeping prisoners in prison beyond their period of conviction is a violation of human rights. Meanwhile, various Sikh organisations held a march in Poonch district of northern state of Jammu and Kashmir in support of Khalsa's hunger strike. President of District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee of Poonch, Narinder Singh, said they are hopeful the memorandum will be forwarded to Prime Minister's Office (PMO) at the earliest.

Jan 8, 2015

Punjab CM demands release of Sikh terrorists, Reactions flow

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal has written in a letter to many states demanding the release of 13 Sikh terrorists involved in Khalistan activities. This drew reactions on Wednesday from political and anti-terrorist organizations. NCP leader Majid Memon said that this is a matter which should be treated or released under law. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that political parties should not use terror to hold votes. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that it was a matter to be dealt between law and government. Meanwhile, AIATF Chairman Maninderjeet Singh Bitta said that terrorists should never be freed from jail.

Jan 7, 2015

Akal Takht commemorates death anniversary of Indira Gandhi's assassins, politicos condemn

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Sikh religious organization Akal Takht commemorated the death anniversary of Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassins. NCP leader Majid Memon said that it is up to the organizations whom to pay homage but it is not an issue the country should be concerned about. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that it was unfortunate as Indira Gandhi was one of the nation's leaders and her assassins were punished by law. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar also condemned the incident.