Politics

Heavily-indebted Air France confirms fresh job cuts

Air France confirmed Thursday it plans to offer new voluntary departure incentives to 800 ground personnel and cabin crew as the heavily-indebted French airline moves forward with new restructuring measures. Duration: 00:58

Jan 23, 2015

Bloody bus attack in Donetsk as troops abandon airport

At least 41 people were killed in Ukraine's east Thursday, one of the deadliest days in the separatist war, with a bloody bus shelling in Donetsk as government forces abandoned their defence of the city's strategic airport. Duration: 00:40

Jan 23, 2015

Erdogan in Ethiopia to start new era between two countries

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegnie in Addis Ababa Thursday, where he reaffirmed his will to strengthen the partnership between both countries. Duration: 01:06

Jan 23, 2015

Dozens demonstrate against Charlie Hebdo in Baghdad

Dozens demonstrated against Charlie Hebdo and the caricature of the prophet in Baghdad on Thursday. Duration: 00:45

Jan 23, 2015

Ukraine requests fresh IMF bailout

Ukraine has asked the IMF for a new and broader rescue package, and will seek to renegotiate its debt with bond holders, officials said on Wednesday as the war-torn country fights to save its reeling economy. Duration: 01:06

Jan 22, 2015

Yemen Shiite militia keeps grip on capital despite deal

Shiite militiamen maintained a tight grip on Yemen's capital Thursday with fighters deployed around the presidential palace despite a deal to end what authorities termed a coup attempt.

Jan 22, 2015

Tunisia tourism sector in crisis, says minister

"The Tunisian tourism sector is in crisis", said the Minister of Tourism Amel Karboul in a press conference on Thursday, intended to take stock of the sector's activity in 2014. Duration: 00:58

Jan 22, 2015

Zambia ruling party candidate takes early lead in vote: voxpops

Zambia's ruling party candidate Edgar Lungu was Thursday leading in the race to replace the late president Michael Sata, authorities said as voting continued in parts of the country. Duration: 00:48

Jan 22, 2015

South Sudan rivals agree new 'unity deal'

The leaders of South Sudan's warring factions agree to a political deal designed to boost efforts to end their year-old civil war. Duration: 01:05

Jan 22, 2015

Rebels parade Ukrainian POWs through shelled city

Captured Ukrainian soldiers taken to scene of bus shelling, forced to kneel and listen to obscenities of angry locals blaming them for devastating their lives. Duration: 00:28

Jan 22, 2015

Syrian opposition members discuss in Cairo Moscow meeting

Various Syrian opposition factions met to discuss a Russian proposal for a meeting in Moscow with the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Duration: 00:36

Jan 22, 2015

Argentina's Jewish community called for "truth and justice"

Argentina's Jewish community called for "truth and justice" Wednesday, convening a demonstration at the site of a 1994 bombing in the wake of the suspicious death of the prosecutor investigating the attack. Duration: 01:03

Jan 22, 2015

Workers protest against nationwide strike call by Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Dhaka, Jan 22 (ANI): Workers of Bangladesh's garment industry and transport department on Thursday protested against the 48-hour nationwide strike call given by opposition, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), in Dhaka. Shouting slogans against BNP, the workers condemned the countrywide strike. Angry protestors demonstrated outside the office of BNP president and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. The BNP also enforced a nationwide transport blockade which entered its third consecutive week. The political unrest began on January 05 when BNP boycotted election anniversary. The BNP and its allies had boycotted the election that was held in January 05, 2014 which was marred by deadly unrest. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held to her stance that a fresh poll can be called only if her rivals halt violence. President of garment workers league, Lima Ferdous, said that the strike had resulted in huge losses for the daily labourers.

Jan 22, 2015

Man dies of swine flu in Aurangabad

Aurangabad, Jan 22 (ANI): A 42-year-old man died of swine flu at a government hospital in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, doctors said on Thursday. The victim identified as Shabbir Hussain Mustafa was admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Wednesday in a critical condition. His lungs were damaged and he was kept on ventilator. Dr Mangala Borkar, head of the medicine department, said he was administered Tamiflu but he did not respond to it. This is the first swine flu casualty in the region in the last six months. Swine flu is caused by H1N1 virus. H1N1 symptoms are similar to those produced by other influenza viruses - fever, cough, sore throat, body aches and respiratory problems. With the number of swine flu cases rising in India, doctors have advised people to avoid crowded places.

Jan 22, 2015

PETA urges PM Modi to discuss greenhouse gas emissions from meat production with Obama

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Animal rights organisation, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), demonstrated in New Delhi on Thursday to urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss greenhouse gas emissions caused by meat processing with US President Barack Obama, who arrives in India on January 25. Obama was invited by Modi and will be the first US president to attend Republic Day celebrations on January 26. PETA activists braved the rain and Delhi winter as they stood painted in colours of national flags of the two countries and held placards urging people to go vegan in order to combat climate change. Organiser, Puneet Sharma, said meat production and processing is responsible for the emission of a major chunk of greenhouse gases. The United States and India are expected to announce efforts to work together to combat climate change ahead of key global talks in Paris later this year.

Jan 22, 2015