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Turkish Orthodox Christians mark Epiphany with icy plunge

Thousands of men and women across Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece plunged into icy waters Tuesday as part of an extreme Christian Orthodox celebration for the feast of Epiphany. Duration: 00:47

Jan 7, 2015

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Two commuter trains collide in Brazil leaving 158 injured

Two trains serving Brazil's much-criticized commuter rail service collided outside Rio de Janeiro on Monday night, injuring 158 people. Duration: 00:53

Jan 7, 2015

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Colombia urges smaller rebel force to join FARC truce

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos urges the country's second-largest rebel force, the National Liberation Army, to join the FARC's one-sided ceasefire and parallel peace talks. Duration: 01:06

Jan 7, 2015

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Bulgarians mark Epiphany with plunge into icy waters

After the Christmas feasts, many may be tempted to take up a strict exercise regime but in Bulgaria, the annual ritual is a little more extreme and chilly. Duration: 00:48

Jan 7, 2015

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Saudi crown prince blames weak growth for oil 'tensions'

A weak global economy is the main reason for "tensions" in world oil markets, Saudi Arabia's crown prince said, in a speech on behalf of ailing King Abdullah.

Jan 7, 2015

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Tokyo stocks down over 3% on eurozone fears, oil price fall

Tokyo stocks tumbled more than 3.0 percent Tuesday continuing a global equity market selloff fuelled by political turmoil in Greece that has fanned fears over the eurozone.

Jan 7, 2015

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Unexploded munitions, a lingering peril as NATO ends Afghan war

The end of NATO's combat mission in Afghanistan could be a watershed moment in tackling unexploded ordnance littering the country, but experts complain US-led forces need to hand over more information on where it all is. Duration: 01:14

Jan 7, 2015

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Children receive home education following Liberia ebola outbreak

Since the Liberian government closed schools in August 2014 because of the Ebola outbreak, more than a million children of school age have been staying home and receiving no education. Duration: 01:26

Jan 7, 2015

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Myanmar's new cardinal in plea for religious tolerance

Pope Francis on Sunday named 20 new cardinals, a majority of them from Africa, Asia and Latin America, increasingly key areas as the Roman Catholic Church's support shifts from its traditional European stronghold. Duration: 00:49

Jan 7, 2015

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International forensic teams help to identify AirAsia victims

International forensic teams arrive in Surabaya, Indonesia to observe and assist in the identification of the victims of the QZ8501 crash. Duaration: 01:15

Jan 7, 2015

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Bangladesh opposition chief faces murder charge threat

Bangladesh authorities Tuesday threatened to bring murder charges against besieged opposition leader Khaleda Zia and arrested her deputy over accusations that they incited a nationwide wave of deadly violence. Duration: 00:57

Jan 7, 2015

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Basque activist Aurore Martin to go on trial for terrorism

French Basque activist Aurore Martin will be tried for terrorism on 12 January in Madrid -- where she could face ten years in prison. Duration: 00:43

Jan 7, 2015

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Australia fire victim vows to rebuild home

Australia fire victim David Miller vows to rebuild his destroyed home and get on with life as bushfires continue to rage around the southern city of Adelaide. Duration: 00:53

Jan 6, 2015

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Worker unions of Coal India Limited go on five-day strike

Dhanbad, Jan 06 (ANI): Five worker unions of state-owned Coal India Limited sat on a five-day strike, beginning from Tuesday, against the government's plan to allow private companies mine and sell coal. Workers shouted anti-government slogans. An official of Bharat Coking Coal Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, Shiv Ram Vasundhar, said the strike would ultimately affect the common man. The unions might go on strike again on January 13 as per Jibon Roy, General Secretary of All India Coal Workers Federation.

Jan 6, 2015

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India lauds Bangladesh security forces for acting against militants

Agartala, Jan 06 (ANI): A top police official in Tripura lauded the efforts of Bangladesh security forces in cracking down on militants operating in the country's northeastern region. Most of the rebels battling Indian security forces in the northeast have set up bases in neighbouring Bangladesh. Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura, K Nagraj, said the state succeeded in neutralising several militant outfits due to cooperation from Bangladesh. Nagraj said Bangladeshi security forces have destroyed several camps of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition. Nagraj also claimed that the crime rate in the state has come down significantly.

Jan 6, 2015

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