Politics

New Uruguay commission to look into dictatorship crimes

Uruguay's left-wing president-elect Tabare Vazquez announced the creation of a new Truth and Justice Commission that will look into Human Rights violations and the disappearance of regime dissidents during the military dictatorship. Duration: 00:40

Feb 14, 2015

France defends fighter sale to Egypt

France defends the controversial "historic" first foreign sale of its Rafale fighter jet to Egypt in a contract clinched in a breakneck three months, despite criticism over rights abuses by Cairo. Duration: 00:58

Feb 14, 2015

Officials: At least 18 killed in east Ukraine despite peace deal

At least 18 people have been killed in eastern Ukraine in new artillery shelling just a day after a peace deal was signed to end the 10-month conflict. Duration: 00:50

Feb 14, 2015

Friday prayers held before White House for North Carolina victims

A call to prayer and a call to action in Washington, D.C. All in the name of three Muslim Americans who were killed in North Carolina. About 200 people gather in front of the White House Friday.

Feb 14, 2015

DR Congo presidential vote set for November 2016

The Democratic Republic of Congo will hold a presidential poll in November next year, but under certain conditions, the election commission said. Duration: 00:42

Feb 14, 2015

At least 18 dead as Taliban storm Pakistan Shiite mosque

Heavily-armed militants stormed a Shiite mosque in Pakistan, killing at least 18 people in an attack claimed by the Taliban as revenge for the execution of one of their senior members. Duration: 00:58

Feb 14, 2015

Anger on the streets in Haiti

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Anti-government street protesters took to the streets of Port-au-Prince again on Friday (February 13) as the country plunged deeper into political and

Feb 14, 2015

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at Obama's cybersecurity summit

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed a crowd of more than 1,000 people at the White House summit on cybersecurity in Palo Alto, California. Before his remarks, Cook was one

Feb 14, 2015

Obama encourages companies to share cyber threat data

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) President Barack Obama met with chief executive officers on Friday at a summit in Silicon Valley held by the White House that aims to build support for beefing up

Feb 14, 2015

Robot to fight Navy ship fires

INTRO: At its latest technology expo, the U.S. Navy says its fire-fighting robot can put out blazes on board ships and it also unveils unmanned boats designed to create a "swarm" around threats at sea

Feb 14, 2015

Greece starts bailout talks as hopes rise

Greece began tough negotiations with its creditors as hopes grew of a deal to replace its detested bailout after new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pushed his case at a European summit. Duration: 00:51

Feb 14, 2015

Tens of thousands battle floods after Madagascar storms

Tropical storms batter Madagascar during the rainy season leaving tens of thousands of people in flooded homes. Duration: 01:03

Feb 14, 2015

Germany to mark 70 years since Dresden's WWII bombing

Seventy years ago Allied bombing laid waste to the historic German city of Dresden, whose post-war image as a symbol of peace has been dented recently by anti-Islamic protests. Duration: 00:22

Feb 14, 2015

Nigerian poll delay saves Valentine's Day

Restaurant owners in Nigeria's financial capital Lagos are benefitting from the postponement of the country's general election with couples busy making reservations for Valentines's Day. Duration: 00:57

Feb 14, 2015

Kanye West debuts fashion line, Blanchett hits Berlin

Kanye West unveiled his new Yeezy Season 1 clothing line and new sneaker, the Yeezy Boost during the first day of Fashion Week in New York. The rapper turned fashion designer was on hand, along with

Feb 14, 2015