Politics

Russia-Ukraine crisis talks drag with no breakthrough

The leaders of Ukraine, Russia and the EU held four hours of talks in Minsk without making any apparent breakthrough on resolving the conflict or trade issues. Duration: 00:49

Aug 27, 2014

Liberian medical crew collects suspected Ebola victims

Ambulance workers in the Liberian capital don protective clothing to pick up people suspected of being infected with Ebola. Duration: 00:57

Aug 27, 2014

Kurdish leader: Iran first counrty to provide weapons

Iran was the first country to provide Iraq's embattled autonomous Kurdish region with weapons to fight off jihadist-led militants, president Massud Barzani says. Duration: 00:45

Aug 27, 2014

Mumbai Jewish centre reopens after 2008 deadly attack

A Jewish centre in Mumbai reopens, nearly six years after heavily armed militants stormed the building and killed six people inside during the 2008 attacks on the city. Duration: 00:47

Aug 27, 2014

S.Arican minister in court for Marikana killings

A South African minister known for her infamous 2008 "kill the bastards" statement was accused of involvement in the deaths of 34 striking miners at Marikana two years ago. Duration: 00:39

Aug 27, 2014

Kiev residents react to ongoing Russia peace talks

The presidents of Russia and Ukraine shook hands ahead of key talks, though with little hope for a breakthrough to end the raging conflict pitting Kiev against pro-Moscow separatist rebels. Duration: 00:42

Aug 27, 2014

Abbas formally announces deal with Israel on Gaza truce

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas announced Tuesday that a deal had been reached with Israel over a long-term end to seven weeks of fighting in Gaza, at a speech in Ramallah. Duration: 00:50

Aug 27, 2014

Clashes on 'new front' in east Ukraine

Clashes erupted Tuesday close to the Russian border in the south of the war-torn Donetsk region where Ukraine accuses Moscow of trying to open a "new front" into government-held territory. Duration: 00:57

Aug 26, 2014

In Iran, love is rarely a many-splendoured thing

in Iran, a 21% divorce rate and longer delays in first-time marriages is showing a deep shift in attitudes about marriage that has taken hold in recent years. Duration: 02:22

Aug 26, 2014

WHO calls for ban on e-cigarette sales to minors

The World Health Organization called Tuesday on governments should ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, warning that they pose a "serious threat" to foetuses and young people. Duration: 01:44

Aug 26, 2014

Hamas rocket hits private house in Israel

Israel upped pressure on Hamas Tuesday, with warplanes hitting two Gaza City highrises on day 50 of their conflict as the warring parties mulled a new Egyptian truce proposal. Duration: 00:56

Aug 26, 2014

Second-hand luxury goods market booms in France

A decade ago, French lovers of high-end fashion would not have dreamed of buying a pre-owned luxury fashion accessory. Now the second-hand market for luxury goods is booming, thanks to the internet. Duration: 02:13

Aug 26, 2014

Gaza journalist launches 'Rubble Bucket Challenge'

The war in Gaza has sparked several new takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge with Palestinians dumping buckets of rubble over their heads. Duration: 00:55

Aug 26, 2014

Jeb Bush mulling 2016 presidential run

Jeb Bush, the former Governor of Florida, has not announced whether he will run for president in 2016, but he looks like a presidential candidate as he meets with voters around the country discussing issues such as immigration reform. Duration: 01:54

Aug 26, 2014

UN envoy says 'war' on Ebola could take six more months

The UN's Ebola envoy said Monday the fight against the epidemic was a "war" which could take six more months, as its global health body claimed the disease was affecting an "unprecedented" number of medical staff. Duration: 01:30

Aug 26, 2014