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UN-Arab League envoy: Still no date for Syria peace talks

World powers meeting Tuesday were unable to set a date for a long-delayed Syria peace conference, the UN-Arab League envoy said, as rival camps continued to wrangle over the premises for the talks. Duration: 01:06

Nov 5, 2013

DR Congo rebels surrender as fighting leaves thousands displaced

Rebels in eastern DR Congo surrendered Tuesday after a crushing UN-backed offensive ended their 18-month insurgency. Thousands of villagers in the region have been forced from their homes by the fighting.

Nov 5, 2013

NYC votes for new mayor after 12 years of Bloomberg

Millions of New Yorkers go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor, with left-wing progressive Bill de Blasio tipped for a landslide victory to replace billionaire Michael Bloomberg. Duration: 00:52

Nov 5, 2013

Tunisia suspends talks to name new PM

Tunisia's ruling Islamists and the opposition fail to agree on a new prime minister to steer the country out of a political crisis as talks are suspended.

Nov 5, 2013

Bangladesh sentences 150 troops to death for mutiny

A Bangladeshi court sentences at least 150 soldiers to death during a mass verdict over a 2009 mutiny in which scores of top officers were massacred. Duration: 00:40

Nov 5, 2013

African leaders address DR Congo issues at conference

African leaders attended a joint conference of the South African Development Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region in South Africa Monday, addressing the issue of violence in the DR Congo. Duration: 01:09

Nov 5, 2013

Unknown masterpieces among works in Nazi art trove

Previously unknown masterpieces by modernist painters Marc Chagall and Otto Dix are among a vast trove of works believed stolen by the Nazis and uncovered in a Munich flat, an art historian said Tuesday.

Nov 5, 2013

Filipino 'Anonymous' activists march against corruption

Some 100 masked members of the hacking group Anonymous Philippines marched on parliament Tuesday, denouncing corruption and pledging more cyber attacks, a week after 30 government websites were paralysed. Duration: 00:44

Nov 5, 2013

Mortar round hits Vatican embassy in central Damascus

A mortar round hit the Vatican embassy in Damascus on Tuesday morning, damaging the building but causing no casualties, a diplomat told AFP.

Nov 5, 2013

EU cuts 2014 eurozone growth forecast to 1.1%

The EU cut its 2014 growth forecast for the eurozone on Tuesday, warning that emerging market demand may not be so strong as hoped and signalling more misery for millions out of work.

Nov 5, 2013

France's first lady visits Syrian refugees in Lebanon

The onset of winter is raising concerns over the fate of Syrian refugees living in precarious conditions in Lebanon. Duration: 01:07

Nov 5, 2013

NAGA students union, Delhi (NSUD) celebrates its 50TH year in the national capital

New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): A large number of people of the Naga community from the northeast gathered at the TYAGARAJ complex to mark 50 years of living in Delhi. The main theme of the event, where pictures were put up, was "Pause, Rewind and Play". The NSUD was established in 1963. During the event, a group of students performed a harmony dance in their colorful attires and mesmerized the audience. 'Inspiration Awards' were also given to some Naga achievers in recognition of their work in different fields.

Nov 4, 2013

Assam's Boko block office gets ISO certification

Assam, Nov 4 (ANI): Situated in the Kamrup district, the Boko block was once a hub of insurgents. However, with the efficient implementation of welfare schemes and the active participation of villagers in the development process, the block has made steady progress. In a rare accomplishment, it recently received the ISO certification which recognized the block office's efficiency. The International Organization for Standardization or ISO develops standards to ensure that companies and organizations consistently provide products and services of good quality. The block office has extensively used various schemes to undertake a series of development works for livelihood generation and infrastructure development.

Nov 4, 2013

PDP demands resolving Kashmir issue

Srinagar, Nov 4 (ANI): The People's Democratic Party (PDP) took to streets in Srinagar on Monday to press their demand for the early resolution of Kashmir issue in a peaceful manner. The irate supporters came out in droves and shouted anti-government slogans against the constant ceasefire violations along the border. Chief of PDP, Mehbooba Mufti, said that the Kashmir issue should be resolved through dialogue between the two nuclear armed neighbours.

Nov 4, 2013

AAP opposes restriction on opinion polls

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Monday strongly opposed restriction on opinion polls, and said that it is an essential part of democratic debates. The Congress Party has written to the Election Commission (EC) to restrict opinion polls ahead of the elections. The legal department of the Congress Party stated that opinion polls can be misused, and they are not scientific or credible.

Nov 4, 2013