Politics

Policeman dies in Istanbul suicide bomb attack

A female suicide bomber on Tuesday blew herself up in the most-visited tourist district of Istanbul, killing herself and a Turkish policeman, officials said.

Jan 7, 2015

Love in limbo in rebel-held east Ukraine

Tying the knot is no simple matter in eastern Ukraine, plunged into conflict and uncertainty since the outbreak of Russian-backed rebellion last year. Many young couples thinking of getting married have had to put their lives on hold.

Jan 7, 2015

French doctors renew strike call

General practitioners were closed across France Tuesday in a new 'strike day' to reinforce the three week long doctors' strike against a proposed new health bill.

Jan 7, 2015

Air Asia gives financial compensation to victims' families

AirAsia has offered compensation to the families of victims of the AirAsia Flight QZ8501, the amount of which is decided on a case by case basis.

Jan 7, 2015

Gambia president blames foreign 'dissidents' for attack

In a video released by the Gambian government, president Yahya Jammeh blames unidentified foreign dissidents and "terrorists" for an assault on his presidential palace and said that the army remains loyal.

Jan 7, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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