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Madagascar strongman votes in first post-coup polls

Madagascar was voting Friday in long-delayed presidential elections meant to restore democracy and pull the island nation out of the crisis it plunged into after a 2009 coup. Duration: 0:40

Oct 25, 2013

Argentina prepares for parliamentary elections

Argentina heads to the polls on Sunday to renew half of the Congress and Senate. Duration: 01:32

Oct 25, 2013

Madagascan voters hope election will reduce endemic poverty

Madagascar votes Friday in long-delayed elections meant to pull the island nation out of a devastating political crisis that plunged millions into misery after a 2009 coup. Duration: 2:20

Oct 25, 2013

EU countries urge answers over US spying row

France and Germany want talks with the United States to settle a spying row after US eavesdropping on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile and French citizens' calls, the EU announced Friday. Duration: 00:54

Oct 25, 2013

Hollande rules out supertax relief for football clubs

President Francois Hollande ruled out Friday any special exemption for France's football clubs as clubs angered at the country's 75-percent tax on its highest earners ready for unprecedented strike action. Duration: 00:32

Oct 25, 2013

Indonesian capital swoops to rescue performing monkeys

Lying low in a slum in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, monkey handlers do not dare take their long-tailed macaques out to perform in the streets for fear of being caught in a new crackdown. Duration: 00:33

Oct 25, 2013

Left eyes power as Czechs vote in two-day snap election

Czechs began voting on Friday in a two-day snap election that will likely see them hand power to the left-wing opposition in frustration over years of graft and austerity. Duration: 00:49

Oct 25, 2013

Visit to China & Russia strengthened confidence in relation: Manmohan Singh

On Board, Oct 24 (ANI): While returning from his five-day visit to Russia and China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh onboard on Thursday said that the visit to the two countries has strengthened his confidence in relationship with both the countries. He further said that China and Russia are growing recognition towards rising terrorism as a threat and are fighting against the same.

Oct 24, 2013

I have nothing to hide, CBI can investigate on Coalgate scam: Manmohan Singh

On Board, Oct 24, (ANI): Talking about the speculations on involvement of the PM in the infamous Coal Allocation Scam, while returning from his five-day visit to Russia and China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he has "nothing to hide" and that he will abide by the instructions of CBI and that CBI can carry on its investigations. Further, talking about the upcoming 2014 general elections, Singh said that Congress which is surrounded by scams will surprise the nation again and will come to power.

Oct 24, 2013

Prithviraj Chavan to help ease onion prices in Delhi

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Thursday promised to supply onions to Delhi in the wake of the soaring prices of onions in the city. According to media reports, the bulb was selling at Rs 90 to Rs 100 per Kg on Wednesday. Chavan said that supply of the vegetable would be sent from Nashik. Chavan added that this year, a drought followed by heavy rain affected the supplies, however the onions would be sold to Delhi at much lower rates.

Oct 24, 2013

TN Assembly resolution based on misinformation, India important for CHOGM: Prasad Kariyawasam

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): After Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution on Thursday demanding the nation's prime minister to boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka next month, the country's High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam said that the resolution is based on misinformation. He also said that India is important for the commonwealth and for the country. Kariyawasam refrained from commenting anything on the speculations on the PM's visit.

Oct 24, 2013

Manna Dey cremated at Hebbal crematorium in Bangalore

Bangalore, Oct 24 (ANI): Legendary singer Manna Dey, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 94, has been cremated in Bangalore's Hebbal crematorium. Dey's body was taken from the hospital to cultural centre Ravindra Kalakshetra, where friends and fans paid their last respects. Dey's was taken to ICU some days ago to be treated for respiratory illness and renal failure. He has been in and out of hospital the last few months and was on dialysis in September. Manna Dey, or Prabodh Chandra Dey, who has given us some of the best songs in the classic era, has a huge fan following across the country. Among Manna Dey's best loved Hindi songs were Ek Chatur Naar from Padosan, Zindagi Kaise Hai Paheli from Anand, Ae Meri Zohrajabeen from Waqt and Yaari Hai Imaan Mera from Zanjeer. He often sang for Raj Kapoor, and formed hit partnerships with composers Salil Chowdhury and Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Oct 24, 2013

Akhilesh Yadav barbs central government for dwindling economy

Lucknow, Oct 24 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, slammed the central government for dwindling economy of the country and rising inflation. Yadav said that the country is facing problems like inflation due to the wrong strategies of the government.

Oct 24, 2013

State can make its land acquisition bill, but it has to be at par with centre's bill: Jairam

Bangalore, Oct 24 (ANI): The new Land Acquisition Act formulated by the Congress-led central government allows the state government to make their own land acquisition bill provided that it is at par with Centre's bill. Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh stated this while addressing a news conference at Bangalore on Thursday. Ramesh added that the Bill also gives fair importance to the Gram Sabha and Panchayat.

Oct 24, 2013

People not interested in Rahul's tears, but on issues facing nation: Rajiv Pratap Rudy

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Talking about the speech given by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi sharing his grief on the assassination of his Grandmother Indira Gandhi and father Rajeev Gandhi, BJP General Secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy said that people are not interested in Rahul's tears but on issues facing the nation today. He further said that Gandhi seems off the track and that he should discuss and think about the more important and recent issues.

Oct 24, 2013