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French PM Valls leads business delegation in China visit

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang welcomes his French counterpart Manuel Valls in Beijing. Duration: 00:45

Jan 30, 2015

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Latin American leaders attend CELAC summit in Costa Rica

Latin American leaders, including Cuban President Raul Castro and Bolivian President Evo Morales, attend the first day of the two-day summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in Costa Rica. Duration: 00:52

Jan 30, 2015

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Jordan demands proof pilot alive as IS deadline passes

Jordan demanded proof Thursday that a pilot threatened with execution by the Islamic State group was alive, as a deadline set by the jihadists to free a female militant expired. Duration: 00:29

Jan 30, 2015

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Families fight for truth in Belgian forced adoption scandal

Between the 50s and 80s, thousands of young Belgian women were forced into giving up children from unwanted pregnancies by Catholic institutions. The final testimonies will be heard in the Flemish parliament this week. Duration: 02:16

Jan 30, 2015

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New recruits tearfully waved off in Kiev

Tearful scenes play out at a recruiting office in Kiev as dozens of reservists were called up to participate in the fighting in the east of Ukraine. Duration: 00:41

Jan 30, 2015

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Africans impatient for changes ahead of AU meeting: ISS

The Head of the Institute for Security Studies in Addis Ababa says Africans are impatient for change within the African Union. Duration: 00:36

Jan 30, 2015

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Women rally against Egyptian police after shooting

Dozens of women protest against Egypt's police in the central Cairo square where a female demonstrator was shot dead on the eve of the anniversary of the 2011 uprising. Duration: 00:48

Jan 30, 2015

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S. Korea conducts joint anti-terror drill in Seoul

Seoul police hold a joint anti-terror drill with 18 organisations and 160 officers to prepare for any major terrorist attack in the South Korean capital. Duration: 01:03

Jan 30, 2015

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Chile approves same-sex civil unions

Chile's Congress approves the country's first law authorizing civil unions of gay and lesbian couples, sparking celebrations on the streets of Santiago. Duration: 01:22

Jan 30, 2015

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Hero of Paris kosher grocery attack visits native Mali

Lassana Bathily, hailed as a hero and granted French citizenship for leading patrons to a hiding place during the recent attack on a Paris kosher grocery store, arrives back in his native Mali to visit his family. Duration: 00:46

Jan 30, 2015

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UN and Israeli patrols in calm day at border with Lebanon

After Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles and killed two Israeli soldiers and after Israel forces responded to the attack on Wednesday, the situation was calm at the border between Israel and Lebanon, near the Golan Heights. Duration: 00:57

Jan 29, 2015

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Oxfam calls for massive aid for Ebola-hit West Africa

Oxfam International has called for a multi-million dollar post-Ebola "Marshall Plan", with financial support given by wealthy countries, to help Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia to recover. Duration: 01:10

Jan 29, 2015

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Guinean capital in need of more leisure and sport spaces

Guinea has made it to AFCON 2015 with a young and enthusiastic football team. But back at home there are few places for youngsters to kick a ball around. Duration: 01:34

Jan 29, 2015

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People flee eastern Ukraine to avoid rebel shelling

Residents flee the town of Svitlodarsk in eastern Ukraine after shelling by pro-Russian rebels. Duration: 01:26

Jan 29, 2015

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Jitendra Singh chairs meeting with BJP leaders in J and K

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Minister of State in prime Minister's Office (PMO), Dr Jitendra Singh, on Thursday chaired a meeting with BJP leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh said that it was a regular practice of the party to keep holding meetings with the leaders of all states and it had nothing to do with the government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the democratic process will be followed in forming government.

Jan 29, 2015

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