Politics

Explosions rocks ceasefire in Ukraine's east

The sound of explosions between pro-Russian separatists and troops from Kiev rocks the silence of a ceasefire before it can even begin. Pro-Russian rebels say the won't back down Debaltseve, where

Feb 16, 2015

Turkish refugee camp braces for more Syrians

A warm meal for the victims of a war-torn nation has become a luxury. Perhaps brighter days are ahead for many who fled the fighting between Kurdish forces and Islamist militants on the border town

Feb 16, 2015

Amateur video of Denmark caf shooting aftermath

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) **EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS EDIT CONTAINS GRAPHIC MATERIAL** Amateur video shows the immediate aftermath of Copenhagen caf shooting in which one person was killed

Feb 16, 2015

U.S. eases restrictions on imports from private Cubans

In Havana, Cuba, locals and merchants react to news that the U.S. has eased import restrictions on Cuban goods and services. Except for a few broad categories of goods -- like cars, live animals,

Feb 16, 2015

Westerners join Iraqi Christian militia to fight Islamic State

When Islamic State swept through Iraq and Syria last year, posting its conquests on social media, it drew thousands of foreign fighters from across the world to join its ranks. But it also drew some

Feb 16, 2015

Fireworks in Pyongyang to celebrate 73rd birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il.

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: A firework display to celebrate the 73rd birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il lit up Pyongyang skyline as the clock ticked towards Monday (February 16

Feb 16, 2015

Carnival street party stage for playful political messages

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Amplifiers were set-up for some 80,000 party-goers at the Boitata street party on Sunday (February 15), which returns to the center of Rio de Janeiro to defend its

Feb 16, 2015

Carnival street party stage for playful political messages

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Amplifiers were set-up for some 80,000 party-goers at the Boitata street party on Sunday (February 15), which returns to the center of Rio de Janeiro to defend its

Feb 16, 2015

Ukrainian leaders lay flowers at memorial to Afghanistan veterans

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Ukrainian leaders laid flowers on Sunday (February 15) at a monument in Kiev honoring soldiers who served in the

Feb 16, 2015

A spectacular 'Battle of the Oranges' citrus clash in Italy

Ivrea, Italy is taking a food fight to another level. And watch out not to wear white in what has become a celebration of Carnival. Hundreds are turning out donning medieval outfits to re-enact the

Feb 16, 2015

A spectacular 'Battle of the Oranges' citrus clash in Italy

Ivrea, Italy is taking a food fight to another level. And watch out not to wear white in what has become a celebration of Carnival. Hundreds are turning out donning medieval outfits to re-enact the

Feb 16, 2015

"Israel is the home of every Jew'" - Netanyahu

Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt visits the Copenhagen synagogue -- where security guard was killed overnight. She has a message for the Jewish community. (SOUNDBITE) (English) DENMARK'S

Feb 16, 2015

Pope Francis leads mass for new cardinals

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Pope Francis on Sunday (February 15) conducted mass in honour of the new cardinals he inducted in a ceremony a day earlier. Francis elevated the 20 prelates, many

Feb 15, 2015

Danish police: Attack suspect was on radar

--STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES-- As Danish investigators remain on the scene where the suspect in the deadly attacks was shot by police early Sunday, officials have learned the suspect's identity.

Feb 15, 2015

Police search for clues around body of suspect of Copenhagen attacks

--STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES- ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Danish police shot dead a gunman in Copenhagen on Sunday (February 15) they believe was responsible for killing two and

Feb 15, 2015