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Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan death toll could cross 10,000

Tacloban, Nov 10 (ANI): Officials say, the death toll from one of the strongest storms on record, Typhoon Haiyan that ravaged the central Philippine city of Tacloban could cross 10,000 people. One of the strongest typhoons ever to make landfall devastated the central Philippines, killing more than 1,000 people in one city alone and 200 in another province, the Red Cross estimated on Saturday, as reports of high casualties began to emerge.

Nov 10, 2013

Now Digvijay shares dais with controversial Muslim Cleric, AAP unfazed

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): Congress General Secretary, Digvijay Singh was recently seen sharing dais with controversial Muslim Cleric, Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan in Sambhal, reacting to which the AAP was surprisingly unfazed. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal had earlier come under attack from the BJP and Congress for meeting Tauqeer in Bareilly and was accused of playing the 'communal card' ahead of the Delhi polls.

Nov 10, 2013

Deputy Planning Chief's plan panel stresses on inclusive growth to reduce poverty

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): Deputy Chairman of India's Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia has called for a need to emphasize on eight percent inclusive growth, with an aim to reduce poverty and to create an impact on the overall growth. Ahluwalia said poverty had declined much faster since the Congress-led UPA government came to power.

Nov 10, 2013

PM not to attend CHOGM in Sri Lanka; Khurshid to represent India

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid will officially head the Indian delegation at the CHOGM to be held in Sri Lanka next week with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not attending the meet in view of the opposition by parties in Tamil Nadu.

Nov 10, 2013

Israel in global push to thwart Iran nuclear deal

Israel was pulling out all the stops Sunday to prevent what it considers a looming bad deal with Iran over its nuclear programme, before the talks resume on November 20. Duration: 01:27

Nov 10, 2013

Indian herders and their camels gather for annual fair

Thousands of camels and their herders gather in the Indian desert town of Pushkar on the first day of the annual livestock fair. Duration: 00:40

Nov 10, 2013

Gay Pride lights up Buenos Aires

Argentinians celebrate the 22nd edition of gay pride in the streets of the capital Buenos Aires. Duration: 01:11

Nov 10, 2013

Tough tales but big ambitions at Afghan orphanage

A packed timetable of lessons and football keeps boys at the Shiekh Zayed orphanage in southern Afghanistan occupied every minute of the day -- one way to deter them from dwelling on the tragedies that brought them there. Duration: 00:38

Nov 10, 2013

10,000 feared dead after Typhoon Haiyan

A super typhoon that destroyed entire towns across the Philippines is believed to have killed more than 10,000 people, authorities say, which would make it the country's deadliest recorded natural disaster. Duration 01:44

Nov 10, 2013

Iran, world powers fail to clinch nuclear deal

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Washington remains intent on ensuring that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon, after international talks on Tehran's nuclear programme failed to reach a deal. Duration: 01:32

Nov 10, 2013

Thousands take part in Beirut Marathon

More than 36,000 people from 104 countries take part in the Beirut Marathon that takes to the streets of the Lebanese capital. Duration: 00:57

Nov 10, 2013

More than 10,000 feared dead in typhoon-ravaged Philippines

The death toll from a super typhoon that decimated entire towns in the Philippines could soar well over 10,000, authorities warned Sunday. Duration: 00:49

Nov 10, 2013

Wave of London 'gentrification' hits former trouble spot Brixton

Once notorious for violent riots, today Brixton in south London is as much home to its post-war Caribbean community as it is to a new set of wealthy commuters. Duration: 02:26

Nov 10, 2013

Indigenous Games kick off in Brazil

The opening ceremony of the International Games of Indigenous Peoples has taken place in Cuiaba, Brazil. Duration: 00:55

Nov 10, 2013

Chhattisgarh Rally: Manmohan Singh takes sharp dig at BJP - Part - 2

Raipur, Nov 09 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said took a jibe at BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. He said that BJP is responsible for lack of development in the state because they don’t make proper use of funds from the Centre. Taking an indirect dig at Modi, Singh said that ‘some BJP leaders go to extent of using foul language against Congress leaders and CMs for gaining power’. He also said that BJP false geographical and historical facts can only be corrected by the Congress.

Nov 9, 2013