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Belgians mourn Queen Fabiola at the Royal Palace in Brussels

Belgian people are entitled to go pay their respects to Queen Fabiola, their deceased sovereign, until Thursday at the Royal Palace of Brussels before the state funeral, to be held Friday. Duration: 00:51

Dec 11, 2014

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Thousands gather for final rally in Hong Kong

Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters gather for what is likely to be the final mass rally at their main site ahead of an expected clearance by bailiffs and police on Thursday. Duration: 01:03

Dec 11, 2014

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Ex-president admits Poland hosted CIA 'black sites'

Poland's former president publicly acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that his country hosted a secret CIA prison where a US Senate report says torture was used against Al-Qaeda suspects. Duration: 00:32

Dec 11, 2014

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Zimbabwe's Mugabe appoints new VP after major purge

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday named hardliner Emmerson Mnangagwa as his vice president, putting the former justice minister in pole position to succeed the veteran leader. Duration: 00:49

Dec 11, 2014

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Brazil truth commission urges end to dictatorship amnesty

French government defends controversial reform package investigating the 1964-1985 military dictatorship urges an end to amnesty for torturers, and lists the number of those killed or disappeared during the regime at 434. Duration: 00:56

Dec 11, 2014

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French government defends controversial reform package

The French government defends a controversial package of reforms to energise their country's crisis-hit economy, including a plan to expand Sunday trading for shops that has sparked outrage in some quarters. Duration: 00:55

Dec 11, 2014

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World's most starred chef sets sights on fresh accolades

Retirement is out of the question for celebrated French chef Joel Robuchon. The most starred chef in the world has just opened a new restaurant with the objective of winning yet another three Michelin stars to add to his tally of 28. Duration: 01:09

Dec 11, 2014

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Monks, garment workers rally for rights in Cambodia

Thousands of Cambodians, including Buddhist monks and garment workers, rally across the capital calling for respect for human rights and the release of a group of jailed land activists. Duration: 00:42

Dec 10, 2014

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Palestinian official dies after Israeli army 'attack'

A senior Palestinian official died Wednesday after being beaten by Israeli forces during a protest march in the West Bank, medical and security sources told AFP. Duration: 00:59

Dec 10, 2014

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Relatives of Bangladesh's missing hundreds protest

Hundreds of relatives of people who disappeared during a violent crackdown on the opposition ahead of this year's elections in Bangladesh protest to demand justice. Duration: 01:11

Dec 10, 2014

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Thousands rally in Indonesia for higher pay

Thousands of Indonesian workers rally in Jakarta demanding higher salaries after a recent increase in the fuel price pushed up inflation. Duration: 00:29

Dec 10, 2014

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Malala, Satyarthi receive Nobel Peace Prize

Malala Yousafzai vowed Wednesday to struggle for every child's right to go to school as she became the youngest ever Nobel laureate, sharing the Peace Prize with Indian campaigner Kailash Satyarthi. Duration: 01:32

Dec 10, 2014

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Last French hostage arrives home after three years

France's only remaining hostage held abroad, Serge Lazarevic, who was kidnapped in Mali in 2011, lands in France to be welcomed by French President Francois Hollande after being freed on Tuesday. Duration: 01:15

Dec 10, 2014

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Kailash Satyarthi, Malala Yousafzai conferred Nobel Peace Prize Part - 1

Oslo, Dec 10 (ANI): Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's education activist Malala Yousafzai received the Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 at a ceremony held in Norway on Wednesday for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education. This is the first time that an Indian and a Pakistani have jointly received the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking at the ceremony, Satyarthi said that he was accepting the award on behalf of the martyrs and activists. Satyarthi, who was accompanied by his family members, also recalled his experience with the unprivileged people and said there is no greater violence than to deny the dreams of children. Malala Yousafzai while addressing the gathering appealed the world to contribute towards giving every child quality education.

Dec 10, 2014

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Kailash Satyarthi, Malala Yousafzai conferred Nobel Peace Prize Part - 2

Dec 10, 2014

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