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Troubled Maldives holds make-or-break presidential vote

Voting gets underway in the Maldives as the country makes its third bid to choose a president and end unrest sparked by the toppling of its first freely elected leader 21 months ago. Duration: 00:29

Nov 9, 2013

Super typhoon kills hundreds in devastated Philippines

More than 100 bodies are lying in the streets of a Philippine city smashed by Super Typhoon Haiyan, authorities say, as soldiers race to reach many other devastated communities. Duration: 00:40

Nov 9, 2013

Indigenous peoples games take place in Brazil

With the lighting of the sacred fire, the Brazilian city of Cuiabá becomes the indigenous capital of the Americas, 48 Brazilian ethnic groups and indigenous representatives from 17 countries are taking part in the indigenous peoples’ games.

Nov 9, 2013

Sri Lankan couple's wedding breaks world record

Sri Lankan couple Nisansala and Nalin set a Guinness World Record for their wedding in Negombo, some 30kms north of Colombo. The ceremony includes 126 bridesmaids, 25 best men, 20 page boys and 23 flower girls. Duration: 00:34

Nov 9, 2013

China's Communist Party starts economic reform meeting

China's ruling Communist Party commences a key meeting focused on economic reforms, state media reports, a year after a closely watched leadership transition. Duration: 00:38

Nov 9, 2013

At least four dead in Mogadishu hotel car bombing

At least four people including a government official were killed Friday in an Islamist militant car bomb attack outside a top hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, officials said. Duration: 00:43

Nov 9, 2013

Super typhoon kills hundreds in devastated Philippines

One of the strongest typhoons on record likely killed hundreds of people as tsunami-like waves and savage winds flattened entire communities in the Philippines, authorities said Saturday. Duration: 01:15

Nov 9, 2013

Progress in Iran talks, powers must 'seize moment', Britain

British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Saturday that talks on Iran's nuclear programme in Geneva were making progress and that world powers needed to seize the chance for a historic deal. Duration: 01:09

Nov 9, 2013

India-China joint military drills focus on boosting trust, countering terrorism

Beijing, Nov 08 (ANI): India and China are holding a 10-day joint military drill on counterterrorism in Beijing, with around 300 soldiers from both countries taking part in exercises aimed at boosting trust between the militaries. The first such exercise between the neighbours in five years, began on Tuesday with displays of Kungfu by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) contingent and the Gatka martial art by Indian soldiers.

Nov 8, 2013

Winds of 'change' blowing from Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Modi

Bahraich, Nov 08 (ANI): While addressing a mega rally in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday said that there was a wind of change blowing from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to put an end to the Congress led UPA Government at the centre.

Nov 8, 2013

It happens: Tibetan Cultural Fest

Dharamshala, Nov 8 (ANI): As a mark of tribute, India's northern Dharamshala town organises a new concept of fusion arts performance in a one -hour cultural event during which an artist paints on stage along with the recitation of poems and singing of songs composed by the jailed Tibetan artists. Hundreds of Tibetans enjoyed a great performance by various poets, singers and painters who left them mesmerized by their performance. Contemporary painter Karma Sichoe painted on a white canvas as singers and poets entertained the audience with music and songs composed by exiled Tibetans at the special Lhakar evening. Lhakar is often translated as 'White Wednesday' as Tibetans in Tibet and around the world highlight Wednesday as the Soul-Day of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, by celebrating various aspects of Tibetan culture.

Nov 8, 2013

SP and BSP in race to make more criminals in UP: Modi

Bahraich, Nov 08 (ANI): While addressing a mega rally in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday alleged that both SP and BSP in UP were in the race to make more criminals.

Nov 8, 2013

It happens: Buffalo Fight

Ujjain, Nov 8 (ANI): Hundreds converge in the ancient city of Ujjain in India's central Madhya Pradesh to witness the buffalo fight, the main attraction organised on the occasion of 'Bhai Dooj' in which sisters pray for the long life and prosperity of their brothers and brothers vow to always protect their sisters.Villagers from far off places brought their bulls and buffaloes for the traditional festival. In the months preceding the festival, bulls and buffaloes are fed with rich fodder and reeds of long grass typical of the state's marshy land. The fight was organised to pay tributes to the local deities and to preserve the century- old tradition. The spectators were seen cheering and clapping in anticipation of an entertaining duel when the specially reared animals were brought to the arena.For centuries, the practice of bullfighting has been followed, wherein the two animals are made to lock horns, fighting for the honour of an area until one of them is pushed off the field.

Nov 8, 2013

It happens: Horse Fair

Rampur, Nov 8 (ANI): Horse breeders and stud farm owners throng a three- day annual horse fair in northern Rampur town to buy the 'Chamurthi' breed of horse, also known as 'snow horse', because of its ability to trot on snow even at night. The authorities have organised the fair to promote and showcase some rare breeds of horses. Buyers from different parts of Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand and Punjab turned up at the fair to buy and sell horses. Every year, hundreds of horse breeders and owners from all over India attend the Rampur horse fair where the main attraction is the Chamurthi horse. Legend has it that centuries ago, the very first of them was found in the remote village of Chamurthi in Tibet and are thus named after the place of their origin. These are small in size but with a long mane these horses are the lifeline of the people in the tough and difficult terrain of the Himalayas. In local dialect, this particular horse is called Kayang which means faster than the fire and is considered an endangered breed.

Nov 8, 2013

Why did you jail 2 BJP MLAs to defame our party, Modi asks UP Govt

Bahraich, Nov 08 (ANI): While addressing a mega rally in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday asked why the UP Government jailed two BJP MLAs to defame his party.

Nov 8, 2013