Politics

Ceasefire holds in Ukraine's flashpoint city of Slavyansk

Ukraine's new Western-backed president faced pressure on Tuesday to negotiate with top rebel commanders after a surprise turnabout in which the insurgents agreed to a truce and talks on ending their pro-Russian uprising. Duration: 00:46

Jun 25, 2014

Egypt's Sisi 'will not interfere' after Jazeera trial

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Tuesday Egypt's authorities "will not interfere in judicial matters" a day after three Al-Jazeera journalists were jailed for between seven and 10 years. Duration: 01:02

Jun 25, 2014

Anti-euthanasia protest as top French court to rule

Around 200 anti-euthanasia activists staged a protest next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris Tuesday. Duration: 00:56

Jun 25, 2014

Libyans to elect parliament in polls key to stability

Libyans are to elect a new parliament on Wednesday, in a vote seen as crucial for the future of a country hit by months of political chaos and growing unrest. Duration: 01:18

Jun 25, 2014

Freed Christian woman arrested trying to leave Sudan

Sudanese Christian woman was arrested Tuesday at Khartoum airport a day after a court annulled her death sentence for apostasy and released her from prison, a source familiar with the incident said. Duration: 01:09

Jun 25, 2014

Roasted pigs parade in Filipino village for religious fest

Roast pigs decked out as superheroes paraded in the Philippine village of Balayan Tuesday as part of one of the Catholic nation's most colourful religious festivals. Duration: 00:47

Jun 24, 2014

S.African miners end strike against top platinum producers

A five-month strike against the world's biggest platinum producers is over, union leaders said Monday, ending a stoppage that has battered South Africa's economy. Duration: 00:32

Jun 24, 2014

Mud festival in the Philippines

Farmers coated in mud mark one of the Philippines' most colourful religious festivals. Duration: 00:35

Jun 24, 2014

Japan unveils 'world's first' android newscaster

Japanese scientists on Tuesday unveiled what they said was the world's first news-reading android, eerily lifelike and possessing a sense of humour to match her perfect language skills. Duration: 01:20

Jun 24, 2014

Anti-World Cup protesters rally in the streets of Sao Paulo

More than 200 people protest against the World Cup in Sao Paulo. Duration: 00:42

Jun 24, 2014

Protesters burn mock World Cup trophy in Brasilia

Some 150 protesters burned Monday a mock World Cup trophy just before the Brazil-Cameroon match in Brasilia. The protest was peaceful and there were no clashes with the police. Duration: 00:42

Jun 24, 2014

Beirut blast kills Lebanese security officer

A suicide car bombing in a southern Beirut suburb injures 12 people. The explosion took place near an army checkpoint where football fans were watching a World Cup match. Duration: 00:33

Jun 24, 2014

Japanese manufacturers focuses on technology and management

Tokyo/ New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): Japanese firms' are cashing-in on the latest market trends with better use of technology and management. Take for example, India Yamaha Motor, which has realised the potential of India's growing two-wheeler market. It is particularly focussed on women, and introduced "Ray", which is gaining in popularity.

Jun 24, 2014

Fear of infiltration

Gilgit Baltistan, June 24: As the Pakistan army intensifies its military operation, there are fears in Gilgit Baltistan that many militants fleeing the area may take refuge in Gilgit. There are also concerns about displaced people swamping the region.

Jun 24, 2014

17 more Indian nationals evacuated from Iraqs conflict zone Part - 2

New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Tuesday informed that 17 more Indian nationals have been evacuated from the conflict zone of Iraq. Akbaruddin further added that the Indian nationals who are in captivity remain safe and unharmed.

Jun 24, 2014