Politics

Namibia's ruling party wins election in landslide

Namibia's ruling SWAPO party won national elections with an overwhelming 80 percent of the vote, results showed Monday, with Hage Geingob declared president-elect. Duration: 00:57

Dec 2, 2014

More pain to come as Russian ruble hits 1998 low-analyst

The beleaguered ruble recorded Monday its biggest one-day fall since the financial meltdown of 1998 after oil prices sank further amid spreading worries about Russia's economy. Duration: 1:00

Dec 2, 2014

Iraq: Army and Shiite militias pushing against IS group in north

Iraqi security forces and Shiite militias were battling IS group militants in Balad, 80km north of Baghdad, in an effort to push the jihadists back. Duration: 00:47

Dec 2, 2014

John Kerry believes an 'AIDS-free generation is in sight'

US Secretary of State John Kerry believes an 'AIDS-free generation is in sight' during his remarks in Washington to mark World AIDS day. Duration: 00:55

Dec 2, 2014

French business owners protest taxes, red tape

Several hundred business owners demonstrated in Paris on Monday to protest hefty taxes, charges and stifling regulations they say are driving their firms into the ground. Duration: 00:58

Dec 2, 2014

Peugeot holding 'intense' talks on return to Iran

France's PSA Peugeot-Citroen is in "intense" talks about resuming production in Iran, halted since March 2012, a top representative of the automaker said in Tehran on Monday. Duration: 00:38

Dec 2, 2014

Three Ukraine soldiers killed as airport clashes rage

At least three Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 14 injured in the past 24 hours as fighting intensifies for control of Donetsk airport, a military spokesman said Monday. Duration: 00:57

Dec 1, 2014

Amnesty demands Kiev accountability for police brutality

Amnesty International activists in Ukraine took part in theatrical protest action in front of the presidential administration building Monday in Kiev, demanding proper investigation of rights violations during Euromaidan protests. Duration: 01:11

Dec 1, 2014

Sarkozy in starting blocks for presidential race

By winning the leadership of his centre-right UMP party, former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has taken a major hurdle on his path back to power. Duration: 01:47

Dec 1, 2014

Leftist Vazquez wins Uruguay presidential runoff

Tabare Vazquez, the former Uruguayan president who leapfrogged back to the helm Sunday, is a cancer doctor with a far more traditional style than his ex-rebel, marijuana-legalizing predecessor, Jose Mujica. Duration: 00:59

Dec 1, 2014

NATO developing interim reaction force for early 2015

The first troops of a high-speed NATO reaction force designed to meet the sort of crisis highlighted by Russia's Ukraine intervention should be ready early next year, officials said Monday. Duration: 00:43

Dec 1, 2014

Pro-European parties narrowly win Moldova legislative poll

Pro-European parties in Moldova secured a narrow win Monday over those backing closer ties with former master Russia in a parliamentary election held against the backdrop of the bloody conflict in neighbouring Ukraine. Duration: 01:00

Dec 1, 2014

Lifelong treatment key to stopping spread of HIV/AIDS, says MSF

Helen Bygrave, Africa HIV advisor for Doctors Without Borders, says the key to stopping the spread of the virus is not getting patients on treatment but keeping them on it for life. Duration: 01:12

Dec 1, 2014

Donald Tusk, new face from the east to lead Europe

Poland's Donald Tusk takes over as European Council president Monday, the first person from the former Soviet-dominated east to take a top Brussels role, with a mandate to revive the economy and deal with a resurgent Russia. Duration: 01:00

Dec 1, 2014

Protesters systematically charge police cordon: HK govt

Hong Kong's security chief says protesters' attempt to surround the government headquarters has gone beyond a peaceful movement and accuses them of systematically charging police cordons. Duration: 00:49

Dec 1, 2014