Politics

Former IMF head fends off pimping accusations in court

Ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will have to explain the use of his chic Parisian "bachelor pad" for sex parties attended by prostitutes to a French court where is he standing trial for aggravated pimping. Duration: 01:29

Feb 12, 2015

Ukrainian deputies fight outside of parliament chamber

They're preparing for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, but not - it seems - in parliament. Party deputies from the Self Reliance party and the opposing Fatherland party exchanged blows outside Kiev's

Feb 12, 2015

Top U.S. commander says he is offering options on Afghan drawdown

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: The head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan said on Thursday (February 12) he has provided his chain of command with options for a troop drawdown in 2015 that

Feb 12, 2015

Toxic orange cloud spreads after Barcelona chemical blast

An eerie sight for drivers in Spain. A toxic cloud rises above the several small towns near Barcelona, after an explosion at a chemical plant in Igualada. At least three people were injured and

Feb 12, 2015

Bombing survivor recalls horrors of Dresden, seventy years on

ROUGH CUT (No reporter narration) The day before the eastern German city of Dresden commemorates the 70th anniversary on Friday (February 13) of Allied bombing raids which killed 25,000 people and

Feb 12, 2015

Texans free puppy trapped in storm drain

These Texans are in the hole for a noble cause -- to free a trapped puppy. A Houston resident reportedly heard a cry Wednesday night, and discovered the pup was trapped in a storm drain. Locals

Feb 12, 2015

Friends, relatives ecstatic at Al Jazeera journalists' release

==RESENDING WITH UPDATED HEADLINE AND INTRO== A defiant Mohamed Fahmy raises the Egyptian flag in a Cairo courthouse. After spending more than 400 days in prison, a judge releases the Al Jazeera

Feb 12, 2015

At least 3 dead in offshore explosion near Brazil

REUTERS NEWS VIDEO ONLINE (NVO) ATTENTION ALL SUBSCRIBERS Please note the following edit is being withdrawn as it contained file photos of the Cidade de Sao Mateus platform that were outdated. The

Feb 12, 2015

Wives of Al Jazeera journalists ecstatic over their release

A defiant Mohamed Fahmy raises the Egyptian flag in a Cairo courthouse. After spending more than 400 days in prison, a judge releases the Al Jazeera journalist on bail while awaiting re-trial. It's

Feb 12, 2015

Greek PM meets Belgium PM ahead of EU summit

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras meets with Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel ahead of his first EU summit in Brussels, after his government failed to secure a deal on renegotiating its huge bailout. Duration: 01:07

Feb 12, 2015

Marathon Ukraine peace summit agrees ceasefire

Marathon talks in Belarus have secured a ceasefire in Ukraine's war with pro-Russian separatists, leaders said Thursday after negotiations through the night to halt the spiralling bloodshed. Duration: 00:42

Feb 12, 2015

Jazeera journalists freed on first day of Egypt retrial

An Egyptian court ordered the release of two jailed Al-Jazeera journalists Thursday pending retrial, after they spent more than 400 days in prison in a case that sparked worldwide outrage. Duration: 00:36

Feb 12, 2015

China ready to support Kabul-Taliban reconciliation: minister

Beijing is ready to support the Afghan government in reconciling with the Taliban, the Chinese foreign minister says, further indicating China's desire to expand its role in its war-torn neighbour. Duration: 00:48

Feb 12, 2015

Toxic orange cloud spreads after Barcelona chemical blast

ROUGH CUT (No reporter narration) For motorists, it was an eerie sight; a toxic orange cloud rising into the sky from the site of a chemical explosion. Three people were injured in the explosion at

Feb 12, 2015

Chinese relatives protest in Malaysia over MH370

Chinese relatives of those on board missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 protest outside the carrier's office demanding Malaysia withdraw a statement declaring all the passengers dead. Duration: 00:31

Feb 12, 2015