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Syria arms inspectors continue chemical mission

The United Nations warned Monday that inspectors face a year-long mission of unprecedented danger in trying to destroy Syria's chemical weapons arsenal. Duration: 00:29

Oct 8, 2013

New Yemen federal structure to be resolved in days: Hadi

Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi said Tuesday that the question of turning the country into a federal state, which has so far delayed ending reconciliation talks, will be resolved within days. Duration: 00:41

Oct 8, 2013

The payador culture strives to survive in Uruguay

Uruguay's payadores have been playing their improvised musical dialogue for three centuries. But these rural troubadours fear that their art will disappear if new generations don't keep up with tradition. Duration: 02:20

Oct 8, 2013

'Badge of shame' if Africa exits world court: Annan

Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said Monday it would be a "badge of shame" for Africa if its leaders voted to leave the International Criminal Court. Duration: 00:54

Oct 8, 2013

IMF cuts world growth forecast for 2013, 2014

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lowered its growth forecast for the global economy and warned the outlook could get bleaker if the US political standoff over finances drags on. Duration: 01:25

Oct 8, 2013

Lone Buddhist widow holds out in war-torn Thai village

Soldiers protect her from rebel attacks, but an 81-year-old grandmother -- the last Buddhist in a Muslim village -- vows she will never abandon her home, defying a wider separation of communities in Thailand's insurgency-hit south. Duration: 01:17

Oct 8, 2013

APEC summit ends with goals achieved: Indonesia

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says the APEC summit has achieved the goals of trade facilitation and sustainable development. Duration: 00:48

Oct 8, 2013

Experts in Africa optimistic on potential malaria vaccine

Experts in Africa, the continent worst-hit by malaria, reacted with optimism but also caution on Tuesday at hopes that the first vaccine against the killer disease may soon reach the market. Duratiion: 00:51

Oct 8, 2013

Maoists slain yet another innocent villager in Jharkhand

Palamu, Oct 7 (ANI): Acting with brazen impunity, Maoists have killed a villager in Jharkhand, triggering fear among the locals, Police have informed. The villager, Kameshwar Bhuiya, was killed by at least 10 to 15 Maoists. The Assistant Superintendent of Police, P Murugan, said that a case has also been registered but the Maoists had fled from the area. A relative of the deceased villager, Babu Lal, said that he was killed by the Maoists while he tried to save the lives of two villagers from them. Hundreds of people lose their life in the violence, perpetrated by the rebels.

Oct 7, 2013

Anti Telangana Stir: Seemandhra MPs meet PM, ask him to accept resignation

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): As Andhra Pradesh is witnessing continuous violent protests, blackouts and curfew in wake of the proposed bifurcation of the state, Congress leaders and ministers from Seemandhra met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday and asked him to rethink on Telangana issue. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Purandeshwari Devi said that she along with Surya Prakash Reddy, Chiranjeevi and Pallam Raju have requested the PM to accept their resignation tendered in protest of the decision to divide the state.

Oct 7, 2013

Telangana crisis: BJP blames Congress for unrest in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): The BJP on Monday held the Congress party responsible for unrest in Andhra Pradesh over formation of Telangana - which has resulted in severe protests and strikes in the region. Speaking to mediapersons in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said that the Congress should end the votebank politics, and try to bring peace and order in the state. Meanwhile, Hussain also slammed the Congress over continuing the dialogue with Pakistan. He urged the ruling party to act tough with Pakistan and added that the peace talks and the constant ceasefire violation in Kashmir could not go hand-in-hand.

Oct 7, 2013

Women activists demand speedy action against Narayan Sai

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): After Narayan Sai, the controversial self- styled spiritual guru Asaram's son, was accused of sexual assault, National Commission for Women and other women activists demanded strict and speedy action against him. Sai went missing after fresh sexual assault charges were registered against him and his father on Sunday.

Oct 7, 2013

Hindus and Muslims celebrate the Urs of Sufi saint

Aurangabad, Oct 07 (ANI): The mausoleum of Hazrat Nizammudin Aurangabadi Rehmattulah Alleh, situated in Aurangabad in India's western state of Maharashtra, draws devotees from different faiths. Though the devotees throng the shrine throughout the year, the Urs or the death anniversary of the saint, attracts a large number of people. The three-day-long Urs attracts many devotees. They present a perfect picture of interfaith harmony as they perform rituals and offer prayers to the saint. Qawwalis are sung in the praise of the Almighty and the mausoleum is decorated with lights during the Urs.

Oct 7, 2013

Rahul Gandhi hopes to make Amethi 'agricultural hub'

Amethi, Oct 07 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Amethi after laying the foundation stone for a mega food park, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the initiative would provide large scale employment to residents of the area and ensure just pay to farmers exporting agricultural items. Gandhi also said the inaugurated food park in Amethi will have 40 to 50 warehouses and give direct employment to 2,500 people. The Shaktiman Mega Food Park will be set up by Aditya Birla Nuvo in Jagdishpur at Amethi through Indo Gulf Fertilizers.

Oct 7, 2013

Doors open for all communities for Bareilly's charitable clinic

Bareilly, Oct 07 (ANI): India is a multi-religious, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and a multi-lingual country. Its beauty lies in unity in diversity, and its culture of harmony can be seen across the country. And, there are many who constantly work towards keeping this tradition alive. One such person is Shariq Wadud from district in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh. A doctor by profession, Shariq works for a charitable Homeopathy Clinic 'Paigame Insaniyat' where people belonging to different communities come for medical treatment. The 'Bareilly Paigame Insaniyat' has been running successfully for the past many years. What makes it special is the fact that people, irrespective of their religion, come from far-off places to be treated by Dr Shariq Wadud. The treatment is provided at affordable prices for those who cannot afford expensive hospitals.

Oct 7, 2013