Politics

Saudi crown prince blames weak growth for oil 'tensions'

A weak global economy is the main reason for "tensions" in world oil markets, Saudi Arabia's crown prince said, in a speech on behalf of ailing King Abdullah.

Jan 7, 2015

Bulgarians mark Epiphany with plunge into icy waters

After the Christmas feasts, many may be tempted to take up a strict exercise regime but in Bulgaria, the annual ritual is a little more extreme and chilly. Duration: 00:48

Jan 7, 2015

Colombia urges smaller rebel force to join FARC truce

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos urges the country's second-largest rebel force, the National Liberation Army, to join the FARC's one-sided ceasefire and parallel peace talks. Duration: 01:06

Jan 7, 2015

Two commuter trains collide in Brazil leaving 158 injured

Two trains serving Brazil's much-criticized commuter rail service collided outside Rio de Janeiro on Monday night, injuring 158 people. Duration: 00:53

Jan 7, 2015

Turkish Orthodox Christians mark Epiphany with icy plunge

Thousands of men and women across Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece plunged into icy waters Tuesday as part of an extreme Christian Orthodox celebration for the feast of Epiphany. Duration: 00:47

Jan 7, 2015

Children receive home education following Liberia ebola outbreak

Since the Liberian government closed schools in August 2014 because of the Ebola outbreak, more than a million children of school age have been staying home and receiving no education. Duration: 01:26

Jan 7, 2015

Unexploded munitions, a lingering peril as NATO ends Afghan war

The end of NATO's combat mission in Afghanistan could be a watershed moment in tackling unexploded ordnance littering the country, but experts complain US-led forces need to hand over more information on where it all is. Duration: 01:14

Jan 7, 2015

Basque activist Aurore Martin to go on trial for terrorism

French Basque activist Aurore Martin will be tried for terrorism on 12 January in Madrid -- where she could face ten years in prison. Duration: 00:43

Jan 7, 2015

Bangladesh opposition chief faces murder charge threat

Bangladesh authorities Tuesday threatened to bring murder charges against besieged opposition leader Khaleda Zia and arrested her deputy over accusations that they incited a nationwide wave of deadly violence. Duration: 00:57

Jan 7, 2015

International forensic teams help to identify AirAsia victims

International forensic teams arrive in Surabaya, Indonesia to observe and assist in the identification of the victims of the QZ8501 crash. Duaration: 01:15

Jan 7, 2015

Myanmar's new cardinal in plea for religious tolerance

Pope Francis on Sunday named 20 new cardinals, a majority of them from Africa, Asia and Latin America, increasingly key areas as the Roman Catholic Church's support shifts from its traditional European stronghold. Duration: 00:49

Jan 7, 2015

Australia fire victim vows to rebuild home

Australia fire victim David Miller vows to rebuild his destroyed home and get on with life as bushfires continue to rage around the southern city of Adelaide. Duration: 00:53

Jan 6, 2015

Georgia grandparents battle it out for super title

Georgian grandparents aged 70 and over battled it out Monday for the title of this year's super grandmother and grandfather competition. Duration: 00:40

Jan 6, 2015

Connected gadgets on display at CES

Pots that water your plants automatically, baby seats that learn to mimic a mom's rocking motion: connected gadgets are once again massively represented at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Jan 6, 2015

German anti-migrant march draws highest turnout,opponents rally

A record 18,000 people turned out Monday for an anti-immigrant rally by a right-wing populist movement, ignoring a call by Chancellor Angela Merkel to snub such street protests. Duration: 02:52

Jan 6, 2015