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Sochi goes into lockdown as Olympic Games approach

Unprecedented security measures have been put in place ahead of next month's Winter Olympics in Sochi. Fear of attack has been amplified by the recent double bombing in Volgograd that killed 34 people. Duration 01:13

Jan 18, 2014

CAR: Bangui residents accuse French soldiers of killing three

More killings are reported in the Central African Republic's capital Bangui with some residents accusing French soldiers of shooting people during a search. Duration 00:31

Jan 18, 2014

Twitter Row Escalates: India Shocked Over Sunanda Tharoor's Death [Reactions]

Sunanda Tharoor's Death Reactions - The 52 year old wife of Indian politician and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor allegedly committed suicide.

Jan 17, 2014

Shashi Tharoor's Wife Sunanda Pushkar Found Dead in Delhi Hotel

Sunanda Pushkar, wife of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, has been found dead in Leela Hotel, New Delhi.

Jan 17, 2014

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Another Effort? Muslims in America Petition White House - Recognize Islamic Holidays

Two petitions seem to have come up simultaneously on the White House official website, calling for recognizing Muslim holidays throughout the United States of America.

Jan 17, 2014

Son of slain Lebanese premier reacts after trial

Four Hezbollah members went on trial in absentia at a special UN tribunal on Thursday accused of murdering Lebanon's former premier Rafiq Hariri in a 2005 car bombing that shook the Middle East. Duration: 01:07

Jan 17, 2014

Pussy Riot vows no let-up in Russia human rights fight

Two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot vow no let-up in their campaign against human rights abuses in Russia as they make their first overseas trip since being released from jail. Duration: 01:05

Jan 17, 2014

Obama to unveil NSA reforms, response to Snowden

Privacy advocates are eagerly waiting Barack Obama's proposals to reform US intelligence in the wake of a series of revelations on the vast data-gathering capabilities of the spy agencies. Duration: 01:41

Jan 17, 2014

Smuggler guides Syrians across perilous border

Thousands of Syrians have fled over the border with Turkey in recent days after clashes between rival rebel groups. Ibrahim, an Al-Nusra rebel smuggler, helps refugees cross over illegally. Duration: 02:30

Jan 17, 2014

Australian fires turn deadly as heatwave scorches

Skies over southeastern Australia darkened with huge plumes of smoke and lightning storms after an epic heatwave, with raging wildfires claiming one life and residents warned to "leave and live". Duration: 00:49

Jan 17, 2014

Subsidized LPG cylinders should be raised from 9 to 12: Rahul

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): During his speech at the AICC meet on Friday, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi made the biggest demand to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He asked Prime Minister to increase the cap on annual sales of subsidized cooking gas cylinders to 12 from 9 per household.

Jan 17, 2014

Congress took steps to ensure power to people: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) meet on Friday said that the Congress had taken a lot of steps to ensure power to the people and that the Right To Information Act (RTI) was one of them. He also said that the Congress played a vital role in transforming the Panchayati Raj system.

Jan 17, 2014