Society News

New York street harassment video goes viral

A video that shows a woman being pestered by men on the streets of New York has gone viral, sparking renewed debate about harassment endured by women and minority groups. Duration: 00:53

Oct 31, 2014

Donetsk residents receive humanitarian assistance

Food kits and baby supplies are distributed on behalf of the Fund of Donbass tycoon Akhmetov in Donetsk, the rebel-control city in Eastern Ukraine. Duration: 00:41

Oct 31, 2014

Ebola inflicts heavy toll on Guinean potato trade

The Ebola epidemic has seen Senegal and Guinea Bissau close its borders with Guinea and the economic consequences have started to be felt, especially in Fouta Djallon, where the renowned potato industry has been hit hard. Duration: 02:01

Oct 31, 2014

Ukraine far right party disputes parliamentary election results

Activists of the far-right Ukrainian Svoboda (Freedom) party protested against what they claim to be the "falsification of the election results" in front of the Central Election Commission in Kiev. Duration: 00:59

Oct 31, 2014

Pot-infused edibles raise concerns in Colorado

Colorado may have legalized marijuana for recreational use, but the debate around the decision still continues, with a recent - failed - attempt to ban cannabis-infused edibles. Duration: 01:53

Oct 31, 2014

British Navy ship arrives in Sierra Leone with Ebola aid

The British ship RFA ARGUS arrived in Sierra Leone to deliver supplies and equipment to help the fight against Ebola. Duration: 00:42

Oct 31, 2014

Jaguar Land Rover opens $800 million factory in Britain

British luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover opened a $800 million engine manufacturing centre in western England, creating 1,400 jobs. Duration: 00:45

Oct 31, 2014

Israel closes Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa compound

Israel closed the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Thursday to all visitors following the shooting of a Jewish hardliner. The compound houses Islam's third holiest site, but is also the most sacred spot for Jews. Duration: 01:19

Oct 31, 2014

Ugandan tech startup caters to local markets

Ugandan-based tech startup Kola Studios built a hit with their latest app Matatu - a play off a popular card game that has over 60,000 downloads. Their success is the latest sign of the region’s high-tech hopes. Duration: 02:26

Oct 31, 2014

South Africa pays tribute to three recently deceased sportsmen

Thousands of South Africans jammed into a Johannesburg sports stadium Thursday to celebrate the life of South African football captain Senzo Meyiwa, whose murder during a robbery has stunned the nation. Duration: 01:13

Oct 31, 2014

US Ebola nurse defies state order to stay quarantined

A US nurse who recently returned from treating Ebola patients in Africa took a bike ride early Thursday despite a state order to stay at home in quarantine. Duration: 00:50

Oct 31, 2014

Bracing to meet a killer: aid workers prep for Ebola in Geneva

At the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, around 30 doctors, nurses, lab technicians and water and sanitation workers are gathered for a crash-course in how to safely deal Ebola. Duration: 01:31

Oct 31, 2014

French far-right magazine editor fined for 'monkey' jibe

A court has charged the editor of a French far-right newspaper Jean-Marie Molitor a 10,000 euro fine after he featured a cover calling Justice Minister Christiane Taubira 'crafty as a monkey.' Duration: 00:55

Oct 30, 2014

Tough weather hits Kobane refugees in Turkish camp

Hundreds of refugees that fled the fighting with the Islamic State in the Syrian town of Kobane were struggling on Thursday with little shelter as heavy rains arrived at the Rojava refugee camp in Turkey. Duration: 00:53

Oct 30, 2014

'Big Bang Theory' actress Cuoco gets Hollywood star

"The Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco had her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame unveiled on Wednesday, appearing alongside her co-stars in the popular US TV show. Duration: 00:41

Oct 30, 2014