Politics

Poroshenko says over 9,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday that more than 9,000 Russian soldiers were currently backing up pro-Moscow fighters in the separatist east of the country. Duration: 00:34

Jan 22, 2015

Syriza members speak out as Greeks headed for elections

Greece's snap general election set for January 25 made once-marginal Syriza party storm to the forefront of the political scene. Spurred by anger and poverty, speculation now swirls over what Syriza will do once in power. Duration: 01:22

Jan 22, 2015

Jerusalem mayor pays tribute to Paris attack victims

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat visits the sites of this month's Paris attacks, laying wreaths outside Charlie Hebdo's offices and a Jewish supermarket that was the scene of a hostage-taking. Duration: 00:57

Jan 22, 2015

Nepal opposition protests against pushed-through constitution

Opposition lawmakers protest against the ruling parties who are trying to push through a constitution before Thursdays deadline. Duration: 00:33

Jan 22, 2015

France to put 3,000 people under surveillance, PM says

Some 3,000 people will be monitored as part of France's fight against terrorism, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Wednesday, unveiling security measures in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attacks. Duration: 01:01

Jan 22, 2015

French parliament euthanasia debate draws protest

As French parliament opens a debate on a bill that would allow doctors to place terminally-ill patients into a deep sleep until they die, opponents of the measure gather outside parliament for a protest. Duration: 01:01

Jan 22, 2015

Russia's Lavrov: US 'wants to dominate the world'

Russia on Wednesday responded disparagingly to President Barack Obama's annual State of the Union address, claiming it showed that the United States wanted to dominate world affairs. Duration: 00:54

Jan 22, 2015

Police pair with tech companies to improve body-cam usage

US police forces are stepping up trials of body-cameras, in the wake of anger over the deaths of several young black men in confrontations with officers, but the new technology is posing significant challenges. Duration: 02:16

Jan 22, 2015

Boko Haram confirms Baga attack, threatens Nigeria's neighbours

Boko Haram has claimed a massive attack feared to be the worst in its six-year insurgency, as talks began for a regional response to the militants and fears grew of further violence. Duration: 01:14

Jan 22, 2015

London Toy Fair kicks off at London's Olympia

The Olympia Grand Toy Fair, one of the largest exhibitions dedicated to toys, games and hobbies trade in the world, opened on tuesd in London. Duration: 00:35

Jan 21, 2015

Still too early to determine cause of AirAsia crash: analyst

It is too early to have a firm read on the cause of the AirAsia crash into the Java Sea even if there are some similarities with the Air France crash in 2009. Duration: 00:59

Jan 21, 2015

"I want to join IS", missing Korean teen tweeted

A missing South Korean teenager suspected of joining the Islamic State group had a twitter account, "Sunni Mujahideen", on which he tweeted his desire to enrol with the militant group according to the police. Duration: 00:49

Jan 21, 2015

Dutch lawyer criticises Indonesian government over execution

The lawyer for a Dutch national executed in Indonesia for drug offences says the execution was not in accordance with international law and was inappropriate punishment for the offence. Duration: 01:26

Jan 21, 2015

Japan confirms identities of hostages believed to be held by IS

Japan confirms the identities of two hostages after their families inspect images released by Islamic State militants. Duration: 00:59

Jan 21, 2015

Govt starts coal block allocation process

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): India's Coal Ministry on Wednesday began the process of allotment of mines to central and state public sector units, starting with the allotment of 36 coal blocks. Coal Secretary of India, Anil Swarup said the ministry has started the process of coal allocation. He said the ministry is to issue guidelines for these coal blocks and those firms which already have coal linkages will have to surrender them and once the linkages are surrendered then more coal will be made available to state-owned Coal India Limited. For schedule II (producing mines) and schedule III (blocks list) category, 23 blocks each will be put on offer. Around 167 bidders requested to visit the coal block site, he stated further.

Jan 21, 2015