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Worst Global Droughts In 2014: Several Regions Drying Out and Sparking Food Production Concerns

The American west is locked in what's likely to be recorded as the worst drought in the U.S. history.

Jul 16, 2014

Suicide bomber drives truck into market, kills at least 41

A suicide bomber driving a truck packed with explosives killed at least 41 people at a busy market in southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the deadliest attack in the war-torn country for months. Duration: 00:43

Jul 16, 2014

Baloch diaspora blames Pakistan for human rights violations in Balochitan

Geneva, July 14: Shouting slogans to make the world aware of growing human rights violations in Balochistan. On June 25, representatives of the Baloch Republican Party (BRP), a nationalist party, held a demonstration outside the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Joined by Baloch Diaspora from other European countries, they opposed the ongoing military operation in Balochistan and rising incidents of enforced disappearances of political leaders and educated youth by Pakistan's spy agencies. BRP president Brahamdagh Bugti sought international intervention to stop the genocide in Balochistan. The Baloch blames Pakistan for forcefully occupying their territory since 1948. Pakistan's biggest yet least populated province, Balochistan shares its borders with Afghanistan and Iran and has rich mineral reserves. Pakistani security agencies are indulging in enforced disappearances and killings of Baloch intellectuals to keep control over the territory. However, the Baloch are fighting to seek independence from its occupiers and want an end to colonial rule.

Jul 14, 2014

German soldiers in Afghanistan watch World Cup final

German soldiers with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) watched their side play Argentina on a giant screen broadcasting the World Cup final at the ISAF headquarters in Kabul. Duration: 00:32

Jul 14, 2014

Restoration of the historic citadel in Afghanistan

The restoration work is commencing at the citadel in Herat, one of Afghanistan_s most impressive historic sites ___ dating back to Alexander the Great. Duration: 00:56

Jul 12, 2014

Kerry in Kabul hopes for end to Afghan election crisis

US Secretary of State John Kerry was in Afghanistan on Friday for meetings on the disputed presidential election, with candidate Ashraf Ghani again calling for a full audit of results. Duration: 00:50

Jul 12, 2014

Obama Invites Modi to US, Calls for 'Defining Partnership'

US President Barack Obama invited to PM Narendra Modi on Friday to visit Washington in September.

Jul 11, 2014

Afghanistan at 'critical moment' in its transition: Kerry

Afghanistan is at a "critical moment" in its transition, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday, amid a deepening electoral crisis in the country, where a presidential candidate has rejected the preliminary results. Duration: 01:08

Jul 10, 2014

Family members of abducted Indian in Herat seek assistance in his rescue

Chennai, July 09 (ANI): Family members of abducted Indian aid worker, Alexis Prem Kumar in Herat province in Afghanistan, submitted a petition to the chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa, on Wednesday, seeking her assistance in rescuing Kumar. Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Amar Sinha on June 16 had said that the aid worker abducted in Herat was safe and the government was working towards his release. Siblings of Kumar eagerly waited for information related to Kumar's whereabouts and hoped for his safe return.

Jul 9, 2014

Preliminary results put Ghani ahead in Afghanistan

Kabul, July 8 (ANI): Ashraf Ghani has garnered 56 percent of last month_s election run-off in Afghanistan. Ghani_s opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, pulled 43 percent of the vote. Abdullah_s camp rejected the results as a _coup_ against the people. The Independent Election Commission, however, is calling for patience. The chairman maintains the results could still change.The final official numbers are expected to come out July 22.

Jul 8, 2014

Preliminary results project Ghani as Afghan poll winner

Former World Bank economist Ashraf Ghani won Afghanistan's presidential election, according to preliminary results Monday, but fraud allegations are set to spark a dispute over the outcome and stoke concerns of instability. Duration: 00:37

Jul 8, 2014

People in Gilgit Baltistan demand their rights

Skardu, July 07: Such protests are widespread on the streets of Gilgit Baltistan. They have been fighting for their basic rights - education, healthcare, food and employment. In Skardu, thousands of people took part in demonstrations for several days to oppose the Pakistan Government’s decision to withdraw the wheat subsidy. The protesters, under the banner of the Awami Action Committee, a constituent of 22 different political, religious and nationalist parties, also demanded an end to colonial rule. Nationalist leader Manzoor Parwana said that Gilgit Baltistan is a disputed area and Pakistan will never succeed in making it a part of its territory. Gilgit Baltistan was annexed from the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and is strategically located between Pakistan, India, China and Afghanistan.

Jul 7, 2014