Politics

Kerry outlines U.S. and UK strategies to tackle militants

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry outlined strategies for the international community to tackle threats from militants, following meetings with his British

Feb 22, 2015

Astronauts prep ISS 'parking spots' for space taxis

Some 260 miles above earth, a pair of U.S. astronauts outside the International Space Station are rigging the parking spots for two commercial space taxis. The spots will serve as docking ports for

Feb 22, 2015

Kiev shows off seized weapons on Maidan anniversary

A song for the Ukrainian protesters killed one year ago -- more than a hundred -- During an uprising on Independence Square -- known here as Maidan -- that toppled Moscow-leaning President Victor

Feb 22, 2015

Cameron 'deeply concerned' about 'Syria-bound' schoolgirls

British police are searching for three London schoolgirls -- Seen here as they make their way through Gatwick Airport last week, believed to be en route to Syria via Turkey. Responding to the news,

Feb 21, 2015

US and Britain mulling 'extra sanctions' against Russia

The US and Britain are considering deepening sanctions against Russia due to its "craven behaviour" in Ukraine, Secretary of State John Kerry said before talks with British counterpart Philip Hammond in London on Saturday. Duration: 01:34

Feb 21, 2015

Exhibition shows 'evidence' of Russian presence in Ukraine

An exhibition in central Kiev displays Russian military equipment found by Ukrainians during the bloody conflict between the army and pro-Russian rebels in the eastern part of the country. Duration: 00:54

Feb 21, 2015

Yemen demonstration in support of president Hadi

Hundreds demonstrated in Sanaa on Saturday in support of Yemen's Western-backed president, who resigned last month under pressure from Shiite militia and who was out of the capital Saturday after weeks under house arrest. Duration: 00:36

Feb 21, 2015

Huge blaze guts 79-floor Dubai skyscraper

Hundreds of panicked residents fled one of the tallest towers in Dubai early Saturday as a huge fire engulfed the skyscraper, causing extensive damage to its luxury flats. Duration: 01:21

Feb 21, 2015

High tide brings onlookers to Mont-Saint-Michel landmark

France's Mont-Saint-Michel has become an island following an unusually high tide which has raised fears of flooding. Duration: 00:58

Feb 21, 2015

Spacewalking astronauts rigging station for new U.S. space taxis

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: A pair of U.S. astronauts floated outside the International Space Station on Saturday (February 21) to begin rigging parking spots for two commercial space

Feb 21, 2015

New U.S. defense chief visits Afghanistan

New U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives in Afghanistan. It's his first trip since taking over the job this week. During a news conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani... Carter says the

Feb 21, 2015

Obama begins sales pitch on trade to wary U.S. public

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday (February 21) began a broad sales pitch to the U.S. public about the merits of free trade deals, an area in which he

Feb 21, 2015

Ukraine conflict to dominate talks as Kerry lands in London

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in London on Saturday (February 21) for meetings with his U.K. counterpart, British Foreign Secretary Philip

Feb 21, 2015

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat stands atop chair to felicitate wrestler Khali

Dehradun, Feb 21 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Saturday took the help of a chair to felicitate wrestler Khali in a function organized at his residence. Rawat, with the help of security officials, stood atop a chair and felicitated Khali with a 'shawl' and a 'garland'. Apparently, standing atop the chair was the only option for the CM considering Khali's height. The event was organized in order to felicitate the sport persons representing the country on national and international platforms.

Feb 21, 2015

Corporate Espionage Case: Petroleum Minister on Santanu Saikia's allegations

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Reacting over former journalist Santanu Saikia's allegations in Corporate Espionage Case, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday ruled out any suggestion that the authorities were covering up matters, and said Saikia was only trying to save his own skin. Saikia, who was arrested by the Delhi Police yesterday in connection with the alleged leak of confidential documents from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) to private oil companies, today created a sensation by claiming that it was a Rs 10,000 crore scam and that he was just covering it.

Feb 21, 2015